On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Noridian and some other MACs will hold a listen-only conference on neurodegeneration, specifically, use of alpha-synuclein testing. This is typically for Parkinson's and related conditions. The webinar is 2-4 central, 12-2 pacific, 3-5 eastern.
Find the home page here, and see the bar at upper right for "Register."
You can also reach that page by going to this webpage and scrolling for Upcoming Meetings and clicking "Registration." This webpage also has questions-to-be-asked.
https://med.noridianmedicare.com/web/jeb/policies/lcd/cac#upcomingmeetings
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I registered Sunday and got an email with a "join event" link in a minute. It says Reg is open to 8/20, but I'd suggest not waiting til the last minute.
Noridian made me a calendar invite, but it doesn't seem to hold the link (at least not in my system) so you may need to track the link from the email itself.
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Palmetto GBA, Wellpoint Administrators, and Noridian Healthcare Solutions will host a Multi-Jurisdictional Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting via Microsoft Teams Webinar on August 20, 2026, from 2-4pm CT. Discussions will focus on Biomarkers Utilized in the Diagnosis of Synucleinopathies.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) assigned Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) the task of developing Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). The purpose of the CAC meeting is to provide a formal mechanism for healthcare professionals to be informed of the evidence used in developing an LCD and promote communications between the MACs and the healthcare community. The CAC panel will discuss the clinical literature related to Biomarkers Utilized in the Diagnosis of Synucleinopathies. Discussions will occur between CAC panelists and Contractor Medical Directors.
The public may attend; however, questions from the public will not be entertained.
Interested stakeholders are invited to attend via Microsoft Teams; however, advanced registration is required.