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HCCA East Central Local A N N U A L C O N F E R E N C E Pittsburgh, PA Friday, October 12, 2007 Information & Registration S PONSORS C O - SPONSORS AIS S G UIDE TO A UDITING H EALTH C ARE B ILLING P RACTICES AIS S HIPAA G UIDE TO P
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Ma r r i ot t P i t t s b u r g h N o r th | Pittsburgh, PA | Friday, October 12, 2007
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Welcome & Introductions
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Compliance Officer Panel Discussion
Moderator
John N. Joseph, Esq.
Partner, Post & Schell, P.C. Former criminal prosecutor and Deputy Chief
Eastern District of Pennsylvania Panel
Heather N. Caldwell, MBA, CHC
Corporate Compliance Officer
Huntington, WV
Dana L. Jenkins, MHA, RHIA, CHC
Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer Davis Health System Elkins, WV
Cari S. Reed, CHC
Chief Compliance Officer Abington Memorial Hospital Abington, PA
Adam K. Weinstein, FACHE
Associate Vice President Regulatory Affairs New York Hospital Queens Flushing NY This session will cover experiences, accomplishments and best practices in the areas of:
effectiveness reviews
the board of directors
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
E-Discovery, Document Retention, and Identity Theft
Jeremy A. Mercer, Esq.
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP Pittsburgh, PA
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Break
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Recovery Audit Contractors: What Providers Need to Know
Connie L. Leonard
Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Project Officer Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Christine A. Castelli
Principal Healthcare Division Connolly Consulting (RAC for NY)
demonstration program has identified over $300 million in improper payments for CMS in California, Florida, and New York in just 18 months. Based on this success, CMS will expand the program to cover Medicare claims in all 50 states by 2010
program, procedure for RAC reviews, significant findings from RAC initiatives, and what providers can do right now in preparation for a RAC review
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch (provided)
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Upholding the Company's Ethics and Compliance Program
Mary Beth Buchanan
U.S. Attorney Western District of PA
programs from the perspective of the U.S. Attorney
determining to pursue an organization for compliance issues and any penalties that may result?
addressed as an indication of similar things to avoid or adopt as preventive measures
address prospectively now
contacted by the U.S. Attorney?
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Break
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
PA’s Status with the Deficit Reduction Act and the False Claims Act
Norris E. Benns, Jr., Esq.
Director Bureau of Program Integrity Office of Medical Assistance Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
auditing activities (e.g. DRG Validations, RAC audits, and other projects and priorities)
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Results from the 9th Annual Survey—2007 Profile of Health Care Compliance Officers: What’s Next for the Compliance Profession?
Steve Ortquist,
HCCA President Partner Meade & Roach Chicago, IL
professional changing?
growth of the profession?
prepare themselves?
4:30 PM
Adjourn
PURPOSE: HCCA Local Conferences provide a forum to 1) interact with other health care compliance professionals, 2) share information about our health care compliance successes and challenges, and 3) create educational
professionals to strengthen the industry. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Compliance Offi cers / In-House and Outside General Counsels / Privacy and Security Offi cers / Regulatory Affairs VPs and Directors / Billing/Coding Professionals / Health Care Professionals / Government Agency Staff LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Attendees learn about current health care regulatory requirements, government enforcement initiatives, and the management of effective compliance programs.
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Hotel & Conference Location
The conference will be held at: Marriott Pittsburgh North at Cranberry Woods 100 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Special rates of $169.00 (plus tax) per night have been arranged for the conference. Please note that the room block may sell out prior to the hotel cut-off date. Make your reservations directly with the Marriott Pittsburgh North at Cranberry Woods by Thursday, September 20, 2007, at 1-800-228-9290 or 724-772-3700. Mention the Health Care Compliance Association for the special rate.
Continuing Education Credits
ACHE: Health Care Compliance Association has forwarded documentation requesting Category II (non-ACHE) continuing education credits for this program toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants of this program wishing to have the continuing education hours applied to Category II credit should list their attendance when applying for advancement or recertification in ACHE. HCCB: This program has been approved for 7.5 HCCB continuing education credits for compliance certification. NASBA-CPE: The Health Care Compliance Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing profes- sional education on the National Registry of CPE
final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. A maximum of 7.0 credits based on a 50-minute hour will be granted. East Central Local Conference Friday, October 12, 2007
For more information visit www.hcca-info.org phone 888-580-8373 • fax 952-988-0146
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HCCA East Central Local | Pittsburgh, PA | October 12, 2007