Events

OIG Compliance Rules: Why You Should Care
Presented By: Kathy (KMC) Weidner, MCS-P, CPCO, CCPC, CCCA and Dr. Colleen Auchenbach, DC, CPCO, CPMA

Hold on to your seat as Dr. Colleen Auchenbach, certified Compliance Officer and Director of Education for KMC University dives into her experience with an Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit. She will share with attendees the story of actual events that she lived through and what she learned that you must know. Compliance is a necessary part of doing business in healthcare. Providers must respect the boundaries of fraud, waste, and abuse. In this presentation, Dr. Colleen will establish what it means to have an effective OIG Compliance program and share what you may experience when you do not take the time to implement one.

Presented by Presented By Kathy (KMC) Weidner, MCS-P, CPCO, CCPC, CCCA

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) implemented many changes in the health care system and clinics nationwide had to learn to abide by new rules and regulations. The key components included expanding Medicaid eligibility, establishing health insurance exchanges, requiring insurers to cover essential health benefits, and offering subsidies to help individuals afford coverage. Another critical component of that Act was directed to healthcare providers. Unfortunately, when polled nearly 80% of small provider clinics were completely unaware that PPACA made Office Compliance Programs mandatory for all physician practices as a condition of enrollment in Medicare, Medicaid, and/or CHIP. These compliance programs must address certain ‘core elements.’

Compliant Data Gathering: The Key to Risk Management
Presented by Presented By Rebecca Scott, CPC, CPCO, CPB, CPPM

Join us for a transformative seminar session that will revolutionize your practice's compliant financial processes, one of the three areas that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has urged practices to focus on. Whether you operate on a cash-based model or engage in 3rd party billing, these rules apply to you. Just as a tall building requires a strong and deep foundation, your practice's success relies on a solid compliance framework. Without it, the consequences can be devastating, exposing the practice to unnecessary risk.

OIG Compliance Rules: Why Should I Care?
Presented by Colleen Auchenbach DC, CPCO, CPMA
From 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Documentation and Risk Management: From Medical Necessity to Clinical Appropriateness
Presented by Colleen Auchenbach DC, CPCO, CPMA
From 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

Presented by Presented By Colleen G. Auchenbach DC, CPCO, CPMA

Accurate medical coding is not just a best practice—it’s a critical safeguard for your clinic’s financial health and professional integrity. In today’s regulatory environment, even seemingly minor coding errors can be flagged as fraud or abuse by government and private payers, leading to audits, penalties, and costly recoupments. With clear guidelines and educational resources readily available, repeated mistakes are no longer excusable. This webinar will explore how proactive auditing can help you identify and correct coding issues before they attract unwanted attention. You’ll learn to recognize common red flags, implement effective monitoring strategies, and strengthen your revenue cycle management to protect your practice from compliance risks.