1st Talk Compliance

Catherine Short speaks with Steve Wilder, Chief Operating Officer of Sorensen, Wilder & Associates about the “Active Shooter in the Healthcare Facility.” As active shooter events continue to escalate across the nation, experience has proven that no location is immune to the risk. He is here to help identify the steps in developing an active shooter plan for your facility, explain the Fou...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Jennifer Gimler Brady, Partner and General Counsel at Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP for an interactive discussion on “The Role of Boards in Healthcare Compliance.” Jennifer will discuss the compliance function of boards of healthcare entities during this presentation. Educational Objectives: 1. The presentation will review the primary functions, responsibiliti...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Shivhon Adkins, MPA, Founder of Medical Receptionist Network for an interactive discussion on “Front Desk Success with Medical Receptionist Engagement.” Improve your front desk with a primary focus on the actions, independence, and abilities of your Medical Receptionists. Begin using feedback to enhance teamwork and shared goals while maintaining a successful envi...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Gene M. Ransom III, CEO of MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society for an interactive discussion on “Medical Cannabis: Legal and Practice Considerations.” MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, is the largest physician organization in Maryland. Educational Objectives: 1. An overview of Medical Cannabis issues 2. A focus on how Maryland has implemented its...

Catherine Short talks with Stan Szpytek, President of Fire and Life Safety, Inc. about “Fire & Life Safety Compliance: Trends & Topics in Health Care Facilities.” On this episode, new requirements, trends and best practices will be reviewed to help providers understand the critical importance of a safe and compliant environment of care. We will review specific code requirements (NFPA 101 a...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Stan Szpytek, President of Fire and Life Safety, Inc, for an interactive discussion on “Fire & Life Safety Compliance in Health Care Facilities.” Mr. Szpytek will offer a vital webinar on Fire & Life Safety Compliance in health care facilities with focus on NFPA 101, The Life Safety Code (2012) and NFPA 99, The Health Care Facilities code (2012). New requi...

Catherine Short chats with Lauren Russell, attorney at Young Conaway Stargatt and Taylor about how to “ Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era .” We will review some of the key issues in sexual harassment in the workplace, touch on identifying what behavior may constitute sexual harassment, understand key steps in avoiding and addressing sexual harassment claims, and how to add...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Pam Joslin, MM, CMC, CMIS, CMOM, CMCO, CEMA, CMCA-E/M of Innovative Healthcare Consulting, for an interactive discussion on “Compliance Program Effectiveness: Auditing and Monitoring.” The OIG (Office of Inspector General) states, “One of the seven critical elements of a compliance program is ongoing auditing and monitoring.” The OIG has noted that organizations s...

Catherine Short talks with Matt Georgov, COO at Choice MedWaste, a medical waste hauler about “ Trash Talking: Medical Waste FAQ .” We will review some of the questions around medical waste handling, sorting, transportation and disposal. We will also touch on some hot topics in the industry, learn how to properly package medical waste, how it is safely treated and then disposed of, and what to do...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Catherine Walters, Esq., partner at Bybel Rutledge LLP and Chair of the firm’s Employment/Labor Law Group, for an interactive discussion on “Navigating the Background Check & FCRA Compliance Minefield.” Many employers perform pre-employment background checks, whether required by law, business needs or both. As employer needs expand, compliance requiremen...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Gavin Baker, President of Baker Labs, a digital healthcare marketing firm, for an interactive discussion on “How to Handle Negative Patient Reviews.” This webinar will cover the importance of reviews to today’s modern doctor and patient, and what to do about a negative review. Educational Objectives: 1. What you should do (and not do) on review sites 2. The...

Catherine Short talks with Gavin Baker, President of Baker Labs about “ How Medical Marketing Has Changed and How to Succeed in 2019 .” We’ll discuss the last decade in healthcare marketing, we’ll cover how it has changed significantly, and what you need to be doing now to be successful in the future. We will also discuss what your budget should be, how to choose between marketing chan...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Andrew B. Wilson attorney and legislative specialist in Morris James LLP’s Health Care Industry and Government Relations Groups for an interactive discussion on “Telemedicine Compliance Primer – Using Delaware as a Model.” Telemedicine is booming nationwide. Practices of all sizes – from the solo practice to the hospital system – are grappling wi...

