1st Talk Compliance

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Markus Cicka, Esq., owner of the Law Office of Markus P. Cicka, LLC, for an interactive discussion on “Making Your Referral Sources Legal.” Marketing and referral sources are the catalysts of a successful healthcare business. Making sure your marketing activities and referral sources are compliant with federal and state laws is complex but ultimately rewarding. In...

Catherine Short speaks with Sarah Reiter, Vice President Strategic Partnerships, Health eFilings, about the topic of “Maximizing Medicare Reimbursements by Optimizing your MIPS Score.” The MIPS compliance landscape is very challenging and confusing. Understanding the requirements to earn points will significantly impact your Medicare reimbursements. We will learn how best to approach MIPS complian...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Raymond Ribble, founder of SPHER Inc. and co-founder of Fusion Systems Co., Ltd., for an interactive discussion on “Surviving an OCR Audit.” An overview of what steps a Covered Entity and Business Associate must take to prepare their groups to respond to an OCR or external audit of their privacy and security procedures. Objectives: 1. An introduction to the types...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Warren Cook, President and Co-Founder of SymbianceHR, for an interactive discussion on “Avoiding HR Issues at Company Events & Building an Engaging Culture.” Company culture is a factor that can lead to sustained success or unexpected failure. For this reason leadership should pay special attention to the design, development, implementation and management of t...

Catherine Short speaks with Elizabeth Sullivan, Esq. and Emily A. Johnson, Esq., Members, of McDonald Hopkins LLC , about the topic of “Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA).” In October 2018, the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) was signed into law as part of the larger SUPPORT Act. It is an important piece of legislation impacting the healthcare industry, as a violation is pun...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Cristin Gardner, Director of Consumer Products & Markets, at Life Image, Inc., and David Schoolcraft, Partner and Chair of Digital Health Law Group, at Ogden Murphy Wallace, for an interactive discussion on “Upholding HIPAA Compliance and Streamlining Patient Access to Medical Data in Today’s Digital, Consumer-Driven Environment.” Patients expect their medical...

Host Catherine Short live from the MGMA Annual Conference 2019 in New Orleans with guests Melody Mulaik and Rene’ Comire. Catherine speaks with Melody Mulaik, MSHS, President of Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies, a First Healthcare Compliance partner, about “Appropriate Use Criteria Consultations Requirements – 2021 and Beyond.” Melody discusses the Appropriate Use Criteria and its regulatory...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts George W. Bodenger of the Law Offices of George W. Bodenger, LLC, for an interactive discussion on “Telemedicine – Key Legal and Business Issues.” The presentation will highlight key legal and business issues in telemedicine. It will focus on (1) why telemedicine is so important to our healthcare delivery system; (2) how telemedicine has developed from a fed...

Catherine Short chats with Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA, principal of Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C., Houston, TX, about the topic of “HIPAA and Health Apps.” As technology evolves and features are adopted by healthcare consumers, so does the need for either new regulations and/or guidance on existing regulations. This radio show highlights the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule in the cont...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Robert Hopton, Chief Executive Officer and Sarah Reiter, Vice President Strategic Partnerships of Health eFilings, for an interactive discussion on “How to Manage the Challenges of MIPS Reporting.” The presenters will provide insight into the MIPS program, what it means, and what you can do to maximize Medicare reimbursements. Health eFilings, a CEHRT (Certified E...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Stephen Bittinger, Esq. of Nexsen Pruet, for an interactive discussion on “The New, Personal Audit Threat: Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) Audits.” Attendees will learn about the new Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) audits and significant risks to not only reimbursement by provider’s Medicare credentialing and licens...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Courtney Tito, Esq., Member, of McDonald Hopkins LLC, for an interactive discussion on “Payor Disputes and Audits: Observations & Strategies.” This presentation will help participants better understand the payor audit process and prepare the organization to respond. From recognizing the significance of initial correspondence, to responding effectively to initi...

The Joint Commission Disclaimer:  This presentation is current as of September 24, 2019. The Joint Commission reserves the right to change the content of the information as appropriate. First Healthcare Compliance hosts Chad Larson, Executive Director of the Hospital Accreditation Program in the Division of Accreditation and Certification Operations at The Joint Commission for an interactive discu...

Catherine Short speaks with Cristin Gardner, Director of Consumer Products & Markets at Life Image a healthcare network for exchanging clinical and operational information including medical images, about “Upholding HIPAA OCR Compliance & Streamlining Patient Access to Medical Data.” Digital innovation is transforming healthcare. The federal government has recently made significant pushes t...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Reid Kiser, MS, is the founder and chief consultant of Kiser Healthcare Solutions, LLC, (KHS), for an interactive discussion on “Understanding the Healthcare Quality Measurement Data Landscape: “Data is the New Oil.”” This presentation provides a deeper understanding of the healthcare quality measurement landscape and is specifically focused on the var...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Elizabeth Sullivan, Esq. and Emily A. Johnson, Esq., Members, of McDonald Hopkins LLC, for an interactive discussion on “Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA): Summary and Status.” In October 2018, the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) was signed into law as part of the larger SUPPORT Act. It is an important piece of legislation impacting the hea...

Catherine Short speaks with Gene M. Ransom, III, CEO of the largest and oldest physician organization in Maryland, MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society. As MedChi’s chief executive, Ransom spearheads MedChi’s mission as an advocate for physicians, patients, and the public health of Maryland. Today, we will be discussing “Medical Cannabis – How it’s Working in Maryland & Nationally....

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA, principal with Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C., Houston, TX, for an interactive discussion on “HIPAA and Health Apps.” As technology evolves and features are adopted by healthcare consumers, so the need arises for either new laws and/or guidance on existing laws. This webinar highlights the Privacy Rule and Security Rule in the...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Lauren E.M. Russell, attorney for Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, for an interactive discussion on “Managing Drug Use in the Workplace.” A summary of relevant considerations when managing employee drug use in the workplace, whether legal or illegal. Educational Objectives: 1. Understand the various employment laws that impact an employer’s manageme...

Catherine Short speaks with Warren Cook co-founder of SymbianceHR, an HR consulting partner that uses direct experience and best practices for solving human resource challenges, about the topic of “Got Diversity? Get Inclusion! And the Pending FLSA Changes.” We will review building an inclusive workforce through application of strategies and out of the box thinking that creates competitive advanta...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Warren Cook, President and CEO of SymbianceHR for an interactive discussion on “Got Diversity. Get Inclusion! and the Pending FLSA Changes.” Attendees will enjoy learning about building an inclusive workforce through application of strategies and out of the box thinking that creates a competitive advantage. We dismiss the myths, explain the facts, and provide guid...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Patricia M. Clendening, President of HR Strategies, LLC for an interactive discussion on “How to Navigate the Ever-Changing Anti-Harassment Regulations.” New regulations are impacting employers regarding discrimination in employment and more specifically harassment prevention. How can employers learn about these changes and what do they need to do to ensure they p...

Catherine Short speaks with Charlie Vincent, Executive Director of Spur Impact about the topic of “Medicine, Mindfulness, & Millennials: Health and Wellness for the Next Generation.” We are also pleased to be joined by Kate Smith, Program Manager at Delaware Academy of Medicine, and Jess Ruggieri, health coach at the University of Delaware. As healthcare costs skyrocket, it is increasingly imp...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts William McBorrough, Co-Founder and Chief Security Advisor at MCGlobalTech for an interactive discussion on “Best Practices for Implementing PHI Security.” This presentation will review security trends in the healthcare industry over the last year and present current top cybersecurity threats to healthcare organizations and patients. The audience will also learn st...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Steven S. Wilder, BA, CHSP, STS, Senior Consultant & COO of Sorensen, Wilder & Associates for an interactive discussion on “Recognizing & Defusing Aggressive Behavior Before Violence Erupts.” As acts of violence against healthcare workers continues to increase at epidemic rates, every healthcare worker must be trained to recognize and defuse aggression...