Online Training Course

Robert Liles JD, MBA, MS

Washington D.C. attorney, Robert W. Liles, leads the legal team that developed and maintains the curriculum and examination protocols for PMI's Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO) credential. His background and education provide a real-life perspective and approach towards compliance. As Managing Member of Liles Parker, PLLC, Robert heads one of the nation's leading law firms focused on healthcare fraud defense and regulatory matters representing healthcare providers in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings. He also serves as outside compliance counsel to a number of national health care organizations and a third-party billing association.

PMI has worked closely for many years with Robert as an expert faculty and lead legal counsel on matters of compliance. His qualifications are second to none. He was the first National Health Care Fraud Coordinator and subsequently worked as Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys. In addition to his law degree, Robert holds a Master's in Business Administration. He has been awarded an "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating that may be awarded to an attorney. He has also been rated "10.0" (out of a possible 10.0) by AVVO, a nationwide attorney rating service.

This training session will inform you of modications to the guidelines for safe harbor under the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute effective January 2021.

Healthcare Attorneys Robert Liles and Michael Cook will explain important information that every medical office must understand about what value-based safe harbors are and their relationship to the Anti-Kickback Statute.

Highlights:

• Why this tiered structure was put in place
• What it is intended to protect
• The difference between “substantial” and “full” financial risk
• Additional safe harbors that you need to know about
• Patient Engagement and Support Safe Harbor
• CMS-Sponsored Models Safe Harbor
• Cybersecurity Technology and Services Safe Harbor
• Medicare Shared Savings ACO Beneficiary Incentives
• Electronic Health Records
• Warranties
• Local Transportation 

Self-paced online program includes unlimited review of previously recorded instruction and the downloadable PowerPoint handout for 6 months.

Comments from past participants:

“It is very informative and easily accessible.”

“The information is very helpful to those running a medical practice.”

“Excellent content - great and mandatory information.”