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Lindsay Gleeson, CISA, PMP, Managing Director, Protiviti

Lindsay has over 17 years of extensive experience documenting internal control environments, completing operational risk assessments, conducting IT general control testing, and managing various audits including operational audits, application reviews, control gap assessments, disaster recovery/business continuity plan validations, and ERP implementations. Lindsay has also worked with clients across multiple industries to complete business process improvement projects that have leveraged data analytics, dashboard visualizations and use of automation to increase efficiency of claim processes.

Whitney Kingsolver, CPA, Associate Director, Protiviti

Whitney Kingsolver is the Associate Director at Protiviti, leading the Business Performance Improvement Healthcare Payer solution. With over 12 years of experience, she specializes in healthcare payer operations, business process improvement, internal and operational audit, SOX/MAR compliance, and healthcare innovation. She holds a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Truman State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Join us for an engaging session that explores how the Model Audit Rule (MAR) is transforming internal controls and financial reporting in the healthcare industry. This presentation will demystify MAR’s requirements, highlight its impact on payers, and provide practical strategies for ongoing compliance. Attendees will gain insights into identifying and remediating material weaknesses, building resilient control environments, and navigating the complexities of annual management reporting. Real-world examples and best practices will be shared, empowering internal auditors to elevate their organizations’ control frameworks and support regulatory confidence. Whether you’re new to MAR or seeking to enhance your audit approach, this session will equip you with actionable knowledge to “raise the bar” for internal controls in healthcare.

1. List the key requirements of the Model Audit Rule (MAR) as they apply to healthcare organizations.
2. Describe the process for identifying and disclosing material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting.
3. Apply best practices for documenting, testing, and remediating controls in a healthcare audit environment.
4. Discuss strategies for collaborating with process owners and management to enhance MAR compliance.
   
   

 

Cost: 

 

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Program Level: All

Field of Study: Auditing Governmental

Prerequisites: None

Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

CPE Credits: 1 CPE credit

 

Please Note: If you wish to receive continuing professional education credits for participating in the discussion, you are required to register and pay the registration fees (if applicable). You will also be required to answer 3 of the 4 questions asked online during the discussion to qualify for CPE credit.