This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on combatting patient leakage. The panel will discuss whether and how healthcare systems are currently using directed referral requirements. The panel will also address how to implement referral requirements in compliance with the Stark Law. The panel wi... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel and advisers on the emerging trends in financial incentives for physicians and other providers and the pitfalls in properly documenting, structuring, and implementing them. The panel will review the relevant changes to the Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute... Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to advise and guide healthcare providers, medical staff, and hospitals working towards medical staff bylaws compliance with Joint Commission standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation, National Practitioner... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel through the corporate practice of medicine and fee-splitting prohibitions. The panel will examine how different states address the challenges presented by the prohibitions. The panel will also offer best practices for navigating the prohibitions to ensur... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on artificial intelligence (AI) in telehealth and the associated legal issues that arise. The panel will discuss the benefits and risks of AI in telehealth and offer best practices for navigating the legal challenges. Read More

This CLE webinar will guide counsel in healthcare transactions on due diligence measures that effectively identify and mitigate risks and liabilities. The panel will discuss the legal issues to address in healthcare due diligence, including key healthcare risk areas and requirements, compliance prog... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel through the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and the Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Law final rules. The panel will discuss how these changes will impact healthcare providers and others in the healthcare industry. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the use of medical and recreational cannabis in senior care facilities by both residents and staff. The panel will address the conflicting state and federal laws and how providers, owners, and operators can navigate those conflicts. The panel will als... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for healthcare facilities and physicians on the legal implications of co-management arrangements. The panel will review applicable laws, regulations, and fair market value considerations to structure the arrangements to meet compliance requirements. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel in leveraging big data to improve the quality of patient care and reduce costs. The panel will offer best practices to minimize risks and overcome legal and regulatory hurdles when collecting and using patient data. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on noncompete agreements and other restrictive covenants in healthcare. The panel will discuss the recent Biden Executive Order (EO) and its implications for the use of noncompete and no-poach agreements in the healthcare industry. The panel will examine... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on negotiating managed care agreements. The panel will discuss current trends in contract negotiations, key provisions in the agreements, recent court treatment, and practical tips for resolving common areas of dispute. Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel involved in structuring private equity management service organizations (MSOs) in the healthcare arena. The panel will discuss the nuts and bolts of structuring the transaction, including solutions to the specific risks presented by the corporate practice of medici... Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to structure joint operating agreements (JOAs) that meet regulatory requirements. The panel will address key factors in maintaining the tax-exempt status of the hospital and healthcare systems involved in the virtual merger. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on resolving coding disputes. The panel will examine identifying code standards through analysis of coding authorities, regulations, policies, and provider agreements. The panel will discuss working with coding experts as well as spotting potential issue... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel to healthcare insurers and providers on bringing and defending overpayment recovery claims. The panel will provide practical insight from both plan and provider perspectives on implementing and dealing with health insurer audits, overpayment demands, and recoveries... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on machine learning in the healthcare context. The panel will discuss how healthcare companies and providers are using machine learning to provide healthcare, patient care, and administrative processes. The panel will examine the regulatory requirements... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel on the use of statistical sampling and extrapolation in False Claims Act (FCA) litigation. The panel will examine how courts are treating the issue and offer best practices for addressing sampling issues. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). The panel will examine SPAC formation and structuring. The panel will discuss the benefits and considerations for both private and public companies. The panel will also discuss challenges for the parties... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel involved in structuring private equity transactions in the healthcare arena. The panel will discuss the nuts and bolts of structuring the transaction, including purchase price considerations, tax structures, deal terms, and indemnities. The panel will also address... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the recent developments related to the 340B program. The panel will discuss what these developments mean for healthcare providers and drug manufacturers. The panel will address the new dispute resolution process, recent litigation, and recent U.S. Dep... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on compliance with the evolving federal and state-level telehealth requirements. The panel will address the steps that entities and providers should take to ensure compliance with evolving telehealth requirements. Read More

