Jurisdiction L (JL) Educational Events Calendar

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Start:

10:00 a.m.

End

11:30 a.m.

New Prior Authorization (PA) Demonstration for Certain Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Services

This webinar will review the new prior authorization (PA) demonstration for certain ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services for the states of Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The service categories targeted by the demonstration are:

Blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery, brow lift, and related services; Botulinum toxin injections, Panniculectomy, excision of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue (including lipectomy), and related services; Rhinoplasty and related services; and Vein ablation and related services.

Under PA, the provider submits the prior authorization request (PAR) and supportive medical documentation to the MAC and receives an affirmed or non-affirmed decision prior to rendering the service. This webinar will review the PAR process, review decision timeframes, potential results and documentation guidelines. Members of our PA team will be available for questions relating to the PA demonstration.

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Thursday, February 19

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End

12:30 p.m.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Coverage Requirements

This webinar will review the coverage and documentation requirements for inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) services. We will examine improper payment errors identified by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program and medical review activities including Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) and the IRF Review Choice Demonstration (RCD). We will outline resources and best practices to improve compliance with Medicare program requirements for IRF services.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Start:

10:00 a.m.

End

11:30 a.m.

Medicare Part B Telehealth: Where We are Now

Telehealth is an effective health care delivery tool allowing for expanded access to reasonable and necessary services within the Medicare beneficiary community. Telehealth is also ever changing in the Medicare environment. In this webinar, we will identify Medicare-approved telehealth eligible services and provider types, define requirements for telehealth services and review the latest changes and flexibilities structured for Part B in 2026.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Start:

1:00 p.m.

End

2:30 p.m.

Medicare Part A Telehealth: Where We are Now

Telehealth is an effective health care delivery tool allowing for expanded access to reasonable and necessary services within the Medicare beneficiary community. Telehealth is also ever changing in the Medicare environment. In this webinar, we will identify Medicare-approved telehealth eligible services and provider types, define requirements for telehealth services and review the latest changes and flexibilities structured for Part A in 2026.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End

12:00 p.m.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Essentials: The Latest Changes in Reimbursement, Regulations, and Billing Practices

This session will provide Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), with 2026 policy, reimbursement and billing updates. Join us for this informative webinar as we break down the most important changes for FQHCs and RHCs need to be aware of to stay compliant with Medicare requirements.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Start:

2:00 p.m.

End

3:00 p.m.

Critical Access Hospital (CAH): Method II Enrollment Reassignment Overview

This webinar will highlight the critical role of reassignment for critical access hospitals (CAHs) operating under Method II. We’ll dive into the essential requirements for enrollment reassignments involving physicians and non-practitioner providers, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Additionally, the webinar will cover the mandatory reporting of provider segments for Method II practitioners—a key step in preventing future claim denials. Join us to gain practical insights and best practices to streamline reassignment processes and safeguard reimbursement.

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Start:

10:00 a.m.

End

11:30 a.m.

Understanding the January 2026 Outpatient Prospective Payment System

Start the year off with an overview of Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). We will review in detail each update or change implemented with the 2026 OPPS release. To promote success for 2026 we will also highlight valuable resources that will assist with staying up to date with each quarterly OPPS update.

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