Wegovy Indications for MASH

Belkis Llerena, Pharm.D., R.Ph,  Novo Nordisk

On August 15, Wegovy received a new treatment indication from the FDA for the treatment of noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis) in adults.

MetroCare will host Belkis Llerena, Pharm.D., R.Ph, of Novo Nordisk to discuss the new indications, screening for fibrosis, and specific steps required for authorization for coverage by commercial payers and Medicare beginning Jan 1 2026.

This webinar is recommended for providers who care for at risk patients and staff involved in the authorization process.

Date:    Feb 4       

Time: 12:15

Location: Online only. Link will be emailed to registrants with reminder one day prior to the event.

*****NO CODING CEUs for this event*******

2026 Physician Fee Schedule:  lunchtime program Feb 4

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

Karen will discuss some details from the CMS 2026 Physician Fee Schedule, focusing on fee schedule changes that can directly and indirectly affect billing and coding.

Date:               Wednesday, February 4 and 18, 2026  

Time:               12:15 PM- 1:00 PM.         

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior. 1 Hour CEU

     ******* for MetroCare members and staff only****

Developing a Managed Care Strategy for Your Practice
presented by Jackie P. Boswell, MBA, FACMPE – Assistant Vice President – Medical Practice Services, SVMIC

A managed care strategy is essential to a successful business plan. This program will prepare you for payer contract negotiations and offer negotiating tips and tactics, as well as assist in identifying reimbursement methodologies related to value based reimbursement

Date: Feb 5
Time: 12PM- 1PM

Online only. For MetroCare members and staff only. 1 hour CEU available

2026 Coding Boot Camp

CPT/Modifier Day 

 Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

a full day of reviewing the CPT-4 Manual with: 

Instructions for Manual Use,
Review of sections and best practices for looking up codes.
Brief HCPCS  overview   
progression through coding manual sections
attention to Derm/Orthopaedic / other complicated procedures as well as injectables. Practice coding problems.
Proper use of Modifiers with Coding Exercises and Discussion

Date:   Friday February 13 9AM-4PM        

Location:      Online only. Links will be emailed to registrants.

Have your 2023 CPT4 (AMA Professional or standard edition only) and  HCPCS manuals with you. 

For questions contact: Donna Pendergrass This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

***For MetroCare Member Practices and staff only*****

2026 Physician Fee Schedule:  lunchtime program Feb 18

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

Karen will discuss some details from the CMS 2026 Physician Fee Schedule, focusing on fee schedule changes that can directly and indirectly affect billing and coding.

Date:               Wednesday, February 4 and 18, 2026  

Time:               12:15 PM- 1:00 PM.         

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

     ******* for MetroCare members and staff only**** 1 hour CEU