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Clinical Research Billing Compliance Summit 2025
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Tuesday, February 25
 

7:15am PST

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY ONE: Registration & Breakfast
Tuesday February 25, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am PST
Tuesday February 25, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am PST
  Networking Break

8:00am PST

Opening Remarks
Tuesday February 25, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am PST
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Willenberg, DBA, RN, BSN, CHRC, CHC

Kelly Willenberg, DBA, RN, BSN, CHRC, CHC

CEO, Kelly Willenberg & Associates
Dr. Kelly Willenberg has owned Kelly Willenberg & Associates for fifteen years. As a registered nurse with 40 years of experience, her company works in clinical research and healthcare compliance. Dr. Willenberg serves as a faculty member, as well as, serving on the Board of Directors... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am PST

9:00am PST

📚 Breaking the Bank - Denials
Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am PST
TBA
According to the American Hospital Association claim denials have surged by an average of 20.2% for commercial plans and 55.7% for Medicare Advantage plans. Are you struggling with denials in your clinical trial billing program? Join Joe and Richard to hear how to work through the denials and not break your bank!


  • Understanding common reasons for hospital claim denials
  • Developing strategies to improve claim approvals for research claims
  • Analyze complex insurance regulations affecting hospitals



Speakers
avatar for Joseph Rivet, Esq, CCS-P, CPC, CHPC, CHC, CAC

Joseph Rivet, Esq, CCS-P, CPC, CHPC, CHC, CAC

Managing Partner, Rivet Health Law, PLC
Joe Rivet is a Managing Partner at Rivet Health Law. He is a licensed attorney in Arizona, Michigan, District of Columbia Federal Court, and is also an arbitrator through AHLA. He practices health law with a focus on transactional matters, compliance, reimbursement, contracts, third-party... Read More →
avatar for Richard A Beckner, Esq., CRCP, CIP

Richard A Beckner, Esq., CRCP, CIP

Attorney, Rivet Health Law, PLC
Richard Beckner is a healthcare attorney who initially represented payers for the first half of his career until discovering the real challenge (and fun) of obtaining payment for healthcare providers. Richard is licensed in West Virginia and Kentucky for all state and federal courts... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am PST
TBA
  Presentation

9:45am PST

🤝 Networking Break & Refreshments: Connect, Refresh, and Energize!
Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:15am PST
Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:15am PST
  Networking Break

10:15am PST

🧩 The Connected Technology Ecosystem and Why System Integrations Matter
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am PST

Evaluate your connected technology ecosystem 
Understand why system integrations are crucial for financial management
Propose running your research site as a business.
Speakers
avatar for Keith Wright, MBA, CCRP

Keith Wright, MBA, CCRP

Senior Director, Strategy, Advarra
As Senior Director of Strategy at Advarra, Keith works with research sites to optimize research performance through people, process, and technology. With extensive experience as both a site and sponsor leader, Keith provides a unique perspective to help research sites achieve operational... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am PST
  Presentation

11:00am PST

💡What I Learned About Billing Compliance Before I Retired
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PST
With a career spanning 40 years, Dr. Milner has been a great supporter of clinical research and clinical trials, a champion of innovation, and serves as an advocate for long-term strategic business development that supports the best in healthcare. Retired from Yuma Medical Center in September, Dr. Milner reflects on what she learned, and how to harness that with your team daily.

🌐 Navigate your CEO to understand the world of billing compliance
⚖️ Engage in a practical examination of the advantages, limitations, and diverse range of billing compliance issues in a large medical center
🔍 Explore and gain valuable insights to boost productivity and enhance your team's compliance.
Speakers
avatar for Trudie Milner, PhD

Trudie Milner, PhD

Retired - Former Senior VP and Chief Operating Officer
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PST
  Presentation

11:45am PST

Luncheon for ALL Attendees
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm PST
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm PST
  Networking Break

1:45pm PST

📚 Medicare Coverage Analysis in Oncology Trials
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm PST

This presentation will cover the overall benefits of performing a Medicare coverage analysis (MCA), including important criteria to consider during MCA with emphasis in ensuring the success and ethical integrity of oncology clinical trials. We'll discuss coverage analysis billing compliance with regulatory requirements and patient access to innovative treatments.
Using real-life examples, participants will learn skills to perform a coverage analysis, how to navigate reimbursement challenges, and the importance of fostering collaboration between stakeholders. If you are involved in oncology clinical research, this session will provide valuable insights for optimizing trial design and execution.
  • Learn the role of coverage analysis in oncology trials
  • Examine Medicare's national and local coverage determinations, coding and billing requirements, and more
  • Discuss best practices for navigating reimbursement challenges in oncology trials
  • Address billing compliance issues for complex oncology trials


Speakers
avatar for Nitya Maddodi

Nitya Maddodi

Manager, Business Operations, Advarra
Nitya Maddodi is the Manager of Business Operation Services at Advarra, where he leads his team in the clinical trial startup process. This includes developing Medicare coverage analysis documents in compliance with Medicare guidelines, as well as developing and negotiating study... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm PST
  Presentation

2:30pm PST

🤝 Networking Break & Refreshments: Connect, Refresh, and Energize!
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PST
  Networking Break

3:45pm PST

🚀 They Work Hard for Their Money- Paying Physicians for Research
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PST
Proper compensation for physicians involved in clinical research is critical to their engagement and retention. 
This session will discuss how to fairly compensate physicians while maintaining ethical and regulatory requirements.


🔬 Understand the regulatory risks that arise with physician compensation
💼 Discuss options for structuring compensation for research
🎯 Explore the physician's view of the compensation challenges that arise within research
Speakers
avatar for Christina Brennan, MD, MBA, CCRC

Christina Brennan, MD, MBA, CCRC

Vice President, Clinical Research, Northwell Health
Christina Brennan, MD, MBA has devoted her career to clinical research and currently serves as Northwell Health’s Senior Vice president of clinical research. Committed to the advancement of science and medicine, Dr. Brennan has more than 24 years of extensive clinical research... Read More →
avatar for Katherine Cohen, JD, CHC, CHRC

Katherine Cohen, JD, CHC, CHRC

Chief Compliance Officer, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Kate Cohen, JD, CHC, CHRC, is the Chief Compliance Officer of Southern Illinois University (SIU) Medicine. In that role, Kate leads the compliance program for the SIU School of Medicine, the affiliated faculty practice plan and the SIU federally qualified health center. Focusing on... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PST
  Presentation

6:00pm PST

Post Conference Day Cocktail & Dinner Groups Coordination
Tuesday February 25, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Tuesday February 25, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
 
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