Diabetes Prevention and Self-Management Support Program Webinar
2025-01-02 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Hosted by MPCA, MeCDC, and Community Care Partnership of Maine, with speakers from Eastport Health Care
Thursday, January 2 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Topics include:

Understanding the difference between prevention and management programs for patients at risk or with type 2 diabetes,
Understanding the benefits and challenges of running a program and helpful resources.

To register, email Danielle Brown: Danielle.brown@pchc.com.

2025 Physician Fee Schedule Update (Webinar)
2025-01-09 12:00 - 13:00
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Annually, Medicare releases policy decisions in their Physician fee Schedule (PFS) and Outpatient Payment Perspective System (OPPS) final rules that affect FQHCs. Join us to learn of the many beneficial changes and additions to Medicare services for the FQHC in CY 2025.
In this webinar we will explore the finer details of the CMS final rules as they pertain to FQHCs. Join us to learn of necessary changes to the EHR and billing systems to maximize revenue and avoid claim interruptions.
Learn of the changes effective January 1st, 2025:
• Continuance of G2025 for virtual medical visits.
• Providers may continue to render virtual visits from their homes using the health center location.
• Medicare will pay for dental services prior to dialysis. Enroll dentists to avoid MaineCare denials.
• Details of the Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM) services
Learn of the changes effective July 1st, 2025:
• Billing for Part B vaccines at the time of service.
• Billing the base CPT and HCPC codes for care management services instead of G0511.
Target Audience: CEOs, CFOs, Medical Directors, Providers (Behavioral Health, Medical and Dental) and all clinical staff, Coding & Billing staff, and other financial staff.
For more information, contact Megan Cross: mcross@mepca.org or (207) 707-5112.

2025 MPCA Legislative & Business Leaders Breakfast
2025-01-29 07:15 - 20:45 | Governor Hill Mansion, 136 State St., Augusta, Maine, 04330
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The MPCA Legislative & Business Leaders Breakfast is one of the largest gatherings of political, business, and healthcare leaders in the state. It offers a unique opportunity for attendees to engage with members of the state legislature, partners in state government, representatives from the business community, and leaders driving Maine’s Community Health Centers (CHCs) forward.
Again this year, MPCA will be presenting its Community Health Center Champion Awards during the program.
AGENDA
7:15 – 7:45 am – Networking and breakfast7:45 – 7:50 am – Welcome/opening remarks & panel introduction7:50 – 8:30 am – 340B panel discussion: Protecting healthcare in rural and underserved communities8:30 – 8:40 am – Community Health Center Champion Awards8:40 – 8:45 am – Closing remarks

This breakfast is complimentary for all Legislators and their staff. And as a membership benefit, this breakfast is also complimentary to MPCA member Health Center staff and their board members. The cost for non-members is $40.00.

For more information, contact Bryan Wyatt at bwyatt@mepca.org or (207) 707-4536.

MPCA CHC Advocacy Day
2025-01-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Maine State House – Hall of Flags, Augusta, ME
This will be our second year tabling together in the Hall of Flags. It is a great opportunity to engage with legislators and various community members who will be at the State House. MPCA and Drummond Woodsum Strategic Consulting (our government relations partner) will be encouraging legislators to visit with health centers throughout the afternoon and will be available to answer any specific policy questions that come up. We want CHCs to be able to focus on sharing the stories of how you are serving patients and communities. Tables and chairs are provided by the State House. CHCs will just need to bring your tabling materials. Closer to the date we will share details on staging areas, parking, and other logistics. Additionally, we are planning a 340B coalition press event to coincide with our Advocacy Day activities. More information on that will follow in the weeks to come.

