Hardesty

Can Marketing Really Help Us Compete and Grow Our Revenue Profitably?
2022-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
You’re Invited: Hardesty’s September Virtual OCHFN Meeting

Can Marketing Really Help Us Compete and Grow Our Revenue Profitably?
COVID is waning, but the competition in healthcare isn’t. In fact, we have never seen a time when there was so much disruption and consolidation in the marketplace. Healthcare consumerism continues to grow, reimbursements change, and long-standing healthcare entities are merging rapidly. So now is the time to take action to protect your brand and grow your market share. Join Stewart Gandolf, MBA, as he reveals which marketing strategies make the most sense for today’s fast-changing environment.
Healthcare Marketing in the Post-COVID “New Normal”
Presented by Stewart Gandolf, MBA
Friday, September 30th12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PSTVirtual Meeting

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Presentation Summary
Now that COVID is finally waning, healthcare businesses need to move on. Our post-pandemic reality includes profitability challenges, healthcare consumerism, increased competition, consolidation, changing referral patterns, and disruptive business models. It is time to embrace the future or risk falling behind. Join this session to gain the competitive marketing edge you need to thrive in our post-pandemic world.

Stewart Gandolf, MBA, CEO, Healthcare Success
Stewart Gandolf, MBA Stewart Gandolf, is Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Success, one of the nation’s leading healthcare and digital marketing agencies. Over the past 20 years, Stewart has marketed and consulted for over 1,000 healthcare clients, ranging from practices and hospitals to multi-billion dollar corporations.

Hosted by: Tim De Cou – OCHFN Founder

Managing Partner & National Healthcare Practice Leader, Hardesty, LLC

E: tdecou@hardestyllc.comP: 949.524.6837
Now in its 13th year, OCHFN is a monthly platform for healthcare operators to exchange ideas on innovation, integration, best practices and trends. Hardesty Healthcare is a comprehensive management services company providing interim and permanent C Suite executives, medical directors, clinicians, department directors, revenue cycle and coding expertise. When companies are in a critical period and need either a management addition or support for the current team, Hardesty is the resource for proven healthcare solutions.

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Breakfast with the Board September 2022
2022-09-28 07:30 - 09:00 | Bahia Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92625, United States
We’re all looking for ways to build value, whether it’s for our clients, our companies — or ourselves. Here’s an event that delivers in every way. Join us as we gather for Breakfast with the Board, an executive-level briefing on the benefits of belonging to Orange County’s premier professional networking group.

Breakfast will be outdoors.

RSVP by: September 28, 2022 11pm

Launch POD - September 2022
2022-09-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Bahia Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92625, United States
Launch POD is open to all members and this meeting will serve as a newly created ‘default POD’ for attendees. The acronym “POD” stands for ‘Professionals Opening Doors’. This event will also provide the structure and tools for members that wish to create or join a new or separate POD from the Launch POD.

A POD is a smaller networking group created with the sole purpose of helping members develop relationships and refer business. Each POD consists of 8 to 10 members who meet on a regular basis to build relationships, trade industry intelligence and share new business leads.

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September 21, 2022 11pm

Women in Leadership Power Lunch - September 2022
2022-09-15 11:30 - 13:30 | Capital Grille, 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
ACG OC Women in Leadership September Luncheon

NextGen Lunch - September 2022
2022-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Matisse Bistro, 19800 Macarthur Boulevard, Irvine, CA, 92612, United States
Have you only been in your industry for less than seven years?
If so, please join our ‘under 40’ group – NextGen!

Andrea Casaw of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management will discuss how to build a network of Centers of Influence that provide referrals.

Lunch will be provided. RSVP by September 14th.

3rd Annual ACG Orange County Golf Tournament
2022-09-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Aliso Viejo Country Club, 33 Santa Barbara Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656, United States
Shotgun Tee Time is 12:00 PM
Foursome – $1,200
Single Golfer – $325
Players Card – $100
Golf will be followed by an outdoor cocktail and appetizers reception.
Reception Cocktails and Appetizers only (no golf) – $125

Players Card Includes:
Two Mulligans
Drawing Entry:

2-Night Stay at a beautiful PGA West Home
3-Night Stay at a cozy Mammoth Bed & Breakfast

Full-Contest Entry

Hole-In-One ($100K plus Luxury Vehicle)
Closest to the Pin
Long Drive Boss
Putting Paragon

ACG - Day at the Races 2022
2022-08-25 13:30 - 17:00 | Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA, 92014, United States
For over 85 years Del Mar has been acclaimed as one of the world’s top 10 race tracks. Join us for an afternoon of networking and entertainment to remember, hosted by ACG San Diego. With M&A and private capital professionals attending from Los Angeles and Orange County, this event provides a unique opportunity to generate regional deal flow.

