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Ask the Experts: Understanding Legal Trends & Issues in Healthcare and Revenue Cycle Management

Ask the Experts: Understanding Legal Trends & Issues in Healthcare and Revenue Cycle Management
Broadcast: Aug 23, 2024 at 2:00PM
Presentation Length: 4 Hours
On Demand Availability: August 23, 2024
6 CEUs
A
Coding
Billing
Auditing
Compliance
Management

Price: $189.95
Members: $149.95

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Summary

During this workshop, members of our Legal Advisory Board (LAB) will work through a variety of compliance scenarios with attendees to analyze potential response and develop strategies to survive the adventure. We will cover a variety of compliance scenarios including:

HIPAA and Privacy

Compliance considerations regarding the use, disclosure, and protection of patient information arises in a variety of situations. We will start with proactive considerations such as the implementation of a data sharing to support a value-based payment arrangement or assessment of compliance risks related to a new AI tool. From there, we will transition to evaluating potential breach scenarios ranging from simple misdirected disclosures to phishing, hacking, and ransomware.

Corporate Compliance Program

Stay one step ahead of the game with our insights into proactive compliance and the latest updates from the Department of Justice (DOJ). We'll equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. No more surprises!

Internal Investigations vs. Enforcement Actions

This presentation will outline essential policies to ensure that routine record requests and audits don’t escalate into more serious issues. We'll evaluate the key issues that should trigger internal investigations, including how to initiate these investigations effectively. We’ll cover the involvement of external experts and legal counsel, as well as the necessary steps for disclosures and refunds.

In addition, we’ll address handling external investigations by your state Attorney General or federal agencies such as the DOJ or OIG. This includes strategies for preserving information, responding to formal requests, and managing investigation outcomes. These legal mandates and best practices are designed to minimize or extinguish the risk exposure for coders, auditors, and other compliance professionals, ensuring your organization remains protected and compliant.

But wait, there's more! In the last hour of the workshop, we're throwing open the floor for an exciting Q&A session. Our panelists, experts in legal trends and issues in healthcare, will be ready to tackle any burning questions you have. It's your chance to pick their brains and gain valuable insights.

So, join us for a day filled with knowledge, engaging discussions, and maybe even a few surprises along the way. Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up your understanding of legal issues in healthcare and revenue cycle management. See you there!


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August 22, 2024 Virtual $149.95 (Non Members: $189.95) Register Now
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About The Presenters

Michael D. Miscoe

Michael D. Miscoe, JD, CPC, CASCC, CUC, CCPC, CPCO, CPMA, CEMA


Mr. Miscoe has over 25 years of experience in healthcare coding and over 20 years as a forensic coding/compliance expert and consultant. He has provided forensic analysis and testimony as an expert witness on a wide range of coding and compliance issues in civil and criminal cases on behalf of providers and payers. Mr. Miscoe's law practice concentrates on representation of healthcare providers involved in post-payment disputes with commercial and government payers. He has an extensive national speaking background and has been published in numerous publications on a variety of coding, compliance and health law topics. He is the President of the AAPC National Advisory Board, is a member of the AAPC Legal Advisory Board and is the Chair of the AAPC Ethics Committee.

Julie E. Chicoine

Julie E. Chicoine, JD, RN, CPC


Julie Chicoine is an Associate General Counsel with Sidra Medicine, a newly opened teaching facility, affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and located in Doha, Qatar, where she is advising on legal and regulatory issues. Prior to joining Sidra, Julie served as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the Texas Hospital Association, representing more than 450 Texas hospitals and health systems on state and federal health law and policy matters.


Julie also has several years of experience advising academic medical centers, both in private practice and as in-house counsel on matters including compliance, research, employment, risk management and health care reimbursement.

In addition to the practice of law, Julie is a former registered nurse and is accredited as a CPC and served as an advisor to the American Medical Association's CPT Advisory Committee for several years.


Julie earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law Center. She also holds a Bachelor of Science and Nursing degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston and is admitted to the practice of law in Texas.

 

Christopher A. Parrella

Christopher A. Parrella, JD, CHC, CPC, CPCO


Christopher A. Parrella is a member of The Health Law Offices of Anthony C. Vitale, P.A. The firm was established in 1982 and is recognized nationwide as a leading defense firm in health care law and consulting. The firm concentrates exclusively in criminal, civil, overpayment, regulatory, licensure, and compliance representation for all health care provider/supplier types. Chris travels the country on behalf of a wide range of health care organizations lecturing on varying topics affecting their industries. He is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) National Legal Advisory Board and Ethics Committee. Chris is a Certified Professional Coder and Certified Professional Compliance Officer designated by the AAPC. He is also Certified in Healthcare Compliance by the Health Care Compliance Association of America (HCCA.) Chris received his Juris Doctor from the Massachusetts School of Law and is a member of the State Bar. He received his bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University.

Stacy Harper

Stacy Harper, JD, MHSA, CPC


Stacy Harper counsels healthcare providers, health plans, and other vendors serving the healthcare community on regulatory compliance, reimbursement, and data privacy and security issues. She is a member of her firm's healthcare team and chairs the firm's data privacy and cybersecurity practice. Stacy obtained her juris doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law and master's degree in Health Service Administration from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She is admitted to the bar in Kansas, Missouri, and Minnesota.


*On demand and virtual workshops are for single person use only and may not be rebroadcast, retransmitted, shared or disseminated. A computer with a high speed Internet connection and speakers (or headphones) is recommended to connect to the event.