Health care claims forum is Wednesday

The Idaho Medical Group Management Association is hosting a third-party payer forum from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Red Lion Hotel in Lewiston.

The event will give area health care providers an opportunity to learn more about claims policies and appeals processes, and representatives will present updates from Regence BlueShield, Community Health Plan of Washington and Noridian (Medicare).

Cost is free for association members, $25 for attendees who practice with association members and $50 for nonmember participants. Advance registration is required by Monday and can be done by clicking on the "Calendar of Events" link at ww.idahomgma.com.