NHCAA is seeking health care anti-fraud professionals to share best practices, case studies, emerging schemes, investigative skills, clinical knowledge, proven data mining techniques, and investigative solutions at the 2021 program listed below.
- Virtual Annual Training Conference, November 16-19
Annual Training Conference
Virtual Annual Training Conference
Submission Deadline: Friday, April 23, 2021
Program Dates: November 16-19
The NHCAA Institute for Health Care Fraud Prevention is now accepting abstracts for the 2021 Virtual Annual Training Conference. The program is designed for all levels of investigators, analysts, and law enforcement agents.
What’s important?
Each year the ATC Committee reviews over 150 abstracts and can only accept about 50 for presentation at the conference. Below are a few things to consider when putting your submission together to help it stand out.
- What is unique, new, or different about your submission? Make sure your submission is well-written and detailed but succinct. The committee is looking for cases and lessons learned that bring something new or a new perspective to the fraud-fighting industry.
- What will attendees learn? There continues to be an emphasis on ensuring that attendees take away information, skills, and tools. Presenters will be required to include a closing slide that identifies three (3) things that the audience can use back in the office on their own investigations.
- Data Analytics – The ATC Committee is once again requesting that all submissions include a description of how data is used in the investigation, what codes were identified, and what can be replicated in other investigations. When submitting the abstract, provide the following information:
- What data techniques were used to find the scheme?
- How do you use analytics to drive an investigation?
- Who is the audience for the session – the investigator vs. analyst?
- What are the codes identified in this scheme (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, REV codes)?
How should you submit?
Please click here to submit a presentation for the 2021 Annual Training Conference.
What is the deadline?
In order for your presentation to be considered by the ATC Planning Committee, abstracts must be submitted by Friday, April 23.
How can I sponsor and exhibiting?
If you are interested in sponsorship or exhibit opportunities at our Annual Training Conference, please contact Bridgid Myers at bmyers@nhcaa.org
For more information and to be added to the Call for Presentations email announcements, email training@nhcaa.org.
CFP Requirements
Please review the information below before submitting a presentation idea.
WHO SHOULD SUBMIT
- Professionals in health care anti-fraud detection, investigation, prosecution, and prevention activities.
- If you are a consultant or vendor to the industry, we encourage you to use this opportunity to highlight your internal subject matter experts, anti-fraud initiatives, and solutions by including an NHCAA Member Organization presenter in your submission.
Planning Your Submission
- All submissions should include “how-to” content, best practices, and/or a diversity of perspectives. Product/company specific sales pitches will not be accepted by the review committee.
- Levels Sessions should be developed for a level II or III audience and should not include introductory or generic information for common fraud schemes. For emerging or difficult schemes this type of information is acceptable to include.
- Time 50-60 minutes presentations. Consider number of speakers, how quickly each one presents, their prior speaking experience, the breadth and depth of material, and potential for questions, typically between five – ten minutes.
- Learning Objectives Please provide three learning objectives. These statements specify what participants will learn during your session. Read more about how to create a learning objective.
- Abstract In 500 words or less, clearly describe what materials the session will cover, explain any emerging facets or, if a common topic, why it should be revisited, any interactive or unusual aspects of the presentation, why participants will care about this topic, and, if necessary, expand on participant takeaways.
- Bio Each presenter should submit a brief bio that includes speaking experience. In no more than 250 words please explain why you are qualified to speak and any relevant industry experience.
- If submitting a case study, please explain why the case is significant. Key discussion points should be: how the case started, if multiple agencies or carriers who worked the case, the scheme being perpetrated, any unique attributes, lessons learned, and the status of the case. All case study presentations will need to include three takeaways for the audience.
- Decide the best program fit for your session idea(s). Submissions on all topics are welcome.
- Submit your presentation idea(s) by the stated deadlines. Once your information is gathered, it should take 10 -15 minutes to complete the submission. You may save your progress and finish the submission later. Once you press the final “submit” button you will see a “thank you” screen. This confirms that your submission has been recorded. You will receive an email with your responses from noreply@surveygizmo.com, check your spam / junk mail if it doesn’t come to your inbox. Contact sdougherty@nhcaa.org with any questions.
SUBMISSION REVIEW PROCESS
- The Annual Training Conference Committee representatives from health plans and federal government agencies, will review each submission and determine if it is appropriate for presentation at one of the programs.
- The committee looks at the following criteria: overall quality, relevance to the industry, well-defined focus and learning objectives, practical application of material, timeliness of the topic, and speaker qualifications.
- Sales presentations and incomplete submissions will not be considered.
- Submissions will be reviewed in April and May. All submitters will be notified of the committee’s decision on their submission(s).
SPEAKER EXPECTATIONS
Below is what NHCAA expects from speakers at our programs and what speakers can expect from the Association. Speakers will:- Receive approval from their organization or agency (and legal entities/ partners) before agreeing to participate in the conference.
- Participate in conference calls with NHCAA staff to develop presentation content and discuss program logistics.
- Participate in technology test run.
- Provide a PowerPoint presentation for the participant materials portal at least one week in advance of the program. All speakers, including those from law enforcement, must provide at least a title slide and a slide with the takeaways from the presentation for the portal.
- Rehearse presentation to ensure it fits within allotted time frame.
- Arrive in the virtual meeting room at time specified.
- Deliver a quality presentation that aligns with the final advertised description and learning objectives. If presentation fails to meet this expectation, future invitations to speak will be jeopardized.
- Set aside a few minutes after the presentation to answer participant questions.
- Coordinate conference calls and deliver timely guidance and feedback to ensure a successful presentation.
- Listen to speaker needs and provide appropriate audio/visual equipment and other necessary materials.
- Provide a complimentary, non-transferable program registration and access to program materials.
- Facilitate virtual meeting rooms and presentations and assist with any onsite speaking or logistics needs.
