The evolution of health care is changing the way we handle patient records, bill for services, and work with physicians, hospitals and suppliers. As if all of this were not stressful enough, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is watching and commanding total compliance with current rules and regulations. Don't miss out on the excellent member benefit. TAHC&H is offering FREE webinars addressing "all things compliance" and they are FREE to Members! Original Webinar Dates: 2016-2017.
Continuing Education: 1.0 clock hours Administrators/Alternates; 1.0 continuing education for nurses
Recording Length: 60 min
Faculty: Liles Parker Attorneys & Counselors at Law
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Members: FREE! |
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Non Members $99 |
Recordings will become available as each live webinar occurs.
If you wish to register for the Live Webinar, click on the webinar listing on the Upcoming Events portion of this website.
Webinars:
Descriptions
Reading the Tea Leaves – What are the Top Ten Risks Your Home Health Agency and/or Hospice will Face in 2017?
Recording Available Here [MEMBERS ONLY]
Join us as we discuss the likely challenges and risks facing your home health agency and / or hospice in the upcoming year. What are the chances that your agency will be audited? What are the administrative enforcement remedies currently being pursued by Zone Program Integrity Contractors? How should your agency respond? In this webinar, attorneys Robert W. Liles and Adam Bird will discuss ways your agency can reduce its level of risk. Non Members -Register: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katherine Greer
Face-to-Face – Is Your Home Health Agency at Risk of Audit and Claims Denials?
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Many home health agencies have expressed relief that, effective 01/01/15, CMS mostly eliminated the narrative component of the face-to-face (F2F) requirement. As most agencies across the country readily understand, the narrative rule was hopelessly vague and not interpreted or applied consistently by the Medicare contractors. Unfortunately, the latest version of the F2F regulation may not afford agencies the relief from improper claim denials that they have been hoping for. This webinar will discuss the F2F risks now facing your agency and ways that you can reduce those risks. Non Members -Register: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
Employment Law Update - Home Health/Hospice/Personal Care Agency Employment Issues and Considerations
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In this session, we will also discuss a number of recent employment law changes. We will discuss your obligations under the FLSA, and whether you are required to pay overtime. We will also discuss whether it is proper for you to engage staff as independent contractors or whether they should be treated as an employee. Finally, we will discuss recent case holdings by the EEOC and how these rulings may impact your agency. Join attorneys Heidi Kocher and Anthony Cutrona for a discussion of these employment issues and ways that you can reduce your level of risk. Non Members -Register: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
Employer Scrutiny and Screening for Current and New Employees and Providers
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released guidance regarding how home health, hospices, personal care agencies (and other health care providers participating in Medicare and / or Medicaid) must handle mandatory exclusion screening procedures. This guidance has dramatically transformed exclusion screening from a simple, annual check to a thorough monthly screening obligation that includes mandatory checks of all employees, contractors, and vendors. Last year, OIG screening audits greatly intensified. In this webinar, attorneys Paul Weidenfeld and Robert W. Liles will discuss the importance of exclusion screening, how to screen and which exact databases must be screened – according to both federal and state regulations, how often and which employees providers must screen, and how providers must document their exclusion screening efforts in order to comply with the law. . Non Members -Register: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
Preventing the Revocation of Your Home Health or Hospice Agency from the Medicare Program - Tips on Avoiding an Adverse Action and on Responding to Such an Event.
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As Medicare transitions away from “pay-and-chase,” more and more health care providers are finding their company’s Medicare number subject to termination or revocation, usually based on one or more recommendations of a Medicare contractor. How can you avoid one of these adverse actions? How should you respond if your number if terminated or revoked? What impact do these actions have on a home health or hospice agency? This webinar will discuss the current revocation actions being pursued by the government how your agency can reduce its risk of being subjected to such an adverse action. Non-Members Register: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
ADRs, Pre-Payment Reviews, Post-Payment Audits and Suspensions - The Impact of these Administrative Enforcement Tools on Home Health and Hospice Agencies
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Pre-payment reviews are now being conducted by both ZPICs and RACs. While the government has placed some restrictions on their use, contractors continue to exercise great latitude in their scope and the length that they are imposed. Similarly, contractors remain in control of post-payments conducted and suspension actions recommended to CMS. This webinar will discuss these enforcement actions and outline the adverse impact each action can have on your agency. Non-Members Register: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
Value-Based Purchasing – Where Does Your Home Health and / or Hospice Fit Into Delivery System Reform.
