The Emergency Department Practice Management Association

08/17/2026

Two days to go!

Join EDPMA this Wednesday for a practical look at the new CMS ECAT measure and how your organization can start preparing now.

Learn how to identify performance gaps, improve patient flow and build your ECAT "Tiger Team" before reporting requirements arrive.

Register now: bit.ly/4hpWkWw

08/13/2026

Before policymakers rush to judgment on No Surprises Act arbitration numbers, we need to get the CMS data right.

"Providers say as much as $2.7 billion of the payouts the Wall Street Journal cited appear to be incorrect, and blame the flawed data for contributing to the perception that doctors are gaming the system."

Read more from Axios: bit.ly/4zhTWrx

Insurers this summer have intensified calls to overhaul the independent dispute resolution process.

08/13/2026

Next week: Is your organization ready for ECAT?

Join EDPMA on August 19 for a practical webinar on what the new CMS Emergency Care Access and Timeliness (ECAT) measure requires and how to prepare now.

Learn how to identify the operational drivers behind performance gaps, look beyond the ED to understand the full patient journey and build the cross-functional "Tiger Team" needed to turn data into action.

Register now: bit.ly/4hpWkWw

08/11/2026

The preliminary schedule for the 2026 EDPMA RCM Workshop is now live!

Join us December 2-3, in Fort Myers, Florida, for two focused half-days tackling the issues impacting emergency medicine revenue cycle today, from the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and denial management to payer down-coding, documentation strategies, NSA/IDR developments and more.

Explore the preliminary schedule and register by October 15 to save $100 with early bird pricing: bit.ly/44S4wZ3

08/05/2026

The new CMS Emergency Care Access and Timeliness (ECAT) measure is changing how hospitals will be evaluated, and the time to prepare is now.

Join EDPMA on August 19 for a practical, member-exclusive webinar on what ECAT requires, how to identify the operational drivers behind performance gaps and how to build the cross-functional "Tiger Team" needed to improve patient flow.

FREE for EDPMA members; register today: bit.ly/4hpWkWw

07/21/2026

A new CMS measure is putting a sharper focus on emergency care access, patient flow and timeliness. Is your organization ready?

Join us on August 19, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (ET), for a member-exclusive webinar exploring the Emergency Care Access and Timeliness (ECAT) eCQM and what hospitals and health systems can do now to prepare.

d2i's Alan Eisman and Mark Canada, MHA, MSN, RN, will discuss how to identify the operational variables driving performance gaps, look beyond the ED to understand the full patient journey, and build the cross-functional "Tiger Team" needed to turn data into action.

This webinar is FREE for EDPMA members; register now: bit.ly/4hpWkWw

07/14/2026

Registration is now open for our 2026 RCM Workshop, taking place December 2-3, in Fort Myers, Florida.

Following record attendance in 2025, this year's workshop returns with two focused half-day sessions designed specifically for emergency medicine revenue cycle professionals. Join industry experts and peers for practical education on today's most pressing reimbursement, regulatory and operational challenges, including the No Surprises Act, denial management, payer trends, Medicare updates, AI applications and more.

Take advantage of early bird pricing through October 15 and join us in Fort Myers this December.

Register today: bit.ly/44S4wZ3

07/02/2026

One week from today, EDPMA members are invited to join us for **EDPMA Membership 101: Maximizing the Value of Your Organization's EDPMA Membership**.

This free members-only webinar will walk through how to access the member portal, update your organization’s information, add contacts, find key resources, and take advantage of EDPMA benefits throughout the year.

We will also cover advocacy and engagement opportunities, including committees, state and federal advocacy efforts, member-led workgroups, and more.

**Thursday, July 9, 2026**
**12:30 to 1:30 PM ET**

Register today: https://members.edpma.org/events/event-details/?id=dc451c9c-da5d-f111-89e7-7c1e52cb5789&reload=timezone

07/01/2026

EDPMA is pleased to announce a new affinity partnership with Medlytix a healthcare revenue and reimbursement intelligence company helping providers identify coverage and capture reimbursement opportunities that often go uncollected.

This partnership brings EDPMA members new educational programming, member-focused resources, and access to solutions designed to help emergency medicine groups strengthen financial performance.

Learn more: https://edpma.org/edpma-announces-new-affinity-partnership-with-medlytix/

06/25/2026

Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are now available for the 2026 RCM Workshop, taking place December 2–3 in Fort Myers, Florida.

This workshop brings together emergency medicine revenue cycle leaders and decision-makers for focused discussion around reimbursement, operations, regulatory change and the evolving RCM landscape. Available opportunities include exclusive sponsorships, event and break sponsorships, and exhibit tables.

Interested in participating? Email Bethany Garcia at [email protected] to learn more or reserve your opportunity.