Attending the Managed Care Organization Summit?
Please see below for important information!
Transportation and Building Information
Address:
740 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308
Parking Instructions:
- Park in the main parking garage on 4th Street, which features Elevance Health signage.
- Alternatively, parking on 3rd Street parking garage is available and plentiful, though it lacks signage.
- Take a parking ticket upon entering the garage and bring it with you for validation at the Lobby Security desk.
- Select any open space that is not marked as reserved, carpool, or EV charging.
Building Entry:
- Take the elevator to the first floor.
- Upon exiting, turn left and proceed to the Elevance Health Security desk.
- Present a government-issued ID for validation and access. Let the lobby security know you are a guest of Lakeisha Williams and are there for the GA CMO Summit for Mental Health Professionals.
Public Transportation:
- It is a short, covered walk from the North Avenue Transit Station, accessible via the MARTA Red and Gold metro lines.
- The 100 Bus line stops conveniently at West Peachtree Street and 4th Street.
Additional Information:
- Wi-Fi access can be requested at the front desk upon check-in.
- If you encounter any difficulties, please advise staff that you are a guest of Lakeisha Williams for the GA Care Management Organizations Summit for Mental Health Professionals.
Format & Schedule
Day 1 In-Person
Understanding the Landscape
8:30 – 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Overview
9:30 – 11:00 AM | Managed Care 101
11:00 – 11:15 AM | Break
11:15 – 12:00 PM | Contracting with CMOs
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch
1:00 – 2:15 PM | Utilization & Medical Necessity
2:15 – 2:30 PM | Break
2:30 – 3:30 PM | Billing & Coding
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Joint Dialogue
4:30 – 5:00 PM | Network with CMO’s
6 CE Hours
Day 2 In-person
Deep Dive & Dialogue
8:30 – 9:00 AM | Coffee & Networking
9:00 – 10:00 AM | Working Across Systems
10:00 -10:45 AM | Provider Panel
10:45 – 12:00 PM | Provider Sustainability
12:00 – 1:15 PM | Lunch
1:15 – 2:15 PM | Provider Portal
2:15 – 3:15 PM | Fee for Services
3:15 – 3:30 | Break
3:30 – 4:30PM | Quality Improvement
4:30 – 5:00 PM | Q& A
6 CE Hours
Day 3 VIRTUAL on Zoom
Questions, Insights & Action Plan
9:15- 10:20am | Billing & Coding Best Practices
10:30-11:00 | Legislative & Policy Updates
11:00-12:00 pm | Closing Plenary & Action Planning
3 CE Hours
Half Day
What You’ll Learn
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Credentialing & Contracting with CMOs and insurance companies
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Billing & Coding Best Practices to reduce denials and delays
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Fee-for-Service Medicaid (DCH): How to enroll, bill, and stay compliant
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Utilization Review & Medical Necessity: Speak the payers' language
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Reimbursement Processes: Understand reimbursement and appeal with confidence
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Navigating Portals and working with Provider Reps
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Quality Metrics & Value-Based Care: What insurers want and how to meet it
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Advocacy & Legislative Updates impacting LPCs in Georgia
Who Should Attend?
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Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs & APCs)
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Private Practice Owners
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Behavioral Health Clinicians
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Practice Managers
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Clinical Directors
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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?
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Earn 15 CE Hours in just 2.5 days
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Get real-world tools to solve daily practice problems
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Reduce billing errors and revenue loss
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Learn how to work with, not against, payers
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Make connections with Care Management Organizations (CMOs) and other providers
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Stay ahead of policy changes affecting LPCs
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Position your practice for long-term sustainability and success