Making the Most of Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
2025-01-30 12:00 - 13:00
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Are you and your patients getting the most out of Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit? Join us to consider ways to enhance this encounter and make it a valuable experience for you and your patient.
Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visits are opportunities to get to know your patient and learn about their self-assessment of health and their personalized goals to include in their care plan.
Learn the flexibility within AWVs for performing an exam, satisfying quality measures and making referrals to needed services such as Community Health Workers, care management, dental services and diabetes prevention programs.
Key Objectives:
• Understand the components of each Annual Wellness Visit, what they entail and how to streamline them.
• Deep dive into the value of the health risk assessment.
• Learn what constitutes cognitive impairment screening.
• Explore what to do about presenting problems.
Target Audience: CEOs, CFOs, Medical Directors, Providers (Behavioral Health, Medical and Dental) and all clinical staff, Billing & Coding staff, and other financial staff.
For more information, contact Megan Cross: mcross@mepca.org or (207) 707-5112.

Webinar: Blue Circle Health Support Program for Type 1 Diabetes
2025-02-10 12:00 - 13:00
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MPCA is hosting a webinar with Blue Circle Health to share information about their free virtual type 1 diabetes (T1D) support program offerings to patients in Maine. Blue Circle Health is a non-profit funded by the Helmsley Charitable Trust Foundation that support adults with T1D through peer support, insulin adjustments, insurance navigation, financial support and more. The webinar will include information about the free program and how to support patients in accessing diabetes support.

MPCA Webinar Series: Obesity Stigma, Session 1
2025-03-10 12:00 - 13:00
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Please join MPCA and childhood obesity expert Dr. Valerie O’Hara, DO, for a webinar series for clinicians and others discussing the issue of obesity stigma with a focus on pediatrics and how to support patients with the disease. This webinar series is offered in partnership with the Maine CDC.
Currently, 1 in 7 children and 1 in 5 adults in Maine are living with obesity and there’s a lack of understanding about obesity as a disease that contributes to trauma and stigma. The first webinar in the series will feature Dr. O’Hara and include a discussion of the pathophysiology of obesity. The second webinar will feature Elizabeth Paul, Obesity Action Coalition Board Member, and will highlight the patient and parent perspective on the challenges of obesity treatment. The third webinar will focus on actionable tools for clinicians to use in conversations with patients.
Key Learning Objectives:

Learn more about the pathophysiology of obesity and how internal and external factors impact disease processes
Explore the patient and parent perspective on seeking care for obesity

Target Audience: Clinical staff, CEOs, anyone patient facing.
For more information, contact Carrie Mead: cmead@mepca.org or (207) 707-4537.

Webinar: HCC Coding Updates
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00
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Join us to learn about the CMS-HCC (hierarchical condition category) Risk Adjustment Strategy that will be implemented in 2025. In this webinar, we will talk about the blending of old Version 24 and the new Version 28. We will review provider diagnosis coding strategies and include updates to ICD-10 for 2025. This is a don’t miss event for financial leadership, providers, and coding staff.
In this event, we will deep dive into how risk scoring is calculated, following the path from the encounter to claims to a patient’s risk score using CMS-HCC Coding methodology. We will discuss the medical record documentation necessary to support thorough diagnosis coding and when that has failed, what violations were unearthed by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Lastly, we will discuss the basics of an HCC Coding Audit Plan to offer providers the support they need.
Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the definition of Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding and recognize its importance to reimbursement.
Learn the 2025 changes to CMS-HCC methodology.
Explore HCC Coding and Risk Adjustment violations and how they are directly impacted by provider documentation.
Learn provider diagnosis coding strategies.
Identify the need for an HCC Auditing Plan.

Target Audience: CEOs, financial leadership, providers, and coding & billing staff.
For more information, contact Susan Whittaker: swhittaker@mepca.org or (207) 707-4538.

MPCA Webinar Series: Obesity Stigma, Session 2
2025-03-24 12:00 - 13:00

Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
MePCA PSO Safe Table: Intimate Partner Violence
March 26, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00pm | Register
Interpersonal violence is an epidemic in our culture with significant short and long-term health implications. We will embark on a year-long webinar series to understand these topics.
The IPV Safe Table will provide a brief, introductory overview of the incidence of various forms of IPV, the role of providers in treatment and intervention, and community resources especially Forensic Nurses, who are available throughout the state.
An SBIRT approach with particular attention to patient safety and documentation will be used.

