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HCCA's Compliance
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Call for Speakers

Physician Practice Compliance Conference

Submit a proposal 
Due by: March 5, 2010


AHLA/HCCA Fraud and Compliance Forum

Submit a proposal 
Due by: March 5, 2010

Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week is the first full week in 
May in 2010: May 2-8, 2010.  We urge our members to commemorate 
Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week, as it provides a great 
opportunity to gain exposure for your compliance training activities.


Don't be taken by surprise, Keep 
up to date

Headlines:

Atricure to Pay U.S. $3.76 Million to Resolve Medicare Fraud Allegations
Former Owner of Atenas Medical Equipment, Inc. Convicted
Owners of Los Angeles-area Medical Equipment Company Sentenced to Prison for Medicare Fraud
Doctor and Acupuncturist Sentenced For Operating Medical Fraud Mill
Psychologist Sentenced for Health Care Fraud
Physician Indicted for Health Care Fraud
Bossier City Doctor and Two Others Sentenced for Prescription Fraud Scheme
Owners of Murfreesboro Ambulance Service Arrested

Regulatory News

CMS Update

In the Federal Register
CMS Transmittals

From the OIG

This Week's Links
Acronym Library

Keep Informed:

Members & non-members click
for weekly E-mail updates:
"This Week in Corporate Compliance"


Members receive Compliance Today The Monthly 
Magazine for Compliance Professionals Members' archive of "Compliance Today"
The Monthly Magazine for Compliance Professionals

Non-members: view sample of "Compliance Today"

Combating Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid

Testimony of:
Daniel R. Levinson, Inspector General, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
to the US Senate Special Committee on Aging
May 6, 2009


Testimony on Capitol Hill Supports Compliance Programs

On April 22, 2009, Lewis Morris, Chief Counsel, Office of Inspector General Department of Health and Human Services and New York State Medicaid Inspector General James G. Sheehan each promoted the use of compliance programs as a means to thwart waste, fraud and abuse in Federal Health Care Programs

Fact Sheet: Department of Justice Efforts to Combat Health Care Fraud and Abuse


2008-2009 New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General Work Plan


Open Letter from Inspector General Daniel R. Levinson to Health Care Providers, April 15, 2008


HCCA 10th Annual Survey Profile of Health Care Compliance Officers


OIG and HCCA Issue
Government-Industry
Roundtable Report:
Driving For Quality
in Long-Term Care:
A Board of Directors Dashboard

OIG and HCCA cosponsored a Government-industry roundtable in December for representatives from the long-term care industry to share experiences and inform OIG and HCCA of issues surrounding boards of directors' oversight of quality of care.
The report (PDF) The press release (PDF)

Research Compliance Research Risk Areas Identified

Research Billing, Effort Reporting and Conflicts of Interest topped the list of Risk Areas identified by those who attended the 2007 Health Care Compliance Association Research Compliance Conference.

Click for PDF


Corporate Responsibility and Health Care Quality: Resource for Health Care Boards of Directors

HCCA exists to champion ethical practice 
and compliance standards and to provide the necessary resources for 
ethics and compliance professionals and others who share these 
principles.

Obama Administrations
Healthcare Fraud Summit
Webcast

Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services

Video requires Real Media

Morning Session (2:33:45)
Evening Session (37:37)


The Economy, Compliance and Ethics:  2010 Report

What has been the impact of the economy on compliance and ethics? 
Download Survey Results

Healthcare Fraud 2009: 
A Rising Risk

Survey reports that that actual or attempted fraud in health care is on the rise.  
Download Survey Results
 


National Conferences

Get the latest information on the hottest compliance and ethics topics in the changing legal and regulatory environment. & build out your network

Managed Care Compliance Conference
February 21–23, 2010
Scottsdale, AZ


Advanced Compliance Training, Latest 
Compliance Information Hot Topics and Current Events Networking,  Broad 
Spectrum of Speakers, Volunteer Opportunity

Click here | Brochure


Research Compliance Conference
NEW DATE
Register by March 10th
and Save $250

April 21 to 24, 2010
Dallas, TX


Audit & Compliance Committee Conference
Buy one registration for $695 and get one for $395
May 20 to 21, 2010


Physician Practice Compliance Conference
October 17 to 19, 2010
Philadelphia, PA


AHLA/HCCA Fraud and Compliance Forum
September 26 to 28, 2010
Baltimore, MD

Academies

Get up to speed with these four-day intensive training programs. A great way to prepare for the CHC Certification Exam.

March Compliance Academy
March 15–18, 2010
Boston, MA


June Compliance Academy
June 7–10, 2010
San Francisco, CA


August Compliance Academy
August 16 to 19, 2010
Chicago, IL


October Compliance Academy 2010
October 25–28, 2010
San Francisco, CA


November Compliance Academy 2010
November 15–18, 2010
Orlando, FL

Research Academy

February Research Compliance Academy
February 15–18, 2010
Orlando, FL

Privacy Academy

October Privacy Academy
October 4 to 7, 2010
San Diego, CA

Books & Multimedia

A valuable selection of educational reference and training tools for the health care compliance profession

The HCCA
HIPAA Training Handbook

When and bywhom is the 
use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) permitted?

This handbook is intended to
serve health care professionals
who need a basic understanding
of HIPAA and its privacy
and security regulations that
impact their day-to-day work.

Bulk discounts for HCCA members available!

Click here to buy now 

Click here for the brochure
and to order via fax
 


Compliance and Ethics: An Introduction for Health Care Professionals

Compliance and Ethics: 
An Introduction for Health Care Professionals

This video package provides everything you need to conduct compliance and ethics training:

  • 23-minute video with 7 topic sections
  • Trainer's Guide
  • Reproducible participant materials

Click Here to Buy Now!

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Think you’re on top
of Medicaid compliance?
Think again…

Reduce Your Medicaid Compliance Risks Now
with the new

HCCA-AIS
Medicaid Compliance News

Your source for timely
news and practical
compliance strategies
for hospitals, health
systems, and other
providers and suppliers

Sample   Details

HCCA exists to champion ethical practice 
and compliance standards and to provide the necessary resources for 
ethics and compliance professionals and others who share these 
principles.

How to Become a
Compliance Officer?

Certification
The Mark of a Professional

Certification Forum


industry experts, latest changes, hot 
issues
Get guidance from industry experts on the latest regulatory changes and hot issues. Receive quality training with no travel required -- with one registration, your whole office can participate.  

Physician Supervision of Hospital Outpatient Departments: Clinical and Regulatory Perspectives Remain Worlds Apart
February 02, 2010


The Wage & Hour Pandemic in the Healthcare Industry: What You Can Do to Protect Your Organization
February 04, 2010


Breaking News: Changes to the US Sentencing Guidelines
February 18, 2010


The Evolution of HIPAA: A Practical Path to HITECH
March 04, 2010 and March 11, 2010


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Regional Conferences

Gain the latest insights, share best practices and network with peers in your area.

Explore sponsorship opportunities, click here for a prospectus


Southwest Regional Area Conference
February 19, 2010
Dallas, TX


Alaska Regional Conference
March 4 to 5, 2010
Anchorage, AK


Upper North Central Regional Conference
May 7, 2010
Columbus, OH


Upper North East Regional Conference
May 21, 2010
New York, NY


Pacific Northwest Regional Conference
June 4, 2010
Seattle, WA


West Coast Regional Conference
June 18, 2010
Newport Beach, CA

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