2026 Essentials and Fundamentals (E&F)
Choose the Date That is Best for You!
Spring Session: April 13, 2026 – Charlotte, NC
Fall Session: September 26, 2026 – New Orleans, LA
This one-day, in person event is specifically designed to cover the basics of utilization management, care management, and clinical documentation integrity. It has proven to be an excellent opportunity for new physician advisors, clinicians considering transition into this critical and dynamic administrative career, or those looking to brush-up or expand their knowledge base. Completion of Essentials & Fundamentals is also a pathway for eligibility to take the ACPA certification exam to become American College of Physician Advisors Certified (APCA-C).
The in-person only venue allows:
- Access to speakers who are content experts and thought leaders within each respective topic with years of experience in active physician advisor practice.
- Ample opportunity for your specific questions to be answered during the sessions and during the dedicated E&F lunch including the presenters.
- Greater understanding and ability to apply the principles discussed in your specific organizations.
The event will not be recorded and participation will be limited to just 100 attendees in Charlotte and 50 attendees in New Orleans to maintain a smaller, more personal, and interactive educational setting.
Don't miss this opportunity to get clinical documentation integrity, utilization management, and care management education in one day in an in-person format for only $695.
E&F is separate from NPAC and if you plan to attend both E&F and NPAC, you must fill out both registration forms. This registration form is for E&F. You can access the NPAC registration form at this link, NPAC 2026 | Pricing and Fees. Registration for Essentials and Fundamentals will close once capacity is reached. Anyone not able to register for the session of their choice can be placed on a wait list. To be placed on the wait list, contact Tracy Ptacek at [email protected].
All E&F attendees must agree to the ACPA Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct.
Networking Reception!
Join your colleagues for an evening of networking and discovery at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Monday, April 13 to celebrate a productive day of learning. Food and refreshments will be provided. This event will be complimentary for registered conference attendees. *
*Guest passes for spouses and partners may be available, with additional details to follow.
Cancellations or Changes
Cancellation of your E&F 2026 registration must be received in writing and directed to Tracy Ptacek at [email protected]. Refunds will be processed to your original form of payment, less a $50 administrative fee. No cancellations or refunds will be accepted after March 1, 2026 for Charlotte or September 7, 2025 for New Orleans. To change from one of the venues to the other, you will need to cancel your original registration and then register for the other venue. If your chosen venue is full then you will need to be placed on the wait list until a spot opens. To be placed on a wait list, please contact Tracy Ptacek, [email protected].
For questions & more information, please contact [email protected]
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