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ForwardMedicare Audits & Common Program Integrity Issues
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses several types of contractors, such as MACs and UPICs, to promote Medicare program integrity and perform audit functions. This webinar will provide an overview of the Medicare contractors and their audit “jurisdiction.”
Join FLTF to understand the different audit contractors under CMS, discuss common risk areas for Medicare programs that have been subject to audits and investigations in the past, and identify strategies to update aspects of your compliance program and/or self-audit efforts.
To purchase the on-demand version of this webinar as a standalone, click here.
Target Audience
- Health Center C-Suite / Leadership
- Revenue Cycle Managers and Billing Managers
- Compliance Officers
- Legal / General Counsel
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Identify the major CMS Medicare audit contractors and their audit responsibilities
- Discuss common risk areas for FQHCs in the Medicare program from a program integrity perspective
- Describe specific target areas to update and strengthen your health center’s compliance program
KATHY GHILADI
Kathy is a Partner in Feldesman Tucker’s health law practice group. In the area of health law, Kathy’s practice focuses on government-sponsored health care programs such as Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, with an emphasis on payment/reimbursement and compliance related issues. Kathy also represents clients in government investigations and audits, litigation before federal and state courts, as well as in administrative appeals with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Departmental Appeals Board (DAB) and Provider Reimbursement Review Board (PRRB). She provides reimbursement counseling (including identification, reporting, and repayment of overpayments) with respect to Medicare, Medicaid, and private third-party payors. [Full Bio]
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Available Credit
- 1.50 Certificate of Attendance
Price
If you would like to add the recorded version of the live webinar to your purchase for an additional $50, please click the checkbox above.
PURCHASING THE RECORDING
The recorded version of this webinar will be available within 48 hours of the live event. If you choose to add-on the recorded version, you will have access for 90 days after the live webinar has concluded. Once posted to your account, you can view this webinar anytime on-demand during the access period identified in your purchase confirmation. For additional information on viewing and accessing webinars, view our full terms and conditions here.
PAYMENT POLICY
All registrations made the day of a live webinar must be completed using a credit card or PayPal. We do not accept check payments or purchase orders for live webinars on the day of the webinar. If you wish to pay by check, please register in enough time for your check to reach our office; we must receive your check before we grant access to the webinar. If we receive your check after the live webinar, we will grant you access to the recorded webinar. For the most current information, please visit our FAQ page.
REFUNDS/ CANCELLATIONS
For orders of live webinars, FTLF will issue a full refund for cancellations requested at least one week PRIOR to the live webinar. We do not provide refunds for no-shows; however, you may request access to the recorded version of the webinar. If you ordered the wrong webinar and need to transfer your registration to a different program, please Contact Us. View our full policy on refunds and cancellations on our FAQ page.
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