This CLE course will assist hospital and physician group counsel to optimize service line co-management arrangements with an appreciation for applicable law and best practices. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on physician-owned management services organizations (MSOs). The panel will discuss contract considerations, regulatory issues, and recent governmental investigations/enforcement. The panel will also offer best practices for determining whether to pursue... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel in determining whether and when to include indemnification provisions in business associate agreements (BAAs). The panel will offer best practices for drafting and negotiating indemnification provisions. Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel on structuring value-based contracts. The panel will discuss the key considerations for the parties when deciding whether to enter into a value-based contract and the risks and steps to mitigate those risks. The panel will also address key provisions in value-based... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on structuring telemedicine management service agreements. The panel will discuss considerations for both the management group and the healthcare providers and legal risks with such agreements. The panel will also discuss a recent IRS rule that addresses... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on ensuring compliance with the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and Stark law in managed care contracting and downstream provider arrangements. The panel will also provide best practices for counsel on structuring arrangements to fit within the AKS safe harb... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel on vertical integration in the healthcare industry. The panel will review the legal risks of vertical integration that arise from fraud and abuse to corporate practice of medicine and conflicts of interest. The panel will discuss the key considerations when creatin... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reporting obligations for hospitals. The panel will address navigating through the gray areas of reporting and examine how the courts have dealt with immunity from liability for reporting, as well as discuss... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel through applying the new Stark and AKS regulations on healthcare transactions and M&A. The panel will discuss how these changes impact healthcare providers and others in healthcare deals. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with guidance for drafting and negotiating telemedicine agreements on behalf of telemedicine/mobile health (mHealth) companies, healthcare organizations, physician groups, practitioners, and telemedicine end-users. The panel will discuss current trends... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel through the new changes under the new Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and the impact on physician compensation. The panel will examine the major changes to work relative value units (wRVUs) and the conversion factor that could create risk for health systems... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on potential False Claims Act (FCA) liability for healthcare providers who have received COVID-19 federal funding. The panel will discuss the FCA and different theories of liability and risk areas, as well as offer best practices for mitigating FCA risks... Read More

This CLE course will offer critical insights into the threat of ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations, and best practices inside counsel should consider while preparing for and responding to these events. The panel will examine recent attacks and the lessons learned from them and will discu... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review and update of the key legal and business issues involved with retail clinics in a "post-COVID" environment. The panel will offer guidance on the formation, operation, and regulation of retail clinics, including the increased use of digita... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the OIG's Self-Disclosure Protocol (SDP) and settlements under CMS' Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol (SRDP). The panel will also outline guidance for evaluating the risks and rewards of disclosing potential violations. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on recent antitrust developments and the implications for the healthcare industry. The panel will discuss state regulatory changes and the repeal of the antitrust exemption for health insurers, as well as recent litigation. The panel will also discuss wh... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel and compliance officers through the new changes to the Stark and Antikickback Statute regulations and the implications for physician compensation. The panel will discuss how the changes may impact the structure and evaluation of compensation for healthca... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel through the fraud and abuse risks related to accepting CARES Act provider relief funds. The panel will discuss what healthcare entities should do to mitigate these risks. The panel will also discuss government scrutiny and recent government guidance. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel through the proposed changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The panel will discuss how these changes will impact healthcare providers and others in the healthcare industry. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with guidance on charitable patient assistance programs (PAPs). The panel will discuss establishing PAPs and ensuring appropriate donation activities with independent PAPs. The panel will discuss traditional government concerns, OIG guidance, complianc... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on contract pharmacy arrangements and the key legal and regulatory considerations for structuring and documenting the arrangements in an uncertain regulatory environment. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on mitigating the regulatory risks in healthcare transactions. The panel will address licensure, fraud and abuse, reimbursement, and other regulatory issues that raise potential liability risks. The panel will offer best practices for minimizing risk and... Read More

This CLE course will provide a review of key legal issues involved in forming physician supergroups, including applicable laws and regulations, as well as business considerations. The panel will offer guidance on structuring practice management arrangements and selecting compensation models. Read More

This CLE course will guide legal counsel to healthcare facilities and practitioners on the requirements and exceptions for telemedicine licensing and reimbursement. The panel will offer best practices for overcoming licensing challenges and explain how providers can comply with standards and get pai... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on rock star physician compensation arrangements. The panel will offer perspectives on identifying "rock star" physicians and will examine Stark Law, fair market value (FMV), and commercial reasonableness considerations. The panel will offer best practic... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with guidance on the unique legal issues for hospitals and other healthcare providers facing insolvency. The panel will explain the factors that make healthcare provider bankruptcies incredibly complicated, discuss the implications and potential ramifi... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on navigating HIPAA and other privacy laws in relation to public health. The panel will discuss the preemption of state public health laws and exceptions to HIPAA and other privacy laws, as well as the implications of the interoperability and information... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel and providers on using, documenting, and reporting of COVID funding. The panel will present an overview of COVID federal financial assistance and discuss the requirements for documentation and reporting of Provider Relief Fund (PRF) assista... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review of the key legal and business issues involved with urgent care centers. The panel will offer guidance on forming, operating, acquiring, and selling urgent care centers. The panel will also address the impact of COVID-19 on urgent care cen... Read More