ACG San Diego has reserved a perfect location – Il Palio, Del Mar’s rooftop restaurant. The restaurant’s sixth floor,
a canopied patio is cooled by ocean breezes and offers spectacular views, table service, and its own convenient betting windows.

Your event ticket includes casual lunch and beverage. Additional food and full bar is available for purchase.

Agenda:

1:30pm – Lunch at Il Palio
2:00pm – First Race
5:00pm – Last Race

For Sponsor Opportunities, please contact Mike Lasher at mlasher@acg.org.

ACG California Networking eLunch
2022-08-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us every fourth Wednesday of the month to network with your ACG peers from 101 Corridor, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley in a small group setting – speed dating style.

Each attendee will rotate through three breakout rooms. Each breakout room will last for fifteen minutes. During that time, attendees can give a brief personal introduction, an overview of their business, and then network.

Registration is complimentary to ACG Members.

The Bots are Coming!
2022-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
You’re Invited: Hardesty’s August Virtual OCHFN Meeting

The Bots are Coming! The Bots are Coming!
If better patient outcomes, improved processes and more motivated and engaged workers are important to your healthcare company then you won’t want to miss this Webinar!
Robotic Process Automation in Healthcare
Presented by Yan Chow M.D., M.B.A. and Trevor Zwick of Automation Anywhere
Friday, August 19th12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PSTVirtual Meeting

The Bots are Coming! The Bots are Coming!
If better patient outcomes, improved processes and more motivated and engaged workers are important to your healthcare company then you won’t want to miss this Webinar!
Robotic Process Automation in Healthcare
Presented by Yan Chow M.D., M.B.A. and Trevor Zwick of Automation Anywhere
Friday, August 19th12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PSTVirtual Meeting

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Presentation Summary
Automation and AI have become hot topics of conversation as healthcare organizations look to transform their business model in the digital age. Are you wondering what the buzz is all about? This session will help you understand why automation and AI have become so essential in enabling health systems to achieve both short-term and long-term goals. Our presenters are from Automation Anywhere, an industry pioneer and global leader in enterprise-grade robotic process automation (RPA or RPA-AI) software. Their platform provides a cloud-based digital workforce of software bots that carry out business processes end-to-end with accuracy, reliability, and speed, freeing humans to focus on more meaningful activities like creativity, strategy, empathy, problem-solving, and judgment. Integrated analytics leverages advanced cognitive capabilities like natural language processing and unstructured data analysis. The A360 platform is the first and only modern, cloud-native, microservices-based automation-as-a-service (AaaS) platform in the world.
This OCHFN event will introduce you to intelligent automation and discuss business areas suitable for automation.

Introduction to intelligent automation
Use cases for automation in today’s healthcare environment, including revenue cycle management, finance, HR, supply chain, regulatory compliance, and ongoing pandemic issues
A special regulation section discussing the No Surprises Act and the Information Blocking Rule, due to go into effect October 6, 2022

Yan Chow, MD, MBA
Global health care industry leader with an expansive career combining patient practice and medical leadership in technology and innovation.
► Global healthcare lead for Automation Anywhere, the industry leader in enterprise-grade intelligent automation
► Former medical director for digital medicine at Amgen
► Former chief innovation officer for federal health IT services company
► Former medical director of national technology innovation group for Kaiser Permanente
► Managing director of Silicon Valley technology innovation consulting firm
► UC Berkeley Haas MBA valedictorian
► Co-founder of venture-backed technology startup
► Software/database developer with 3 U.S. patents awarded

Trevor Zwick
As an Account Executive at Automation Anywhere, Trevor works with clients to facilitate and evangelize the integration of cutting-edge robotic process automation (RPA)/artificial intelligence into healthcare industries allowing providers, support, and administrative staff to automate mundane, repetitive tasks to instantaneous and error-less perfection.
Prior to Automation Anywhere Trevor worked in technical sales roles with life sciences companies. He earned a BS in Biology from Northeastern University.

Hosted by: Tim De Cou – OCHFN Founder

Managing Partner & National Healthcare Practice Leader, Hardesty, LLC

E: tdecou@hardestyllc.comP: 949.524.6837
Now in its 13th year, OCHFN is a monthly platform for healthcare operators to exchange ideas on innovation, integration, best practices and trends. Hardesty Healthcare is a comprehensive management services company providing interim and permanent C Suite executives, medical directors, clinicians, department directors, revenue cycle and coding expertise. When companies are in a critical period and need either a management addition or support for the current team, Hardesty is the resource for proven healthcare solutions.

