"MGMA Washington Update: COVID-19 Legislative and Regulatory Actions To-Date"

SESSION DESCRIPTION: This update will provide the latest information from the National MGMA Government Affairs team on the latest actions taken by Congress and federal regulatory agencies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Attendees will learn about recent legislative and regulatory developments affecting medical groups, gain a deeper understanding of these changes and their impact on the day-to-day activities of medical group practices, and be directed to clarifying resources.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
- The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act
- CMS Advanced Payments
- Medicare Telehealth
- MGMA Advocacy and Resources

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:
Drew Voytal serves as an Associate Director for MGMA Government Affairs in Washington DC. In his primary role as a Government Affairs member liaison, he works to inform membership of the federal rules and regulations impacting medical group practices around the country. He works closely with MGMA state affiliate chapters to organize grassroots efforts and is a frequent speaker at state and national meetings. In addition to meeting with members and speaking at conferences, Drew manages education and outreach programs that inform MGMA members as well as policymakers in Congress and the administration.

Claire Ernst is an Associate Director of Government Affairs. Claire represents MGMA in Washington DC on a variety of legislative and regulatory issues important to MGMA members. In this role, she helps inform policy makers of the important role group medical practices have in the healthcare system. Before joining MGMA, Claire was the Manager of Government and Regulatory Affairs at HIDA, the national trade association for medical-surgical distributors. In her role there, Claire developed and maintained the association's regulatory portfolio through Congressional and agency advocacy.

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