2006 Past Audio Conferences
Past audio conferences are available on CD only. Please click on the link for the desired conference to a printable PDF form. HCCA is required to charge sales tax on post conference CD purchases from Minnesota and Pennsylvania. Please calculate this in the cost of your CD. The required sales tax in Pennsylvania is 6% and Minnesota is 6.5%. Ask about possible CLE credit on these subjects. Call 888-580-8373 or 952-988-0141 and ask for Jodi Erickson jodi.erickson@hcca-info.org

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OIG 2007 Work Plan
A two-part audio conference series from HCCA

The Office of the Inspector General’s Work Plan 2007 was issued on September 25, 2006, bringing a host of initiatives for hospitals and physician practices. The OIG will be evaluating the effectiveness of states’ False Claims Act compliance with the Deficit Reduction Act, and each state that is more effective may receive a greater portion of the fines and penalties collected.

On October 30, 2006, a carefully selected group of speakers will walk you through highlights of the Work Plan from a hospital perspective. Michelle Cooper, Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Catholic Health Initiatives; Robert Homchick, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine; and Sheryl Vacca, West Coast Practice Leader, Life Science and Health Care Regulatory Practice, Deloitte & Touche LLP, share their insights about the Work Plan and what lies in store for 2007.

November 2, 2006, marks the date for the Physician Focus session. Join Kim Zeoli, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Paul C. Levy, MD, Compliance Program Medical Director, Acting Chairman, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center; and Howard Young, Partner, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, as they address key initiatives of the Inspector General for 2007. Order Post-Session CDs

IPPS & Compliance Oct. 6, 2006 with Gloryanne Bryant. Understand the rationale for the new ICD-9-CM codes, enhance your understanding of the clinical aspects for the diagnosis or disease/condition, improve coding skills with case examples, and review IPPS and DRG changes for FY07. Order Post-Session CDs

Displaying an Effective Process of Auditing and Monitoring between Internal Audit and Compliance to the Board Committee Aug. 9, 2006 with David LeMoine, Debi Weatherford and Janet Montgomery. HCCA teamed with national auditing experts from CHAN Healthcare Auditors to discuss effective auditing and monitoring process between IA and CO to the board. Order Post-Session CDs

Fair Market Value and Commercial Reasonableness: Documenting and Ensuring Compliance, Part II June 12, 2006 with Robert A.Wade, Christine Bachrach and John R. Boettiger, Jr. Hear an advanced discussion of complex circumstances and transactions where the concepts of fair market value (FMV) and commercial reasonableness are critical. Order Post-Session CDs

Overpayments May 18, 2006 with Dan Mulholland, J.D. and Shawn DeGroot.
Overpayments impact patients and insurance companies and are on the radar of the OIG, third-party payers, and other government entities. Your understanding of how to proceed upon their discovery is crucial to the maintenance of a sound compliance program as perceived by these external stakeholders. Order Post-Session CDs

HIPAA Enforcement Rule and Your Organization April 17, 2006 with Marti Arvin and Michael Roach. Hear from two acclaimed HIPAA Privacy experts on what to watch for with the HIPAA Enforcement Rule, how your organization should prepare for it, as well as a background on it.

The Four Most Important Things to Know about Intermediate Sanctions March 30, 2006 with Julius Green. Hear from an Intermediate Sanctions expert on the most pressing items to know about Intermediate Sanctions.  You'll walk away from the session with a full understanding of the subject, as well as counsel on developing an Intermediate Sanctions risk management program.

The Deficit Reduction Act March 29, 2006 with Brian Flood and Frank Sheeder. The Deficit Reduction Act is one of the most important pieces of legislature to affect compliance in recent times.  Hear from Brian Flood, Texas Inspector General and Frank Sheeder as they give you a guide to what the law means to your organization

The OIG's Approach to CMP Cases March 28, 2006 with Howard Young, Arthur Di Dio and John Beattie. Hear from a distinguished Civil Monetary Penalty expert and OIG representative on CMP cases and the OIG approach to them. Helpful commentary to use and implement, this CD combines high quality content with practical advice.

Medicare Contracting February 28, 2006 with Julie Chicoine. Hear about this important development in compliance and how it affects your compliance program. Listen to an seasoned professional as she offers a substantive viewpoint of this Medicare development.

Rural Hospitals and Compliance February 23, 2006 with Kirk Ruddell.  Here from a rural compliance officer on the art of compliance in the rural setting.  Get tips and pointers on how to manage the several roles of the compliance officer in these setting.

Draft OIG Compliance Programs Guidance for Recipients of PHS Research Awards Jan. 30 and Feb. 1, 2006 with John Steiner, Frank Sheeder, Samantha Beavers and Matthew Lester.  Join this stellar lineup for an informative two part session that covers the latest guidance on research organizations and best practices for these entities. 

Medicare Part D and Compliance Jan. 23, 2006 with Jim Sheehan and David Bloch. Listen in on key compliance pitfalls relating to Medicare Part D. Useful to all types of health care settings.

Clinical Trials Billing: Medicare Coverage Reviews Jan. 12 and 19, 2006 with Ryan Meade, Alana Wexler, F. Lisa Murtha and Dr. Cynthia Boyd.  Hear about the settlement of a prominent research center in this clinical trials billing series on Medicare Coverage Reviews.