ACMA & APLCM 2026 Leadership and physician advisor conference

The 2026 Leadership and Physician Advisor Conference (LPAC) will be an opportunity to share knowledge and learn with physicians, health plan, and case management leadership. Gain new strategies when you join your peers from across the country to discuss advancing patient care. Cosponsored by the American Case Management Association (ACMA) and the Association of Physician Leadership in Care Management (APLCM), the conference will take place November 15-17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
ACMA advocates to improve patient care outcomes and is comprised of more than 30,000 members nationwide, including nurses, social workers, physicians, health plan, and other health care professionals affiliated with case management. 
 
APLCM supports the evolving role of physician advisors, physician case management and transitions of care leaders, medical directors, health plan leaders, and chief medical officers in the increasingly visible and evolving role of physician advisors in case management teams.

Special Conference Opportunities

Physicians can maximize their conference experience by attending sessions throughout the Physician Leadership Exchange and customizing their learning experience based on their professional interests and educational needs. Optional pre-conference education, including Physician Advisor Core and Physician Advisor Advanced, is available for an additional fee.

All physicians are also encouraged to extend their stay and take advantage of the onsite Care Management Physician Certification (CMPC) Exam, providing an opportunity to accelerate their path to earning the CMPC credential.

All main conference attendees are welcome to join the Platinum Plus Sessions on pre-conference day at no additional cost. These dynamic, sponsor-supported sessions offer valuable insights tailored for leaders in case management and transitions of care. Curated in collaboration with industry experts, Platinum Plus Sessions feature real-world strategies, emerging solutions, and practical innovations that support high-quality, patient-centered care. Open to all main conference attendees, these sessions provide an excellent opportunity to engage with thought leaders and discover cutting-edge tools from trusted solution partners.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Leaders in Case Management, Ambulatory, and Transitions of Care
• Health Plan Leaders & ACO Executives
• Physician Advisors
• Health Care Administrators
• Medical Directors/CMOs
• Chief Nursing Officers

top benefits of aTTENDing

• Innovative ideas you can immediately use
• Updates on case management leadership best practices from recognized innovators
• In-depth discussion about the latest health care resources
• Knowledge-sharing with like-minded peers
• Interaction with the latest tools and products in the exhibit hall
• Continuing Education credit will be available

EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP

Access the nation’s largest physician advisor and case management exhibit hall! The exhibits, an integral part of the LPAC experience, complement the program and sessions and provide attendees the opportunity to examine and evaluate how your solutions can increase influence on patient care.

The 2026 Leadership & Physician Advisor Conference can provide you the opportunity to identify qualified leads on the spot, build and develop new business relationships, and tap into unprecedented networking you won't find anywhere else.