Healthcare Corporate Compliance Graduate Certificate
Today, the person most essential to your healthcare organization's long-term success may not be a doctor, nurse, or technician. Increasingly, the most vital person in your company may be the one who helps you navigate the complex web of healthcare statutes, regulations, and certifications, your healthcare compliance officer.
Designed for working professionals, the 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Corporate Compliance provides students with a uniquely comprehensive view of healthcare corporate compliance. The program is open to current or aspiring corporate compliance professionals and can be completed in just over seven months.
All students who successfully complete the Healthcare Corporate Compliance Certificate are eligible to transfer credits into the in-person or online Master’s degrees in Public Health or Health Administration, both offered in the Department of Health Policy and Management, Milken Institute School of Public Health, if admitted. Credits also may apply to the Master of Professional Studies in Paralegal Studies.
Program at a Glance
D.C. provides the ideal backdrop for study, providing unparalleled access to experts in the field, including current and former regulators and policymakers, and other compliance professionals.
The program is accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB).
The program is offered by CPS and the Milken Institute School of Public Health, in partnership with Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidel LLP, a leading healthcare law firm in Washington, D.C.
Where You'll Study
You’ll primarily take your classes online, but are also required to travel to our Graduate Education Center in Alexandria, VA for two short-term residencies at the beginning and end of the program.
What You'll Study
Our 12-credit program curriculum includes education in healthcare statutes and regulations, as well as tools and strategies for creating, implementing and maintaining effective corporate compliance programs.
You’ll begin the program with a five-day in-classroom residency at GW's main campus and the Graduate Education Center in Alexandria, VA, followed by a six-month Online Distance Learning segment (two courses, 3 credits each) and end the program with a three-day Capstone Residency in Alexandria, VA (3 credits).
You must complete the 12-credit program and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or higher to complete the program and earn the Healthcare Corporate Compliance Graduate Certificate.
PSHC 6201: Introduction to Healthcare Corporate Compliance (3 credits)
This course provides an intensive in-person/on-site overview of healthcare corporate compliance core elements and strategies for compliance plan development and implementation. It introduces key statutes, regulations, policy guidance, and enforcement initiatives that are the framework for developing a compliance plan.
You’ll learn:
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The "What and Why" of Healthcare Corporate Compliance
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Core Elements of a Healthcare Compliance Program
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Designing the Corporate Compliance Work-Plan
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Key Features of Legal Framework Governing Health Care Institutions and Providers
PSHC 6202: Compliance with Specific Laws and Regulations I (3 credits)
PSHC 6204: Compliance with Specific Laws and Regulations II (3 credits)
These courses cover discrete compliance topics providing students with an in-depth exploration of the healthcare statutes and regulations of particular interest to healthcare institutions, providers, regulators and enforcement bodies.
Featured Topics
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Understanding Key Federal Programs including Medicare and Medicaid
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Anti-Kickback Statute
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Physician Self-Referral (Stark) Law
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Civil False Claims Act
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Federal Grants Compliance
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Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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Exemption from Federal Income Tax
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Federal Anti-Trust Law
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
PSHC 6206: Case Studies in Healthcare Corporate Compliance (3 credits)
In this course you’ll learn to apply the principles, laws and regulations learned during the development of your corporate compliance workplans in PSHC 6201, PSHC 6202 and PSHC 6204. Utilizing a case study approach, you’ll investigate and analyze compliance issues and test your diagnostic and remediation skills in applying this knowledge to real-world situations.
You will be part of a specific Cohort group based on your program start date (fall or spring). Please carefully check the schedule for required In-classroom Residency dates and Online Distance Learning dates for the cohorts starting this year.
Cohort 26 (Fall 2018 start)
Application Deadline: June 1, 2018
5-day In-classroom Residency in Alexandria, VA:
- 6201: Sept. 10-14, 2018
6 months of Online Distance Learning between residencies:
- 6202: Sept. 17-Dec. 21, 2018
- 6204: Jan. 7-April 26, 2019
3-day Capstone Residency in Alexandria, VA:
- 6206: May 6-8, 2019
Cohort 27 (Spring 2019 start)
Application Deadline: October 15, 2018
5-day In-classroom Residency in Alexandria, VA:
- 6201: Jan. 7-11, 2019
6 months of Online Distance Learning between residencies:
- 6202: Jan. 14-Apr. 26, 2019
- 6204: Apr. 29-Aug. 23, 2019
3-day Capstone Residency in Alexandria, VA:
- 6206: August 26-28, 2019
Cohort 28 (Fall 2019 start)
Application Deadline: June 1, 2019
5-day In-classroom Residency in Alexandria, VA:
- 6201: Sept. 9-13, 2019
6 months of Online Distance Learning between residencies:
- 6202: Sept. 16-Dec. 20, 2019
- 6204: Jan. 6-May 1, 2020
3-day Capstone Residency in Alexandria, VA:
- 6206: May 11 - 13, 2020
Cohort 29 (Spring 2020 start)
Application Deadline: Oct. 15, 2019
5-day In-classroom Residency in Alexandria, VA:
- 6201: Jan. 6-10, 2020
6 months of Online Distance Learning between residencies:
- 6202: Jan. 13-April 24, 2020
- 6204: April 27-August 21, 2020
3-day Capstone Residency in Alexandria, VA:
- 6206: Aug. 24-Aug. 26, 2020
Cohort 30 (Fall 2020 start)
Application Deadline: June 1, 2020
5-day In-classroom Residency in Alexandria, VA:
- 6201: Sept. 14-18, 2020
6 months of Online Distance Learning between residencies:
- 6202: Sept. 21-Dec. 18, 2020
- 6204: Jan. 4-April 23, 2021
3-day Capstone Residency in Alexandria, VA:
- 6206: May 10-12, 2021
Note: Semester scheduling subject to change.
