Risk adjustment is constantly evolving and 2026 is proving no exception. With major changes including the full implementation of the CMS Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) Model Version 28, the increased scrutiny of documentation practices, and more, health plans must stay ahead of the latest changes.
Discover the latest risk adjustment trends and insights with Cotiviti’s Risk Adjustment Essentials webinar series. This series equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to understand evolving requirements, gain better visibility into population risk and revenue forecast, and achieve accurate and compliant results.
Join us for the complete Risk Adjustment Essentials series throughout 2026 as we walk through:
Register for the full series or individual webinars for better results in 2026 and beyond.
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Register for one of our webinars to learn the latest in risk adjustment across 2026.
Early-year best practices for payers and providers
Start Time: 1 pm ET
Length: 45 Min
Our first webinar in the series focuses on early-year priorities for building a strong foundation for risk adjustment initiatives. Cotiviti experts will walk attendees through navigating emerging regulatory trends and key updates included in the CMS Medicare Advantage Advance Notice, how to apply proven strategies for payers and providers at the start of the calendar year, timely updates on optimizing retrieval programs while reducing administrative burden, and more.
Presenters:
Amanda Liu | Director, Product Strategy Solutions, Risk Adjustment, Cotiviti
Betty Stump | Senior Solution Consultant, Risk Adjustment, Cotiviti
Future-proof compliance and ensure audit readiness
Start Time: 1 pm ET
Length: 45 Min
Get ready to tackle compliance amidst evolving change in 2026. As clinical needs change and technology advances, learn how to best achieve data privacy, security, and accuracy with a proactive, adaptable approach. Explore the impacts of CMS Medicare Advantage Final Rule and other key regulatory priorities, different strategies to safely leverage AI and digital innovation, and general methods for greater compliance.
Presenters:
Katie Sender, MSN, RN, PHN, CRC | Vice President, Clinical and Coding Services, Cotiviti
Summerpal Kahlon, M.D. | Chief Medical Officer, Edifecs
Coding guidelines and key updates to prepare for in 2027
Start Time: 1 pm ET
Length: 45 Min
As risk adjustment leaders navigate increasing complexity and regulatory scrutiny, coding accuracy is more critical than ever. With the ICD-10-CM updates on the horizon, now is the time to prepare your teams and processes for the changes ahead. In this expert-led webinar, we’ll help health plans stay ahead of evolving regulations, ensure accurate annual capture of members’ risk profiles, and drive documentation alignment across stakeholders.
Presenters:
Katie Sender, MSN, RN, PHN, CRC | Vice President, Clinical and Coding Services, Cotiviti
Betty Stump | Senior Solution Consultant, Risk Adjustment, Cotiviti
Heidi Cantermen, CPC, CRC | Manager, Coding Training and Compliance, Cotiviti
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