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CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CPCO)

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The Certified Professional Compliance Officer addresses the ever-growing compliance requirements of government laws, regulations, rules, and guidelines. Medical practices need staff who can develop, organize, manage, and direct the functions of a compliance department.

COURSE INFORMATION AND FEATURE

According to ACA, compliance programs will become a mandatory condition of enrollment in federal healthcare programs. CPCOs Know OIG compliance guidance for individual and small group physician practices, clinical laboratories, and third-party billing companies

Compliance program effectiveness

Other rules and regulations including HIPAA, Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)

Handling investigations, including self-disclosure protocols

Requirements under CIA and CCA.

The CPCO Certification Exam

  • 60 multiple choice questions and objectives.

  • 5 hours and 40 minutes exam duration

  • Open codebook

The CPCO Certification Exam

CURRICULUM 

The CPC exam thoroughly covers:

  • Healthcare Compliance Program History

  • Fraud and Abuse Laws

  • OIG Compliance Program Guidance

  • Other Laws and Regulations

  • OIG Supplemental Compliance Program Guidance for Hospitals

  • Investigations Process/Audits

  • Key and other risk areas

  • References/Resources

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