This conference is designed for CPAs, CFOs, controllers, and auditors who work in the health care industry. If you work for or with an entity involved in health care this high-level program is a must-attend event.
When: July 15-16, 2024
Day one 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (CT) | Day two 8 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (CT)
Format: In person and webcast
Early Bird Registration Deadline: May 31, 2024
Where: Hotel Contessa
306 W. Market St., San Antonio, TX 78205 | Map
Attendees may make hotel accommodations at Hotel Contessa at 866-435-0900. Reservation hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, July 15. 2024
7:30 – 8 a.m. - Conference Check-In and Light Breakfast
8 – 9:15 a.m. - Audit and Accounting Update for Healthcare
Aaron Heimbuch, CPA/Audit Senior Manager/Whitley Penn LLP/Dallas
This session will be an update on current, new, and upcoming auditing and accounting standards from FASB, AICPA, GASB and PCAOB. The topics will be tailored to the health care industry and their effects on the industry and its accounting practices.
Major Topics:
- Current and upcoming accounting standards from FASB
- Auditing standards from AICPA
Learning Objectives:
- The current and upcoming accounting updates from FASB
- The current and upcoming auditing updates from AICPA, GASB and FASB
- How these updates impact the health care industry
Skill Level: Intermediate | Field of Study: Accounting (Technical) | CPE Hours: 1.5
9:30 – 10:45 a.m. - Choice of Entity Issues for Healthcare Providers
Tammy Cowart, J.D./Professor of Business Law/Soules College of Business/University of Texas/Tyler
Texas is one of a few states that restricts the corporate practice of medicine. Private equity firms and large health care organizations continue to purchase medical provider practices. This session will cover allowable entity structures and the restrictions of the corporate practice of medicine. It will also cover federal scrutiny of private equity purchases and requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Major Topics:
- Corporate practice of medicine
- Private equity issues
- Corporate Transparency Act
Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between types of allowable professional entities under Texas law
- Understand the restrictions of the Texas corporate practice of medicine doctrine through examples
- Review requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act
Skill Level: Intermediate | Field of Study: Business Law (Technical) | CPE Hours: 1.5
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. - Fraud in Healthcare
Emily Keglevic
12:15 – 1 p.m. | Lunch Break (Lunch will be provided)
1 – 2:15 p.m. - Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in Healthcare
Dr. Bryan Cline
2:30 – 3:45 p.m. - TBA
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
7:30 – 8 a.m. - Conference Check-In and Light Breakfast
8 – 9:15 a.m. General Understanding of the Medicare Cost Report
Scott R. Mertie, CHFP, CMPE, CPPM, CCRS, CHA, CIFHA, CHCO/President/Kraft Healthcare Consulting (an affiliate of KraftCPAs)/Nashville
This session will provide attendees with a general understanding of the Medicare cost report. This is applicable to those working for or with Medicare Part A providers, who are required to file a Medicare cost report to CMS annually (i.e., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, federally qualified health centers, home health agencies, rural health clinics, etc.).
Major Topics:
- Medicare Provider Reimbursement Manual, Parts I & II, which covers who files a cost report, when it’s due, what is required to be in the report, removing non-allowable costs, overhead allocations, etc.
Learning Objectives:
- Identifying allowable costs
- Understanding overhead cost allocations
- Using the cost report as a management tool
Skill Level: Intermediate | Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge (Technical) | CPE Hours: 1.5
9:30 – 10:45 a.m. - TBA
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. - Future of Healthcare
Steve House
12:15 p.m. - Adjourn