MossAdams - Brian Conner

Industry Expertise

Hospitals & Health Systems Long-Term Care

Practice Focus

Employee Benefit Plans Financial Statement Audits Health Care Consulting Internal Audit Process & Internal Controls Reviews & Compilations

Biography

Brian has practiced public accounting since 1993, providing audit, tax, and consulting services to integrated health systems, hospitals, ancillary providers, mental and convalescent health facilities, and medical groups. He has extensive experience in providing advice and counsel in areas of audits, financial reporting, and tax-exempt financings. He performs technical reviews for other health care clients of the firm and has served as an instructor and lecturer for the firm’s Health Care Group. Brian holds several leadership roles including Health Care Consulting Industry Group Leader, and is a member of the firm’s health care executive committee.

Professional Affiliations

Chair, AICPA Health Care Entities Expert Panel
Former Chair, Health Care Financial Management’s (HFMA) Principles and Practice Board
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Healthcare Financial Management Association
Member, California Association of Healthcare Districts
Member, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee

Education

BA, accounting and English, University of California, Los Angeles

Insights from Brian Conner

Safeguarding Health Care: Defend Against Data Breaches

Navigate the emerging threat landscape and learn more about risk assessment and mitigation to better safeguard against breaches.

FTC Privacy Protection Rule Expands Data Breach Reporting

The Federal Trade Commission amends privacy protection rules impacting health care breach reporting requirements.

Health Care Investors: Are You in Compliance with the False Claims Act?

Meet regulatory guidelines and safeguard investment value with help navigating stringent False Claims Act regulations.

Why Compliance Is a Top Priority for Telehealth

Delve into emerging challenges in the evolving telehealth landscape and how compliance officers can mitigate related risks.

Q&A: Are You Checking All the Boxes of the HHS Newest Cybersecurity Plan?

Reinforce cyber defenses for your health care organization with new cybersecurity performance goals from HHS.

Mitigate Risk in Your Emergency Department

Learn how your health care organization can better manage Emergency Department overcrowding.

Strategic Planning and Construction in Turbulent Times for Hospitals

Before undertaking a construction project, leadership should understand and align their final project goals and agree on strategy.

Politics and the Pandemic: Where Do We Go from Here?

Learn about current economic and political factors impacting health care and whether we’re prepared for the next pandemic.

California Offers $1.3 Billion in Health Care Worker Retention Bonuses

California is offering $1.3 billion in health care worker retention bonuses as a result of Senate Bill 184. Learn more.

The Future of Reimbursement Through the Lens of MedPAC

Learn about the current reimbursement climate and how you can strategize for 2023 and beyond.

A Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians

Explore the American Medical Association’s strategies to support physicians as burnout and other pressures continue to build.

Hospital Industry Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges in 2022 and Beyond

Learn how telehealth, pricing, and other trends could impact your hospital, as well as tips to stay ahead of change.

$3 Billion Added in Provider Relief Funds and Reporting Requirements Revised

The Federal Appropriations Act introduces an additional $3 billion in Provider Relief Fund payments. Learn more.

Physician Alignment, Compensation and Risk Management: Mitigate Physician Burnout and Improve Care Delivery

Hear from experts who are on the front-line to ensure physician alignment with care delivery and outcomes and working to prevent physician burnout.

5 Steps to Improve Operating Room Efficiencies as Elective Procedures Resume

Focusing on excess capacity, surgeon support, and more can help boost efficiencies as elective procedures resume after the initial halt due to COVID-19.

7 Ways to Reduce Labor Costs—Without a Widespread Workforce Reduction

Discover cost-saving strategies that can help your organization lower labor costs—without cutting your workforce.

CA Hospitals May Significantly Benefit from Supplemental Reimbursement Program

Discover changes to the timing of supplemental revenue recognition under the California Hospital Quality Assurance Fee Program and potential benefits.

Four Focus Areas for Effective Board Governance

Your health care organization’s board has a critical role to play in governance, strategy, and long-range planning. We cover the four main focus areas for boards and how health care organizations can assemble the right professionals.