Operationalizing Key Updates in Your Practice
The CMS 2026 Final Rule introduces consequential updates — modifying reimbursement methodologies, documentation and coding expectations, quality program performance, and compliance obligations. As medical practices continue to face increasing regulatory pressure and shrinking margins; practice leaders must translate complex policy changes into actionable operational strategy.
In this session, Kem Tolliver, FACMPE, CPC, CMOM—author, educator, and nationally recognized healthcare revenue cycle thought leader—breaks down the multifaceted elements of the 2026 Final Rule with practical clarity. Attendees will learn how the CMS 2026 Final Rule impacts payment rates, value-based care requirements, telehealth permanency, supervision policies, cost measures, and the downstream effects on workflow, staffing, and technology investments.
This presentation goes beyond summarizing regulatory text. It equips practice leaders with the tactical insights needed to forecast financial impact, redesign workflows for compliance, strengthen documentation and coding precision, and position their organizations for sustainable success under evolving CMS conditions.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify and interpret the key provisions within the CMS 2026 Final Rule affecting physician reimbursement, telehealth coverage, documentation standards, and quality program participation.
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Evaluate the financial implications of the Final Rule - including RVU adjustments, payment rate changes, cost measure updates, and their impact on budgeting, forecasting, and revenue cycle performance.
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Align internal coding, documentation, and operational work-flows with the new CMS requirements, ensuring compliant claim submission, accurate quality data reporting, and audit-ready documentation.
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Develop a strategic implementation roadmap that empowers practice managers, billing teams, coding leaders to educate staff, update policies, enhance technology utilization, and mitigate financial and compliance risks associated with the 2026 changes.
Featured Speaker
Kem Tolliver
Kem Tolliver is the President and CEO of Medical Revenue Cycle Specialists. She is the author of, “Revenue Cycle Management – Don’t Get Lost in the Financial Maze” and “Advanced Strategy for Medical Practice Leaders.” She is the co-host of “RevDive” Podcast. Her healthcare certifications include Fellow American College of Medical Practice Executives (FACMPE), Certified Professional Coder (CPCP) and Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM). Kem received Bachelor of Science degrees in Healthcare Administration and Organizational Management / Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude.
As a national Revenue Cycle Management and Practice Transformation expert, she leverages over 25 years of proven organizational leadership across Primary Care, Behavioral Health and multi-specialty organizations. With a reputation for innovation, Kem leads organizations in mapping technology with optimal workflows. Kem excels in identifying and capitalizing on revenue sources that improve care and mitigate risk.
She develops and delivers national Revenue Cycle, Practice Management and Coding education, publications and certification programs for industry leaders such as: Howard University, University of the District of Columbia, Health Care Leaders Association (HCLA), Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), Practice Management Institute (PMI) and American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Ms. Tolliver provides local and national board-level leadership to Medicare Administrative Contractor LCD Advisory committees, National medical associations and hospitals to strategically align RCM, Practice Management, Software optimization and Coding effectiveness. The Medical Revenue Cycle Specialists team provides strategic leadership on New Practice Start Up, RCM software optimization for denial reduction, coding audits and risk mitigation, revenue enhancers, Revenue Cycle and Practice Assessments with process improvement plans.
Registration
Member - Complimentary
Non-member - $55
