Managed Care Summit
Transportation & 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: Understanding the Landscape - In-Person (6 CE Hours)
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
Day 2 In-Person - Deep Dive & Dialogue (6 CE Hours)
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
Day 3 - Questions, Insights & Action Plan - VIRTUAL on Zoom (3 CE Hours - 1/2 Day)
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
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
Address:
740 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308