Introduction to Maine's Community Health Center Network
2025-03-27 15:00 - 16:00
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Maine’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), also known as Community Health Centers (CHCs) make up the largest, independent primary care network in the state, providing high-quality, accessible primary and preventive medical, behavioral, and dental health services. CHCs are innovative providers of choice and are always working to provide services that directly respond to the needs of their community.
Across the state CHCs are employers, providers, and partners of choice in the communities they serve. This webinar will assist new health center employees and board members, health professionals, and community partners in understanding how CHCs lower overall health care costs and improve the health of their patients and communities.
Key Learning Objectives:

Learn about Maine’s Community Health Center Network and the services they offer;
Explore the mission of Community Health Centers, how they promote access to care; and
Learn about the Maine Primary Care Association and the training and technical assistance it provides.

Target Audience: New health center employees and board members, health professions students and job seekers, community partners and stakeholders.
For more information, contact Emily Ferry: eferry@mepca.org or (207) 707-4548.

MPCA Webinar Series: Obesity Stigma, Session 3
2025-04-07 12:00 - 13:00

Navigating Information Blocking Rules: Compliance Strategies for School-Based Health Centers
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
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Join us for an insightful presentation by HITEQ as we explore the information blocking provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act and their unique implications for school-based health centers (SBHCs).
Attendees will learn about the core requirements of the information blocking rule, how to identify and properly implement exceptions, and strategies for balancing compliance with the unique considerations of providing healthcare in educational settings. The session will address practical challenges SBHCs face when sharing electronic health information while maintaining appropriate protections for minor patients and coordinating care across educational and healthcare systems.
Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the fundamental requirements of the information blocking rule within the 21st Century Cures Act and how they apply to school-based health centers
Identify the eight exceptions to information blocking and apply them appropriately in school-based settings
Develop protocols for managing adolescent confidentiality issues while complying with information sharing requirements

Target Audience: CEOs, operations and other related staff.For more information, contact Emily Ferry: eferry@mepca.org or (207) 707-4548.

Coding Changes in the FQHC for Chronic Care Management: Get Ready for a Smooth Transition
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00
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Be prepared for chronic care management coding changes that begin July 1st.
CMS Medicare is phasing out the general chronic care management (CCM) code G0511 as of June 30, 2025. FQHCs may begin billing CCM now with the base CPT codes for each service such as 99490 (as of January 1, 2025); however, FQHCs must use CPT base codes as of July 1, 2025. The coding switch must be done on a chosen date for consistent billing for all Medicare patients. Join us to learn how to handle this transition and the advantages of the switch.
Key learning objectives:

Learn the menu of new codes to use for chronic care management.
Understand the reimbursement advantages of transitioning away from G0511.
Explore the revenue possibilities from all payors for a Care Management Program.
Learn the basics of operationalizing Care Management in your health center.

Target Audience: Billers, coders, finance.
For more information, contact Sharon Stanley: sstanley@mepca.org or (207) 707-4539.

2025 Patient Safety Academy
2025-05-14 08:30 - 16:00 | Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks, 200 Sable Oaks Dr, South Portland, Maine, 04106
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Join us at the Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks in South Portland as we discuss a comprehensive variety of important patient safety topics from speakers with international, national, and state of Maine perspectives.
The Academy will provide both practical and cutting-edge educational experiences for an interdisciplinary audience of healthcare providers, quality and patient safety leaders, pharmacists, students, academia, and consumer advocates.
We hope you will leave with valuable knowledge that can be used to positively impact your current patient safety priorities within your organization or practice. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, click here.