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Regulatory Enforcement and Litigation Trends in the Health Care Industry
2022-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
You’re Invited: Hardesty’s July Virtual OCHFN Meeting

Regulatory Enforcement and Litigation Trends in the Health Care Industry – 2022 and Beyond
Presented by Kelly Hagemann and Scott Tenley of Michelman & Robinson LLP
Friday, July 29th12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PSTVirtual Meeting

Presentation Summary
Michelman & Robinson attorneys Kelly Hagemann, a healthcare litigator, and Scott Tenley, a former federal prosecutor in Orange County and Los Angeles, will discuss trending civil, criminal, and regulatory issues in the healthcare space that are expected to impact the industry throughout 2022 and beyond. Topics include:
Criminal and regulatory enforcement issues arising out of the pandemic, including COVID-19, telehealth, and Provider Relief Fund fraud.
Department of Justice enforcement priorities within specific segments of the health care industry such as behavioral healthcare and laboratories.
The Biden Administration’s emphasis is on investigating and prosecuting C-level executives and corporate leadership, not just low-level corporate employees.
The proliferation of civil False Claims Act cases within the health care industry and the latest trends in defending these cases.
Billing and compliance issues, plus strategies to overcome payor resistance before and during litigation.

Kelly Hagemann
Kelly Hagemann is a senior health care attorney in Michelman & Robinson’s Irvine office. Kelly assists behavioral healthcare providers with all aspects of their businesses, ranging from high-stakes litigation, to regulatory issues, to daily operations. She has handled several dozen payor disputes and audits, helping her clients avoid significant revenue loss and delay. She also advises her clients on billing and marketing practices, corporate practice of medicine issues, licensing, and fraud and abuse compliance.

Scott Tenley
Scott Tenley is a partner in the White Collar Defense and Investigation’s practice group at Michelman & Robinson in Irvine, where he defends individuals and businesses prosecuted or under investigation by the Department of Justice, state and local law enforcement, and other federal and state regulators. From 2014 to 2021, Scott was a federal prosecutor in Los Angeles and Orange County, where he specialized in prosecuting health care fraud and complex financial crimes. Among other matters, Scott prosecuted what has been called the largest health care fraud in the history of California, a $50 million kickback scheme resulting in nearly $1 billion in fraudulent surgical billings.

Hosted by: Tim De Cou – OCHFN Founder

Managing Partner & National Healthcare Practice Leader, Hardesty, LLC

E: tdecou@hardestyllc.comP: 949.524.6837
Now in its 13th year, OCHFN is a monthly platform for healthcare operators to exchange ideas on innovation, integration, best practices and trends. Hardesty Healthcare is a comprehensive management services company providing interim and permanent C Suite executives, medical directors, clinicians, department directors, revenue cycle and coding expertise. When companies are in a critical period and need either a management addition or support for the current team, Hardesty is the resource for proven healthcare solutions.

Register Now

Labor Challenges Summit
2022-05-18 17:00 - 19:30 | UCI – University Research Park, 5141 California Avenue, Irvine, CA, 92617, United States
How to Attract, Recruit, & Retain Talent
Moderator & Keynote:
UCI Paul Merage School of Business, Dean, Ian O. Williamson
CFO Perspective:
Adam Townsend, CFO of VIZIO
Talent & HR Perspective:
Mara Pagotto, VP, Enterprise People Strategy, Development & Culture at Western Digital
Recruiting Perspective:
Karl Hardesty, CEO & Founder, Hardesty LLC

Annual CalALTs Wine Tasting Event at The California Club
2022-03-23 16:30 - 19:00 | The California Club, 538 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90071, United States
Join us for our annual CalALTs Wine Tasting Event at The California Club where you will sample amazing wines while networking from 4:30-7 pm!
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!
Pricing is as follows:
Early Bird Pricing: Early Bird Pricing in Effect until Feb 23rd
CalALTs Members: Free
Non-Members: $150
VIP Wine Access Pass: $25 (All wines tasted in this area will be valued at a minimum of $100 per bottle)
Regular Pricing: Feb 23-March 16th
CalALTs Members: Free
Non- Members: $200
VIP Wine Access Pass: $25 (All wines tasted in this area will be valued at a minimum of $100 per bottle)
At the Door Pricing:
General Access: $300
VIP Wine Access Pass: $50
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Additional Information: Lights snacks will be provided, and parking is available. Guests must wear masks inside unless actively eating or drinking. Guests must be fully vaccinated and be able to provide proof of vaccination and or proof of a negative test. COVID rules continue to update, as such all local regulations will be properly adhered to at the time of the event.

