Compliance Services for Healthcare Providers

R. Jeffrey Hedges, RJ Hedges & Associates

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene and special co-host J. Diane Robinson Episode 881 R. Jeffrey Hedges

R. Jeffrey Hedges, CDME, ABI, is President and CEO of R. J. Hedges & Associates of New Florence, PA. After serving in the United States Air Force for 27 years, Jeff transitioned into the private sector, initially developing software to help independent pharmacies understand and become compliant with HIPAA. In 2006, Jeff founded R.J. Hedges & Associates to support healthcare providers with compliance services and software solutions. R.J. Hedges & Associates offers comprehensive healthcare compliance consulting services for independent pharmacies, home health care facilities, medical supply companies, physicians and other small practices throughout the United States. They support clients’ needs in an ever-changing regulatory environment by providing complete, customized programs ready for implementation. These programs include policies and procedures, customized forms, checklists, compliance training and access to a knowledgeable staff.

Currently working with over 500 facilities throughout the United States, R.J. Hedges & Associates’ compliance programs include: Compounding; DMEPOS; Fraud, Waste & Abuse Prevention; Hazardous Drugs; Human Resource Management; Immunizations; Medication Safety; Pharmacy and other state and federal compliance programs.

Jeff is a sought-after speaker at numerous seminars and national conferences who educates his audiences on healthcare compliance, especially as it relates to the pharmacy and durable medical equipment (DME) communities. Jeff is currently serving with the National Council of Prescription Drug Plans (NCPDP) and the National Supplier Clearinghouse Advisory Council. He is the co-author of the National Community Pharmacists Association's HIPAA Security Handbook and has written many articles on HIPAA Compliance, Medicare Accreditation and other federal compliance topics. His podcasts on the Pharmacy Compliance Guide™ hosted on the Pharmacy Podcast Network range from Hazardous Drugs to Diabetic Shoes to Acquisitions and Mergers.

Jeff served on the Board of Directors for the Board of Certification/Accreditation Intl (BOC) from 2010 through 2017 holding key positions of Vice Chair, Secretary and Member-At Large. In 2015, O&P News named Jeff one of the Top 175 Innovators in Orthotics and Prosthetics. In 2014 and 2016, the Better Business Bureau awarded R. J. Hedges & Associates second place in the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

In 2017, R.J. Hedges was named Western Pennsylvania’s Torch Award Winner for Marketplace Ethics. Professional credentials include Accredited Business Intermediary (ABI) with the American Business Brokers Association (ABBA) and BOC Certified Durable Medical Equipment (CDME) Specialist.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with R. Jeffrey Hedges about supporting healthcare providers with compliance services.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How word of mouth marketing is a great way to get new clients.

- Why it’s most important to be available to your clients when they need you.

- How there are many benefits to working for RJ Hedges and Associates.

- Why it’s good business to provide your employees with a robust 401k matching program.

- How the business owners job is to protect their employees and their business.

Connect with Jeffrey:

Guest Contact Info

Twitter

@RJHedges

Facebook

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LinkedIn

linkedin.com/company/rj-hedges-associates

Links Mentioned:

rjhedges.com

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