TAHCH Webinar
Updates on Vaccine and Mask Mandates
Tuesday, January 4, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
AMBA Webinar
Responding to a Potential Privacy or Security Breach, Internal and External Strategies
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
HCLA Webinar
Overview of Civil and Criminal Cases Brought Against Home Health and Hospice Agencies
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
TAHCH Webinar
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Join health care lawyers, Heidi Kocher and Gunnar Jurgensen, as they discuss what “meaningful access” means and how home health and hospice agencies can achieve compliance with this requirement. This webinar is scheduled for 60 minutes with a Q & A session to follow. Registration is free for all TAHCH members and Liles Parker clients.
AMBA Webinar
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
At the outset, it is important to keep in mind that there are significant differences between the OIG Exclusion List and the CMS Preclusion List. During this session, we will discuss your obligations, as a Medicare home health or hospice provider, to ensure that your employees, agents, contractors, and vendors have not been excluded from participation in federal healthcare programs. We will also discuss the impact of the CMS Preclusion List on your employment and contracting practices. Both OIG and CMS contractors are actively on the lookout for violations.
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 individuals and entities must be screened, and how providers must document their exclusion screening efforts in order to comply with the law. We will also go over the purpose and nature of the CMS Preclusion List. This webinar is scheduled for 60 minutes with a Q and A session to follow.
HCLA Webinar
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Unfortunately, COVID-19 has now been with us for almost three years is still impacting health care policy and coverage. In the wake of COVID-19, CMS has taken a number of steps to make it easier for patients to be treated remotely, using telehealth. Many home health and hospice agencies have used or expressed interest in this treatment approach. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of confusion with regard to the use of telehealth when providing home health or hospice care.
During this webinar, we will try to address a number of your questions in this regard. Join attorneys Ashley Morgan and Jennifer Papapanagiotou for a discussion of the current home health and hospice telehealth environment and the risks that your agency may face when utilizing this type of care. This webinar is scheduled for 60 minutes with a Q & A session to follow.
TAHCH Webinar
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Unfortunately, COVID-19 has now been with us for almost three years is still impacting health care policy and coverage. In the wake of COVID-19, CMS has taken a number of steps to make it easier for patients to be treated remotely, using telehealth. Many home health and hospice agencies have used or expressed interest in this treatment approach.
Unfortunately, there is still a lot of confusion with regard to the use of telehealth when providing home health or hospice care. During this webinar, we will try to address a number of your questions in this regard. Join attorneys Ashley Morgan and Gunnar Jurgensen for a discussion of the current home health and hospice telehealth environment and the risks that your agency may face when utilizing this type of care. This webinar is scheduled for 60 minutes with a Q & A session to follow.
AMBA Webinar
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
HCLA Webinar
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
TAHCH Webinar
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
HHS expanded its Medicare value-based purchasing model in home health from a demonstration model in 9 states to a nationwide program with the first performance year beginning with calendar year 2023. The session would discuss the VBP program and its current requirements.
Join attorneys Michael Cook and Heidi Kocher as they will briefly discuss the earlier demonstration project that generated the national program and its results, describe how the program operates under the expanded model, including how it will affect Medicare reimbursement and the appeal process, and provide some practical advice for responding to the program.
AMBA Webinar
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Both healthcare providers and third-party billers often have a difficult time trying to determine whether their efforts qualify as “good faith efforts to collect” outstanding amounts. Additionally, what does HHS-OIG mean when it says that “routine” waivers are likely to violate the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. When can you give someone a discount? When do you have to return an overpayment?
In this webinar, attorneys Heidi Kocher and Gunnar Jurgen will discuss the risks your practice may run when dealing with overpayments and waiving co-payments and deductibles for patients covered by governmental and private payor plans. This webinar is scheduled for 60 minutes with a Q & A session to follow.
HCLA Webinar
Federal Public Health Emergency
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Join Jennifer Papapanagiotou, Partner, Liles Parker, PLLC as she guides providers through CMS’ expectations related to the end of the PHE and what agencies need to know while this transition occurs. Attendees will receive clear guidance on the waivers and flexibilities that are ending on the last day of the PHE, and those that will remain in place past the end date of the PHE.
HCLA Webinar
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Both OIG and CMS contractors are actively on the lookout for violations. In this presentation, we 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 a provider must screen, and how providers must document their exclusion screening efforts in order to comply with the law.
Former DOJ prosecutors, Robert Liles and Paul Weidenfeld will also go over the purpose and nature of the CMS Preclusion List.
TAHCH Webinar
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
AMBA Webinar
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
HCLA Webinar
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Approximately three years ago, the number of reasons that CMS can cite when revoking a Medicare provider’s billing privileges greatly expanded. Since that time, CMS contractors have been aggressively revoking providers on a near-constant basis. How can your agency avoid being revoked? How should your agency respond if your billing privileges are terminated or revoked? What impact can these actions have on a home health or hospice agency?
In this webinar, health lawyers Heidi Kocher and Ashley Morgan 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.
TAHCH Webinar
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Over the last year, the HHS Office of Civil Rights has aggressively pursued and publicized alleged HIPAA breach violations and the alleged failure of health care providers to meet their patient “Right of Access” obligations. The penalties assessed have been significant and the collateral damage to an organization’s reputation can be long-lasting.
In this session, we will discuss these timely enforcement issues and cover ways that your home health/home care agency and/or hospice can reduce its level of risk. Join attorneys Regina Morano and Michael Cook for a discussion on these costly enforcement actions. This webinar is scheduled for 60 minutes with a Q & A session to follow.
