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The Strategic Advantage of Compliance in Healthcare: Expert Insights from Ericka Adler

In this episode of the Compliance Advantage podcast, host Ross Ronan discusses the importance of investing in compliance programs with special guest Ericka Adler, a seasoned regulatory and transactional healthcare lawyer.

They explore the conception of compliance as a revenue driver rather than a cost center, backed by significant statistics from the DOJ's 2023 recoveries. Both stress the benefits of an effective compliance program, from fostering trust with patients to preventing costly fines and legal issues.

Ericka shares her extensive experience advising healthcare providers, detailing common compliance misconceptions and the strategic advantages of a well-structured compliance program in transactions. She also highlights the importance of leadership in fostering a compliance culture and offers practical advice on creating meaningful involvement across all levels of an organization.

The episode concludes with a discussion on personal wellness for professionals in the demanding field of healthcare law and compliance.

00:00 Introduction and Listener Question
00:37 The Value of Compliance Programs
01:08 Statistics and Costs of Non-Compliance
03:02 Benefits of Compliance Programs
05:17 Interview with Ericka Adler Begins
09:02 Misconceptions About Compliance
18:08 The Role of Compliance Officers
29:06 Fostering a Culture of Compliance
36:44 Maintaining Personal Well-being
37:56 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

Today's Guest:

Ericka Adler
Ericka has over 25 years representing individual providers, physician groups, and other health care entities. She focuses her practice on regulatory and transactional health care law, compliance counseling, structuring, and implementing complex joint ventures to comply with state and federal laws and regulations. Ericka also spends a significant amount of time helping physicians to negotiate their employment agreements with various types of physician employers. She handles mergers, sales and acquisitions of healthcare entities and has extensive experience in completing transactions with private equity, hospitals and other third parties. Ericka also has deep experience dealing with Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute, fee-splitting concerns, the corporate practice of medicine, and other challenges facing healthcare providers.

Follow Ericka on Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/ericka-adler-87a2a93

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• Podcast Show Page: The Compliance Advantage
• Ross' Company: Ronan Healthcare Compliance

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In this episode of the Compliance Advantage podcast, host Ross Ronan and producer Kami Reyna delve into the essentials of federal health care programs and the importance of compliance in healthcare organizations.

The discussion includes a breakdown of major federal health care programs like Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and TRICARE, emphasizing the critical need for regular audits and adherence to compliance guidelines. Ross shares real-world case studies, including significant settlements involving healthcare providers and insurers, to illustrate the financial and reputational risks of non-compliance.

The episode underscores the strategic value of a robust compliance program, highlighting that every dollar invested in compliance can save significantly in penalties and lost revenue.

They also stress the necessity of fostering a culture of compliance within organizations, backed by data from authoritative sources like the DOJ and Harvard Business Review. Finally, Ross challenges listeners to assess and improve their compliance programs to turn compliance from a cost center into a strategic asset.


01:01 Understanding Federal Healthcare Programs
03:25 Importance of Compliance Programs
05:14 Case Studies and Real-World Examples
07:48 The Compliance Advantage
09:15 Misconceptions About Compliance
14:04 Compliance as a Strategic Asset
15:17 Building a Culture of Compliance
24:57 Leadership's Role in Compliance
30:03 Final Thoughts and Challenge for CEO's and Board Members

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• LinkedIn: Ross Ronan
• Podcast Show Page: The Compliance Advantage
• Ross' Company: Ronan Healthcare Compliance

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Shifting Accountability in Healthcare Compliance: Insights from Christina Peterson

In this episode of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, Ross hosts Christina Peterson, compliance executive at Ronan Healthcare Consultants, to discuss crucial aspects of healthcare compliance.

They delve into misconceptions about compliance roles, emphasizing accountability at the executive level and the evolution of regulatory frameworks like the Park Doctrine and the Yates Memo.

The conversation explores how compliance should be viewed as a partnership rather than policing, and the effectiveness of involving compliance officers in high-level discussions to ensure transparent, ethical practices.

Christina also highlights her method of balancing rigorous regulatory standards with fostering an ethical business environment, ultimately aiming for a proactive, rather than reactive, compliance culture.

The episode concludes with personal reflections on maintaining work-life balance and the importance of self-care for compliance professionals.

00:22 Biggest Misconceptions in Healthcare Compliance
04:27 Changing Perceptions of Compliance
07:28 Aha Moments in Compliance
09:34 Compliance as a Superhero
15:46 Fostering a Culture of Compliance
18:06 Self-Care for Compliance Executives
19:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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• LinkedIn: Ross Ronan
• Podcast Show Page: The Compliance Advantage
• Ross' Company: Ronan Healthcare Compliance