AZ/NM MGMA Webinars
November 19, 2024
1:00pm-2:00pm MST
Level Up Your Career: Charting Your Course Through ACMPE Certification, Certificates and Fellowship!
Join us to meet your AZ/NM ACMPE Forum Representatives and learn about unique scholarships and study session offered for our members! This webinar will focus on the offerings from the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), the certifying body of MGMA. We will explore opportunities for professional development using the ACMPE Body of Knowledge as the foundation. In this session we will cover the various ACMPE offerings, including certificates, board certification, and fellowship; all designed to enhance your skills and elevate your career in healthcare.
Key takeaways:
- Identify and Explain ACMPE Offerings: Understand the different certifications and certificates available through ACMPE and how they align with career advancement in medical practice management.
- Utilize the Body of Knowledge: Navigate the MGMA-ACMPE Body of Knowledge as a vital resource for continuous learning and competency assessment in medical practice management.
- Develop a Career Advancement Plan: Create a personalized roadmap for career development that incorporates ACMPE offerings and fosters lifelong learning in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
Speaker: Linda Mast, PhD, FACMPE and Thora Jackson, FACMPE
November 20, 2024
12:00-1:00pm MST
Exploring the Role of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Advancements, Clinical Trials, and Market Challenges
Join us for an insightful webinar that delves into the evolving landscape of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), highlighting their critical role in both normal physiology and disease management. This session will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how these groundbreaking medications function in the treatment of diabetes and obesity. We will explore key clinical trials that have shaped our current use of GLP-1 RAs, offering evidence-based insights into their effectiveness and impact.
In addition, we will address the growing challenges facing healthcare providers, from the strain on supply and demand to the emerging threat of counterfeit drugs. Attendees will also gain a sneak peek at the future of GLP-1 RAs, with a look at new drugs on the horizon. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed on these life-changing therapies and navigate the rapidly shifting market dynamics.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the physiological role of GLP-1 RAs and their application in disease states.
- Gain insights from major clinical trials on the use of GLP-1 RAs in diabetes and obesity treatment.
- Explore the challenges related to the availability of GLP-1 RAs and the emerging risks of counterfeit medications.
Speaker: Dr. Robert Ferraro, MD, CDE
December 11, 2024
12:00-1:00pm MST
Advancing Value-Based Care: Key HCC Coding Updates for 2025
Risk-based payer contracts are increasingly growing within the healthcare industry, driving the ongoing shift toward value-based care. As more and more provider organizations engage in Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) and other risk-based contracts, understanding quality and performance along with clinical workflow integration, is critical to contract success. This session will explore Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) scores and the 2025 updates to Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) codes, with a focus on improving patient care. Additionally, it will provide actionable insights for providers as they navigate this transformative shift in healthcare.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand how Medicare Part C risk scores will be calculated in 2025 (using the 2024 and 2020 CMS-HCC models).
- Learn why data—and the accurate capture of HCCs—are essential for proactively developing a prospective risk model.
- Identify the steps provider organizations must take to prepare for the changes, including the importance of key stakeholder alignment to attain the goals of better care, lower cost, and improved care outcomes.
Speakers: Lucy Zielinski and Sarah Hartley
January 22, 2025
12:00-1:00 pm MST
Leveraging Price Transparency Data for Provider Organizations
Join us for an insightful webinar that delves into the evolving landscape of health plan price transparency. This session will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how provider organizations can leverage price transparency files for guidance to help with payer negotiations for payer relations teams, benchmark fair market value compensation for improved market positioning, and develop preferred provider networks for value-based care arrangements. We will explore how healthcare price transparency data empowers provider organizations to optimize pricing strategies, improve financial performance, and navigate regulatory challenges effectively in an increasingly competitive healthcare landscape.
In addition, we will address the challenges associated with utilizing this data. Attendees will also gain a sneak peek at the future of price transparency regulations. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed on this data and navigate the rapidly shifting transparency landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the price transparency regulations.
- Gain insights that can be obtained from price transparency files.
- Explore the challenges related to the availability of price transparency data.
Speaker: Maria Nikol, MJ