De-Mystifying the New Compliance Manual & Its Impact on the Program Requirements

Mesa, AZ US
February 27, 2018 to February 28, 2018

In August 2017, HRSA issued the final Health Center Program Compliance Manual, providing a streamlined and consolidated resource to assist Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in understanding and demonstrating compliance with their programmatic requirements. The Manual replaces several Policy Information Notices (PINs) and Program Assistance Letters (PALs), merging prior guidance into one document that explains the statutory and regulatory mandates of each requirement, which collectively form the framework of every health center's specific program. The Manual also incorporates a new approach to "everyday compliance," addressing the elements and documentation necessary to verify compliance with each requirement as well as explicit areas of health center flexibility. The Manual has been effective since publication in August 2017.

Recently, HRSA issued a new Site Visit Protocol aligned with the Manual and reflecting a more objective assessment tool for use during both Operational Site Visits (OSVs) and on-site reviews for initial FQHC Look-Alike Designations. Currently, HRSA intends to use the new Site Visit Protocol for all on-site assessments taking place after January 22, 2018. What does that mean for health centers with upcoming grant applications and OSVs? While the requirements outlined in the Manual continue to reflect the statutory and regulatory mandates, the Manual provides both specific steps to demonstrate compliance and explicit areas where health centers retain discretion to tailor their programs appropriately. Is your health center prepared for the changes to HRSA programmatic compliance and the on-site assessment process based on these new guidance documents? Have you implemented all of the elements addressed in the Manual and established your HRSA compliance work-plan consistent with the Protocol? Specifically,:
  • Do you have written agreements in place for services provided via contract and/or formal referral and do your agreements include all required provisions?
  • Are your providers appropriately credentialed and privileged and do your quality improvement systems meet all current standards?
  • Have you fully implemented the sliding fee discount program requirements?
  • Have your billing and collection policies struck the balance between maximizing reimbursement and maintaining optimum access?
  • Is your financial management system sufficient for accountability purposes?
  • Is your Board of Directors exercising all of its authorities and meeting other governance requirements?

Given the potential consequences of non-compliance (including draw-down restrictions and re-competition of your grant), it is crucial that every health center prepare itself by reviewing its knowledge and implementation of all core requirements as described in the Compliance Manual and the Site Visit Protocol.

Join FTLF Partners Marcie Zakheim and Molly Evans for this hands-on training as they walk health centers through the key differences between the prior guidance and the Compliance Manual, focusing on the elements of the requirements, the necessary documentation to verify compliance, and the areas of health center flexibility and discretion that may impact operations. Participants will discuss updates to the on-site assessment process, and explore key hotspots (both old and new) that have emerged from the field regarding governance, administration and finance, as well as “tricks of the trade” from our presenters’ years of experience working with health centers. Whether or not you have an OSV on the horizon, this is a must-attend workshop for establishing an environment and culture of ongoing compliance.

Target Audience

  • Health Center Executive Staff
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Human Resources Staff
  • Financial Leadership 

But all are welcome!

Learning Objectives

At this training participants will:

  • Understand the key differences between the prior guidance and the new manual and its impact on OSVs.
  • Understand the specific steps necessary to demonstrate compliance and areas where health centers retain discretion.
  • Learn which PINs and PALs have been replaced by the new manual and which current guidance is still effective.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 10.00 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
08/14/2017
Course expires: 
08/31/2018
Event starts: 
02/27/2018 - 8:00am EST
Event ends: 
02/28/2018 - 12:30pm EST
Cost:
$745.00
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Hilton Phoenix/ Mesa
1011 W Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
United States

FTLF has negotiated the discount rate of $199 per night. You can make your reservations online or by calling (800) 774-1500. The discounted rate expires January 20, 2018.

Marcie Zakheim

A partner at the firm, Marcie specializes in health care law, particularly in the areas of federal grants, grant-related requirements and grants management related to the federal health center program. Health centers turn to Marcie as a resource for knowing not only the letter of the law, but also the likely interpretation of requirements by federal policymakers, including the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). [Full Bio]

Molly Evans

A partner in the firm’s health law practice group, Molly advises health centers on the management of clinical, employment and workforce related risks, with a particular focus on professional liability, Federal Tort Claims Act, and HIPAA matters. From her experience as both in-house counsel to a health center as as a private attorney, Molly knows the importance of managing liability and risk issues in mission-driven organizations. [Full Bio]

Conference participants can earn up to 11 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: Health Center Executive Staff, Clinical Leadership and Human Resources Staff, but all are welcome.
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Delivery Method: Group-Live 

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Available Credit

  • 10.00 Certificate of Attendance

Price

Cost:
$745.00
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