Denials management, claims optimization, patient eligibility and benefits verification, coding accuracy, and compliance are just some of the urgent problems medical billers and coders face in 2026. With the medical billing and coding landscape moving and changing quickly, professionals need to keep their skills sharp.
Conferences remain a valuable tool for keeping a pulse on the latest trends and updates across this evolving field. To help plan your calendar, we've rounded up some of the top medical billing events in 2026 so far announced. These events explore essential themes like revenue cycle management, claims processing, automation, and industry compliance. They offer medical billers and coders opportunities to learn from experts, connect with peers, network, grow, and gain the insights needed to stay ahead of the curve.
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Selection criteria
For this year’s list, we researched medical billing conferences around the world and evaluated each based on key factors, including:
- Relevance to billing and coding: We analyzed each conference program to determine if the topics, sessions, and keynote speakers directly relate to and align with medical billing and coding.
- Conference reputation: We researched the conference organizers and their history, paying special attention to reviews and testimonials from past attendees on industry forums, LinkedIn, and other professional platforms.
- Speakers and presenters: We reviewed the key speakers to identify renowned experts and thought leaders in the medical billing and coding field and ensure that their topics align with attendees’ interests.
- Interactive elements: We looked for conferences that include workshops, panel discussions, or hands-on activities to enhance learning.
- Cost and value: We compared registration costs with the potential benefits and actionable insights for attendees, as well as any perks like continuing education units (CEU) credits, discounts, scholarships, and more.
- Networking opportunities: We assessed each conference’s networking events, dedicated networking sessions, and social gatherings. We also considered the attendee demographics to ensure they’re relevant to medical billing and coding professionals.
Keep reading to learn about the top 2026 conferences for medical billers.
Top medical billing events in 2026
Here are the top conferences that billing companies should have on their radar this year.
February 4–6, 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee
This conference focuses on optimizing claims management and enhancing financial efficiency across healthcare. Key topics include artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data analytics, fraud prevention, improving compliance, and strengthening payer-provider collaboration. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to drive efficiency and reduce healthcare costs through tailored sessions and facilitated networking.
Audience: Payers, providers, and professionals working in healthcare finance.
TBD, 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee
This summit addresses the pressing challenges of rising claim denials, reimbursement delays, and workforce shortages in healthcare revenue cycles. It explores strategies to maximize RCM performance through accelerated reimbursements, enhanced data security, and collaborative synergy among stakeholders. Attendees will gain actionable insights from industry leaders and innovative vendors on ways to speed up reimbursement, boost payer-provider relationships, and increase administrative efficiency.
Audience: CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and directors in patient access, billing, and compliance.
January 21–22, 2026 | Orlando, Florida
This forum targets professionals navigating complex changes in risk adjustment across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, ACA, and exchanges. Attendees will learn about approaches to complex, industry-wide changes including regulatory shifts, coding updates, and increasing litigation. The forum provides actionable insights, unparalleled networking opportunities with top experts, and 10 AAPC CEU credits.
Audience: Health plan executives, directors, managers, and professionals in roles like risk management, coding, compliance, and data analytics. C-suite, vice presidents, directors, and managers from Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (DSNPs), and commercial plans with responsibility for areas like risk management, coding, compliance, and data analytics.
February 24–25, 2026 | Virtual
REVCON is a leading revenue cycle management conference that delivers essential updates, best practices, and actionable strategies to optimize healthcare revenue processes. This virtual event features sessions on AI-driven payment policies, preventing burnout, and analyzing payer behavior. It also gives attendees insights on ways to leverage AI and analytics information to reduce errors, enhance compliance, and improve reimbursement rates.
Audience: Professionals in billing, coding, administration, and management.
March 9–11, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts
The HBMA Innovation Conference offers opportunities to learn about the latest innovations in AI, automation, and cybersecurity in healthcare. Sessions will cover topics such as leveraging AI to improve RCM processes, enhance patient care, streamline workflows, and reduce costs, plus strategies for addressing cybersecurity challenges and integrating automation.
Audience: Professionals at revenue cycle management firms and professional billing departments.
March 18–20, 2026 | Dallas, Texas
This conference explores strategies for optimizing healthcare revenue cycles with insights into automation, AI, coding, collections, data analytics, denials management, patient access, financial communications, payment models, and payer negotiations. Attendees will benefit from networking forums, exclusive team benefits, and an executive connections program to explore marketplace opportunities and foster collaboration and innovation.
