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Mina Uehara

Mina Uehara

Senior Director, Regulatory AffairsAmerican Association for Homecare
Tue Mar 23•1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

CMS Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Efforts and Impact on DMEPOS Suppliers

This session will provide an overview of the current federal fraud, waste, and abuse landscape and explain how initiatives from CMS influence day-to-d

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This session will provide an overview of the current federal fraud, waste, and abuse landscape and explain how initiatives from CMS influence day-to-day supplier operations. Attendees will gain a better understanding of recent enforcement trends, eme

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This session will provide an overview of the current federal fraud, waste, and abuse landscape and explain how initiatives from CMS influence day-to-day supplier operations. Attendees will gain a better understanding of recent enforcement trends, emerging compliance expectations, and practical steps to help reduce risk while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

This session will provide an overview of the current federal fraud, waste, and abuse landscape and explain how initiatives from CMS influence day-to-day supplier operations. Attendees will gain a better understanding of recent enforcement trends, emerging compliance expectations, and practical steps to help reduce risk while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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Audits, Compliance, Provider Enrollment & AccreditationSession Track
Wayne van Halem
Wayne van HalemPresident, The van Halem Group
Mina Uehara
Mina UeharaSenior Director, Regulatory Affairs, American Association for Homecare
Thu Mar 25•10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

The New DMEPOS Accreditation Requirements: A 360 Degree Perspective

This panel brings together CMS-approved accrediting organizations with deemed status for DMEPOS, AAHomecare, and a DMEPOS supplier to discuss changes

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This panel brings together CMS-approved accrediting organizations with deemed status for DMEPOS, AAHomecare, and a DMEPOS supplier to discuss changes that are currently in place for the supplier community on accreditation requirements. Together, the

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This panel brings together CMS-approved accrediting organizations with deemed status for DMEPOS, AAHomecare, and a DMEPOS supplier to discuss changes that are currently in place for the supplier community on accreditation requirements. Together, the panel will outline what has changed, industry implications, and firsthand view of how suppliers need to prepare to meet these new requirements.

Learning Objectives:

  • What changes to the accreditation
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This panel brings together CMS-approved accrediting organizations with deemed status for DMEPOS, AAHomecare, and a DMEPOS supplier to discuss changes that are currently in place for the supplier community on accreditation requirements. Together, the panel will outline what has changed, industry implications, and firsthand view of how suppliers need to prepare to meet these new requirements.

Learning Objectives:

  • What changes to the accreditation requirements will affect me in 2027 and beyond?
  • What are my current choices for Accreditation in my state and what is involved with a change?
  • What changes have been made to the AO requirements and AO surveyors?
  • What are the changes with the triennial renewal requirement?
  • Is sampling still allowed?
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Audits, Compliance, Provider Enrollment & AccreditationSession Track
Mary Ellen Conway
Shannon Dorsey-Dunlap
Sandra Canally
Harold Davis
Mina Uehara
Cathy Jefferson
Judi Knott
Matt Hughes
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Mary Ellen Conway
Mary Ellen ConwayPresident, Capital Healthcare Group
Shannon Dorsey-Dunlap
Shannon Dorsey-DunlapDirector of Accreditation, Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
Sandra Canally
Sandra CanallyPresident/CEO, The Compliance Team
Harold Davis
Harold DavisDirector of Survey Services, Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA)
Mina Uehara
Mina UeharaSenior Director, Regulatory Affairs, American Association for Homecare
Cathy Jefferson
Cathy JeffersonSenior Director Compliance, Risk & Regulatory, Medical Service Company
Judi Knott
Judi KnottPresident and CEO, Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)
Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes
Mary Ellen Conway
Mary Ellen ConwayPresident, Capital Healthcare Group
Shannon Dorsey-Dunlap
Shannon Dorsey-DunlapDirector of Accreditation, Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
Sandra Canally
Sandra CanallyPresident/CEO, The Compliance Team
Harold Davis
Harold DavisDirector of Survey Services, Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA)
Mina Uehara
Mina UeharaSenior Director, Regulatory Affairs, American Association for Homecare
Cathy Jefferson
Cathy JeffersonSenior Director Compliance, Risk & Regulatory, Medical Service Company
Judi Knott
Judi KnottPresident and CEO, Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)
Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes