HCCA Conference Slides and Recordings

1. Practical Uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning in Healthcare

   SCCE & HCCA Anchorage Regional Compliance Conference  | February 23, 2024 

   • Consider the limitations of emerging AI and Machine Learning technology

   • Analyze the practical considerations with PHI and vendor selection

   • Identify staffing and information workflow requirements for use of these tools

   • Define appropriate task selection for AI and Machine Learning tools

2. Harmony in Research: Optimizing Research Operation Teams with Compliance Programs

   SCCE & HCCA Anchorage Regional Compliance Conference  | February 23, 2024 

   • Operational Optimization: Strategies and techniques for streamlining research processes compliantly and efficiently

   • Cultivating Compliance Culture: Practical tips for creating a culture of compliance within research teams

   • The Future is Bright: Future-proofing research operations in the face of evolving compliance landscapes

3. Current Developments in HIPAA and Enforcement

   SCCE & HCCA Anchorage Regional Compliance Conference  | February 22, 2024 

   • Learn about the new HIPAA policy initiatives

   • Receive information on current trends and developments in HIPAA enforcement activities

   • Hear OCR updates and priorities

4. Integrating Quality of Care into Your Compliance Program

   SCCE & HCCA Anchorage Regional Compliance Conference  | February 22, 2024 

   • What recent settlements, CIAs and guidance tell us

   • Trends in integration of quality and compliance

   • Recommendations for integrating quality of care initiatives with your compliance program

5. Auditing Telehealth Compliance

   SCCE & HCCA Anchorage Regional Compliance Conference  | February 22, 2024 

   • A clear understanding of the concepts of Telehealth and Telemedicine, exploring how digital technologies are revolutionizing healthcare delivery

   • Discuss aspects of Telehealth, covering the billing procedures, coding requirements, and reimbursement mechanisms

   • Grasp the importance of compliance checks, documentation reviews, and program evaluations to ensure quality, adherence to regulations, and the prevention of fraud and abuse.

6. Reportable Events: How to Investigate, Respond, Self-Report, and Alternatives to Self-Reporting 2024

   SCCE & HCCA Anchorage Regional Compliance Conference  | February 22, 2024 

   • Sources of compliance issues

   • Internal investigation considerations

   • Alternatives to self-reporting

   • Self-reporting considerations: Payers, CMS, OIG, DOJ

7. How Might We? A Design Thinking Framework for Co-Creating Effective Compliance Mitigation

   SCCE & HCCA Anchorage Regional Compliance Conference  | February 22, 2024 

   • Discuss the evolution of the so-called 8th Element (of an Effective Compliance Program according to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines) - the risk management standard and the root causes of risk management failures

   • Learn a 6-step design thinking process to create impact and value in compliance risk mitigation and integrate into COSO or ISO 31000 compliance risk management frameworks

   • Estimate an internal rate of return (IRR) and learn how to achieve decision quality with respect to compliance risk mitigation investments

8. HCCA 2024 Dallas Regional OIG Update

   HCCA Dallas Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference  | February 09, 2024 

   • Holistic review of OIG's current priorities

   • Summary of anticipated OIG evaluation, audit, and enforcement work

   • Deeper dive: Recently published general compliance program guidance

9. Risk to Consider for Your 2024 Internal Audit Plan

   HCCA Dallas Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference  | February 09, 2024 

   • Identify significant risks impacting Internal Audit plans in 2024

   • Discuss detailed approaches for auditing/monitoring of select high risk areas

   • Explore ways that data analytics can be leveraged during the audit process

   • Understand industry changes and other initiatives that may influence future Internal Audit activity.

10. Somebody Stole My PHI! - Trends and Resources

    HCCA Dallas Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference  | February 09, 2024 

    • What is the most common type of large breach reported to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)?

    • What are three common compliance failures found in OCR investigations of large breaches?

    • What is the critical first step in conducting an accurate and complete risk analysis?

11. All Hands on Deck - Responding to a Major Privacy Breach

    HCCA Dallas Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference  | February 09, 2024 

    • How to prepare for a privacy breach (worst case scenario)

    • Collaboration is the key to success

    • The breach response - lessons learned

12. Gender Affirming Care: A Regulatory Update

    HCCA Orlando Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference  | February 02, 2024 

    • Participants will be able to articulate the status of regulations around gender affirming care in a variety of states

    • Participants will learn the appropriate terminology to use while discussing gender affirming care in order to effectively communicate with providers and regulators

    • Participants will be able to advise their institutions/providers regarding what types of gender affirming care are permitted in Florida and under Federal law.

