Webinar: MGMA Washington Update

Washington Update

Join national MGMA Government Affairs staff for a Washington Update and learn about current federal policies and their impact on group practices. Attendees will learn about new and upcoming Medicare payment and quality rules, the status of surprise medical billing requirements, and the latest on MGMA’s advocacy and member engagement. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the presentation, so come ready with your questions!

MEET OUR PRESENTERS:
Claire Ernst, JD
As a Director of Government Affairs, Claire represents MGMA in Washington DC on a variety of legislative and regulatory issues important to medical groups, such as Medicare reimbursement, telehealth, and federal financial assistance programs available to physician practices. In this role, she informs policy makers in Congress and the Administration of the important role group medical practices play in the healthcare system and organizes grassroots campaigns on issues critical to physician practices. Claire earned a law degree from Suffolk University Law School and a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology from Franklin & Marshall College.

Swapna Pachauri, MPH
Swapna is the Associate Director of Government Affairs, working in the Washington, DC office. In this role, Swapna oversees and offers insight and analysis on a variety of federal health policy issues such as health IT, telemedicine, HIPAA, cybersecurity, and Part B drugs to physician practices. She also informs policymakers in Congress and the Administration of the important role group medical practices play in the healthcare system and works closely with MGMA members and external stakeholders identifying critical issues impacting practices. Swapna earned a masters in public health with a focus concentrating in health management and policy from Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health and a bachelors in communications and leadership from University of Maryland.

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