IRC Office Hours - Beyond Global Maternity Care

Preparing for the 2027 Shift to Fee-for-Service

What the end of global billing means for your contracts, coding, and revenue strategy

As we move toward the elimination of global maternity care billing in 2027, practices must begin preparing now. This session will explore what a transition to fee-for-service may mean operationally and financially – especially for contracts tied to specific CPT codes and global package assumptions.

We’ll discuss how payer agreements may be impacted, how to evaluate contract language that references bundled services, and what proactive steps you can take while information continues to unfold. The goal is not panic – it’s preparation. Join us to ensure your contracts and coding strategies are ready for the road ahead.

AABC membership is required for IRC Office Hours. Registration is free and open to all AABC members. 

IRC Leaders

Nancy Koerber, CPM, CPC

Nancy has practiced in the community birth setting since the early 80's. In addition, she has a business and practice administration background and also specializes in coding and billing. Nancy served as the Executive Director of the WNC Birth Center in Asheville and has assisted with birth center development for several others. 

Nancy has worked with legislative affairs since non-nurse midwives became illegal in North Carolina in 1982. She is well versed in how to build relationships with legislators to serve as partners in advocacy for midwives and birth centers. 

Carla Morrow, CNM, DNP

Carla is a CNM with over 25 years of experience providing comprehensive care to women and families. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University and a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner certificate from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. After receiving her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Baylor University, she established the Fort Worth Birthing & Wellness Center in 2013. Since its accreditation in 2014, the birth center has garnered numerous community awards for its commitment to excellence in care.

Carla is a dedicated advocate for sustainable midwifery practices and enjoys the business aspects of running a birth center. She actively contributes to the midwifery community by leading the Texas Sustainability Committee with the Coalition of Texas Birth Centers and serving on the AABC Industry Relations Committee.