It is a live event that includes session handouts, an interactive question and answer period, and access for an unlimited number of participants at each call-in site. However, only one site can be offered per registration. It is impermissible for an organization to purchase one registration and to operate multiple sites through an internal telephone system. During the live Audioconference participants will be able to ask questions and make comments. The Audioconference faculty has agreed to take follow-up questions via email. Only HIPAA Summit Audioconferences offer 17 types of continuing education credit that can be applied for and approved online. HIPAA Summit Audioconferences are simple, accessible, cost effective and reach a broad audience locally.

• To describe the legal and business risks that pharmaceutical companies and individuals face in responding to allegations of wrongdoing within a company
• To set forth the government's emerging expectations with respect to how companies investigate and respond to allegations of internal misconduct, including the unique roles of lawyers and compliance professionals
• To outline in detail the key procedural and substantive steps that should be taken to protect a company's rights in investigating wrongdoing, particularly the protection of applicable privileges
• To provide practical insight into the mechanics of conducting an internal investigation, including the collection and review of documents, interview of witnesses, and analysis of the results
• To discuss a company's legal obligations with respect to responding to internal misconduct, including the imposition of discipline and the implementation of corrective action measures

Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Information Officers and Chief Financial Officers, Privacy Officials, Security Officers, Compliance Officers, Legal Counsel, Patient Account Managers, Billing Staff and Information Services Staff.

All Faculty Materials will be Posted on the Pharma Audioconference website: http://www.PharmaAudioconferences.com/pcaudio20031016 in downloadable PDF Formats.