AZ/NM MGMA Webinars and Events

April 21, 2026

AZ/NM MGMA Roundtable Discussion: Prior Authorization & Referral Management

Join the AZ/NM MGMA Roundtable Discussion on Prior Authorization & Referral Management for an interactive, peer-driven conversation focused on streamlining processes and overcoming common challenges. This informal session encourages participants to share experiences, exchange practical solutions, and learn from diverse approaches across medical group settings.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify common challenges and bottlenecks in prior authorization and referral management workflows.
• Explore peer-tested strategies to improve efficiency, reduce delays, and enhance patient access to care.
• Apply insights from group discussion to optimize processes and strengthen coordination within your organization.

Discussion Lead:

Rachel Maw, MBA, CPC

Director, Patient Accounts, Midwestern University

CE Credits:

1 ACMPE & 1 ACHE

May 6, 2026

2026 Spring Forum in Albuquerque

JOIN US!

Connect with peers from across Arizona and New Mexico, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a collaborative and welcoming environment. Gain practical insights from expert-led sessions on the most important issues facing medical groups today, while earning CE credits to support your professional growth. We can’t wait to see you there for a fun, engaging, and meaningful experience.

Address:

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center

504 Elm Street Northeast

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Questions? Email mcardona@mgma.com

June 16, 2026

HIPAA 2.0” Overhaul: Security Mandates & the NPP Crunch

After several years of pandemic-era flexibility, 2025 brought renewed regulatory volatility for HIPAA-covered entities and business associates. While portions of the Reproductive Health Privacy Rule were largely invalidated by federal courts, other major compliance obligations remain firmly on the table. Most notably, updated Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) requirements are scheduled to take effect in early 2026, and proposed Security Rule modernization efforts signal a move toward more prescriptive technical safeguards.

This session provides a practical roadmap for navigating HIPAA compliance in 2026. 

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will gain a clear view of how to prioritize near-term HIPAA obligations while preparing for potential new HIPAA Security Rule mandates involving multi-factor authentication, encryption, and elimination of “addressable” standards to make all standards mandatory.

CE Credits Available: 1 ACMPE

June 16, 2026, 12:00PM MT

Speaker: Eric Kintner