Join EDPMA in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the 2025 RCM Workshop
Register today — Early Bird Discount Ends October 15
The stunning city of Scottsdale, Arizona, will host EDPMA’s 2025 RCM Workshop on December 3-4, 2025. This workshop is a focused opportunity to navigate the ever-evolving revenue cycle with confidence. Designed with your time in mind, the event features two half-day sessions to minimize time out of the office while maximizing value. Attendees will gain the latest strategies, best practices and tools to optimize revenue cycle performance and boost financial outcomes.
Schedule
Wednesday, December 3
- Noon – 5:00 p.m. | Registration
- 1:00 – 1:10 p.m. | Welcome Remarks & Announcements | Speakers: Jason Adler, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, Vice President of Coding, LogixHealth; Ed Gaines, JD, CCP, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Industry Liaison, Zotec Partners; Paul Hudson, FACHE, Consultant Team, Rev4ward
- 1:10 – 2:00 p.m. | CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Update & Other Federal Regulatory Changes on the Horizon | Speaker: Bob Jasak, JD, Vice President, Coverage and Payment Policy, Hart Health Strategies Inc
- 2:00 – 2:50 p.m. | RAND Study Findings & Implications for Advocacy at the Local, State and National Level | Speakers: Patrick Velliky, Chief External Affairs Officer, HaloMD; Jamie Shoemaker, MD, FACEP, Emergency Medicine Strategic Advisor, Ventra Health; Kathryn S. Beard, JD, Director, Regulatory Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, R1 RCM
- 2:50 – 3:20 p.m. | Break (Sponsored by HaloMD)
- 3:20 – 4:10 p.m. | Bot vs. Doc: Surviving AI-Driven Denials in Emergency Medicine | Speakers: Jason Adler, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, Vice President of Coding, LogixHealth; Juli Forde-Smith, CRO, Relias Healthcare; Dave Ernst, MD, FACEP, Chief Medical Director, Valued Healthcare Partners; Alden Cartwright, Vice President, Business Development, Healthworks
- 4:10 – 5:00 p.m. | CMS Public Use File & Transparency in Coverage Data: Use in Contract Negotiation | Speakers: Greg Hufstetler, MBA, CPA, FHFMA, Consultant; Juli Forde-Smith, CRO, Relias Healthcare
- 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Reception (Sponsored by R1 RCM)
Thursday, December 4
- 7:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Registration
- 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast (Sponsored by Halo MD)
- 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. | How the One Big Beautiful Bill Can Change Your Practice | Speakers: Shanna Howe, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Ventra Health; Patrick Velliky, Chief External Affairs Officer, HaloMD; Paul Hudson, FACEP, Consultant Team, Rev4ward; Jamie Shoemaker, MD, FACEP, Emergency Medicine Strategic Advisor, Ventra Health
- 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. | Bad Payer Behavior: Navigating the Current Landscape | Speakers: Ed Gaines, JD, CCP, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Industry Liaison, Zotec Partners; Jason Adler, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, Vice President of Coding, LogixHealth
- 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. | Break (Sponsored by HaloMD)
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Ask the Experts: No Surprises Act | Panelists: Alla LaRoque, President, HaloMD; Max Mangum, CEO, RadixHealth; Carter Myers, Senior Vice President, No Surprise Bill; James Bobeck, JD, CEO, FHAS; Alex Ginsberg, CEO, Provider Resources, LLC; Moderator: Ed Gaines, JD CCP, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Industry Liaison, Zotec Partners
Registration Fees
Early Bird Rate – Ends October 15
Members: $795
Non-Members: $895
Regular Rate – October 16 and after
Members: $895
Non-Members: $995
Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities
Align your brand with this targeted workshop and be noticed by decision makers. Exhibit tables and sponsorships are available for a reception, lunch and more.
View all available sponsorship opportunities and email sponsorships to reserve your sponsorship or exhibit table.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Exhibitors
- Brault
- Cleo Health
- ConsensioHealth
- HaloMD
- Logix Health
- Medlytix
- Pettigrew Medical
- QMACS
- Radix Health
- Zotec Partners
Hotel Information
All RCM Workshop activities will be held in the Hotel Valley Ho. This hotel is an Old Town Scottsdale icon since 1956, featuring a striking blend of Mid-Century Modern architecture, contemporary amenities and lush grounds. Treat yourself to a delightfully colorful stay.
Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E. Main St.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Room Rates
$279/night – single or double occupancy
- A daily resort fee of $50 and 14.02% tax will be added.
- A one-time charge of $10 for round-trip bellman gratuity and a nightly $4 charge for housekeeping gratuity will be added.
- A charge of $25 will be added for each guest over double occupancy.
Day parking is available through valet for $15 per vehicle, inclusive of tax. Overnight self-service or valet parking is available for $28 per day, plus tax.
Note: EDPMA makes every effort to keep participants expenses at the meeting, registration fees and hotel rooms as low as possible. We work hard to negotiate the best hotel rates to make our meetings affordable. Reserving your room within the EDPMA room block supports these efforts and supports our organization.
A confirmation email will be sent at the time of registration that includes the link to book a room, including the EDPMA booking code.