Kathleen Premo and Anjali Downs, Members of the Firm, co-present "Now What? Surviving Coding and Compliance Audits, and Government Investigations" at the 2026 MGMA Summit, which runs from June 2 to 4. Michelle Wright of EBG Advisors is also featured on the panel.
Your practice is the subject of a government audit. Now what? Audits and investigations are a fact of life for medical groups, but few leaders are fully prepared when the notice comes. Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers are expanding oversight, and even small coding errors, documentation gaps, or compliance missteps can quickly escalate into serious risk. The impact goes far beyond dollars. Financial penalties are significant, but reputational harm, regulatory scrutiny, and loss of trust can be just as damaging. How you respond—and how quickly you engage the right support—often determines whether the outcome is manageable or catastrophic.
This session offers a candid discussion of the hard truths and critical lessons in responding to coding and regulatory issues. Attendees will gain insight into the types of audits most common in fee-for-service and government payment programs, the risks associated with each, and what investigators are really looking for. Participants will walk through a vignette that traces the response to an audit notice—from initial letter through risk mitigation—to help leaders be better prepared.
Learning outcomes:
- Report common types of audits and investigations affecting medical practices, including those initiated by Medicare, Medicaid, and other government payers
- Apply a structured approach to assessing the financial, operational, and reputational risks associated with audit and investigation activities
- Manage responses to audit requests and investigations, including when to involve legal counsel to preserve privilege, protect organizational interests, and minimize business disruption
For more information, visit the event web page.
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