
Over 175 executives journeyed to Tampa, Florida for three days of networking, professional development, and fun! Participants had the chance to engage in informative workshops and discussions on topics such as coverage analysis, prior authorizations, pre-determinations, notifications, attestations, communications and other relevant topics. This event provided an exclusive platform to acquire valuable insights and knowledge about the industry.
Our team is currently locking in a date and location for our next in-person event in February 2024 and we will be designing the content based on feedback received from our 2023 event attendees. If you work in research billing compliance, this event is an excellent opportunity for attendees to network, learn best practices, and engage in discussions about the latest issues related to research billing compliance. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and connections in the industry at the only event that consistently delivers ROI for our attendees.
95% of our attendees said they will be back again and would recommend this event to a friend or colleague.
A Glimpse of our February 2023 Summit







Continuing Educations Units
“The Compliance Certification Board (CCB)® has approved this event for up to 19.5 Live CCB CEUs each based on a 50-minute hour, each.. Continuing Education Units are awarded based on individual attendance records. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by CCB of this event content or of the event sponsor.”
The AAPC has approved this event for 17.0 CEU(s). The index number(s) MNTE0120231251A approval is valid from 2/27/2023 to 2/29/2024.
TESTIMONIALS
“The great information and the confirmation that others are dealing with similar complexities and trying to do the best for our patients and organizations.”
Manager, Molecular Genetics Billing
“I feel fortunate to be with a team that allows for professional growth. This conference has been a wealth of clinicaltrial compliance knowledge”
Investigator Grants Manager
“Very well organized. Great speakers and topics! Kept a ‘dull” subject hopping!”
Network Program Manager-Neuroscience Research
“I feel fortunate to be with a team that allows for professional growth. This conference has been a wealth of clinicaltrial compliance knowledge”
Clinical Trials Manager
“Having a blast sharing my thoughts and experiences with others at the Research Billing Compliance Summit!”
Director, Finance – Research
Thank You to Our 2023 Speaking Faculty
Olatokunbo Awodele
Contractor Medical Director
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Candi Barlow, MSN, RN
OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING
Tracie Bistany
Senior Oncology Finance Manager
ATRIUM HEALTH
Lora Black
Executive Director, Clinical Research
SANFORD HEALTH
Karen Brautcheck, MS, CHRC, CPC
Research Compliance Analyst Office of Compliance
THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT HEALTH NETWORK
Christina M. Brennan, MD, MBA
Senior Vice President, Clinical Research
NORTHWELL HEALTH
Jenny Chow
ADVARRA
Katherine Cohen, JD, CHC, CHRC
Chief Compliance Officer
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Gina Cravey, BSN, RN, CHRC, CCRC
Director Clinical Trials and Research Compliance
BSA HEALTH SYSTEM
Cassie Cruz-Montes, MHA
YCCI Research Billing Compliance Analyst
YALE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, YALE CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
Kelly Denney, CCR
Senior Coverage Analyst
IU OFFICE OF CLINICAL RESEARCH
Ann Deshler
Research Practice and Quality Assurance Consultant
HEALTHPARTNERS INSTITUTE
Kim Deyling
Research Billing Compliance Auditor II
MOFFITT CANCER CENTER
Amber S. Fifer, PharmD, ACRP-CP
Associate Director, Center for Clinical Research
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Kevin Gardner
Director, College of Medicine Clinical Trials Office
PENN STATE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Sarah Marie Huban
Director, Clinical Trials
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Christina Jackson, MJ, BSN, RN, CHRC, CCRC
Director, Research Integrity & Compliance
ADVENT HEALTH
Glena Jarboe
Independent Contractor
KELLY WILLENBERG & ASSOCIATES
Derek Johnson
Quality Mgr, Study Start Up & Admiinistration
WCG
Grace Kennedy, RN CCRP
Data Developer – Lead LCI/WFBCCC CTO Integration Project Manager CTO REDCap Database Administrator Power BI Specialist, Levine Cancer Institute
ATRIUM HEALTH
Cynthie Lawson, BSBM, CHRC, CPC
Independent Contractor
Chris Longspaugh
Independent Contractor
KELLY WILLENBERG & ASSOCIATES
Jake Meyer
ADVARRA
Susie Owenby
System Director of Research
THOMPSON CANCER SURVIVAL CENTER
Kimberly Perkins, RN, CCRC
Assistant Director, College of Medicine Clinical Trials Office
PENN STATE HEALTH
Shannon Petras
Research Billing Compliance Auditor I
MOFFITT CANCER CENTER
Dawn N. Pittinger, DBA, MBA-HA, CHRC, CRCP
Research Financial Compliance Officer Corporate Compliance
MOFFITT CANCER CENTER
Tracy Popp
Independent Contractor
A CLOVER GROUP
Wendy Portier, MSN, RN, CHC, CHRC, CPC
Independent Contractor
Monica J Purpura, MS, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Manager, Phase I Clinical Trials
LEVINE CANCER INSTITUTE
Lauren Robertson
Director, Research Administration
BOSTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Elizabeth (Liza) Rodriguez
Associate Director, Office of Clinical Research Billing Compliance
JOHN HOPKINS MEDICINE
Gwen Sapper
System Manager Research Finance, CommonSpirit Health Research Institute
COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH™
R. Brett Short, CHC, CHPC, CHRC
Chief Compliance Officer, UK Healthcare
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Lynn Smith
Director of Research Compliance
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Tana Smith
Independent Contractor
KELLY WILLENBERG & ASSOCIATES
2024 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Continually Improve the Site/Sponsor Relationships
- Improve Coverage Analysis and Protocol Development Processes
- Updates on the Changing Landscape in Medicare Coverage
- Building an Internal Culture of Billing Compliance
- Preparing for Billing Compliance Audits
- Analyze the Best Business Tools for Accountability and Compliance
- Gain Key Tips and Tools to Simplify the Billing Compliance Process
- And so much more!
Who Should ATTEND
✔ Clinical Research Billing
✔ Clinical Trials Offices
✔ Research Finance
✔ Contracts & Budgeting
✔ Research Compliance
✔ Quality Assurance
✔ Investigator Sites
✔ Consulting Groups
✔ Coverage Analysis Teams
✔ Grants Management
✔ Research Administration
✔ Compliance Operations
✔ Site Relations
✔ Legal & Regulatory
✔ Institutional Review Boards
✔ Site Management Organizations
✔ Coding and Claims Management
✔ Information Management
✔ Research Nurse
✔ Principal Investigators
✔ Ethics Officers
✔ Revenue Cycle Auditors
✔ Lead Academic Organizations
✔ Clinical Research Organizations