Catherine Short talks with Eileen Grena, Assistant Dean and Executive Director of GICLS a/k/a Graduate, International, Compliance and Legal Studies and Pam Beech, Director of Graduate Programs of Widener University Delaware Law School about “ Legal Degree Program Possibilities for Compliance Professionals .” We will talk about available legal education for compliance professionals at the graduate-...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Stephen Dickens, attorney and Vice President of Medical Practice Services at SVMIC for an interactive discussion on “When It Just Is Not Working: Progressive Discipline & Termination.” This presentation outlines the importance of providing effective employee feedback including performance improvement plans. Outlining best practices for documentation the simple...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Donald A. Balasa, JD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer and Legal Counsel of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for an interactive discussion on “The Role of Medical Assistants in Medicare CCM and TCM.” The Medicare Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Transitional Care Management (TCM) programs are relatively new and are growing quickly. Individuals wh...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Karna W. Morrow, CPC, RCC, CCS-P, AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM Trainer, Director Consulting at Coding Strategies, Inc. for an interactive discussion on “Is Your 2019 Compliance Plan Ready?” Resources are limited in every medical practice. Time for audits and other coding/billing compliance related tasks is necessary but can frequently be scheduled for “tomorrow....

Catherine Short talks with Trey Scott, attorney at Kennedy, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, a health law boutique in Dallas, Texas about “Good with God: An Overview of Stark, Anti-Kickback, and False Claims Act.” On this episode we will discuss important definitions, review exceptions and safe harbors, and provide an understanding of penalties for violations.

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Wendy Stirnkorb, President & CEO of Stirnkorb Consulting, LLC for an interactive discussion on “Scanning the Unscannable: Improving Patient Flow in MRI.” Let’s Slay the Myth that MRI safety practices come at the expense of throughput. What if there were a better way to provide safe MR imaging to patients, in a practical way, that increased volumes and re...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Raymond Ribble, founder of SPHER Inc. and co-founder of Fusion Systems Co., Ltd. for an interactive discussion on “HIPAA Security Rule – How to Manage Adherence.” Raymond leads this webinar on approaching a Security Risk Assessment and understanding the benefits and impact the audit has within your organization. Educational Objectives: 1. Overview of the Sec...

Catherine Short talks with Matt Kelly, CEO of Radical Compliance, about “Whistleblower Hotlines, Retaliation, and Building a Speak-Up Culture.” We will discuss the current state of whistleblower hotline law, specifically anti-retaliation; and how a compliance officer can use a whistleblower hotline more productively to support a stronger speak-up culture across the board. We will also talk about t...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Stephen A. Dickens, attorney and Vice President of SVMIC for an interactive discussion on “Delivering Exceptional Patient Experience.” As trends away from patient satisfaction toward the patient experience, it is important for physicians, practice executives and staff to understand how this shift in ideology will affect their practice. Influencing patient experien...

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Jonathan M. Fialkov, MD, FACS, President and Founder of Rational Surgical Solutions, LLC, for an interactive discussion on “Building the Bridge: Effective Use of Digital Media in Patient Education and Informed Consent.” New approaches to patient education and standardization of the informed consent process utilizing cutting-edge technology create opportunities to...

Catherine Short talks with Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder and CEO of Spark Compliance Consulting about her brand-new book, “How to have a Wildly Successful Career in Compliance.” We will discuss the how her book is great for those who are curious about becoming part of the compliance profession, but don’t know what the options are, or how to get to a place in the profession where they want to go.

First Healthcare Compliance hosts Pam Joslin, MM, CMC, CMIS, CMOM, CMCO, CEMA, CMCA-E/M, consultant with Innovative Healthcare Consulting for an interactive discussion on “Understand CERT Findings and What Your Organization Should Be Monitoring.” Since 1996, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented several initiatives to prevent improper payments. CMS’ goal is to reduce p...