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MMBA's 19th Annual Expo 2026!!

"Practice Transformation,

From Paper to Portals"

 


 

WHERE:  Wyndham Conference Center in Flint/Grand Blanc, Michigan. 

Address: 5353 Gateway Center Blvd, Flint, Michigan 48507

WHEN:    September 17th, 2026

 


 

2026 Expo Theme:

"Practice Transformation,

From Paper to Portals"

 

Select the BOLD ORANGE words to be taken to more info on this page.

Links to information are listed below underlined:

 


2026 MMBA Expo Info

*Breakfast, lunch, and beverages will be provided!

Any allergies or food sensitivity, please alert our MMBA Admin Team at info@mmbaonline.org ASAP, there will also be an email follow up with our Event Coordinator to discuss food options as well for those who need accommodations.

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HOTEL RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION:

 

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 AGENDA

   
7:00am - 7:45am Registration and Breakfast
   
7:45am - 8:00am Opening Remarks by MMBA President, Connie Demeulenaere
   
8:00am - 9:00am Keynote: Randy Dean "Time Management Regardless of the Tech: Key Strategies for Productivity, Organization, and Efficiency Regardless of the System"
   
9:00am - 9:15am BREAK
   
9:15am - 10:15am Session 1
  Breakout A: Shannon DeConda
  Breakout B: Payer: HAP/CareSource
   
10:15am - 10:30am BREAK
   
10:30am - 11:30am Session 2 
  Breakout A: Lori-Ann Rickard
  Breakout B: Payer: Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan
   
11:30am - 12:30pm LUNCH
   
12:30pm - 1:30pm Session 3
  Shannon DeConda and Jill Young (Only ONE Offering)
   
1:30pm - 1:45pm BREAK
   
1:45pm - 2:45pm Session 4
  Breakout A: Lori-Ann Rickard
  Breakout B: Ann Lambrix
   
2:45pm - 3:00pm BREAK
   
3:00pm - 4:00pm Session 5
  Expert Roundtable Discussion with All Presenters
   
4:00pm Closing Remarks & Giveaways!
   

 

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SESSIONS SUMMARY AND SPEAKER INFORMATION

 

Speaker Bio's Coming Soon!

 

Keynote

Keynote Topic Title: "Time Management Regardless of the Tech: Key Strategies for Productivity, Organization, and Efficiency Regardless of the System"

Speaker: Randy Dean

Description

Session 1

Breakout 1A: "Mastering the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: The Tool Smart Billers Actually Use – How to Read It, Use It, and Leverage It to Protect Revenue in Private Practice"

Speaker:  Shannon DeConda

Description:  


Breakout 1B: "HAP/CareSource Overview: What You Should Know"

Speaker:  Payer HAP/CareSource

Description:  


 

Break

 

Session 2

Session 2A: "HIPAA and Third-Party Billing Company Compliance"

Speaker:  Lori-Ann Rickard

Description:  


Session 2B: "BCBSM: Progress that Performs: Advancing Accuracy, Engagement and Experience"

Speaker:  Payer BlueCross Blue Shield Michigan

Description:  


 

3rd Breakout

Session 3: "What Every Office Should Know About "Closing the Gap" for Insurances and Compliant Documentation"

Speaker:  Shannon DeConda and Jill Young

Description: (ONLY ONE SESSION/BREAKOUT OFFERED)

 


 

 

Break

 

Session 4

Session 4A:  "Real Problems for Real Billers: Billing Case Studies"

Speaker:  Lori-Ann Rickard

Description:  


Session 4B:  "How to Keep a Healthy A/R in the Physician Office"

Speaker:  Ann Lambrix

Description:  


Session 5

Session 5: "Expert Roundtable Discussion"  

Speaker: All Speakers/Presenters

Description:  

 

Giveaways & Closing Remarks

 

Price for Expo Registrations are the following:

  • Members - $229 per person

  • Non-Members - $279 per person

  • Student Discount - (Email info@mmbaonline.org - Proof of student status/enrollment required)


*All registrations are non-refundable. In certain situations, a substitution may be allowed. Please contact the MMBA office for more information at info@mmbaonline.org


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VENDOR/SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION for 2026:

Level Cost Benefits
Gold $1,000

- Premium placement of table/booth (Limit 2 booth attendants with meals included.)
- Copy of attendee roster
- Sign with logo displayed near registration table
- Full page acknowledgement in on-site program
- Special thanks in our online newsletter (to include link to your website)
- Plus, all benefits of the Pre-promotion Sponsorship

     
Silver $750 - Table/ Booth (Limit 2 booth attendants with meals included.)
- Sign with logo displayed near registration table.
- Half page acknowledgement in on-site program
- Special thanks in our online newsletter (to include link to your website)
- Plus, all benefits of the Pre-promotion Sponsorship
     
Bronze $500 - Table/Booth (Limit 2 for booth attendants with meals included.)
- Quarter Page acknowledgement in on-site program
- Plus, all benefits of the Pre-promotion Sponsorship
     
Pre-Promotion $250 - Pre-event promotion via Social Media and member emails
- Your logo as part of the placeholder; slide that is displayed prior to the start of the Expo
- An introduction of you as our sponsor at the beginning of the Expo.
     
Additional: $750

Premier Networking Breakfast Sponsor

(Limited Availability)

  $1,000

Signature Lunch Sponsor

(Limited Availability)

  $750

Energizer Snack Break Sponsor

(Limited Availability)

  $600 Expo Brochure - Logos Galor Sponsor - 2 Available
  $1,000

Exclusive Name Badge & Lanyard Sponsor

(Limited Availability)

  $250 Chapter Gift Basket - 5 Available
  $250 1/4 Page Ad in Expo Brochure ONLY

 

VENDOR REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

 

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This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 6.0 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor. AMBA and AHIMA Approved for 6.0 continuing education hours. (AHIMA CEU accepted under their 2026 Recertification Guidelines.)

MMBA Disclaimer: This event was created by presenters focused on Michigan rules and policies. These may vary from state to state. Always be sure to verify with your state specific payers if you are not a Michigan provider.

Expo fees are non-refundable! Please alert MMBA Admin Assistant at (855) 360-3401, at least seven days before the event if unable to attend. MMBA will allow substitutions for Expo; however, you must contact MMBA Admin Assistant to arrange a substitute.