Healthcare Contracts and Compliance Management

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of healthcare contracts, including their types and key components.
• Learn the essential regulations and compliance standards that govern healthcare agreements.
• Explore the role of risk management in healthcare contracts.
• Gain practical knowledge of managing compliance and maintaining contractual integrity in healthcare settings.

Introduction to Healthcare Contracts

• Overview of healthcare contracts: Definition and importance in the healthcare industry.
• Types of healthcare contracts: Service agreements, insurance contracts, physician agreements, and supplier contracts.
• Key components of a healthcare contract: Terms, conditions, obligations, and rights of parties involved.

Regulatory Framework and Compliance Standards

• Major regulations in healthcare: HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Affordable Care Act.
• Healthcare compliance programs: The role of compliance officers and the process of ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Compliance audits and monitoring mechanisms in healthcare contracts.

Risk Management in Healthcare Contracts

• Identifying and managing risks in healthcare contracts.
• The role of indemnification, liability clauses, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Legal implications and the importance of clear terms to minimize risk exposure.

Practical Aspects of Healthcare Contracts and Compliance Management

• Managing contract lifecycle: From negotiation to execution and termination.
• Addressing compliance violations and managing breaches of contract.
• Best practices for maintaining compliance and contractual integrity.
• Real-life case studies and problem-solving exercises.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 28th – 31st Jan, 2025
2ND BATCH: 20th – 23rd May, 2025
3RD BATCH: 1st – 4th Sept, 2025