Physicians, compliance officers, coders, and managers will learn to manage an effective compliance program. Designed with networking in mind, the conference provides many opportunities for choosing breakout sessions covering topics of interest for all. Participants will learn about compliance program development and management as it relates to physician practices; current government initiatives in the field of health care compliance specific to physicians and their group practices; correct documentation, billing and coding practices for physicians; and best practices utilized in physician practices. Target Audience: Compliance officers, physicians, providers, practice managers, billing and coding staff, and anyone working in a physician practice environment.

October 17 – 19, 2010 | Philadelphia, PA | Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia

Continuing Education Credits

AAPC: This program has the prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for 18 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.

ACHE: This program has prior approval from the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) for a recommended maximum of 19 category II continuing education credits.

AHIMA: This program has been approved for 19 continuing education units (CEUs) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.

CA Nursing Credit: The Health Care Compliance Association is preapproved by the California Board of Registered Nursing: Provider Number CEP 12990, for a maximum of 22.8 contact hour(s). The following states will accept CA Board of Nursing Contact Hours: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, West Virginia and Wyoming. The following states do not have continuing education requirements: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Missouri, Montana, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. The following states will not accept CA Board of Nursing contact hours: Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Utah. Massachusetts and Mississippi nurses may submit CA Board of Nursing contact hours to their state board, but approval will depend on review by the board. Please contact the Accreditation Department at ccb@hcca-info.org with any questions you may have.

Compliance Certification Board (CCB): Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC): CCB has awarded a maximum of 22.8 CEUs for these accreditations in the following subject areas: Application of Management Practices for the Compliance Professional; Application of Personal and Business Ethics in Compliance; Written Compliance Policies and Procedures; Designation of Compliance Officers and Committees; Compliance Training and Education; Communication and Reporting Mechanisms in Compliance Enforcement of Compliance Standards and Discipline; Auditing and Monitoring for Compliance; Response to Compliance Violations and Corrective Actions; HIPAA Privacy Implementation and/or Complying with Government Regulations.

CLE: The Health Care Compliance Association/Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE provider, a Rhode Island Accredited Provider, and a Texas Accredited Sponsor. An approximate maximum of 19 Clock hours is eligible for CLE credits. HCCA is in the process of apply to additional states for CLE credit. All CLE credits will be awarded based on individual attendance.  

NASBA/CPE: The Health Care Compliance Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors, Sponsor Identification No: 105638. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit and may not accept one-half credits. To verify if your state board of accountancy has adopted one-half credits, please visit our website at www.hcca-info.org/accountancycredits. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org. A recommended maximum of 22.5  credits based on a 50-minute hour will be granted for the entire learning activity including Industry Immersions. This program addresses topics that are of a current concern in the compliance environment. This is an update, group-live activity. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints or refunds, call the HCCA at (888) 580-8373 or (952) 988-0141.

 

 

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