Friday, November 6th @ 12:15pm - 1:15pm
CSDA Office, 835 W Queen St, Southington, CT 06489
An Ounce of Prevention: Avoiding Medicaid, HIPPA, and Fraud Enforcement Pitfalls
Jody Erdfarb
As regulatory scrutiny of dental practices continues to increase, dentists face growing risks from Medicaid audits, HIPPA investigations, overpayments reviews, and fraud and abuse enforcement actions. What begins as a routine audit or documentation request can quickly escalate into repayment demands, civil penalties, or government investigations.
This practical program will help dental professionals identify and address the compliance issues most likely to attract regulatory attention. Participants will gain an understanding of current Medicaid audit trends, common documentation and billing deficiencies, HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and business arrangements that may raise concerns under the Anti-Kickback Statute and other fraud and abuse laws. The program will also provide practical guidance on responding to audits and investigations, mitigating risk, and implementing compliance safeguards that protect both patients and the practice. Using real-world examples and lessons learned from recent enforcement activity, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen compliance, avoid costly mistakes, and reduce the likelihood of becoming the target of regulatory scrutiny.