This CLE course will provide an in-depth discussion of emerging legal and regulatory issues in telehealth. The panel will discuss issues arising from the use of multiple technologies in the telehealth encounter, such as remote monitoring devices, digital therapeutics, and AI-based algorithms. The pa... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on ensuring compliance with the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) in transactions between hospitals and physician groups. The panel will also provide best practices for counsel on structuring arrangements to fit within the AKS safe harbors and St... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel representing dental practices, dental service organizations (DSOs), and investors for evaluating the various transaction structures for buying or selling a practice, conducting due diligence, and meeting regulatory compliance requirements. The panel will also offer... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel for medical directorship arrangements. The panel will discuss relevant healthcare laws and lessons from recent government enforcement activity. The panel will offer best practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and avoid violatio... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on voluntary disclosure. The panel will also discuss evaluating the risks and rewards of disclosing potential violations. The panel will outline strategies for healthcare providers and counsel in deciding if, what, when, and how to report potential viola... Read More

Even before the current pandemic--which has prompted many to reduce in-person visits to healthcare providers and pharmacies--telemedicine and the digitization of healthcare have steadily increased. A new breed of digital pharmacies, such as Amazon's PillPack, have emerged, providing convenient acces... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on physician compensation arrangements. The panel will examine the legal requirements and the many potential risks. The panel will discuss the implications for Stark, Anti-Kickback, and False Claims Act (FCA) compliance, as well as offer best practices f... Read More

This CLE course will provide insight to counsel for Medicare and Medicaid providers on how to effectively evaluate and potentially challenge overpayment sampling and extrapolations in provider audits. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) enhanced infection control enforcement actions. The panel will examine CMS' new instructions for state agencies conducting surveys and what that means for nursing homes and skilled nursing faciliti... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel involved in structuring private equity management service organizations (MSOs) in the healthcare arena. The panel will discuss the nuts and bolts of structuring the transaction, including solutions to the specific risks presented by the corporate prac... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on navigating a change of ownership (CHOW) in healthcare transactions when Medicare provider agreements are involved. The panel will discuss the factors to consider when determining whether to accept or reject the assignment of the provider agreement and... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the use of representation and warranties insurance in healthcare transactions. The panel will examine when such insurance is appropriate, how it can be best utilized, and what should be covered. The panel will offer best practices for leveraging reps... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel and providers on whistleblower and retaliation claims. Our speaker will examine compliance programs and will discuss the role of anonymous hotlines in compliance. The presentation will address whistleblowers and retaliation in light of the current politi... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel on healthcare contracting with vendors and suppliers. The panel will examine the key provisions to be included in these contracts and offer strategies for negotiating some of the crucial clauses that may be contentious between the vendor and facility. Read More

This CLE course will offer guidance to healthcare counsel on precision medicine and the associated collaborations. The panel will examine the fair market value (FMV) requirements as well as the fraud and abuse risks. The panel will offer guidance on how to ensure compliance and avoid the challenges... Read More

This CLE course will discuss hospital-physician clinically integrated networks (CIN) organizations in the context of how such developments have affected the 2020 legal, regulatory, and financial environment. Topics will include changes in and a new perspective on Medicare payment rules (including PI... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel for drafting and negotiating representations, warranties, and indemnification clauses in healthcare mergers and acquisitions. The panel will discuss key considerations when drafting the provisions, potential challenges, and strategies for a... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on remote patient monitoring (RPM). The panel will examine reimbursement issues and how the 2020 Physician Fee Schedule, as well as other recent changes, impact the landscape for RPM reimbursement. The panel will also address challenges of RPM, such as p... Read More