Who You'll Study With
- Nicole M. Bacon, J.D.
Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP - Adam J. Falcone, J.D.
Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP - Michael B. Glomb, J.D.
Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP - Elizabeth Gray, J.D.
Research Scientist, Milken Institute School of Public Health at GW - Jacqueline C. Leifer, J.D.,
Senior Partner, Health Law Practice Leader, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP - Dianne K. Pledgie, J.D.
Partner and Compliance Counsel, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP - Carrie Bill Riley, J.D.
Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP - Jane Hyatt Thorpe, J.D.
Director, Healthcare Corporate Compliance Graduate Certificate Program and an Interim Chair, Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs in the Department of Health Policy and Management, Milken Institute School of Public Health.
Recent Healthcare Corporate Compliance Graduate Certificate Program speakers include:
- Melissa Ball, Former Director, George Washington University Office of Human Research
- Sue Belley, 3M Health Information Systems Division, Consulting Services
- Kim Brandt, J.D., Principal Deputy Administrator for Operation, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Former Chief Healthcare Investigative Counsel, Office of Senator Orrin Hatch; former Director of Program Integrity, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Devi Mehta, J.D., M.P.H., Health Information Privacy Specialist, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- William W. Horton, Esq., Partner, Johnson, Barton, Proctor & Rose LLP, Birmingham AL; former Executive Vice President and Corporate Counsel, HealthSouth
- Stephen Kuperberg, Counsel, Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PLLC
- Cleveland Lawrence, Of Counsel and Co-Chair of the Whistleblower Practice Group at Mehri & Skalet, PLLC
- Carrie Kusserow, Senior Vice President, Strategic Managements Services, LLC
- Richard Kusserow, Former HHS Inspector General and Founder and CEO, Strategic Management Services, LLC
- Jackie Leifer, Esq., Senior Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP
- Veleka Peeples Dyer, Partner, McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP
- Matt Reber, Director, Compliance Operations, MedStar Health Inc.
- Beth Seube, PRI, the RAC Validation Contractor
- Malvise Scott, Senior Vice President, Partnership and Resource Development, National Association of Community Health Centers
- Karen Shaw, Senior Counsel/SME, TD&P Consulting
- Heidi Sorensen, Esq., Foley & Lardner LLP; former Chief of the Administrative and Civil Remedies Branch, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Kathryn Steffen, Arent Fox LLP
- Hillary Stemple, Arent Fox LLP
- Brenda Tranchida, Esq., Former Vice President and Associate General Counsel Compliance and Risk Management, Cotiviti and Director for Program Compliance and Operations Group, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Andrew Van Haute, Sidley Austin, LLP (Prior Associate General Counsel, AdvaMed)
- Jill S. Wright, Foley & Lardner LLP (former Senior Counsel, Office of the Inspector General, HHS)
Admissions Information
To be considered for the Healthcare Corporate Compliance Graduate Certificate program you must:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher (on the 4.0 point scale) from a regionally accredited college or university
If applicable, you must also submit:
- International transcript evaluation
- English language test scores
Please note that international applicants who require a student visa are not eligible for admission to this program.
Deadlines
Fully completed applications submitted on or before the priority deadline will receive an application fee waiver. An application file is considered “complete” when academic transcripts, recommendations, test scores (if applicable), employment verification (if applicable), and the completed online application (including resume and statement of purpose) are received. Applications received after the Final deadline will continue to be processed, space permitting.
Fall Priority Deadline: May 1
Fall Final Deadline: June 1
Spring Priority Deadline: October 15
Spring Final Deadline: November 15
GW tuition and fees are comparable to the national average for private universities. These costs are set by the GW Board of Trustees and generally increase year to year, variable by program and location. Please use this information as an estimate based on current tuition rates and fee structures. Total tuition and fees will vary according to the courses taken and the timeframe in which you complete your coursework.
There are no scholarships available through the program. Students who either work or live in the City of Alexandria, VA are welcome to apply for the Alexandria Partnership Fellowship. Graduate certificate programs that are less than 18 credit hours do not qualify for Federal Stafford Loans or Graduate Plus loans. Please visit the GW Office of Student Financial Assistance to explore alternative loans and payment plan options.
Costs
| Rates Effective Summer 2019-Spring 2020 Terms | |
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Curriculum: Four courses including two in-class residencies (3 credits each) with two online distance learning courses in-between (6 credits) |
12 credits |
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Tuition (Summer 2019-Spring 2020 Terms): 12 credits @ $1,315 per credit hour |
$15,780 |
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Registration fees: 2 registration sessions @ $35 each |
$70 |
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TOTAL: Tuition + fees over the average completion time |
$15,850 |
Other Costs to Consider
- Application fee: $80
- Matriculation fee (one time): $200
- The costs of travel, meals and accommodations (if applicable) are not included in the tuition or fees.
"GW’s academic approach to this is far better than any of the typical seminars one attends to try to glean information on this very complex subject."
Susan Belley, Alumna
Manager, 3M Health Information Services, Cleveland, Ohio
Contacts
Lucero Flores
Senior Recruitment & Enrollment Specialist
(571) 553-0035
[email protected]
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Jane Hyatt Thorpe, J.D.
Program Director
(202) 994-4183
[email protected]
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Information Sessions
We periodically offer online and in-person information sessions about the Healthcare Corporate Compliance Graduate Certificate. Contact the program representative to learn more about upcoming events.
November
06
Wednesday
Healthcare Corporate Compliance Information Session
1:00 - 2:00pm Eastern Time
