Chief Compliance Officers

The Members formally convene two times per year, spring and fall, for a two-day interactive session. Participants identify the issues they want to explore and the experts they want to hear from. A typical two-day Roundtable seminar will feature 3-5 speakers (outside speakers and/or Members themselves) making presentations on recent trends and innovative projects.

Issues may include topics such as:

•    How the Current Political & Economic Environment Will Impact Compliance
•    Compliance Implications of the Recent Amendments to the False Claims Act
•    The Risks Imposed on Recipients of Stimulus Funds
•    RAC, MIP and Other Payor Audits:  Preparation and Sound Defensive Strategies
•    Trends in Medicaid Enforcement and How to Get in Front of Them
•    Dealing with Physicians and Managers Who Don’t Support Compliance Efforts
•    Anticipating the Compliance Risks as Hospitals Employ Greater Numbers of Physicians
•    Developing Compliance Workplans in the Face of Increasing Risks and Fewer Resources
•    Self-Disclosure Alternatives and Best Practices for Remedying Non-Compliance
•    Preventing False Claims Act Liability for Retaining Overpayments
•    Increasing Attacks on Non-Profit Status and How to Protect Your Institution
•    Privacy, Security and the Rise of Medical Identity Theft
•    Corporate Integrity Agreements and Other Oversight Mechanisms
•    Monitoring Pay for Performance Methodologies to Ensure Accuracy & Credibility
•    Legally Sound Physician Relationships
•    EMTALA
•    Clinical Research Conflict of Interests and Other Pitfalls
•    Advanced Applications of Stark, the False Claims Act, and the Anti-Kickback Statute

The participants also enjoy the cross-pollination of ideas during "Hot Topic" sessions. Members are encouraged to present the issues/problems they are facing so that fellow Members can advise one another as peer consultants. During these interactive discussions, Members share new innovations and projects-in-process using a "grand rounds" format.

All Roundtable Meetings are skillfully facilitated to avoid wandering discussions and to promote productive dialogue and the efficient use of time spent "around the table." The "think tank" approach of the Roundtable provides a very high quality educational experience one cannot easily find elsewhere.

The Roundtable Dues, Attendance and Guest Policy
Tuitions at these meetings are covered by yearly membership dues. Meeting attendance must be a high priority. A Member is strongly encouraged to send an appropriate substitute in the event he or she is unable to attend a scheduled Roundtable Meeting.

A Member may bring one guest to any Meeting, particularly an individual who is considering membership. Guest registrations are made in advance (at no additional charge)--limited to four total per Roundtable Meeting.

In order to cover the costs of the semi-annual meetings, including speaker fees, appropriate research, and operating expenses, Members pay $2,995 for two consecutive meetings.