13. SUD Data Sharing for Care Coordination: 42 CFR Part 2 Updates

    HCCA Portland Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference 2024  | February 02, 2024 

    • Review of 42 CFR Part 2 recent changes

    • Impact on care coordination and lawful holders

    • SAMHSA resources for Privacy professionals

14. "Who Did You Say You Are?"

    HCCA Orlando Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference  | February 02, 2024 

    • Establish how the Business Associate will manage regulatory and contractual obligations with the Covered Entity as set forth in the BAA

    • Discuss the specific instructions for the Business Associate when a HIPAA Privacy Breach occurs because of the Business Associate's actions

    • Learn the basics of how Business Associates should provide comprehensive, accurate and timely reports for the Covered Entity, implement education and training to be aligned with the Covered Entity's program, and schedule periodic meetings with the Covered Entity

15. HCC Changes in 2024

    HCCA Portland Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference 2024  | February 02, 2024 

    • Prepare your coders and organization for V28

    • Discover what the changes mean for your organization

    • Compare the differences between V24 and V28

16. Compliance Officer's Guide to Successfully Navigating a 2024 CMS Audit: CPE Audit Experience and Lessons Learned during 2023 CMS Program Audits

    2024 Managed Care Compliance Conference  | February 02, 2024 

    • Manic Monday: Medicare compliance manager's tips and top priorities to stay calm when selected for a program audit

    • Preparing for audit: Highlighting Compliance Program Effectiveness (CPE) elements and successfully documenting FDR, employee, and board requirements

    • 2023 CMS program audit lessons: First-hand details to navigate the audit, tips for success, and best practices

17. Behavioral Health and Hot Topics

    HCCA Portland Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference 2024  | February 02, 2024 

    • Identify Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) services

    • Explain Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)

    • Summarize miscellaneous hot topics

18. Hospital and Physician Based Compensation and Value-Based Arrangements

    HCCA Orlando Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference  | February 02, 2024 

    • Legacy of liability for hospital/physician compensation arrangements

    • Emerging compensation arrangements including value-based/bundled arrangements: Legal and regulatory requirements

    • Compensation arrangements and hospital/physician alignment strategies

19. Workplace Investigations - Civil Rights and Discrimination Considerations

    HCCA Portland Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference 2024  | February 02, 2024 

    • Focus on investigation techniques while looking at investigations through a civil rights lens

    • Understand the basics on civil rights laws and policies; Protected class review, defining discrimination, harassment and bias

    • Learn about investigation techniques, Section 1557 cases, witness interviewing, and investigation case concepts

20. Conflicts of Interest and Effective Compliance

    HCCA Orlando Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference  | February 02, 2024 

    • Discuss reputational and enforcement risks resulting from COI

    • Common challenges related to disclosure and management of COI

    • Strategies for developing an effective COI compliance program

21. OR and WA State Privacy Laws

    HCCA Portland Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference 2024  | February 02, 2024 

    • Privacy law updates

    • The next wave of privacy laws

22. Cybersecurity in the Healthcare and Public Health Sector

    HCCA Portland Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference 2024  | February 02, 2024 

    • Current cybersecurity threats in healthcare

    • Cybersecurity statistics

    • Cybersecurity resources and what CISA is doing to help

23. Stark Kickback and EKRA for Compliance Professionals

    HCCA Orlando Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference  | February 02, 2024 

    • Similarities and differences between the Anti-Kickback Statute and Eliminating Kickbacks in the Recovery Act of 2018 EKRA

    • AKS and EKRA criminal and civil enforcement

    • Compliance tips and lessons

24. 2024 Building a Strong Compliance Infrastructure: Lessons Learned from Physician Practice Diligence

    Webinar  | January 31, 2024 

    • Identify key components of a strong foundation that are often missing in physician practice compliance

    • Review common cracks in the wall of compliance program infrastructure

    • Learn how to self-assess in order to identify focus areas to reinforce the compliance program

25. EB1 It's Lonely Being Picked First: CMS Program Integrity Audit Is Not a CMS Program Audit

    2024 Managed Care Compliance Conference  | January 30, 2024 

    • What is a CMS Program Integrity Audit? How is it different from a CMS Program Audit?

    • Knowing when to align and distinguish between compliance requirements and separate FWA requirements

    • How to demonstrate oversight of PBM Part D FWA investigations to satisfy the auditor