Maine Primary Care Association

Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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.

Introduction to Maine's Community Health Center Network
2025-06-26 15:00 - 15:45
Quick Links:
Registration
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.

Introduction to the Oral Health Navigation Learning Series: Empowering Non-Dental Professionals
2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:00
Quick Links:
Registration
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.

Revenue Opportunities for School-Based Health Centers
2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:00
Quick Links:
Registration
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.

2025 Patient Safety Academy
2025-05-14 08:30 - 16:00 | Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks, 200 Sable Oaks Dr, South Portland, Maine, 04106
Quick Links:
Registration
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.

Coding Changes in the FQHC for Chronic Care Management: Get Ready for a Smooth Transition
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00
Quick Links:
Registration
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.

Navigating Information Blocking Rules: Compliance Strategies for School-Based Health Centers
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
Quick Links:
Registration
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.

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

Introduction to Maine's Community Health Center Network
2025-03-27 15:00 - 16:00
Quick Links:
Registration
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.

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.

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

Webinar: HCC Coding Updates
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00
Quick Links:
Registration
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 1
2025-03-10 12:00 - 13:00

Webinar: Blue Circle Health Support Program for Type 1 Diabetes
2025-02-10 12:00 - 13:00
Quick Links:
Registration
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.

Making the Most of Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
2025-01-30 12:00 - 13:00
Quick Links:
Registration
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.

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.

2025 MPCA Legislative & Business Leaders Breakfast
2025-01-29 07:15 - 20:45 | Governor Hill Mansion, 136 State St., Augusta, Maine, 04330
Quick Links:
Registration
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.

2025 Physician Fee Schedule Update (Webinar)
2025-01-09 12:00 - 13:00
Quick Links:
Registration
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.

Diabetes Prevention and Self-Management Support Program Webinar
2025-01-02 11:30 - 12:30
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.