Revenue Opportunities for School-Based Health Centers
2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:00
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Join us as we explore billable services and strategies for maximizing insurance reimbursement while meeting students’ healthcare needs in School-Based Health Centers.
This webinar will walk through revenue opportunities for services provided to students who are enrolled in School-Based Health Centers. We will discuss clinic visits for urgent care, preventive care, behavioral health, screenings with counseling, and primary care dental services. Learn which services are billable to insurances and what services can be included in a minor’s self-consent for treatment.
Key Learning Objectives:

Identify billable medical services in the SBHC.
Understand which screening & counseling services are reimbursable.
Learn what primary dental services are reimbursed by MaineCare.
Identify billable behavioral health services in the SBHC.

Target Audience: Providers, SBHC staff, billing & coding staff, behavioral health staff
For more information, contact Emily Ferry: eferry@mepca.org or (207) 707-4548.

Introduction to the Oral Health Navigation Learning Series: Empowering Non-Dental Professionals
2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:00
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Join us for an informative session introducing the Oral Health Navigation Learning Series, a comprehensive program designed specifically for non-dental professionals and newcomers to the dental field. This webinar will provide an overview of the registration process, outline the different modules included in the series, and highlight how this training can enhance your understanding of oral health, improve patient interactions, and support your role in oral health promotion. Whether you’re interested in expanding your skills or exploring new career opportunities in the dental sector, this session will equip you with the essential information to get started.
Participants will learn how to:

Understand the registration process and eligibility criteria for the Oral Health Navigation Learning Series;
Explore the various modules included in the series and their learning objectives; and
Explore how the series can enhance non-dental professionals’ knowledge of oral health and patient support.

Target Audience: Non-dental professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of oral health (e.g., community health workers, administrative staff). Healthcare providers looking to integrate oral health promotion into their practice. Anyone interested in learning about foundational dental concepts and patient navigation.
For more information, contact Annick Metoule: ametoule@mepca.org or (207) 707-5093.

Introduction to Maine's Community Health Center Network
2025-06-26 15:00 - 15:45
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Maine’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), also known as Community Health Centers (CHCs), make up the largest, independent primary care network in the state, providing high-quality, accessible primary and preventive medical, behavioral, and dental health services. CHCs are innovative providers of choice and are always working to provide services that directly respond to the needs of their community.
Across the state CHCs are employers, providers, and partners of choice in the communities they serve. This webinar will assist new health center employees and board members, health professionals, and community partners in understanding how CHCs lower overall health care costs and improve the health of their patients and communities.
Key Learning Objectives:

Learn about Maine’s Community Health Center Network and the services they offer;
Explore the mission of Community Health Centers, how they promote access to care; and
Learn about the Maine Primary Care Association and the training and technical assistance it provides.

Target Audience: New health center employees and board members, health professions students and job seekers, community partners and stakeholders.
For more information, contact Leslie Wolf: lwolf@mepca.org or (207) 707-4050.

Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:00
Strangulation: Assessment, Treatment, and Intervention – Webinar – 2-Part Series
Part 1: July 9, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00pm | Register
Interpersonal violence is an epidemic in our culture with significant short and long-term health implications. We will embark on a year-long webinar series to understand these topics.
The IPV Safe Table will provide a brief, introductory overview of the incidence of various forms of IPV, the role of providers in treatment and intervention, and community resources especially Forensic Nurses, who are available throughout the state.
An SBIRT approach with particular attention to patient safety and documentation will be used.

Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00
Strangulation: Assessment, Treatment, and Intervention – Webinar – 2-Part Series
Part 2: July 23, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00pm | Register
Interpersonal violence is an epidemic in our culture with significant short and long-term health implications. We will embark on a year-long webinar series to understand these topics.
The IPV Safe Table will provide a brief, introductory overview of the incidence of various forms of IPV, the role of providers in treatment and intervention, and community resources especially Forensic Nurses, who are available throughout the state.
An SBIRT approach with particular attention to patient safety and documentation will be used.

