Business Details
Trusted Healthcare Compliance Experts in Rapid City
Nativeamericanhg is a specialized consulting firm dedicated to elevating healthcare compliance standards for Tribal and IHS providers across the United States. With over 25 years of combined experience, our team of experts, including Tim Pederson and Mike Davis, offers tailored solutions to address federal and state regulatory challenges. We provide onsite compliance consulting, staff education programs, and strategic planning services to ensure healthcare facilities maintain eligibility for critical third-party funding. Our approach combines deep industry knowledge with practical implementation strategies to prevent financial penalties and improve operational efficiency. We specialize in HIPAA compliance, anti-kickback regulations, and third-party billing optimization, drawing from extensive experience in both public and private healthcare sectors. Through customized compliance programs, we help organizations navigate complex federal requirements while preserving essential healthcare resources.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through successful partnerships with facilities in the Mountain West, Desert Southwest, Alaska, and Eastern Tribal Lands. We offer grant assistance to offset compliance program costs and maintain active involvement in national healthcare policy discussions. Our team's expertise extends to serving as expert witnesses in healthcare compliance litigation and providing testimony before federal agencies. By focusing on proactive compliance education, we empower healthcare providers to avoid the devastating consequences of audit failures. Our services are designed to ensure long-term sustainability for Native American healthcare systems while maintaining strict adherence to federal regulations.
Services
Onsite Compliance Consulting
Compliance Education
Strategic Planning
Business Consulting
Funding Assistance
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of healthcare compliance expertise
- Expert-led consulting from former Medicare director
- Customized compliance programs for Tribal facilities
- Proven success in audit preparation and funding retention
- Specialized grant assistance for compliance implementation
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Services
Onsite Compliance Consulting
Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations of existing compliance programs, identifying gaps and implementing corrective measures. We work directly with staff to establish effective compliance frameworks that meet federal requirements. Services include policy development, audit preparation, and implementation of sustainable compliance systems tailored to Tribal healthcare operations.
Compliance Education
We deliver targeted education programs for healthcare staff and governing bodies on federal regulations, billing compliance, and audit defense strategies. Training covers HIPAA requirements, anti-kickback statutes, and documentation standards. Our programs ensure staff understand compliance obligations and implement best practices in daily operations.
Strategic Planning
We facilitate development of long-term strategic plans that align with organizational missions and federal compliance requirements. Services include goal setting, resource allocation planning, and implementation of self-renewing strategic frameworks. Our approach ensures compliance remains integral to organizational growth and service delivery improvements.
Business Consulting
Our consultants optimize third-party billing processes while maintaining strict compliance with federal regulations. We analyze revenue cycles, implement documentation improvements, and develop systems to maximize compliant reimbursement. Services focus on increasing funding retention while minimizing audit risks for Tribal healthcare providers.
Funding Assistance
We connect organizations with specialized grant writers who identify funding opportunities for compliance program implementation. Our network includes access to federal grants specifically designed for Tribal healthcare improvements. This assistance helps offset program costs while preserving existing healthcare resources for essential services.
People
Tim Pederson
Healthcare Compliance Expert
Oglala Sioux Tribe member with 25 years in healthcare administration and compliance. Former Thomson Reuters expert witness. Specializes in third-party billing systems and compliance program implementation for Tribal facilities.
C. Michael Davis
Compliance Consultant
28-year Medicare program veteran and former Augusta Medicare Director. Expert in fraud investigations and compliance program development. Trained healthcare executives nationwide on federal regulatory compliance requirements.
Questions
What compliance services do you offer for Tribal healthcare providers?
We provide onsite compliance consulting, staff education programs, and strategic planning to ensure adherence to federal regulations and maintain third-party funding eligibility.
How do you help facilities prepare for federal audits?
We conduct compliance program evaluations, implement corrective action plans, and provide staff training based on OIG's 8 Elements of Compliance to ensure audit readiness.
Can you assist with funding compliance program implementation?
Yes, we connect organizations with grant writers who specialize in securing funds for Tribal healthcare compliance programs through available federal grants.
What makes your team qualified for healthcare compliance consulting?
Our experts have 50+ combined years of experience in Medicare compliance, federal audit defense, and healthcare administration specifically tailored to Tribal facilities.
How do you address HIPAA compliance requirements?
We implement comprehensive HIPAA privacy and security programs that meet federal audit requirements while protecting patient information in Tribal healthcare settings.
