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Medicare Advantage Plan Appeals in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Presented by:

Jessica Whitley, MD, MBA
Chief Medical Officer, Acentra Health

Angeline Brunetto, MD, MBA, CPE, CRC
Associate Medical Director, Appeals

If Notices of Medicare Non-Coverage (also referred to as NOMNCs) are part of your day-to-day work, this session will offer practical insights you won’t want to miss.

Read below for webinar details, including how to register.
Jessica Whitley

Jessica Whitley, MD, MBA
Angeline Brunetto

Angeline Brunetto, MD, MBA, CPE, CRC
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Please send an email to: QIOCommunications@acentra.com

When is the webinar?

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
2:00 to 3:00 pm EST

Who should attend?

This webinar is designed for skilled nursing facility (SNF) staff who

  • Work with NOMNCs
  • Support the appeals and discharge planning process

Webinar Description

Join us for a look at Acentra Health’s recent focus study on how Medicare Advantage (MA) plans use NOMNCs in SNFs.

During the webinar, we will:

  • Share key data
  • Outline common challenges such as weak care planning, limited documentation, and repeated appeals
  • Offer practical recommendations for improvement

Registration Details

  • Immediately after registering, you will receive a link for the meeting. Please add the meeting to your calendar.
  • The day before the webinar, you will get a reminder email with the meeting link.

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