This CLE course will analyze vexing issues in the valuation of professional service arrangements/employment deals, emergency department call coverage, and service line management arrangements. The panel will address valuation and regulatory concerns that result and offer best practices for overcomin... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on revenue cycle issues caused by COVID-19, including issues arising from the passage and implementation of the CARES Act, changes to payment and other policies by commercial payers (including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care pa... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel on steps that healthcare facilities should take to minimize liability for disruptive physicians in the recruiting and credentialing processes. The panel will also discuss best practices should the healthcare provider pursue disciplinary action against a practitione... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel in healthcare private equity transactions on due diligence measures that effectively identify and mitigate risks and liabilities. The panel will address the regulatory and corporate practice of medicine issues that should be considered during the due diligence proc... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on physician incentives, examining the legal requirements and the potential risks. The panel will compare current incentives and value-based incentives and discuss the impact on regulatory compliance. The panel will offer best practices for structuring p... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with guidance on the unique legal issues for hospitals and other healthcare providers facing bankruptcy. The panel will discuss how bankruptcy impacts hospital/healthcare provider obligations under Medicare, HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on measures for hospitals and physicians to ensure compliance and minimize liability when using patient portals and other electronic means to communicate protected health information (PHI). The panel will outline the legal risks with patient portal use a... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel using boilerplate provisions in healthcare contracts. The panel will discuss identifying and avoiding the pitfalls of boilerplate contract clauses in these agreements. The panel will also provide insight into structuring individualized language to fit th... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel addressing the staffing shortages that many hospitals and healthcare providers are facing. The panel will discuss licensing and credentialing issues relating to the reallocation of physician and provider resources. The panel will also address billing and... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on advising clients conducting clinical trials and other research activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the key provisions impacting hospitals and healthcare providers. The panel will discuss direct funding for healthcare providers and the changes to Medicare and Medicaid. The panel... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the final data blocking and interoperability rules. The panel will discuss the implications for healthcare providers, payers, and vendors. The panel will also offer best practices for addressing the changes and steps for complying with the new rules. Read More

This CLE course will review critical provisions in clinical trial agreements (CTAs), discuss variations in study site structure and potential impact on CTA signatories, outline best practices for structuring effective provisions and contracts, and guide healthcare counsel on handling the potential c... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with guidance on medical records requests and subpoenas. The panel will examine the recent decision in Ciox Health v. Azar and the HHH Office of Civil Rights (OCR) response it prompted. The panel will discuss how the decision and OCR response change th... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on what hospitals and healthcare providers should be doing to prepare for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The panel will discuss telemedicine options that should be considered or put in place and the associated challenges. The panel will also review CDC gu... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with an examination of the latest developments concerning clinical integration programs, as well as the FTC and DOJ assessment processes. The panel will offer best practices for effective clinical integration while mitigating antitrust concerns. Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel to healthcare providers on auditing hospital-physician arrangements to ensure compliance with the Stark Law. The panel will offer best practices for mitigating the risks in physician arrangements and avoiding violations. Read More

This CLE course will provide a review of critical legal issues involved in organizing and operating various models of private direct healthcare practices (often referred to as concierge, direct care, integrative/Functional Medicine and connected care practices) and affiliated business models, includ... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel in understanding the importance of FMV assessments in hospital-physician transactions as a way to ensure compliance with anti-kickback and self-referral laws. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel for withstanding heightened regulatory scrutiny and increased enforcement activity targeting home health operations. The panel will discuss steps home health agencies can take to minimize the risk of fraud and abuse investigations. Read More

This CLE course will prepare hospital and physician counsel to anticipate and minimize risks arising under the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other federal and state laws when establishing hospital-physician joint ventures. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel involved in structuring healthcare management arrangements. The panel will discuss the nuts and bolts of structuring the transaction, including solutions to the specific risks presented by the corporate practice of medicine and fee-splitting issues. T... Read More

This CLE course will review the latest developments related to healthcare fraud, drawing lessons from recent government investigations and settlements. The panel will prepare healthcare counsel to take proactive steps for compliance. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel in determining whether and when to include indemnification provisions in business associate agreements (BAAs). The panel will offer best practices for drafting and negotiating indemnification provisions. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review of current issues related to gainsharing arrangements whether they are freestanding or part of bundled payment programs. The panel will discuss the OIG's advisory opinions on gainsharing arrangements, outline implementation and operationa... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel for academic medical centers, universities and other federal grant recipients on the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) self-disclosure protocol and its new guidance for HHS grant recipients. The panel will provide best practices for self-disclosure and compliance... Read More

