CMS Qual Con 2026
Thank you for helping us to educate communities about rights available to them as a Medicare beneficiary.
Acentra Health at the 2026 CMS Quality Conference
The Acentra Health Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO) team is proud to participate in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Conference and host an exhibit table during the event.
On this page, you can explore how we work to ensure Medicare beneficiaries receive the right care at the right time, along with ready-to-use materials to help stakeholders share information about Medicare rights in their communities.
You can
- Access downloadable conference materials
- View our Medicare rights video and companion toolkit, designed to help organizations effectively use the video to educate the beneficiaries they serve. See the right column.
- Sign up for our newsletters to stay informed about our latest resources, webinars, and educational offerings.
Download Conference Poster
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our exhibit table. Below is a copy of the tabletop poster we displayed at the conference.
Educate Your Community About Medicare Rights
Acentra Health has ready-to-use materials for you to share with the Medicare beneficiaries you serve. You will find resources about Medicare rights and Acentra Health’s BFCC-QIO services, which are free for those with Medicare.
For your convenience, these materials are available in digital format. You can download and use them right away or print and distribute the information as needed.
Sign Up for Our Newsletters
We publish 2 newsletters: Case Review Connections (for healthcare providers and Acentra Health stakeholders and On the Healthcare Front (for people who have Medicare). Conference attendees are encouraged to subscribe to stay connected and informed about our ongoing work and educational offerings.
Related Links
Medicare Rights Video
Whether you are someone who has Medicare, care for someone who does, or work with people who use Medicare, this video is a helpful starting point.
The video explains Medicare rights in plain language and introduces Immediate Advocacy, a free service that may help fix a care issue quickly.
If you are someone who has Medicare, copy and share this video link (https://youtu.be/A8E2APwVQ-w?si=qH4hKkek06HmIqcS) with your friends who have Medicare or someone you know who cares for someone who has Medicare.
If you are someone who works with people who have Medicare or you want to help share this information with your community, please click on the button below to access the Medicare Rights Video toolkit.
Acentra BFCC-QIO Staff Attending the Conference
Gayle Smith, BSN, MBA
Senior Vice President
gayle.smith@acentra.com
Jessica Whitley, MD, MBA
Chief Medical Officer
jessica.whitley@acentra.com
Cheryl Cook, RN
Senior Program Director
cheryl.cook@acentra.com
Rosemarie Hartnett, RN, MS
Operations Director
rosemarie.hartnett@acentra.com