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Medicare is moving rapidly from fee for service payments to payment based on quality. Through such mechanisms as ACOs, penalties on hospital re-admissions, other value based purchasing initiatives and pilot projects initiated through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovations, the program is placing payment incentives for care that is based on quality and not quantity. Many state Medicaid programs and private insurers are following suit. This webinar will discuss how your home health agency and hospice can take of these initiatives and avoid being left out in the cold. Non-Members: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
Home Health and Hospice Business Relationships – Is Your Agency in Violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark or the False Claims Act?
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Home health and hospice agencies remain under considerable regulatory scrutiny. Over the past few years, the number of Anti-Kickback, Stark and False Claims Act cases brought against these providers have continued to increase. Is your agency at risk? Have you analyzed your Medical Director and other referral relationships? This webinar will discuss how these statutes work and steps you should be taking to reduce your agency’s potential liability. Non Members: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
Buying and Selling Home Health and Hospice Agencies
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Are you in the market to buy or sell your agency? What are the various concerns you need to address when engaging in this type of business transaction? What steps can you take to reduce your level of risk? This webinar will discuss these important issues. Non Members: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
The False Claims Act and its Impact on Home Health and Hospice Agencies
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Home health and hospice agencies around the country are under the microscope. With the passage and implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the False Claims Act is more important than ever before. Join us as we discuss how the False Claims Act impacts your home health and / or hospice agency. Learn how to identify and address risks in your agency. This webinar will discuss how the government is applying the law, prosecuting the cases and interpreting the statute. Non Members: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
Voluntary Disclosures – How Should Your Agency React When Something Goes Wrong?
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Many health care organizations discover issues within their systems or agencies that they believe may potentially run afoul of the myriad of regulatory prohibitions, including those that may constitute fraud and abuse. The OIG has developed a formal program under which organizations that discover such violations can voluntarily report these issues and potentially receive reduced penalties. Similarly CMS has developed a mechanism to formally disclose Stark violations. This webinar will discuss these programs and factors to consider in deciding whether to avail your organization of these processes. Non Members: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
The Importance of Incorporation and Asset Protection for Home Health and Hospice Owners
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Unfortunately, sometimes even your best efforts are insufficient to keep an organization solvent. If your home health or hospice agency is forced into bankruptcy, can you be held liable? Are your personal assets at risk? What impact will a bankruptcy action have on your ability to start a new home health or hospice agency? This webinar will discuss these important issues. Non Members: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
OIG’s 2018 Workplan – Is Your Home Health, Hospice or Personal Care Agency in the Government’s Cross Hairs?
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Join us as we discuss the new and recurring areas of concern outlined in OIG’s 2018 Workplan. We will review a number of the areas deemed problematic by law enforcement and discuss steps you can take to keep your home health, hospice and / or personal care agency within the four corners of the law. This webinar will outline the existing and new OIG regulatory concerns now facing home health and hospice agencies. Non Members: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
Liability of Agency in Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation Reporting
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Despite your best efforts to screen and train members of your staff, care issues and complaints will eventually arise. What steps can you take to prevent incidents of abuse, neglect of exploitation from happening in the first place? If allegations such as these arise, what are your obligations to investigate and report these complaints? Non Members: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills
Emergency Preparedness–Is Your Agency Ready To Respond To A Disaster Or Workplace Violence?
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Join us as we discuss the steps your agency can take, prospectively to better face an emergency or a natural disaster. We will discuss the preparation of a comprehensive policy that your agency can utilize to train your staff. We will also go over the steps you can take to respond to an incident of workplace violence. Join attorneys Lorraine Ater and Anthony Cutrona as they outline the existing and new OIG regulatory concerns now facing home health and hospice agencies. Non Members: Print out this brochure and fax to (512) 338-9496; Attn: Katie Mills