2020 Virtual Ann Arbor Regional Conference

  1. Avoiding Unnecessary Refunds

    2020 Virtual Ann Arbor Regional Conference  | Presenter(s): David Glaser  | June 12, 2020 

    • Understand when a refund is truly required and why many lawyers mistakenly recommend them and give inaccurate advice on how far back you must go

    • Understand why you are not required to refund based on provisions in Manuals/Guidance

    • Recognize you can appeal to recover money you refunded

  2. Cybersecurity (2020 Virtual Ann Arbor Regional)

    2020 Virtual Ann Arbor Regional Conference  | Presenter(s): Melissa Crespo  | June 12, 2020 

    • Cybersecurity from the FBI’s perspective

    • Cyber threats targeting the healthcare sector

    • Emerging cyber intrusion trends

  3. New Proposed Changes to Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute

    2020 Virtual Ann Arbor Regional Conference  | Presenter(s): Peter Domas, Rose Willis  | June 12, 2020 

    • Learn about recent proposed changes to the rules implementing the Stark Law and the AntiKickback Statute, including new safe harbors and impact on value based, coordinated care

    • Understand how the proposed changes could affect compliance burdens under real world scenarios

    • Discuss the next steps in the regulatory process and possible future regulatory initiatives after the coronavirus pandemic

  4. Opioid Crisis and Compliance

    2020 Virtual Ann Arbor Regional Conference  | Presenter(s): Julia Russell  | June 12, 2020 

    • Compliance requirements and beyond: Evaluating the effectiveness of your compliance program and remedial efforts to implement or improve one in the face of the opioid epidemic

    • Digging into the common findings of Opioid Compliance Review and Drug Diversion Reviews

    • Using analytics to target key risks related to prescribing, drug diversion, and compliance with system and regulatory policies

  5. Overview of Risk Assessments and Workplans

    2020 Virtual Ann Arbor Regional Conference  | Presenter(s): Andrea Merritt, Andrei Costantino  | June 12, 2020 

    • Discuss the overall risk assessment process and how it can change based on the maturity of your compliance program

    • Review how to be fluid in your risk assessment while integrating OIG and contractor audit activity

    • Discuss how ongoing auditing and monitoring plays a role in your compliance program and its impact on the risk assessment

  6. Price Transparency: Making the Most of the 2021 CMS Requirements

    2020 Virtual Ann Arbor Regional Conference  | Presenter(s): Jackie Nussbaum, Jennifer Goins  | June 12, 2020 

    • Identify the specific data elements required to be included in the public charge files and review examples of how the required files could look to achieve compliance

    • Develop workplan and timeline for the multitude of tasks that need to be completed before the deadline

    • Discuss key considerations for developing a transparent pricing strategy