Maine Primary Care Association

MPCA CHC Advocacy Day
2025-01-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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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.

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.

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.
