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Events calendar

Discover your passport to Medicare training:

• Register for live events.
• Explore online courses.
• Find CEU information.
• Download recorded events.
Learn more at
First Coast University external link
Medicare Learning Network
Learn more about the Medicare program and find ways to improve the accuracy and efficiency of your Medicare billing process by participating in the educational events hosted by First Coast Service Options Inc. (First Coast). Check the calendar below to learn about the upcoming provider events we have scheduled for you. To learn more about a specific event, just click the topic link.
CEUs may be awarded for successful completion of First Coast education events (e.g., 1 CEU per 60 minutes of attendance). It is First Coast expectation that attendees participate in the event in its entirety. This can exclude the Question and Answer session if the attendee has no questions.
Reminder: Unless otherwise indicated, designated times are stated as ET, and registration will close the day before the event. Please note that the date and time for certain events may change prior to the opening of registration.

Date

First Coast Medicare educational event

March 27
Topic: Chiropractic services
Type: Webcast
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. ET
Delivery language: Spanish
Focus: Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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March 27
Topic: Ask-the-contractor teleconference (ACT): Medicare basics part 1 – The Medicare program and eligibility
Type: Webcast
Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Delivery language: English
Focus: Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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March 28
Topic: Medicare te Educa (collaborative event with CMS and MACs)
Type: Face-to-face
Time: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AST
Delivery language: Spanish
Focus: Puerto Rico
Register now
March 28
Topic: E/M: Critical care coding and documentation (B)
Type: Webcast
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ET
Delivery language: English
Focus: Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Register now
April 3
Topic: E/M: Critical care coding and documentation (B)
Type: Webcast
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. ET
Delivery language: Spanish
Focus: Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Register now
April 3
Topic: Ask-the-contractor teleconference (ACT): Medicare basics part 2 – Claims submission and finalization
Type: Webcast
Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Delivery language: English
Focus: Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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April 10
Topic: Gaining access to SPOT (A/B)
Type: Webcast
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ET
Delivery language: English
Focus: Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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April 11
Topic: Cardiology: Documenting myocardial perfusion imaging procedures
Type: Webcast
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. ET
Delivery language: Spanish
Focus: Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Register now
April 24
Topic: Medicare Speaks 2019: Keeping you updated and informed
Type: Face-to-face
Time: 9:00 a.m.-noon ET
Delivery language: English
Focus: The U.S. Virgin Islands
Register now
April 25
Topic: Medicare te Educa (collaborative event with CMS and MACs)
Type: Face-to-face
Time: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AST
Delivery language: Spanish
Focus: Puerto Rico
Register now
April 25
Topic: Medicare Speaks 2019: Keeping you updated and informed
Type: Face-to-face
Time: 9:00 a.m.-noon ET
Delivery language: English
Focus: The U.S. Virgin Islands
Register now
May 7-8
Topic: CMS National Provider Compliance Conference
Type: Face-to-face
Time: Tuesday, May 7, 8 a.m. -5.30 p.m. and Wednesday, May 8, 8 a.m. -1 p.m. MT
Delivery language: English
Focus: National
Register now external link for the CMS National Provider Compliance Conference. At this two-day event, providers can take advantage of the opportunity to network with compliance experts and their Medicare Administrative Contractors. Space is limited.
Registration link: https://cpievents.cvent.com/NPCC2019 external link
To participate in this conference, please register through one of the links above. This webcast is not being hosted by First Coast in First Coast University.
May 30
Topic: Medicare te Educa (collaborative event with CMS and MACs)
Type: Face-to-face
Time: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AST
Delivery language: Spanish
Focus: Puerto Rico
Register now
June 11
Topic: Medicare quarterly updates (Part A)
Type: Webcast
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. ET
Delivery language: English
Focus: Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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June 12
Topic: Medicare quarterly updates (Part B)
Type: Webcast
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET
Delivery language: English
Focus: Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
gister now
June 27
Topic: Medicare te Educa (collaborative event with CMS and MACs)
Type: Face-to-face
Time: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AST
Delivery language: Spanish
Focus: Puerto Rico
Register now
July 25
Topic: Medicare te Educa (collaborative event with CMS and MACs)
Type: Face-to-face
Time: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AST
Delivery language: Spanish
Focus: Puerto Rico
Register now
August 29
Topic: Medicare te Educa (collaborative event with CMS and MACs)
Type: Face-to-face
Time: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AST
Delivery language: Spanish
Focus: Puerto Rico
Register now
September 26
Topic: Medicare te Educa (collaborative event with CMS and MACs)
Type: Face-to-face
Time: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AST
Delivery language: Spanish
Focus: Puerto Rico
Register now
October 24
Topic: Medicare te Educa (collaborative event with CMS and MACs)
Type: Face-to-face
Time: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AST
Delivery language: Spanish
Focus: Puerto Rico
Register now
November 28
Topic: Medicare te Educa (collaborative event with CMS and MACs)
Type: Face-to-face
Time: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AST
Delivery language: Spanish
Focus: Puerto Rico
Register now

Never miss a training opportunity

We know our providers have busy schedules and may not have the time to participate in every live event. If you or your colleagues were unable to attend one of our past Medicare educational webcasts, you still have the opportunity to learn about the topics covered during the training session.
• It’s the next best thing to being there -- download a webcast recording.

Take advantage of 24-hour access to free online training

We do our best to provide the Medicare training and information you need -- when it fits into your busy schedule. So, in addition to our live training events, we also offer you the advantage of self-paced, free online courses that will allow you and your staff to train when and where it is most convenient for you. In addition, our comprehensive course catalog allows you to find the Medicare training that fits your specific needs, and several of our online courses now offer CEUs.
• Learn more at First Coast University external link -- explore our catalog of Part A and Part B online courses.

Join us for our next exciting Medicare educational event

We are continuing to plan even more interactive educational events to keep you up-to-date on the latest Medicare issues and to help inform, educate, and enhance the performance of your billing staff. Check our schedule of events each week, and register for the training that interests you. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of Medicare and to fully understand program changes -- before and after their implementation.
You’ll also learn how to take full advantage of available provider resources, have your questions answered by our Medicare experts, and obtain CEU credits for participation in eligible events. Note: Not all First Coast Medicare educational events are eligible for CEU credit. Please check with your licensing or accrediting organization for specific CEU eligibility and documentation requirements.
Don’t miss our next live training event -- preview upcoming First Coast Medicare educational events.

Accommodations for people with disabilities

First Coast makes every attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for all meeting rooms and/or provisions of services for attendees with disabilities. Should you need special assistance please feel free to contact us at elearning@fcso.com five business days prior to the date listed for the event scheduled.
First Coast Service Options (First Coast) strives to ensure that the information available on our provider website is accurate, detailed, and current. Therefore, this is a dynamic site and its content changes daily. It is best to access the site to ensure you have the most current information rather than printing articles or forms that may become obsolete without notice.