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Are You A Counselor Navigating the Maze of Managed Care?

Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace, Fee for Service... Working with Care Management Organizations can be confusing and daunting at first, but it doesn't have to be!
You are not alone, and you don't have to do it without support.

Join LPCA as we present the Managed Care Organization Summit November 5th-7th, 2025.

This 2.5 Day summit will empower you with the skills, knowledge, and resources to succeed with care management organizations. Earn up to 15 Continuing Education hours!

The Managed Care Organization Summit is a 2.5-day training event built specifically for Licensed Professional Counselors and behavioral health providers. Gain the tools, strategies, and insider knowledge to master credentialing, billing, reimbursement, compliance, and care coordination across major insurance systems.

You’ll walk away with the knowledge and clarity you need to run your practice more effectively, advocate for your services, and maximize revenue, all while earning 15 continuing education hours.

Format & Schedule

Day 1 – November 5 (In-Person | 6 CE Hours)
Location: Elevance at Midtown Atlanta
Topics: Managed Care 101, Contracting, Credentialing, Appeals, Billing & Coding

Day 2 – November 6 (In-Person | 6 CE Hours)
Location: Elevance at Midtown Atlanta
Topics: Working Across Systems (Medicaid, Marketplace, Commercial), Fee-for-Service Medicaid, Quality Metrics, Networking with CMOs

Day 3 – November 7 (Virtual | 3 CE Hours)
Location: Zoom
Topics: Legislative & Policy Updates, Building Provider–Payer Partnerships, Action Planning

What You’ll Learn

  • Credentialing & Contracting with CMOs and insurance companies

  • Billing & Coding Best Practices to reduce denials and delays

  • Fee-for-Service Medicaid (DCH): How to enroll, bill, and stay compliant

  • Utilization Review & Medical Necessity: Speak the payers' language

  • Reimbursement Processes: Understand reimbursement and appeal with confidence

  • Navigating Portals and working with Provider Reps

  • Quality Metrics & Value-Based Care: What insurers want and how to meet it

  • Advocacy & Legislative Updates impacting LPCs in Georgia

Who Should Attend?

  • Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs & APCs)

  • Private Practice Owners

  • Behavioral Health Clinicians

  • Practice Managers

  • Clinical Directors

  • Providers new to insurance

If you’ve ever asked:
“Why was my claim denied?”
“How do I negotiate rates?”
“What is incident-to billing?”
“How do I navigate Medicaid or CMOs?”
—this Summit is for you.

Why Should You Attend?

  • Earn 15 CE Hours in just 2.5 days

  • Get real-world tools to solve daily practice problems

  • Reduce billing errors and revenue loss

  • Learn how to work with, not against, payers

  • Make connections with Care Management Organizations (CMOs) and other providers

  • Stay ahead of policy changes affecting LPCs

  • Position your practice for long-term sustainability and success

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