Conselium Executive Search has completed a search on behalf of US Anesthesia Partners. Mr. William Priest began his role of EVP Chief Compliance Officer in their office in Dallas, Texas on October 6, 2014.
Mr. Priest’s responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement a risk assessment program
- Design and implement a comprehensive compliance program that addresses federal & state requirements inclusive of: HIPPA, Stark, and Anti-Kickback
- Implement, supervise, and promote compliance with the Code of Conduct and associated policies and procedures
- Assess compliance educational needs of enterprise and design and deliver the training
- Develop audit & monitoring program to measure effectiveness of compliance
- Create and oversee “Compliance Hotline” and other compliance reporting mechanisms and direct the investigation of reported issues of possible wrongdoing
- Supervise coding/billing and other audits on an appropriate basis
- Manage a staff of 6 professionals
Mr. Priest was previously Chief Compliance Officer for Southern Care, Inc. Prior roles included tenure at Triad Hospitals and Baylor Health Care System.
At U.S. Anesthesia Partners (USAP), we partner with high quality anesthesiology groups, positioning them for continued growth and success within their markets. With USAP, anesthesiology groups and their physician leaders can partner with a team of business leaders, and a leading financial sponsor. Together, using our unique partnership, we will build a lasting organization, providing a secure future for our physician partners and other associates. As partners whose interests are completely aligned, we will share in the future growth and success of our organization.
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