Benesch Healthcare Partner Rachel Hold-Weiss recently appeared on the American Health Law Association's (AHLA) Speaking of Health Law podcast episode, "Audit Defense: What Health Care Providers and Attorneys Need to Know." In the episode, Rachel joins Harriet Wall, President and CEO of LW Consulting, Inc., for a practical discussion on navigating government audits and enforcement actions in the healthcare industry.
During the conversation, Rachel and Harriet examine the complexities of Unified Program Integrity Contractor (UPIC) audits and Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs), including how providers are selected for review, what to expect during the audit and appeals process, and steps organizations can take to strengthen compliance efforts and mitigate risk. The discussion also highlights key considerations for responding to audit requests, preparing appeals and proactively addressing issues that may draw regulatory scrutiny.
The AHLA Speaking of Health Law podcast features timely analysis and commentary on legal, regulatory and policy developments affecting the healthcare industry.
Listen to the episode on AHLA's website: Audit Defense: What Health Care Providers and Attorneys Need to Know