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      2026 Medicare Outlook

      12/16/2025

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      SKU: 26WEB06

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      Available Credits
      • ACMPE: 1.00
      • ACHE: 1.00
      • CEU: 1.00
      • PDC: 1.00
      • CME: 1.00
      • CPE: 1.00
      Description

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      If you experience issues registering for this webinar, please email or call the MGMA Service Center at 877.275.6462 ext. 1888 to register.

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      This member-exclusive webinar – scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 1 pm ET (12 pm CT, 11 am MT, 10 am PT) - is eligible for ACMPE, ACHE (live only), CME (live only), CPE (live only), PDC (live only) and CEU credit, and will be made available as a recording.

      Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will implement updates to Medicare physician payment and quality reporting, including several notable updates to reimbursement and value-based care initiatives. Join MGMA Government Affairs staff for a preview of what to look for in 2026. Attendees will gain insights about payment and policy changes outlined in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule. Additionally, the presenters will provide details about Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting requirements, the MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) implementation timeline, and alternative payment model (APM) participation and reporting options for 2026. The session will conclude with a discussion of MGMA’s advocacy initiatives and an interactive Q&A session with Government Affairs staff.

      This 60-minute webinar will provide you with the knowledge to:

      • Examine Medicare payment policies in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
      • Break down MIPS reporting and APM participation options in 2026
      • Outline MGMA’s current advocacy priorities and resources available to assist you
      Continuing Education

      Delivery method: Internet Live Course | Group Internet Based
      Learning level: Intermediate - Education that builds on a basic curriculum, designed to improve your ability to analyze and apply skills learned to a topic or knowledge area.
      Learning format: Traditional
      Prerequisites: A basic understanding of the topic or knowledge area.
      Advance preparation: None
      Duration: 60 minutes

      Claiming Credit: If you wish to claim continuing education credit, you must attend the live webinar or if you watch the recording, respond to the integrated polls in order to meet the interactivity requirement required by accrediting organizations.

      • ACMPE, medical practice administrators in certification and Fellowship through ACMPE
      • ACHE, American College of Healthcare Executives Qualified Education
      • CME, licensed physicians (MD/DO)
      • CPE, Continuing Professional Education for accountants
        • Attendance at the live instructor-led program 
      • CEU, generic continuing education credit
      • PDC, professional development credits for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

      For detailed continuing education credit information, click here.

      **PLEASE NOTE: CEU credit types and totals are listed as a good faith estimate. Actual CEU types and totals offered at time of presentation may vary. Final CEU credit listing will be published on or before the day of the presentation.

      Speakers
      Picture of James Haynes

      James Haynes, JD
      Associate Director, Government Affairs, MGMA

      Prior to joining MGMA, James Haynes was the Federal Policy Director for the nonprofit organization Veterans Education Success where he worked to support student veterans in higher education. Previously, James held the roles of Federal Policy Manager, Legal Advisor, and Law Fellow within the organization.  

      James received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and is licensed to practice law in Virginia. During law school, James worked as a judicial intern for the Honorable Robin Meriweather on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, as well as for the Honorable Wanda Keyes Heard on the Circuit Court of Baltimore City. Additionally, he gained experience as a legal intern at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia Homicide Division.  

      Prior to attending law school, James graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in finance from Virginia Tech University.  

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      Madison Hynes, MPP
      Associate Director, Government Affairs, MGMA

      Madison Hynes is an Associate Director for the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), working within the Government Affairs team.

      Before joining MGMA, Madison was a senior consultant at Duty First Consulting where she worked with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Marketplace policy implementation across HealthCare.gov and third-party organizations. Her focus was on program eligibility and health equity.

      Madison earned her master’s degree in public policy from George Mason University and received a bachelor's degree in international studies from Boston College.

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      Hannah Grow
      Associate Director, Government Affairs, MGMA

      Hannah Grow is an Associate Director for MGMA, working within the Government Affairs team.

      Before joining MGMA, Hannah was a Public Health Advisor in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she acted as a subject-matter expert and liaison between federal agencies. She previously worked as a Senior Health Care Analyst at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, conducting performance audits of federal health programs and policies in response to legislative mandates and requests from congressional members and committees.

      Hannah holds a master’s degree in public policy and management from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor’s in Spanish and health policy and administration from Penn State University.

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      This webinar will be hosted in Zoom Webinars and will consist of a 60-minute presentation, interactive polls, and a question-and-answer session. You will receive informational emails with login instructions, handout materials and the recording. 

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      Refund Policy

      This is a member-exclusive webinar. There is no registration fee.

      Live Instructor Cancellation Policy
      If for any reason MGMA must cancel this program, MGMA will notify participants by email of the cancellation no less than 48 hours prior to the expected start time.

      Contact the MGMA Service Center for cancellations or refunds:
      Toll-free:       877.275.6462, ext. 1888
      Email: service@mgma.org

      Complaint resolution policy
      Please contact the MGMA Service Center toll-free at 877.ASK.MGMA (275.6462) for issues or concerns with this webinar.

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