AMBA Webinar
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
HCLA Webinar
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
In this webinar, health lawyers Meaghan McCormick and Christin Thompson will discuss these various audit mechanisms and outline the adverse impact each action can have on your agency.
TAHCH Webinar
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
John Pierce served as a federal prosecutor in three different U.S. Attorney’s Offices around the country. He also served on the Attorney General’s Advocacy Committee for Health Care Fraud. After leaving the DOJ, Mr. Pierce has represented a wide variety of health care providers and suppliers around the country in criminal health care fraud investigations and prosecutions.
During this session, John Pierce will discuss the current criminal risk areas facing home health and hospice agencies, their owners, staff and the physicians with whom they work. He will discuss recent prosecutions by the government and cover steps that you can take to reduce your level of risk.
Join John Pierce and moderator Robert Liles as they discuss the current criminal enforcement landscape facing your agency.
AMBA Webinar
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
HCLA Webinar
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Similarly, CMS has developed a mechanism to formally disclose Stark violations. Join health lawyers Lester Johnson and Richard Pecore for a discussion of these programs and factors to consider in deciding whether to avail your organization of these processes.
TAHCH Webinar
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Approximately three years ago, the number of reasons that CMS can cite when revoking a Medicare provider’s billing privileges greatly expanded. Since that time, CMS contractors have been aggressively revoking providers on a near-constant basis. How can your agency avoid being revoked? How should your agency respond if your billing privileges are terminated or revoked? What impact can these actions have on a home health or hospice agency?
In this webinar, health lawyers Jennifer Papapanagiotou and Ashley Morgan 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.
AMBA Webinar
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
John Pierce served as a federal prosecutor in three different U.S. Attorney’s Offices around the country. He also served on the Attorney General’s Advocacy Committee for Health Care Fraud. After leaving the DOJ, Mr. Pierce has represented various healthcare providers and suppliers around the country in criminal healthcare fraud investigations and prosecutions.
During this session, Mr. Pierce will discuss the current criminal risk areas facing third-party companies, owners, and staff, along with the physician practice for whom they work. He will discuss recent prosecutions by the government and cover steps you can take to reduce your level of risk. Join John Pierce and moderator Robert Liles as they discuss the current criminal enforcement landscape facing your billing company and/or physician practice. This webinar is scheduled for 60 minutes, with a Q & A session to follow.
HCLA Webinar
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
TAHCH Webinar
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Despite your best efforts, regulatory violations are likely to still occur. Nevertheless, there are a number of steps you can take that can significantly improve your home health or hospice agency’s regulatory compliance.
Attorneys Regina Morano and Richard Pecore will discuss ways your organization can reduce its level of risk through the successful enhancement of your compliance program. This webinar is scheduled for 60 minutes with a Q & A session to follow.
AMBA Webinar
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
We will also discuss several new State regulatory restrictions imposed on third-party billing companies and the physician practices that utilize these services. In this webinar, attorneys Heidi Kocher and Richard Pecore will discuss the importance of having a sound and regulatorily compliant billing contract in place. This webinar is scheduled for 60 minutes, with a Q & A session to follow.
HCLA Webinar
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
TAHCH Webinar
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
According to OSHA, “violence against health care workers accounts for as many injuries as in all other industries combined, which is five times greater than the average U.S. worker.” In this session, health lawyers Richard Pecore and Lester Johnson will discuss
- The prevalence of workplace violence in health care settings,
- Who is most likely to commit workplace violence,
- Workplace violence risk factors,
- Sexual harassment and violence,
- The current gun rights landscape,
- Steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of workplace violence,
- Elements to include in your workplace violence prevention policy,
- workplace violence training resources.
AMBA Webinar
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
HCLA Webinar
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
TAHCH Webinar
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
At the outset, it is important to keep in mind that there are significant differences between the OIG Exclusion List and the CMS Preclusion List. During this session, we will discuss your obligations, as a Medicare or Medicaid participating provider, to ensure that your employees, agents, contractors, and vendors have not been excluded from participation in Federal health care programs. We will also discuss the impact of the CMS Preclusion List on your employment and contracting practices.
Both OIG and CMS contractors are actively on the lookout for violations. In this presentation, we 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 a provider must screen, and how providers must document their exclusion screening efforts in order to comply with the law. Former DOJ prosecutors, Robert Liles and Paul Weidenfeld will also go over the purpose and nature of the CMS Preclusion List.
AMBA Webinar
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
HCLA Webinar
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
During this session, John Pierce will discuss the current criminal risk areas facing home health and hospice agencies, their owners, staff and the physicians with whom they work. He will discuss recent prosecutions by the government and cover steps that you can take to reduce your level of risk. Join John Pierce and moderator Robert Liles as they discuss the current criminal enforcement landscape facing your agency.
TAHCH Webinar
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Join us as we discuss the likely challenges and risks facing your home health and / or hospice agency in 2024. What are the chances that your agency will be audited? What are the administrative enforcement remedies currently being pursued by CMS program integrity contractors against home health and hospice agencies? How should your agency respond?
In this webinar, health law attorneys Richard Pecore and Leonard Schneider will discuss ways your organization can reduce its level of risk.
AMBA Webinar
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
HCLA Webinar
Monday, December 18, 2023
1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 10:00 a.m. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
AMBA Webinar
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
12:00 NOON EST / 11:00 A.M. CST / 9:00 A.M. PST
Duration: 60 Minutes
How should your organization respond? In this webinar, attorneys Richard Pecore and Leonard Schneider will discuss ways your organization can reduce its level of risk. This webinar is scheduled for 60 minutes with a Q & A session to follow