This CLE course will examine the latest case law trends regarding piercing the corporate veil and alter ego claims in the healthcare industry. The panel will provide guidance on issues to be aware of and how to structure corporate entities and joint ventures to better protect against piercing the co... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on compliance considerations for clinical laboratories. The panel will discuss how the Stark Law framework, Anti-Kickback Statute, and related exceptions and safe harbors apply to laboratory testing. The panel will also discuss developments in compliance... Read More

This CLE course will examine judicial deference to agency decisions in light of the recent Supreme Court decision in Kisor v. Wilkie and the implications for the highly regulated healthcare industry. The panel will also guide healthcare counsel in challenging CMS actions. Read More

This CLE course will discuss the increased scrutiny of healthcare providers' prescribing and dispensing practices by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and state attorneys general (AG) through their medical boards and other actions, and will guide counsel in preparing for and responding to pr... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel involved in structuring exclusive contracts between hospitals and physicians or physician groups. The speaker will discuss the nuts and bolts of structuring the agreements, including restrictive covenants, payor contracting provisions, performance sta... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on structuring physician partnership agreements used for group practices and other ventures. The panel will examine the key considerations physicians should evaluate as well as the key business and practice provisions that outline the terms of the relati... Read More

This CLE course will guide providers of mental healthcare and their counsel on the rules and requirements regarding telemental health services. The panel will offer recommendations for overcoming the legal challenges and discuss what providers should do to comply with the requirements. Read More

This CLE course will provide an overview on the law and regulations related to the use of e-signatures in the healthcare industry. The panel will examine legal and practical issues, including HIPAA and Medicare compliance, risk assessments that covered entities must balance in each transaction, and... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on protecting behavioral health information and disclosure requirements and limitations. The panel will offer best practices for compliance and managing mental health records and psychotherapy notes. Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel on navigating regulatory changes for clinical trials and human subjects research. The panel will examine the practical impact for those sponsoring, conducting or otherwise involved with clinical trials and will outline compliance strategies to meet the new requirem... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel involved in structuring private equity dental service organizations (DSOs). The panel will discuss the nuts and bolts of structuring the transaction, including solutions to the specific risks presented by the corporate practice of medicine and fee-spl... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel to hospitals and physician groups on structuring and negotiating leased practice agreements, professional service agreements (PSAs) and management services agreements (MSAs). The panel will explain how healthcare providers can leverage the benefits and understand a... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel to healthcare facilities on the new EPA rule on managing and disposing of unused or waste pharmaceuticals. The panel will discuss how the new rule changes the landscape and the steps to be taken to structure and implement practices for the management of unused or w... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on navigating the complicated issues of telemedicine in the long-term care setting. The panel will address licensure, reimbursement, and other regulatory challenges as well as discuss expanded coverage for these services through Medicare Advantage. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on antitrust violations that can arise when competitors share information either related to a partnership through a joint venture, accountable care organizations (ACO) or merger. The panel will offer insights and guidance on the limitations of exchanging... Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to advise hospitals, medical staffs and physicians on effectively addressing common medical staff challenges, including peer review, medical staff bylaws, hospital board governance, conflict management and more. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on medical cannabis issues related to hospitals, long-term care facilities and other healthcare providers. The panel will examine the current status of legalization, standard of care, regulations and federal guidance, and potential liability, among other... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on managing, preserving and protecting the security of healthcare data. The panel will examine the new Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) guidance on cybersecurity protections and discuss managing and responding to cyber attacks and data breaches.... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the legal challenges and liability risks facing practitioners and pharmacists related to prescribing and dispensing controlled substances. The panel will discuss the enforcement environment and steps to minimize legal risks. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) final rule. The panel will examine the redesigned Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), the background behind the redesign, the impact on ACOs, the new part... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance on structuring payer-provider contracts. The panel will address key provisions to include in both value-based agreements, and any other payer-provider agreement. Topics will include limitations on retrospective review, eligibility and authorization guarantees, a... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a roadmap for drafting and negotiating managed care contracts on behalf of providers. With a focus on Medicare and Medicaid contracts, the panel will discuss current trends in contract negotiations, critical provisions in the agreements and strate... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the changes to Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) safe harbors. The panel will examine the removal of protection for rebates to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and the new safe harbors for point-of-sale discounts and service fees. The panel will discuss how... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel for navigating agency regulations and the Common Rule revisions for clinical trials and human subjects research. The panel will discuss the new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance, examine the practical impact for stakeholders such as hospitals, research or... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel advising providers on complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other federal and state laws when asked to produce protected health information (PHI) as a part of pending litigation. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reporting and the recent changes to the requirements. The panel will also address navigating through the gray areas of reporting and examine how the courts have dealt with thorny reporting issues. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with guidance on overcoming the regulatory challenges involved when providing telemedicine services internationally. The panel will discuss the obstacles, such as FCPA compliance, when developing and operating an international telehealth program. The p... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare provider counsel with a review of critical legal issues involved in forming physician multispecialty group practices, including applicable laws and regulations and business considerations. The panel will offer guidance on structuring the arrangements and negot... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the legal obligations, benefits, incentives, and risks of reporting and repaying improper Medicare and Medicaid payments. The panel will offer best practices for complying with the requirements for reporting and returning overpayments. Read More

