Medicare Coverage Analysis for Clinical Research
Speaker: Carrie Hanger
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Program Description:Compliance with Medicare’s billing requirements is critical to the long-term success of anorganization engaged in clinical research. Improper billing, double-billing, or other noncompliance exposes anorganization to the risks of civil monetary penalties and other punitive measures. A Medicare coverage analysis
(“MCA”) is an important component of an organization’s research billing compliance process.
This program will providea big picture overview of a MCA and will cover:
- When to conduct a MCA
- How to conduct a MCA
- What is a qualified clinical trial
- Which trial-related expenses of qualified clinical trials are covered by Medicare (e.g., routine costs)
- Coverage of investigational devices
Participants will receive practical tools for conducting a MCA, including a checklist to determine whether a clinical trialis a qualified clinical trial eligible for Medicare reimbursement.
Upon completion of this Webinar, attendees should be able to:
- Understand the why and when of a Medicare coverage analysis
- Understand the general rules for Medicare coverage in the clinical trial context
- Identify when an item or service is covered by Medicare
- Conduct a Medicare coverage analysis
Target Audience: Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Nurse, Clinical Research Scientist, DataManager, Director of Pharmacovigilance, Director of Scientific Affairs, Director or Manager of Clinical Trial Operations,Director or Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety Manager, Drug Safety Physician Executive, Investigator,
Medical Affairs, Medical Director, Medical Research Scientist, Medical Safety Officer, Medical Writer, Monitor orClinical Research Associate, Patient Recruiter, Pharmacist, Project Manager, Quality Control Specialist, ResearchManager, Research Technician or Assistant, Statistician, Trainer
Contact Hour Purchase:
- $0 Chapter Members
- $15 ACRP Members
- $30/Non-Members
Membership is not required for online registration/application of contact hours. 1.0 Contact hour has been approved through ACRP.
To receive contact hours: Purchase the contact hours, sign the sign-in form at time of program, and attend the program. Log on to ACRP website, then click “ACRP Learning Portal” to complete the evaluation between 1-30 days following the event and receive the online certificate.
Contact: Rupinder Klug at 844-475-8924 Ext. 84280 or email at
WestVirginiaChapter@acrpnet.orgwith questions.