NextGen Lunch
2022-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Matisse Bistro, 19800 Macarthur Boulevard, Irvine, CA, 92612, United States
Have you only been in your industry for less than seven years?
If so, please join our ‘under 40’ group – NextGen!

Speaker is Allan Siposs, Managing Director of Keystone Capital Markets who’ll give a brief overview of IB’s: “Investment Banking 101”.
Lunch will be provided.

Women in Leadership Power Lunch
2022-03-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Capital Grille, 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
A Wealth of Networking Opportunities for OC’s Top Female Business Professionals
ACG Orange County’s popular Women in Leadership program is back — in person — with a great new slate of monthly networking luncheons designed for ACG OC Members and guests. Meet accomplished subject matter experts across the professional services realm, take advantage of opportunities to speak, and share your insights and referrals with some of the most accomplished women in business — all for the cost of a lunch. Bring your business cards and your best elevator speech to the Capital Grille. But, remember, seating is limited to the first 25 who register, so make your reservations TODAY!

ACG LA's Technology: A Market Overview at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel
2022-03-03 | Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd,, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 02/28/22
REGISTER HERE
Program:
Big data is big business.
The marketplace for data and analytics software is ripe with innovative options to help organizations turn data into an information asset. The proliferation of big data and analytics solutions has caused a vibrant technology landscape to grow even brighter, with an increased prevalence of mergers and acquisitions. With billions invested and trillions in valuation, data and analytics providers are beginning to emerge as some of the fastest-growing companies in the middle market.
Join ACG LA to join ACG Los Angeles at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica to hear from industry experts and executives.

Agenda:
5:00 PM: Welcome Cocktail Reception
6:00 PM: Panel Presentation
7:00 PM: Networking Cocktail Reception

Registration:
Valet parking included
Member: $95
Non-member: $135
Onsite: $145

2-Hour Virtual Seminar on Physician Employment Agreements, Contractor Agreements & Legally Compliant Compensation Models
2022-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | CA
REGISTER HERE
Overview:
This lecture will provide an overview of how to read and interpret a typical physician or health care provider employment or contractor agreement.
It is critical that any agreement that an employee or contractor is required to sign be provided to the employee or contractor well in advance of the start date with plenty of time and opportunity to review and revise as needed.
The presenter will begin by outlining the difference between being an employee and a contractor, and what the ramifications are of each classification, as well as providing a general overview of other basic business considerations when considering an employment or contractor position of any kind.
Attendees will learn how to interpret basic agreement terms and learn how to eliminate the term “boilerplate” and “legalese” from their vocabulary when considering such contracts. Every single word in a contract is there for a reason, just because the reason is legal compliance does not mean an employee or contractor should brush off the need to understand those words!
The presenter will provide various alternatives to agreement terms in areas such as compensation, the scope of duties, reimbursement for professional fees and costs, and professional liability insurance. Additionally, attendees will learn how to interpret differences in terms that may seem innocuous to the untrained eye but could result in thousands – or tens of thousands – of dollars in losses to the employee or contractor.
The presenter will also discuss potential termination of the agreement and what terms should be in all agreements to prepare for potential termination in order to be sure everyone knows what his or her rights and responsibilities are before there is a breakdown in the relationship that would result in the need to terminate.
After the nuts and bolts of a typical agreement are reviewed, the attendees will be provided with an overview and description of the Stark and Anti-Kickback laws, why they were instituted, what they do and do not cover, and who they are and are not applicable to. Once the basic constructs of the laws themselves are reviewed, the presenter will then go over the most common exceptions to these laws and their application to contractor and employment agreements. Exceptions include specific scenarios in which the law allows physicians, practices, and providers to participate in activities that may otherwise be deemed prohibited under both laws.
Finally, attendees should have the basic knowledge and confidence to understand and negotiate basic agreement terms as well as the knowledge to understand when they should call on help, such as a qualified healthcare attorney, to negotiate on his or her behalf.
Why you should Attend: Are you currently working pursuant to an employment or contractor agreement that you signed immediately upon receipt? Did you receive an agreement to sign on your first day at your current position with no meaningful time to review or consider the agreement? Too many individuals sign employment and contractor agreements either without reading them (either due to lack of time or misunderstanding as to enforceability) or, once having read them, making the incorrect assumption that all terms are “non-negotiable”. More often than not, the terms are definitely negotiable and, even if they truly are not, a dialog about what the terms mean and the reasoning behind their inclusion in the agreement can provide critical insight into the employer’s motivation and practices.
Once the basic terms of an agreement are determined, medical practices, physicians and health care providers must also be sure that those terms are within a legally compliant compensation model. Health care providers cannot accept payment for referrals, but do you know what the federal government considers a “payment for a referral”? If you have a contractual agreement that is not in writing or is not quite for fair market value, you may be giving/receiving a kickback. If you enter into an employment agreement where you are getting paid a very large salary for minimal work, you may be giving/receiving a kickback. When it comes to federal law, ignorance is not bliss and is certainly not an excuse or a defense when caught in the crosshairs of the federal Stark or Anti-kickback laws. Educate yourself and protect yourself.
This webinar will provide an overview of what the various “standard” agreement terms really mean and how to interpret them. Employees and contractors often fail to protect themselves because they believe that they either cannot or, that the terms of the agreement cannot be enforced. Far too often physicians and health care providers will not seek the assistance of health care counsel to review a proposed employment or contractor agreement until it is already signed and he or she is already in a hopeless situation with no feasible way out.
Areas Covered in the Session:

