May 3, 2019
2019 Columbus Regional Conference
Columbus, OH, United StatesAgenda
Friday, May 3
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07:30 AM - 08:25 AMRegistration and Continental Breakfast
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08:25 AM - 08:30 AMWelcome and Announcemets Lynn Marie Hutt, Dir of Compliance & Privacy, Univ of Toledo
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08:30 AM - 09:30 AMMedicaid Fraud 101 Lloyd Early, Special Agent-In-Charge, Ohio Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit - This presentation will highlight the work of the Ohio Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in combating provider fraud. - The presentation will offer a historical perspective on Medicaid as well as key state and federal program integrity initiatives, including the establishment of a nationwide network of Medicaid Fraud Control Units. - The presentation will identify common and statutory definitions of "fraud" and "Medicaid fraud," and explore the varied schemes by which providers defraud the program. - And finally, the presentation will outline select investigative techniques and emerging trends in health care fraud.
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09:30 AM - 09:45 AMNetworking Break Please take some time to visit with our exhibitors:
- SureCheck USA
- Wolters Kluwer
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09:45 AM - 10:45 AMUpdate on Post-Acute Care Setting Issues Andee Koczak, LeaderStat - Review the changes required for compliance with the revised Requirements of Participation for nursing facilities - Identify areas of potential risk that the Phase 2 and Phase 3 Requirements pose - Discuss strategies for assuring compliance with new requirements
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10:45 AM - 10:55 AMNetworking Break Please take some time to visit with our exhibitors:
- SureCheck USA
- Wolters Kluwer
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10:55 AM - 11:55 AMTherapy Risk Assessment Lisa Chambers, Chief Quality & Operations Officer, Blue Sky Therapy - Risk assessment is more than the OIG Work Plan. The OIG continues to target physical therapists in private practice. Learn how OIG findings for physical therapists in private practice can be used to identify risks in all therapy outpatient venues: hospitals, physician offices, rehab agencies, CORFs and SNF Part B. - Therapy risk areas generally follow the same themes. Learn how to update your monitoring & auditing program from what is reported in CIA/IA and whistleblower allegations. - Therapy risk assessment is not all about coding, billing, and documentation. This session will cover vulnerable areas including excluded individuals, marketing activities, patient inducements, transportation, and emerging risk areas of telemedicine and cash payments in violation of the mandatory claims submission rule.
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11:55 AM - 12:45 PMLunch (provided) Lunch Menu: Caesar Salad Focaccia Bread and Butter Chef's Vegetable Medley Vegetable Lasagna Rosemary Demi-glaze Chicken Assorted Mini Desserts
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12:45 PM - 01:45 PMCyber-Attack What Do I Do Now? Paulette Thomas, Counsel, BakerHostetler - Current cyber-risk landscape - Incident response and notification - Risk management strategies to reduce cybersecurity risks.
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01:45 PM - 02:00 PMNetworking Break Please take some time to visit with our exhibitors:
- SureCheck USA
- Wolters Kluwer
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02:00 PM - 03:00 PMHelpful Hints on the Top Things Every Privacy Officer Needs to Know But Won’t Encounter Every Day Marti Arvin, Executive Advisor, CynergisTek, Inc. - Dealing with release of information in unique circumstances, minors, lawenforcement, etc. - Business associate agreements - Marketing, fundraising, and research - Photos, phones, and privacy
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03:00 PM - 03:05 PMNetworking Break Please take some time to visit with our exhibitors:
- SureCheck USA
- Wolters Kluwer
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03:05 PM - 04:05 PMThe Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare Jennifer Pizio, Diversity and Inclusion Associate Director - What do we mean when we say diversity and inclusion - Why diversity and inclusion is critical in healthcare operations - Best practices and tips for compliance
Agenda subject to change.