This CLE course will provide a review of the primary legal issues that arise when forming physician group practices, including applicable laws and regulations aw well as business considerations. The panel will offer guidance on structuring practice management arrangements and selecting compensation... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel to healthcare facilities and practitioners on CMS' rule and guidance for telehealth credentialing and privileging. The panel will outline the steps for providers to comply with the rule and ensure effective and confidential telehealth practices. Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel for healthcare providers and payors on managing the shift from fee-for-service to value-based alternative payment models (APMs). The panel will discuss the different payment models and the associated risks of the models. The panel will also examine the related regu... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review of the key regulatory issues involved in acquisitions of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The panel will offer guidance on structuring the arrangements and conducting due diligence. Read More

This CLE course will provide compliance and valuation guidance to counsel for hospitals and physician groups seeking to maximize their relationship, through varied types of professional services agreements (PSAs) in lieu of traditional employment models. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the implications of the AT&T/Time Warner decision on vertical mergers in the healthcare industry. The panel will examine what parties and their counsel must consider when putting together a healthcare deal and the antitrust hurdles they will need to o... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the fraud and abuse risks with electronic health records (EHR) and billing arrangements. The panel will discuss the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute and the applicable exceptions, and review recent cases and government guidance. The panel will offe... Read More

The CLE course will provide hospital counsel with a review of critical issues involved when hospitals consider directly employing physicians, including applicable laws, regulations and strategies for structuring employment contracts. Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel for healthcare providers and suppliers with experiences and perspectives on complying with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) rule on reporting and returning Medicare overpayments. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on considerations for and provisions to include in call coverage agreements. The panel will examine the issue of employee vs. independent contractor, Stark and AKS compliance, and other clauses, such as exclusivity, term and termination, and compensation... Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel for Medicaid providers to effectively evaluate and challenge the use of statistical sampling and extrapolation in audits seeking to establish overpayment amounts for recoupment. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on compensation in agreements for telemedicine services. The panel will examine the various ways in which common telemedicine arrangements require commercial reasonableness and FMV requirements to be met. The panel will also discuss the pro... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on federal Medicaid managed care requirements and state level demands on participating managed care organizations. The panel will also discuss compliance with the law and potential changes to Medicaid managed care under the current administration. Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on issues with medical records when a medical practice is being transferred or is closing. The panel will discuss what should be done up front to comply with legal and professional standards as well as the impact doing so has on the sale. The panel will... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on significant developments to Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D. The panel will provide an overview of the changes, discussing how these changes will impact healthcare payers. The panel will also offer insight into what payers and their counsel must do... Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel for healthcare providers to understand the demands of Medicare and Medicaid compliance audits and overpayment investigations. The panel will review sampling process and outline approaches for providers and their counsel to challenge overpayment extrapolations. Th... Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to litigate managed care claims. The panel will discuss legal, substantive and practical considerations in common areas of dispute. Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare provider counsel on procedures healthcare entities should follow in medical staff credentialing, privileging and peer review. The panel will explain the consequences of failing to meet the standards and will outline best practices for mitigating liability. Read More

This CLE course will discuss the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) "Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced" (BPCI Advanced) model. The panel will discuss the participation requirements and potential benefits and risks. They will also examine the BPCI Advanced model's relatio... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review of the key legal issues involved in hospital acquisitions of physician practices, including applicable laws and regulations and valuation considerations. The panel will offer their guidance on negotiating and structuring the arrangements. Read More