W2 vs. 1099
Basic Agreement Terms
Duties
Compensation
Professional Liability Insurance
Outside Employment
Termination
Restrictive Covenants
Current & Future Trends in Physician employment
Federal bases for allegations of healthcare fraud
The Federal Stark Law
The Federal Anti-Kickback Law
Common Scenarios that get providers in trouble

Who Will Benefit:

Physicians
PAs/APNs
Practice Managers
Health Care Providers
Financial Managers/Advisors
Compliance Officers
Human Resources & Employee Managers

Speaker Profile

Ms. Gina L Campanella focuses her practice on business law, healthcare regulatory and transactional matters, and residential and commercial real estate. Ms. Campanella has assisted clients with transactional services and regulatory compliance consulting, as well as general counsel services to small and large businesses, medical practices, professional societies, and real estate clients alike.
Clients seek her expertise when reviewing employment agreements, commercial leases, formation of new businesses and medical practices, separation from and sale of businesses and medical practices, business structuring, commercial and residential real estate transactions, and surgical center licensing and registration, including preparation for Department of Health, AAAHC and AAAASF surveys of licensed and Medicare deemed facilities, as well as preparation and implementation of resulting plans of correction.
Ms. Campanella is a nationally respected regulatory compliance specialist who dedicates herself to educating professionals nationwide on issues of business transactions and regulatory compliance.
Ms. Campanella graduated Magna Cum Laude from Seton Hall University with a Master’s in Healthcare Administration in 2012 and earned her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall Law in 2005. In 2002, she graduated with Honors from Union College with a Bachelor of Arts in History. She is also a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (New Jersey Chapter), the American Health Lawyers Association, and the New York City Bar Association.
Ms. Campanella has been admitted to practice law in New Jersey and United States District Court for the District of New Jersey since 2006, the District of Columbia since 2013, New York since 2013, Pennsylvania since 2017, and Vermont since 2018.
Ms. Campanella was recognized by New Jersey Super LawyersTM as a Rising Star in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, a “Best of Bergen” attorney by Bergen Magazine in 2017, 2018 & 2019, an “Awesome Attorney” by South Jersey Magazine in 2019, and is recognized by AVVO as a Clients’ Choice Attorney in 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 with an AVVO rating of “10 out of 10”.* Her additional certifications include earning the status of Certified HIPAA Administrator from the HIPAA Academy and she is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Ms. Campanella is also an Adjunct Professor at the Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences.

ACG OC - Launch POD
2022-02-17 07:30 - 09:00 | Bahia Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92625, United States
Launch POD is open to all members and this meeting will serve as a newly created ‘default POD’ for attendees. The acronym “POD” stands for ‘Professionals Opening Doors’. This event will also provide the structure and tools for members that wish to create or join a new or separate POD from the Launch POD.

A POD is a smaller networking group created with the sole purpose of helping members develop relationships and refer business. Each POD consists of 8 to 10 members who meet on a regular basis to build relationships, trade industry intelligence and share new business leads.

Strategic Networking In A Fast-Paced World
2022-02-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Prego Restaurant, 2409 Park Ave., Tustin, CA, 92782, United States
This event is about how to become more effective with networking while dealing with and expanding your business.

7th Annual Mammoth Deals Ski Conference
2022-02-06 17:30 - 2022-02-08 20:00 | Mammoth Ski Resort, 10001 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
Deals on the Mountains! Connect with deal-making professionals at California’s best ski resort. Enjoy activities on an off the slopes and form meaningful business relationships. All levels of skiers and snowboarders are invited!
