Mid-Atlantic MGMA 2025 Regional Summit

Credits Available: ACMPE: 1 | ACHE: 1| PDC: 1

Speaker: 

Apurva Dharia

Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Description:

Practical guidance for practice group leaders to secure protected health information and achieve compliance

Objectives:

• In this session, you’ll learn:
  • What health information privacy laws and industry best practices should be top of mind for practice groups
  • New developments regarding reproductive health, cybersecurity, and substance use disorder (SUD) records confidentiality
  • Enforcement priorities for state and federal regulators
  • Success strategies to maintain regulatory compliance

Credits Available: ACMPE: 1 | ACHE: 1| PDC: 1

Nima Khamooshi, VP of Cybersecurity Services, Dataprise

Session Overview:

As cyber threats continue to escalate, healthcare organizations are facing unprecedented challenges in safeguarding sensitive patient data and maintaining operational continuity. With a 32% increase in weekly cyberattacks on healthcare organizations compared to last year, the urgency for proactive cybersecurity measures has never been higher.

Led by Dataprise's VP of Cybersecurity Nima Khamooshi, this session will delve into the latest cybersecurity risks affecting the healthcare industry, including the rise of ransomware, AI-driven attacks, and the vulnerabilities within medical devices and VPNs, and explore how healthcare organizations can stay ahead of these evolving threats.

By the end of this session, participants will gain knowledge and practical steps on:

1. Understanding Emerging Cyber Threats:

o The latest cyber threats facing healthcare organizations, including ransomware, AI-driven attacks, and medical device vulnerabilities.

o The growing risks posed by improperly secured VPNs, the lack of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and other weak points in healthcare networks..

2. Critical Cybersecurity Protections for Healthcare:

o Key cybersecurity controls that every healthcare organization must implement, such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), to reduce risk and increase resilience

3. Strategies for Cyber Resilience in 2025 and Beyond:

o Implementing a "defense-in-depth" approach to protect sensitive healthcare data.

o Enhancing incident response capabilities and disaster recovery planning to minimize damage in the event of a successful attack.

o Strengthening vendor and supply chain security, as well as securing medical devices and IoT infrastructure.

o Moving beyond HIPAA compliance to ensure robust cybersecurity resilience that adapts to future threats

Credits Available: ACMPE: 1 | ACHE: 1| PDC: 1

Denise M. Walsh, CPC, CHSP

Senior Coding and Reimbursement Specialist

RS&F

Description:

Achieving accuracy and compliance in healthcare documentation and billing is no small feat, but with the right strategies, organizations can turn challenges into success. The Blueprint for Success: Navigating Documentation, Coding, and Compliance with Confidence will guide attendees through the essential components of complete and accurate documentation, proper code selection, and medical necessity. We'll also dive into best practices for maintaining medical record integrity, adhering to federal and state regulations, and implementing effective billing compliance programs. From audits to education and training, this session will provide practical solutions that empower professionals to enhance accuracy, reduce risk, and ensure financial and regulatory success.

Credits Available: ACMPE: 1 | ACHE: 1| PDC: 1

Session Overview:

In 2025, healthcare Administrators play a critical role in helping practices navigate financial pressures, operational inefficiencies, and evolving industry demands. This session will focus on strategies for optimizing the business side of healthcare, including revenue & financial management, cost reduction, and strategic growth planning. Attendees will gain practical insights into improving financial sustainability, streamlining administrative workflows, and leveraging technology to enhance profitability and long-term success.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify key financial and operational challenges impacting healthcare practices in 2025.
2. Explore strategies for improving revenue & financial management and cost efficiency.
3. Learn how to implement business growth strategies that enhance practice profitability and sustainability.

Michael T. Fiore

M.T. Fiore & Associates, LLC

Credits Available: ACMPE: 1 | ACHE: 1| PDC: 1

Speaker: 

Dominic Kayatta M.S., CPXP, CPC   

Senior Director, Patient Experience at Bayhealth

Session Description:

Join us as we travel the patient journey together to explore the various dimensions of creating superior experiences for patients, families, and team members. This interactive session will uncover the intersection of quality, safety, equity, and wellness and how these aspects place the patient at the center of their care while allowing team members work to their full potential.

Objectives:

Learners will gain:

1. Appreciation for the connection of quality, safety, equity, and wellness and how they bridge challenges to success.

2. Working knowledge of the key touchpoints of the patient visit and what is most important to patients, families, and staff at each step of the journey.

3. Strategies for creating human experiences that allow patients and team members to bring their whole selves to every encounter and interaction.

Credits Available: ACMPE: 1 | ACHE: 1| PDC: 1

Speakers: 

Dinesh Pai 

Partner, AlignMed Solutions

Pavani Munjuluri

CEO, Cognitive Health

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