MACtoberfest® 2025

Published 08/11/2025

MACtoberfest 2025

Hosted by Palmetto GBA
September 28–30, 2025 | Columbia, S.C.
Welcome, Medicare Providers!

The Provider Outreach and Education team at Palmetto GBA invites Parts A and B and Home Health and Hospice Medicare providers from Jurisdictions J and M to attend the 2025 MACtoberfest education event in Columbia, South Carolina.

Join us for an evening meet-and-greet event followed by two days of expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and direct engagement with Palmetto GBA Medicare representatives.

All events will take place at the Pastides Alumni Center at the University of South Carolina.

Event Schedule

  • Meet and Greet (sponsored by MCG)

  • Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, 4–7 p.m. ET

  • Education Sessions:

    • Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 29–30, 2025

    • Special sessions for new Medicare providers

Why Attend?

  • More than 20 sessions tailored for:

    • Physicians

    • Nonphysician clinical staff

    • Administrators

  • More than two dozen speakers

  • 'Medicare 101' sessions for new Medicare providers

  • Access to iCafé: One-on-one sessions with Palmetto GBA (registration via the MACtoberfest Attendee Hub)

Registration Fees

  • Standard two-day admission: $150

  • Early bird admission: $99 (through Sept. 4, 2025)

Register early to save your spot and take advantage of discounted pricing!

Accommodations

A block of discounted rooms will be available at two area hotels:

  • Holiday Inn Columbia Downtown located at 1233 Washington St., Columbia, S.C. 29201

  • Aloft Columbia Downtown at 823 Lady St., Columbia, S.C. 29201

Hotel booking details will be provided after registration.

Venue Information

Pastides Alumni Center
University of South Carolina
900 Senate Street
Columbia, S.C. 29201

Need Help Getting Approval?

Use our MACtoberfest 2025 Business Case Letter (DOCX) to share the value of MACtoberfest with your organization and highlight the educational benefits of attending.


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