Navigating PECOS: Essential Medicare Enrollment and Revalidation Updates

The process of enrolling and revalidating under Medicare can be complicated and overwhelming with grave consequences from simple mistakes or missed deadlines. The credentialing, coding errors, claim denial, and effects on patient satisfaction and quality scores all fall into place. PECOS 2.0 marks the beginning of great changes as far as processing and data validation are concerned to eliminate administrative burdens, but there’s a big catch: getting around these changes takes a huge knowledge of the system and preparing for the bumps that may be on the road ahead.

This webinar explores the most significant changes in Medicare enrollment and revalidation for 2025, including PECOS 2.0. The attendees will be able to derive actionable knowledge in automating enrollment tasks, integration of data from key databases, and application accuracy. It also covers compliance considerations, strategies on handling PTANs, and tips on error-free forms, preparing participants for the transition.

The webinar led by Medicare compliance expert Toni Elhoms focuses on the best practices for protecting critical documents, meeting revalidation deadlines, and avoiding disruptions in Medicare participation. This webinar is designed for providers, office managers, and compliance professionals to obtain valuable tools and resources to handle PECOS 2.0 with confidence and long-term success.

Webinar Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

  • Understand the key functionalities and updates in PECOS 2.0, including automation and database integration.
  • Learn strategies for managing Medicare enrollment and revalidation to minimize errors and denials.
  • Identify compliance considerations to ensure accurate representation in Medicare applications.
  • Navigate the transition from PECOS 1.0 to PECOS 2.0 with confidence, ensuring documentation and records are secure and up to date.

Webinar Agenda

  • Introduction to PECOS 2.0
    • Overview of anticipated changes and launch status.
    • Benefits of the new system: automation, database validations, and streamlined processes.
  • Medicare Enrollment Essentials
    • Key updates for 2025, including forms and documentation requirements.
    • Transition strategies for existing users of PECOS 1.0.
  • Compliance and Risk Management
    • Common errors in Medicare enrollment and how to avoid them.
    • Legal implications of misrepresentation and the importance of maintaining accurate records.
  • Practical Tips for Providers and Organizations
    • Setting up and managing PECOS accounts.
    • Ensuring seamless revalidation for individual providers and organizations.
  • Interactive Q&A Session
    • Addressing attendee questions and providing real-world solutions.

Webinar Highlights

  • Identify the key new PECOS Updates for 2025
  • Discuss the new PECOS enrollment process for group medical practices for 2025
  • Discuss the new PECOS revalidation process for group medical practices for 2025
  • Discuss the new PECOS enrollment process for individual providers for 2025
  • Discuss the new PECOS enrollment process for reassignments for 2025
  • Discuss the new PECOS revalidation process for individual providers and reassignments for 2025
  • Discuss complicated sections of PECOS enrollment portal for 2025
  • Outline ancillary documentation required with PECOS enrollment submission for 2025
  • Discuss common errors with PECOS portal for 2025
  • Discuss useful compliance best practice tips for the new PECOS portal for 2025

Who Should Attend

  • Credentialing Specialists
  • Enrollment Specialists
  • Contracting Specialists
  • Operations Leadership
  • Practice Administrators
  • Office Managers
  • Medical Practices, Accountable Care Organizations, Medical Societies, Medical Associations

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Laura A. Dixon recently served as the Regional Director of Risk Management and Patient Safety for Kaiser Permanente Colorado where she provided consultation and resources to clinical staff. Prior to joining Kaiser, she served as the Director, Facility Patient Safety and Risk Management and Operations for COPIC from 2014 to 2020. In her role, Ms. Dixon provided patient safety and risk management consultation and training to facilities, practitioners, and staff in multiple states. Such services included creation of and presentations on risk management topics, assessment of healthcare facilities; and development of programs and compilation of reference materials that complement physician-oriented products.

Prior to joining COPIC, she served as the Director, Western Region, Patient Safety and Risk Management for The Doctors Company, Napa, California. In this capacity, she provided patient safety and risk management consultation to the physicians and staff for the western United States.

Ms. Dixon has more than twenty years of clinical experience in acute care facilities, including critical care, coronary care, peri-operative services, and pain management.

As a registered nurse and attorney, Laura holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Regis University, RECEP of Denver, a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Drake University College of Law, Des Moines, Iowa, and a Registered Nurse Diploma from Saint Luke’s School Professional Nursing, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is licensed to practice law in Colorado and California