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Medicare Part D Audits Starting in October 2008


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Headlines:

Miami Physician Sentenced
Medical Equipment Company Owner Convicted
California Audiologist Convicted
Connecticut VNA Settles, Agrees to Pay $163,438

Regulatory News:

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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 Work Plan for FY 2008 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General


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.

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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 Health Care Compliance Association Research Compliance Conference held October 31 through November 2, 2007 in Chicago, IL. The survey was conducted by HCCA following the conference with approximately 85 responses.

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Department Of Justice Files Complaint Against Ex-Tenet General Counsel

On September 18, 2007, the government announced it had filed a complaint alleging that the former general counsel of Tenet Healthcare Corporation violated the False Claims Act, the Justice Department announced today.  The suit contends that in 1997 and 1998, Christi Sulzbach submitted false certifications to the Department of Health and Human Services which allowed Tenet to bill Medicare for millions of dollars in claims that it was not entitled to receive.

US v. Christi R. Sulzbach_Complaint


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


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

View Oct. 2007 issue here

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National Conferences

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

Medicare Prescription Drug Part D Compliance Conference
CMS' Director of the Program Integrity Group Kim Brandt to address HCCA Medicare Part D Compliance Conference
Dec 7 to 9, 2008
Baltimore, MD


Managed Care Compliance Conference
Feb 22 to 24, 2009
Scottsdale, AZ


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2009 Compliance Institute
It's not too early to register and SAVE $425
Apr 26 to 29, 2009
Las Vegas, NV


Academies

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

December Compliance Academy
SOLD OUT!
Dec 1 to 4, 2008
San Diego, CA


February Compliance Academy
Feb 2 to 5, 2009
San Francisco, CA


March Compliance Academy
Mar 9 to 12, 2009
To Be Determined


March Research Compliance Academy
Mar 23 to 26, 2009
Scottsdale, AZ


June Compliance Academy
Jun 1 to 4, 2009
Scottsdale, AZ


June Research Compliance Academy
Jun 15 to 18, 2009
San Francisco, CA


June Advanced Academy
Jun 22 to 25, 2009
San Francisco, CA


August Compliance Academy
Aug 10 to 13, 2009
Chicago, IL


September Research Compliance Academy
Sep 21 to 24, 2009
Orlando, FL


October Compliance Academy
Oct 26 to 29, 2009
Denver, CO

Sponsors

HCCA would like to thank the following for their ongoing support

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How to Become a
Compliance Officer?

Certification
The Mark of a Professional


Industry/government compliance experts who review and discuss the latest regulations and interpretations and offer practical advice, using interactive audio and visual conferencing.

New OIG Long Term Care Guidance
Nov 13 and Nov 20, 2008


CMS’s Latest Guidance on Research Billing: The Good, the Bad and the Really Ugly
Dec 9, 2008


Introduction to Healthcare Compliance: Compliance 101
Jan 29, 2009


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Regional Conferences

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

Southeast Regional Conference
Jan 9, 2009
Atlanta, GA


South Atlantic Regional Conference
Jan 30, 2009
Orlando, FL


Southwest Regional Conference
Feb 20, 2009
Dallas, TX


Alaska Regional Conference
Feb 26 to 27, 2009
Anchorage, AK

Books & Multimedia

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

NEW
The HCCA
HIPAA Training Handbook

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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!

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NEW
Compliance and Ethics: An Introduction for Health Care Professionals

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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

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The Most Important Compliance Video Your Board of Directors Will See This Year!

Telly Award Finalist!

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Corporate Compliance & Ethics: Guidance for
Engaging Your Board

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Guide to Resident
Compliance Training

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