Controlling Construction Costs in Health Care

Start time:
September 24, 2025 10:00 AM PT
Duration:
1 hour
Location:
Online
Credits:
1
Contact:
Jamie Pennington, Moss Adams, 469-587-2139
Cost to attend:
Complimentary

Health care construction projects are complex undertakings with significant financial implications. Join our webcast, Controlling Construction Costs in Health Care, which offers strategies and tools that can help organizations maintain control over construction costs while navigating today’s rapidly shifting economic environment.

From understanding contract structures and cost components to managing supply chain disruptions and risk exposures, this session equips finance, facilities, and project management professionals with actionable insights. Real-life case studies will be used to illustrate how strong contract controls and proactive cost monitoring can drive project success while avoiding costly pitfalls.

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Speakers

Stephen Bacchetti, CPA, CIA, CCA, Principal, Moss Adams

Steve has practiced public accounting since 2014. He focuses primarily on construction and performance audits for construction projects and capital improvement programs.

Steve works closely with universities, K–14 school bond programs, hospitals, Tribes and casinos, and federal contractors on construction and capital improvement projects where project costs range from millions to billions of dollars. His experience includes planning, managing, and delivering advisory services, resulting in significant cost savings as well as control and reporting improvements.

In addition to his construction auditing and internal controls experience, Steve has a background in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in the transportation industry.

Charnee Foston, Director, Moss Adams

Charnee has worked in construction audit and advisory services since 2010. Her client base spans the government, not-for-profit, higher education, Tribal and gaming, health care, and commercial real estate industries. She offers specialized assistance to clients engaged in complex construction projects valued between $10 million and $5 billion across the United States, Europe, and Central America.

Charnee conducts meticulous audits to assess construction costs, performing in-depth reviews of policies and procedures, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, conducting performance audits related to bonds, and offering crucial support services for litigation cases.

Charnee has successfully designed and led initiatives that bolstered project efficiency and internal controls and resulted in noteworthy cost reductions and financial recoveries for her clients. Beyond her extensive consulting experience, Charnee has also held the role of an internal audit manager at a prominent construction management firm.

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CPE Information

Program Level:
Overview
Credits:
Specialized Knowledge and Application: 1
Delivery Method:
Webcast
Learning Objectives:

After completing this training, participants will be able to identify common construction contract types used in health care and evaluate their respective benefits and limitations; list key risks and exposures in construction projects to support effective risk assessments; explain the primary components that drive construction costs and apply practical tips to monitor and control them throughout a project; discuss how current market dynamics—such as tariffs, supply chain delays, and cost escalation—affect construction budgets and contract terms and summarize real-world examples of successful contract control strategies to improve project outcomes.

Prerequisites:
None
Refund Policy:

For more information about administrative policies regarding CPE, refunds or complaints, please contact Jamie Pennington at 469-587-2139 or send her an email.

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