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Closing the Behavioral Health Decision Gap Webinar Recap

Bre Legler — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:12:51 +0000

Our 2026 behavioral health webinar with our partner CredibleMind, Closing the Behavioral Health Decision Gap, examined the ongoing challenges facing the field despite expanded provider networks and increased access. During this webinar, Dr. Jasreem Bhullar, Chief Medical Executive at MRIoA, and Dr. Caryn Seebach, Director of Clinical Strategy at CredibleMind discuss how to ensuring individuals receive the right care at the right time.

In this on-demand webinar, CredibleMind and MRIoA explore how organizations can close this gap by helping individuals:

Recognize early signs of need
Understand their options
Take the right next step before issues escalate

Watch the full Behavioral Health Webinar recording for a practical framework for improving how behavioral health needs are identified, triaged, and addressed across the full continuum of care.

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Spring 2026 Washington Insider Webinar

Bre Legler — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:50:01 +0000

Recording: What’s Happening in Washington — and What It Means for Payers & PBMs

The regulatory and political landscape is shifting fast. In this Washington Insider session, Jay Keese breaks down what the current administration’s agenda actually means for health plans, TPAs, and pharmacy benefit managers on the ground.

During this webinar we discussed:

Midterm elections and the healthcare committee landscape
Prior authorization under pressure
PBM reform momentum
Drug pricing and most-favored-nation status
Vertical integration scrutiny

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From Policy to Practice: Translating New Regulations into Action for Payer and PBM Clinical Operations

Bre Legler — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:55:53 +0000

Recording: Policy change is accelerating — and its operational impact is already here.

From HR1/OBBBA’s fiscal realignments to state-level reforms on AI, prior authorization, and eligibility rules, health plans, TPAs, and PBMs are facing new pressures to adapt quickly while maintaining quality, compliance, and financial outcomes.

Join our panel of experts in federal and state policy, clinical operations, and utilization management as they translate legislative and regulatory shifts into actionable strategies for payer and pharmacy benefit leaders. You’ll gain clear, practical insights to help prioritize initiatives and strengthen your organization’s readiness.

During this webinar, we discussed:

The most impactful changes in H.R.1/One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) and what they mean for real-world operations
State-level trends in AI regulation, prior authorization, utilization review modernization
Considerations for prioritizing compliance initiatives for 2026, 2027, and beyond
Strategic ways to adapt for new requirements that impact member eligibility, clinical review workflows, clinical staffing, technology, and appeals
How to build data-informed review processes in a constrained fiscal environment

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Fall 2025 Regulatory Roundtable

Katie Clark — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:18:02 +0000

Regulatory changes are here. Meaning health plans, TPAs, and PBMs can’t afford not to act. New state-level requirements are already going into effect before the end of 2025, with even more requirements coming January 1, 2026.

Watch an on-demand recording of MRIoA’s Fall 2025 Regulatory Roundtable to hear how these changes may impact your organization and what you can do now to prepare. This isn’t just another list of policy updates, it’s an actionable roadmap to compliance, clarity, and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Gain:

A brief refresher of state-specific regulations taking effect in 2025 for Arkansas, Nebraska, Maryland, Oklahoma, Texas, Rhode Island, Maine, and Montana.
A forward-looking preview of January 2026 requirements covering prior authorization transparency, medical necessity definitions, specialty match, and peer-to-peer protocols.
Actionable strategies to align compliance with operational workflows and avoid costly fines, audits, and provider friction.
Insight into MRIoA’s proven solutions designed to help payers stay compliant, reduce disruption, and adapt with confidence.

Featured State Highlights:

Georgia (H.B. 197): Pre-denial peer-to-peer process including callback telecommunications, and PA reduction programs.
Illinois (H.B. 4055): Elimination of prior authorizations for FDA-approved therapies for hereditary bleeding disorders.
Preview of January 2026 requirements coming to Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Virginia, and Wyoming

Why It Matters:

Healthcare faces one of the most complex regulatory landscapes in history. Organizations that act now can avoid costly fines, reputational damage, and strengthen compliance programs before new laws take effect.

Led by Aja Leichliter, Chief Compliance Officer at MRIoA, this session was designed for decision-makers who need clarity, not clutter.

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