National Health Center Week
2025-08-03 - 2025-08-09
National Health Center Week is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) to raise awareness of the mission and accomplishments of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers (CHCs). National Health Center Week is an opportunity to highlight the commitment and passion of Community Health Center staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare services to more than 31.5 million patients across nearly 15,000 communities annually.
NHCW 2025 Theme: Celebrating 60 Years of Progress
Join Us in Celebrating 60 Years of Improving Our Nation’s Health.
Maine’s Community Health Centers serve as a beacon of strength, service, and care in their communities. In moments of pain and loss, they offer support and love. In moments of triumph, they offer hope and a vision for the future. This year’s National Health Center Week theme focuses on empowering communities by connecting them with health centers and elected officials from all levels of government. Celebrate the uniqueness of your community and get to know those dedicated to lasting partnerships!

Each day of National Health Center Week is dedicated to a particular focus area:

Sunday, August 3: Theme Day: Celebrating 60 Years of Progress
Monday, August 4: Staff Appreciation Day
Tuesday, August 5: Patient Appreciation Day
Wednesday, August 6: Health Conditions Focus
Thursday, August 7: Populations Day
Friday, August 8: Partner Appreciation Day
Saturday, August 9: Gratitude and Future Vision

Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00
Domestic Abuse: How do I ask about it and what if they say ‘yes’? – Webinar
September 10, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00pm | Register
Interpersonal violence is an epidemic in our culture with significant short and long-term health implications. We will embark on a year-long webinar series to understand these topics.
The IPV Safe Table will provide a brief, introductory overview of the incidence of various forms of IPV, the role of providers in treatment and intervention, and community resources especially Forensic Nurses, who are available throughout the state.
An SBIRT approach with particular attention to patient safety and documentation will be used.

Everyday Leadership: Foundations for Supportive Supervision in FQHCs
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:45, 2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00
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Registration – Sept. 10, 2025
Registration – Sept. 24, 2025
Registration – Oct. 8, 2025

Join us for this free, 3-part virtual training series, designed for supervisors, team leads, and frontline managers working in FQHCs. Whether you’re new to supervision or have years of experience, this series offers tools, reflective practices, and strengths-based tools to support ongoing growth and comfort with supervision.
Once registered for a session, you will receive a confirmation email with Zoom access details and a calendar hold for that specific date. While we recommend attending all three sessions, participation in every session is not required.

Foundations of Strengths-Based Supervision
September 10, 12:00 -1:00 pm
Participants will learn:

Core Concepts of a strengths-based model of supervision -Setting and reinforcing expectations
Building trust and psychological safety
Feedback using a strengths perspective

Strategies for Navigating Burnout, Wellness, and Focusing on Resiliency-Informed Supervision
September 24, 12:00 – 1:45pm
Participants will learn how to:

Apply trauma and resiliency-informed principles to navigate conflict or misalignment
Identify signs of burnout in selves and team members; apply practical skills for self-regulation and for navigating interpersonal challenges.
Use strategies to restore trust and relationship after tension or miscommunication
Balance leadership expectations with personal boundaries and well-being in high-stress settings

Fostering a Culture of Growth & Learning
October 8, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Participants will learn:

Coaching techniques for everyday use
Feedback that motivates and guides
Fostering professional development

Meet Your Facilitator
Hillary Colcord is the Chief of Culture at MPCA, where she focuses on organizational culture and wellness, as well as member-facing presentations on workplace safety and staff resilience. Hillary has been with MPCA since 2019 and brings extensive experience working in low-barrier settings with people experiencing chronic homelessness, providing front-line services as well as developing programs and strategies to support staff in meeting complex community needs. Hillary holds a B.A. in Sociology from Suffolk University, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of New England.

Questions? Contact Leslie Lorentzen, llorentzen@mepca.org.

