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Legal and Regulatory Update

Anne Adams, Chief Compliance Officer, Emory Healthcare, Inc.
Brynne Goncher, Senior Corporate Counsel, Piedmont Healthcare Michael Paulhus, Partner, King & Spalding

  • Discuss recent legal and regulatory developments and how these developments may impact healthcare providers
  • Discuss anticipated areas of enforcement and regulatory focus for 2022 and beyond
  • Learn proactive compliance strategies and practical tips

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Government Enforcement Priorities and Compliance Considerations for 2022

Rebecca Merrill, Partner, Dentons US,LLP
Wade Miller, Partner, Alston & Bird, LLP
D’Andrea Morning, Esq., Vice President/CCO, Grady Health System
David O’Neal, Assistant U.S. Attorney

  • Review recent government enforcement initiatives involving pandemic relief funds, durable medical equipment, electronic health records, and telehealth
  • Discuss compliance priorities in light of recent enforcement initiatives

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Telehealth: Past, Present, Future, and Lessons from a Pandemic 

Traci Edwards, Director, Atrium Health
Natasha Mckenzie, Atrium Health 

  • Overview of past, present, and future telehealth rules
  • Value of partnership between compliance and the office of general counsel to support virtual initiatives
  • Understanding the complete telehealth picture: The coordination between state/federal, medical board, and enrollment rules
  • Resetting the stage: The balance of post-pandemic regulatory reality

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Data-Driven Compliance and Quality Programs

Mark Jaeckle, Senior Director Risk Management, Capital One
Stephanie Johnson, Partner, King & Spalding 

  • Examine the government’s use of data to shape healthcare enforcement priorities and expectations for 2022
  • Identify relevant sources of data
  • Discuss how to use data analytics to identify risks and drive compliance initiatives

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UPIC Upgrade: Understanding CMS’s New Program Integrity Regime

Brenna Jenny, Partner, Sidley Austin, and former Principal Deputy General Counsel & CMS Chief Legal Officer, United States Department of Health and Human Services

  • Identify key differences in operations between UPICs and their predecessors
  • Understand how UPICs coordinate with various other law enforcement entities at the state and federal level
  • Learn tips for responding to a UPIC inquiry or dealing with follow-up requests stemming from an administrative repayment

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

Valerie G. Rock, Principal, PYA, P.C.
Kristen Davidson, Consulting Senior Manager – Compliance Advisory, PYA, P.C.

  • The key components of a strong foundation that are often missing
  • Common cracks in the wall of infrastructure
  • How to self-assess to identify areas of focus for reinforcing the “house”

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