Medtrade Information – State Straight Talk Roundtable Sessions
For those of you who may be attending the 2026 Medtrade Show from Oklahoma, we’re really looking forward to seeing you in Phoenix, March 2–4, 2026. The States’ Lounge will be located in booth #639, across the main aisle from AAHomecare. This lounge is a space for you to meet with prospective state members. We call this the “State Straight Talk Sessions.”
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: State Association Lounge, Booth 639
Tuesday’s State Lounge Agenda
- Northeast Region 1 (NY, NJ, PA, DE) — 11:00–11:20
- Mideast Region (OH, IN, IL, MI) — 11:20–11:40
- Southeast Region #1 — 11:40–12:00
- Break — 12:00–12:20
- Midwest Region — 12:20–12:40
- Southwest Region — 12:40–1:00
- Northeast Region 2 — 1:00–1:20
- Northwest Region — 1:20–1:40
- Open Discussion — 1:40–2:00
CMS Updates: F2F & Prior Authorization
CMS updated several compliance lists this week, including:
- Required F2F/WOPD List
- Required Prior Authorization List
- Master List
Beginning April 13, 2026, new requirements will apply to listed items.
Sincerely,
Larry Dalton
Executive Director, OMEPA
Mobile: (580) 931-6226
Email: ldalton@omepaokc.com