AES Summit Agenda — October 23, 2026

This Summit provides clarity on mandate requirements, a readiness roadmap for your segment, defined ownership across stakeholders, and direct access to subject matter experts.

Welcome & Framing the Stakes

An overview of the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and why preparation cannot wait.
 

CMS-0053-F: Claims Attachment Standards 

The first HIPAA-adopted attachment standards and what organizations need to do now to prepare for the May 2028 compliance date.

Claims Attachment Standards speakers:

Tom Mort
Tom Mort
 Principal Product Manager
Vyne Dental

 

Arna Meyer
Arna Meyer
 Technical Product Manager
Stedi

 

Robert Tennant
Robert Tennant
 Executive Director
WEDI

 

CMS-0057-F: Prior Authorization

Effective January 2027, and what it changes for automation, denials management, and turnaround expectations.

Prior Authorization speaker:

Tom Mort
Kimberly Harding
 President
Monarch Innovation Partners

X12 005010 — 008060

An examination of the version update currently under HHS evaluation and the operational considerations associated with migration.

X12 005010 — 008060 speakers:

Tom Mort
Donna Campbell
 Sr. Director, Technology Delivery — Provider Portals and Benefit Inquiry Services
Health Care Service Corporation

 

Tom Mort
Rebekah Fiehn
 Director, Dental Benefits, Coding and Data Exchange
American Dental Association

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ecosystem Panel: Who Owns What

A collaborative discussion examining responsibilities, dependencies, and opportunities for alignment across the dental ecosystem.

Who Owns What speakers:

Tom Mort
Vivian Boyd
 SVP Revenue Cycle Management
The Aspen Group 

 

Tom Mort
Teresa Duncan, MS
 President
Odyssey Management, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ask the Experts

An interactive forum where participants engage directly with subject matter experts and industry leaders, featuring the ecosystem panelists.
 

Future of Administrative Efficiency Standards

Hear directly from representatives regarding future developments and emerging opportunities to improve interoperability and administrative efficiency.

Future of Administrative Efficiency Standards speakers:

 
Tom Mort
Dr. Aarthi Shanmugavel
 Director
ADA Standards Program 

 

Tom Mort
Dr. Lauren Gritzer
 Dental Informatics and Plan Operations Director
National Association of Dental Plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Issues: Expert and Audience Dialogue

An open discussion focused on what lies ahead for the dental industry and the evolution of administrative standards.
 

Closing & Next Steps

A wrap-up of key takeaways from the Summit and clear next steps for putting them into action.