This CLE/CPE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the impact of tax reform on the healthcare industry. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review of key considerations when drafting employment agreements for advanced practitioners--such as physician assistants, nurse practitioners and the like--to meet the expectations and obligations of the parties and to ensure compliance with ap... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for not-for-profit (NFP) hospitals on proactive measures to protect the hospital's tax-exempt status. The panel will discuss requirements to maintain tax-exempt status and recent enforcement trends. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for healthcare facilities and physicians on managing oncology service lines. The panel will review applicable laws, regulations and other considerations to structure service lines, including physician contracts, to meet compliance requirements and avo... Read More

This CLE course will provide hospital counsel with a review of key issues involved when hospitals consider contracting with physicians and physician groups not employed by the hospital, including best practices for minimizing liability risk when structuring the contracts. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare attorneys with a review of the legal pitfalls of commonly used and emerging physician-vendor arrangements. The panel will recommend best practices for complying with federal and state fraud and abuse laws. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for hospitals and other healthcare providers participating in, or considering, co-location arrangements. The panel will discuss the benefits of such arrangements as well as the regulatory hurdles. The panel will offer best practices for structuring co... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel to healthcare companies on restructuring. The panel will examine developing trends, restructuring terms, and regulatory challenges unique to the healthcare industry. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the the new Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) safe harbors and the changes to the Civil Monetary Penalty Law (CMP) beneficiary inducement prohibition. The panel will discuss how hospitals, healthcare providers, and others in the healthcare ind... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel when drafting and negotiating representations, warranties, and indemnification clauses in healthcare mergers and acquisitions. The panel will discuss best practices, potential challenges and strategies for allocating risk. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for navigating regulatory changes for substance use treatment. The panel will examine compliance issues and best practices for entities within the healthcare system that create or receive protected substance use disorder information, including Part 2... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the Stark timeshare arrangement exception and the challenges of the exception. The panel will examine the requirements and limitations and offer guidance for structuring a timeshare arrangement to ensure compliance with Stark, federal an... Read More

This CLE course will familiarize healthcare counsel with the technology and current and potential uses of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the healthcare industry. The panel will also discuss potential legal and regulatory hurdles for companies moving transactions and informatio... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance on current trends for hospital joint ventures. The panel will examine the regulatory and valuation considerations involved, and will discuss the relevant post-transaction contractual arrangements. The panel will offer best practices for navigating the JV and pos... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel in the medical technology industry on the regulatory compliance risks facing the industry and on implementing the optimal compliance program. The panel will discuss the pitfalls to avoid as well as healthcare fraud issues facing the industry. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for healthcare providers for structuring legal compliance in healthcare transactions, overcoming federal and state regulatory challenges, determining fair market value (FMV), and conducting due diligence. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare providers on navigating hospital in hospital (HIH) leasing arrangements, including leasing space to long term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), skilled nursing, rehab, behavioral health and hospice. The panel will examine trends, Stark and Anti-Kickba... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance on complying with "incident to" billing requirements. The panel will discuss the requirements and advantages related to incident to billing and the potential ramifications of violations. The panel will also offer best practices for ensuring compliance and addres... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with guidance on the HIPAA rule and its impact on business associate agreements (BAAs), as well as changes to privacy, security and breach notification requirements for covered entities. The panel will outline strategies to ensure compliance with the i... Read More

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel in examining the legal risks that often exist in supply chains. The panel will discuss how careful due diligence, thoughtful contract negotiation, and effective policies and procedures can mitigate risk. Read More

This CLE course will review the status of, and recent developments in, the laws implicated by clinical research relationships, and provide guidance to healthcare counsel to create a framework for smart research funding and compensation planning. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on navigating post-signing and post-closing issues in healthcare transactions. The panel will discuss regulatory approvals, escrow and tax concerns, particularly issues arising under tax-exempt financing; and best practices for overcoming i... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel for protecting the attorney-client privilege when responding to investigations arising under the False Claims Act (FCA). The panelists will offer their insights into the scope of applicable privileges, how such privileges can be inadvertent... Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel to healthcare boards of directors to navigate increased government and shareholder scrutiny of healthcare board governance. The panel will offer compliance strategies for healthcare boards to minimize liability. Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel to institutional providers, physicians and pharmacies to anticipate and minimize risks arising under the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback statute, and other federal and state laws when establishing physician-pharmacy and institution-physician ventures. The panel will exa... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for healthcare providers and payors on managing the shift from fee-for-service to value-based alternative payment models (APM). The panel will discuss evolving state regulatory schemes and how to overcome the challenges presented by state regulations... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on responding to Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) and HIPAA subpoenas in healthcare fraud and False Claims Act (FCA) investigations. The panel will provide best practices for complying with CIDs and subpoenas while protecting patient info... Read More

