Ann Ford
PartnerMalecki Brooks FordAnn Ford is a partner at Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC. She provides strategic, business and legal advice to clients in the highly regulated healthcare industry in compliance, regulatory and transactional matters.
Ann’s experience includes over 15 years of executive leadership in healthcare organizations and more than 20 years in the private practice of healthcare law and consulting. Practice focus areas in healthcare include governance, risk and compliance, client counseling and healthcare transactions. Ann represents a variety of clients including hospitals, clinics, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, and medical supply and device manufacturers, and medical suppliers and distributors.
Ann has a B.S. in Nursing from Marquette University and a J.D. from DePaul College of Law. She is a frequent speaker on healthcare legal, regulatory and compliance topics.
Building a Compliance Program from the Ground Up: A Practical Case Study for DME
This session provides a hands-on, practical guide for DME providers seeking to establish or strengthen their compliance programs. Using a real-world D
…This session provides a hands-on, practical guide for DME providers seeking to establish or strengthen their compliance programs. Using a real-world DOJ investigation that resulted in a settlement and a corporate integrity agreement, the presentation
…This session provides a hands-on, practical guide for DME providers seeking to establish or strengthen their compliance programs. Using a real-world DOJ investigation that resulted in a settlement and a corporate integrity agreement, the presentation will walk through the essential components of an effective compliance program, highlighting lessons learned and best practices. Attendees will gain actionable insights to develop, implement, and main
…This session provides a hands-on, practical guide for DME providers seeking to establish or strengthen their compliance programs. Using a real-world DOJ investigation that resulted in a settlement and a corporate integrity agreement, the presentation will walk through the essential components of an effective compliance program, highlighting lessons learned and best practices. Attendees will gain actionable insights to develop, implement, and maintain a compliant culture that seamlessly integrates with operational, sales, HR, and other organizational functions to ensure sustainability and effectiveness.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key elements of an effective compliance program tailored specifically for DME providers.
- Analyze a real-world DOJ investigation case to understand common compliance pitfalls and how they can be addressed proactively.
- Develop a step-by-step approach to building or enhancing a compliance program from the ground up, including policies, training, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms.
- Explore strategies to ensure compliance efforts are integrated with daily operations, sales processes, HR policies, and organizational culture to promote widespread adherence.
- Recognize the importance of ongoing assessment, cross-departmental collaboration, and continuous improvement to sustain compliance and prevent enforcement actions.
