Description:

Does your organization have an effective corporate compliance program? Would you pass a formal review? Understanding HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, and your organization's compliance with these regulations can be challenging. Implementing an effective corporate compliance program in line with the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) recommendations takes time and careful planning. This seminar gives you all the information you need for developing and maintaining an effective corporate compliance program.

Contact Hours: 6.0

What you will learn:

• Understand how your HIPAA policies and procedures measure up
• Learn the role of compliance officers in developing, implementing, and enforcing HIPAA compliance & OIG compliance
• Understand the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its impact on your organization
• Develop practical approaches to assuring compliance

Who should attend?

• Executive team members
• Members of boards of directors
• Legal counsel, compliance and risk management officers
• Privacy and security officers
• Chief information officers and technology staff members

Event Agenda

Registration 8:00 AM

Session 1

A Framework for Success: Recommended Elements of a Formal Corporate Compliance Program

• Definition of Compliance
• Goals of an Effective Compliance Program
• Key Regulations Affecting Corporate Care Compliance
• Seven Elements of a Corporate Compliance Program

Session 2

HIPAA Privacy & Security Standards - Where You Are & Where You Should Be

• What We've Learned in the Last Year About HIPAA Policies & Operation Procedures
• Model HIPAA Policy Components
• Integrating HIPAA & Compliance
• The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Interpretation of the Security Requirements
• Examples of Security Issues That Have an Impact on Behavioral Health & Social Service Provider Organizations
• What You Need to Address Security Standards Under HIPAA

Session 3

New Developments in OIG Compliance

• Recent Changes in OIG Enforcement
• Assessing Your OIG Compliance: A Step-By-Step Approach

Session 4

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: Understanding the Rules & Ensuring Compliance

• Overview of Sarbanes-Oxley Requirements
• Impact of Sarbanes-Oxley on Board Directors & Corporate Governance Impact of Sarbanes-Oxley on CEOs & CFOs
• Building an Effective Plan for Complying with Sarbanes-Oxley

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