January 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm (EDT)
WORKSHOP
LIVE + ON-DEMAND

Meeting OMIG’s Annual Compliance Program Review Requirement

A Hands-On Workshop for New York Health Centers

November 6, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET

Workshop Information

Overview
Learning Objectives
Instructors
Format
Disclaimer
New York health centers must maintain an effective compliance program and review it at least annually. The annual review should look at whether the compliance program is working in practice, not just whether policies exist on paper. The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) expects evidence, analysis, and an annual compliance work plan designed to improve compliance program effectiveness.
This workshop is designed to give your health center’s annual compliance program review real momentum. We'll move element by element through OMIG’s compliance program requirements, explaining what OMIG is looking for, sharing what strong programs do differently, and pausing so attendees can begin assessing their compliance programs. You'll leave with meaningful progress on your annual self-evaluation, a clearer sense of where your compliance program stands, and a practical framework for finishing your review and documenting the results.
Along the way, we'll tackle the questions health centers ask most:

  • How do we run a strong program with a small compliance team?
  • Can we use our risk management committee to meet the staff compliance committee requirement?
  • What notifications are we required to send to our vendors and contractors?
Bring your questions, your current policies, and a willingness to learn from the presenters and your colleagues. This is a working session, and you'll get the most out of it with your compliance program materials close at hand.
What You'll Walk Away With:

  • An introduction to OMIG’s compliance program self-evaluation tool that you'll begin completing during the session, with guidance for completing it after the workshop
  • A clear understanding of the required compliance program elements and what effectiveness looks like for each
  • Practical strategies for addressing gaps OMIG commonly identifies
  • Tools for reporting results to leadership and your board
  • A framework for turning your findings into next year's compliance work plan
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the required elements of an effective compliance program under 18 NYCRR Part 521 and explain how they apply to New York health centers.
  2. Identify common compliance program gaps and prioritize areas for improvement within their own organization.
  3. Outline the documentation needed to support the annual compliance program review and the OMIG certification.
  4. Develop an approach for reporting review findings to leadership and the board and translating them into a compliance work plan.

Dianne Pledgie
Alexander Lipovtsev

Principal

Dianne advises health care and non-profit organizations on the development and implementation of robust compliance programs.

Dianne also provides legal guidance on privacy, security and confidentiality matters, with particular focus on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and the Information Blocking Rule, including:

  • Advising clients on their obligations to protect patient records, respond to patient requests, and develop policies and procedures;
  • Reviewing business associate agreements, data use agreements, and patient consents related to the use and disclosure of protected health information and sensitive information; and
  • Supporting clients experiencing security incidents.

Manager,
Compliance and Risk Management Services

Alex supports federally qualified health centers, behavioral health organizations, and other healthcare providers in developing and implementing effective compliance and risk management programs. With a strong understanding of the challenges posed by a fast-paced regulatory environment, he helps clients conduct risk assessments, develop policies and procedures, and deliver training and technical assistance in areas such as compliance, emergency management, and business continuity.

Alexander is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) registered in New York, and holds both Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) and Certified Healthcare Provider Continuity Professional (CHPCP) certifications.
  • This is a workshop educational activity.
  • This workshop will last approximately 7.5 hours, including several breaks.
  • The workshop will be recorded.
  • The recording will be available on-demand within 1-2 business days after the conclusion of the live session.
  • 2026 Annual Subscribers receive 50% off with an exclusive coupon. 
This workshop is educational and does not constitute legal advice. The self-evaluation tool and session are intended to support, not replace, your organization's annual compliance program review. Each organization remains responsible for completing its own review, documentation, and certification.