De-escalation and Workplace Safety Webinar
2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:00
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This timely and informative training will provide health center staff with practical tools to prevent, de-escalate, and respond to conflict in the workplace. Grounded in person-centered principles, the session will explore strategies for recognizing early warning signs, safely interrupting escalating behavior, and maintaining professional boundaries in high-stress situations. Participants will also learn how to respond effectively to imminent threats of violence and how to support both staff and clients through debriefing and self-care practices.
Key Learning Objectives:

Define workplace violence and identify common patient, client, and staff factors that contribute to escalation.
Recognize early warning signs of conflict and apply prevention strategies to create a safe and welcoming environment; Demonstrate effective de-escalation techniques, including communication, stance, and boundary-setting practices that prioritize safety; and Identify appropriate responses to imminent threats of violence, including when and how to involve law enforcement and other supports.
Implement follow-up and debriefing practices that promote staff well-being, strengthen organizational learning, and support a safe workplace culture.

Target Audience: All health center staff are welcome to attend; however, this training is designed with patient-facing frontline staff in mind.
For more information, contact Megan Cross: mcross@mepca.org or (207) 707-5112.

Introduction to Maine's Community Health Center Network
2025-10-14 15:00 - 15:45
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Maine’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), also known as Community Health Centers (CHCs), make up the largest, independent primary care network in the state, providing high-quality, accessible primary and preventive medical, behavioral, and dental health services. CHCs are innovative providers of choice and are always working to provide services that directly respond to the needs of their community.
Across the state CHCs are employers, providers, and partners of choice in the communities they serve. This webinar will assist new health center employees and board members, health professionals, and community partners in understanding how CHCs lower overall health care costs and improve the health of their patients and communities.
Key Learning Objectives:

Learn about Maine’s Community Health Center Network and the services they offer;
Explore the mission of Community Health Centers, how they promote health access and provide whole-person care; and
Learn about the Maine Primary Care Association and the training and technical assistance they provide.

Target Audience: New health center employees and board members, health professions students and job seekers, community partners and stakeholders.
For more information, contact Leslie Wolf: lwolf@mepca.org or (207) 707-4050.

MPCA 2025 Annual Conference
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-23 | Samoset Resort, 220 Warrenton St., Rockport, ME, 04856
***Information Coming Soon***

Back-to-School Spotlight: VitalCare for Kids and Communication Strategies for SBHCs
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00
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Back-to-school season is here, and we’re kicking it off with an informative session for School-Based Health Centers. This one-hour program begins with an introduction to VitalCare for Kids—the new name for MaineCare’s Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) program.
VitalCare for Kids is designed to ensure that children and youth under 21 receive timely screenings, care, and the support they need to thrive. In the second half of the session, we’ll highlight practical strategies to help School-Based Health Centers strengthen communication and advocacy—building stronger connections with students, families, school staff, and community partners through clear, meaningful, and effective engagement.
Key Learning Objectives:

Explore how VitalCare for Kids (EPSDT) can and cannot be used;
Identify the overall requirements for services to be covered, and the Prior Authorization (PA) process;
Learn how to bill for VitalCare for Kids (EPSDT) approved services;
Discuss the importance of telling the story of your SBHC through communications and advocacy;
Identify best practices for communications and marketing; and
Review important considerations for FQHCs engaging in advocacy.

Target Audience: School-based health Center staff, clinical staff, billing & coding staff.
For more information, contact Megan Cross: mcross@mepca.org or (207) 707-5112.

Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00
Child Abuse – Webinar
November 12, 2025 |12:00 – 1:00pm | Register
Interpersonal violence is an epidemic in our culture with significant short and long-term health implications. We will embark on a year-long webinar series to understand these topics.
The IPV Safe Table will provide a brief, introductory overview of the incidence of various forms of IPV, the role of providers in treatment and intervention, and community resources especially Forensic Nurses, who are available throughout the state.
An SBIRT approach with particular attention to patient safety and documentation will be used.