Audience: Strategic healthcare leaders, compliance and revenue managers, RCM technology specialists, and leaders across the revenue cycle spectrum.
May 3–6, 2026 | Dallas, Texas (hybrid event)
Healthcon 2026 by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is a dynamic conference designed to help you stay informed about industry trends, enhance efficiencies, and explore new opportunities. Attendees can expand their professional networks, get career growth support, and create lasting connections both in-person and virtually. The event also features engaging after-hours networking activities that provide opportunities to relax, recharge, and build real connections with fellow attendees.
Audience: Anyone working in or around the business of healthcare, including auditors, claim reviewers, coding managers, compliance audit specialists, compliance officers, reimbursement managers, and more.
March 1–3, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona
MGMA’s Focus | Financial Conference offers actionable insights into financial management solutions, focusing on revenue cycle optimization, cost reduction, and strategies for value-based care models. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with the latest AI and financial analytics tools, learn how to navigate regulatory changes, and develop leadership skills to drive financial sustainability and profitability in a changing and competitive healthcare environment. Attendees will receive complimentary access to the MGMA Summit Online Conference (June 2–4, 2026).
Audience: CFOs, finance directors, and finance managers.
October 21–23, 2026 | Location TBD
This event offers actionable insights and tactical strategies for navigating the financial implications of a challenging healthcare environment. Attendees will explore execution strategies, quality improvement, and the intricacies of risk adjustment.
Audience: Risk adjustment leaders, health plan representatives, and compliance experts.
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June 7–10, 2026 | National Harbor, Maryland
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)’s Annual Conference covers a wide range of topics, including financial management, revenue cycle optimization, value-based care, compliance, data analytics, and healthcare policy changes. Attendees can expect interactions with finance leaders, tailored educational sessions, keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and access to the latest tools and technologies for improving healthcare operations and financial outcomes.
Audience: Finance professionals in the full range of work settings, including hospitals, health systems, physician practices and health plans.
March 23–25, 2026 | Orlando, Florida
RISE National targets senior leaders in the Medicare Advantage and managed care sectors. It explores strategies for achieving operational excellence amid an evolving regulatory landscape. Attendees will gain insights on key themes such as risk adjustment, member experience, EHO4All, operational excellence, Medicare Advantage compliance, AI trends, digital transformation, and the impact of recent CMS changes.
Audience: Executives in the managed care space in functions like risk adjustment, hierarchical condition category coding, finance, and more.
September 9–10, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada
This 2-day conference focuses on providing medical billing and coding professionals valuable educational content and networking opportunities, exploring the latest technology, regulatory updates, and best practices. This year, 3 educational tracks are available with sessions on compliance, payer updates, AI, automation, and telehealth. Participants can earn 12 CEUs available through AMBA, AAPC, and PMI.
Audience: Medical billing and coding professionals, billing company owners, physicians, and industry experts.
Tips for conference success
Conferences are packed with opportunities to connect and learn, which can be overwhelming. With the right approach and preparation, you can maximize your experience and turn each encounter into meaningful connections. Here are some helpful tips to make your next conference a rewarding experience:
- Arrive early to avoid lines and get familiar with the venue.
- Attend first-timer sessions to get oriented and meet new participants.
- Plan a mix of skill-building, topic-focused, and social events to leave room for downtime.
- Participate as a presenter, session facilitator, or volunteer to stand out.
- Take detailed notes and key takeaways, and reflect on them after each session.
- Ask questions and network with panelists during or after their sessions.
- Explore exhibit halls to learn about products and services while networking.
- Reach out to new contacts with personalized emails or LinkedIn invitations.
- Reconnect with attendees you know by scheduling coffee or meals ahead of time.
- Engage in informal hallway discussions outside of scheduled sessions.
- Use relaxed settings to engage in deeper conversations.
- Offer constructive input to help improve future events.
- Brief colleagues on lessons learned and potential applications.
So, which conference are you attending?
This year is shaping up to be packed with opportunities for healthcare professionals to learn, connect, and grow. From smaller, more intimate events in beautiful settings to larger conferences with industry big names, you can invest in your career, expand your network, and gain valuable knowledge. Mark your calendar and make the most of what these conferences have to offer.
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