Corporate Compliance Symposium

Registration Rates:
HCANYS Member Single: $179
HCANYS Member Full Agency: $299

Non-Member Single: $229
Non-Member Full Agency: $399

9 – 9:15 AM       
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Al Cardillo, President and CEO, Home Care Association of NYS

9:15 – 10:15 AM
OMIG’s Key Focus Areas, Priorities and Path Forward
Frank T. Walsh, Jr., Acting Medicaid Inspector General
William Schwarz, Director of Public Affairs
The word on the overarching program integrity focus of NYS for the coming year, with the specifics for each part of the home and community based sector (CHHA, LHCSA, MLTC/PACE, hospice, NHTD), and in ways in which OMIG, HCA and providers and plans can partner for compliance excellence.

10:15 – 11:15 AM
OMIG Payment Audits: Identifying, addressing and Minimizing Recoupment Through Internal Controls
Jennie Shufelt, Founding Member, Meliora Law
This session will review common issues audited by the NYS Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) when conducting payment audits of home care agencies, as well as new developments and emerging issues such as COVID-19 era audits and electronic records. Practical strategies and best practices for designing and implementing internal controls to address these high-risk areas, prevent errors and minimize potential recoupment will be discussed as well.

11:15 – 11:30 AM
Break

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Intel, Experiences & Best Practices from the National EVV Workgroup
Damon Terzaghi, Vice President of Medicaid Advocacy and Programs, National Alliance for Care at Home, and Leader of the National Workgroup on SVV
As NY MLTC/PACE plans, LHCSAs, CHHAs, CDPAP, technology companies and billing companies work together to identify best and consistent practices for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) compliance, Vice President Terzagh's session will share key insights, experiences, and pathways from the national EVV workgroup, the National Alliance for Care at Home, process, and will further inform the efforts of HCA's multi-partner EVV workgroup.

12:30 – 1:15 PM
Lunch

1:15 – 2:15 PM
Harnessing AI in Workforce Management – Know the Laws Before You Launch
Emina Poricanin, CEO, Forework   
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword – it’s becoming a practical tool for improving operations, reducing risk, and supporting staff in home care and employment settings. In this session, attorney Emina Poricanin will discuss how AI is being applied across the industry, what legal and compliance risks employers should be aware of, and how agencies can adopt these tools responsibly and effectively.
 

2:15 – 3:15 PM
Issues in Compliance:  Most Frequent Areas for Findings in Accreditation Surveys of CHHAs, LHCSAs & Hospices
Kim Skehan, RN, MSN, COS-C, Vice President, Accreditation
Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
Ms. Skehan will provide insight on some of the most frequent and critical areas of survey findings in accreditation reviews conducted by CHAP, including CHAP's number one deficiency finding, “not having individualized plans of care,” and guidance for compliance plans to address these priorities.

3:15 - 3:30 PM
Closing Remarks and Adjournment