Stark Law Phase III Update: Analysis of Recent Changes
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AUDIO CONFERENCE ON CD OR AUDIO ON-DEMAND
Sponsored byThe Stark Law: A User's Guide to Achieving Compliance, 2nd Edition
presented on December 11, 2008
Since the introduction of the Stark II, Phase III Final Rule late last year, many significant changes have occurred, tightening regulations, and affecting hospital compliance. The post-Phase III alterations on such important issues as per-click payment arrangements, percentage-based compensation, and physician recruitment are crucial to your remaining in compliance with this strict liability statute. Noncompliance could expose your organization to significant legal liability.
Experts provide clarity
Listen to HCPro for this 90-minute audio conference Stark Law Update: Analysis of Recent Changes to Phase III. Leading healthcare compliance attorneys Robert Wade, Esq. (Baker and Daniels, LLP), and Marci Rose Levine, Esq. (Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP) discuss the substantive changes to the Stark Law in 2008 and how they will affect your organization as you prepare a compliance plan for 2009. The important discussion items featured in this program include alternate methods for compliance of signature requirements, and the difference between a DHS entity that bills and one that performs.
At the end of this audio conference, you will be able to:
- Understand the foundation of the Stark Law and its elements
- Recognize and understand the recent changes to the Stark Law
- Implement practical guidance on recent changes
- Employ Stark Law crosswalk to locate various regulatory changes
AGENDA
- Foundation and elements of Stark
- Universe of changes in healthcare
- Impetus for Stark proposals
- Specific changes from Phase III and beyond
- Stand in the shoes
- Per click payment arrangements
- Percentage-based compensation
- Definition of DHS entity
- Impact on under arrangements
- Entity that bills vs. entity that "performs"
- Signature requirements
- Alternate methods for compliance
- Fair market value definition
- Non-monetary compensation exceptions
- Compliance training exception
- Professional courtesy exception
- Personal services exception
- Physician recruitment exception
- Stark myths
- Future changes
- Q&A
BONUS TOOLS
In addition to the expertise and advice presented during this audio conference, you'll also receive a slide presentation of the program materials and these valuable tools:
- Stark Law Regulatory Crosswalk
- Non-Monetary Physician Gift/Benefit and Business Meal Tracking Form
- Sample Income Guarantee Monthly Report
These materials are provided with PDF links.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Robert A. Wade, Esq., Partner, Baker and Daniels, LLP. Mr. Wade concentrates his practice in representing a variety of healthcare clients. His specialization includes representing clients with respect to the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. Mr. Wade is a nationally-recognized expert in all aspects of healthcare compliance and he has experience in representing clients with respect to issues being investigated by the Department of Justice and the Office of Inspector General.
Marci Rose Levine, Esq., Partner, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP. Ms. Levine is a National Practice Group Leader of Sonnenschein's Health Care Group. She has extensive corporate and contracting experience and advises clients with respect to the full range of healthcare fraud and abuse laws. Ms. Levine has worked with the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute in connection with a wide range of corporate transactions and contracting practices, including physician recruitment, medical directorships, and professional services arrangements.
WHO SHOULD LISTEN?
- CEOs, CFOs, COOs
- Compliance officers
- Auditors
- In-house and outside legal counsel
AUDIO ON-DEMAND
In addition to the regular participation options for HCPro audio conferences, we are pleased to offer another option, an audio on-demand. Audio on-demand allows you to download the program and play it back at your convenience through your computer or MP3 player. Purchase a CD or audio on-demand of the program and listen when you can. It's also a perfect training tool for new staff or as a refresher for veteran staff.
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