Enforcing the Medicare Conditions of Participation through the False Claims Act

October 18, 2005 12 p.m. Central | 1.2 CEUs

What are the Medicare Conditions of Participation and what do they mean to your organization? This 90-minute program addresses this troublesome topic through a case study of a recent DoJ settlement and the evolution of restraints in provider settings. Find out what the restraint regulations require as well how physical and chemical restraints are defined. Find out what plans of correction mean to the government and how they can be used as a basis for a fraud action. Learn from our key experts about Conditions of Participation as they explore an actual legal case and provide guidance on how to maintain compliance with the regs and avoid false claims.

Recent Case Study:

Hear the government's allegations
Understand the theories of the prosecution from the lead prosecutor of the case
Listen to the defense perspective

Learning Objectives:

Gain the basis for a solid plan of correction
Learn what proper restraint usage entails for your organization
Uncover systemic issues associated with retraint usage
Hear about alternative methods to physical and/or chemical restraints

Who should attend:

Compliance professionals, risk managers, hospitals administrators, counsel

Featured Speakers
David Hoffman, Esq. Former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and President David Hoffman & Associates Philadelphia, PA	Kathleen McDermott, Esq. Partner Blank Rome, LLP Washington, DC

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Member October 18, 2005 Enforcing the Medicare Conditions of Participation	$175
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This program is approved for 1.2 HCCB continuing education credits for compliance certification.

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