IRC Office Hours
Monthly Sessions for AABC Members
Connect with AABC Industry Relations Committee (IRC) leaders monthly for discussions on navigating the complexities of billing and reimbursement. As always, the sessions offer insights into AABC resources, contracting and payment tools, and a chance to brainstorm solutions for your specific challenges.
IRC Office Hours sessions are an exclusive benefit for AABC members. Registration is required.
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Upcoming IRC Office Hours
Building Bridges with your State Legislators
Wednesday, August 20th at 12:30pm Eastern
We all know we should spend time with legislators, but who has the time to do it? Here’s how to start small and really leverage the time you do spend, with the goal of creating advocates for birth centers and midwives to get what they deserve.
Join IRC Leaders Cynthia Flynn and Nancy Koerber for this interactive and insightful IRC Office Hours session.
Past IRC Office Hours Presentations
Occasionally, IRC Office Hours presentations are recorded. AABC members can access available recordings here.
Surviving to Thriving
Lessons from the Learning Collaborative for Birth Center Sustainability Workshop
IRC Leaders and LCBCS faculty Erica Biesinger and Jillian Helleloid lead this valuable discussion on how LCBCS course participants are applying lessons from the LCBCS workshop. Learn from their experiences as they work towards sustainable birth center reimbursement in their states.
If you've considered taking this impactful workshop, this recording is an excellent chance to learn from the experiences of past participants.
Presented live on July 16, 2025.
Marketing for Your Birth Center
Special guest presenter Kylar Seifer, Social Media Marketing Manager, Fort Worth Birthing Center, join IRC Leaders Cynthia Flynn and Carla Morrow, for this insightful and informative presentation on effective marketing strategies for your birth center.
Presented live on June 18, 2025.
Navigating Claim Audits and Client Tracking
Ensure accurate and timely reimbursement. IRC Leader, Jillian Helleloid, shares practical strategies for effectively auditing client information and tracking claims, helping you minimize denials and maximize revenue.
Presented live on May 21, 2025.
Federal Law and Birth Center Coverage: What You Need to Know
Presented live on April 16, 2025.
Navigate the complexities of federal law and birth center coverage. Learn what you need to know in this important legal update led by Industry Relations Committee Co-Chair, Desiree LeFave.
Projections - Predicting Revenue with Uncertain Reimbursements
Presented live on March 19, 2025.
Join IRC member and billing expert Marnie Cabezas to learn how to accurately forecast your revenue 9 months out by calculating your full umbrella fee, AP and IP transfers, and learn what to expect from payors.
A Look at Birth Center Closures
Presented live on January 25, 2025
In this presentation, Industry Relations Committee leader Laura Wiegand and AABC Executive Director, Kate Bauer, explore the issue of birth center closures, comparing them to small business survival and failure rates. Compared to other industries, the birth center survival rate is better than most.