MHLP 530 - Healthcare Compliance: Laws and Regulations (3)

This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to healthcare organizations, the agencies and organizations that create policy and enforce compliance, and the penalties for noncompliance. Specifically, the False Claims Act, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Affordable Care Act, CMS regulations, federal income tax, and antitrust statutes will be discussed. An overview of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and the seven elements of compliance programs will serve as a backdrop for this study of the law. Students will apply their knowledge of these laws and regulations to case studies covering a wide variety of healthcare settings. Offered: Spring.