This CLE course will discuss the importance of documenting medical necessity and the potential risks of failing to meet state and federal regulatory requirements, including Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. The panel will also examine lessons from recent investigations and litigation and offer gu... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel to healthcare providers with guidance on the Stark Law amendments and reissued rules and outline compliance strategies in the current regulatory environment. Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel to Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers with guidance on the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) emergency preparedness regulations. The panel will outline compliance strategies for the current regulatory environment. Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel to healthcare and long-term care (LTC) providers with guidance on the new LTC regulations and outline compliance strategies in the current regulatory environment. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on protecting the rights of healthcare providers to benefits under ERISA. The panel discussion will include assignments of benefits (AOBs), anti-assignment clauses and right to sue clauses, as well as how the courts are treating these issue... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the new Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model and the use of collaborator agreements under that model. The panel will outline implementation and operational aspects of CJR collaborator agreements and offer best practices f... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and the challenges presented by the significant change in the Medicare payment model. The panel will also offers strategies to prepare for the fast-approaching system change. Read More

This CLE course will review key provisions in collaborative research agreements, outline best practices for structuring effective provisions and agreements, and provide guidance for healthcare counsel on handling the potential challenges in negotiations. Read More

This course will examine the Universal Health Services Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar decision and its impact on implied certification liability under the False Claims Act (FCA) and will provide guidance on the Court's refined theory of implied certification, the preconditions for its applica... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) provisions and regulatory safe harbors. The panel will provide guidance on how to determine when the AKS is implicated and what counsel can do to identify potential AKS problems. The panel will also offer... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel representing dermatology practices and investors when evaluating the various transaction structures for buying or selling a practice, conducting due diligence, and meeting regulatory compliance requirements. The panel will also offer best practices fo... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance on the integration of telehealth into new payment and care delivery models and compliance with federal and state regulatory and reimbursement requirements. The panel will also discuss leveraging opportunities to facilitate the use of telehealth. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare attorneys to identify and evaluate healthcare fraud risks. The panel will examine current enforcement trends and discuss best practices for minimizing healthcare fraud. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for healthcare counsel on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Phase 2 HIPAA audits, including preparing for OCR audits, conducting self-audits, and minimizing the risks of HIPAA noncompliance. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for counsel to healthcare providers on auditing hospital-physician arrangements to ensure compliance with the Stark Law. The panel will offer best practices for mitigating the risks in physician arrangements and avoiding violations. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare practitioners and in-house counsel on protecting data security in the healthcare industry. The panel will review best practices for breach preparedness and breach response and discuss effective approaches for managing regulatory compliance, litigat... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the implied certification doctrine. The panel will explore how the courts are applying the doctrine and the circuit split and the impact that has on litigation strategy. The panel will also discuss best practices for ensuring compliance... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on appealing Medicare enrollment denials and revocations. The panel will dicuss the impact of the CMS final rule that expanded its authority to revoke billing privileges and what healthcare providers and suppliers should do in light of the... Read More

This CLE course will offer best practices for healthcare providers and business associates (BAs) negotiating business associate agreements (BAAs). The panel will examine current trends in contract negotiations, key contract provisions and ways to address common areas of dispute. Read More

This CLE course will examine the intersection of HIPAA and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and provide guidance to healthcare counsel for understanding the risks and overcoming the compliance challenges facing the healthcare industry. The panel will discuss healthcare-related messages a... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with an in-depth review of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' long-awaited 340B Drug Pricing Program guidance, which makes significant changes and provides clarity on several matters, including patient eligibility and which healthcare pr... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review of the organizational requirements and structures for real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the limitations and challenges of REITs in the healthcare industry. The panel will discuss regulatory, corporate, business and tax issues invo... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel involved in buying and selling long-term care facilities and the complex business and regulatory issues involved. The panel will offer guidance on structuring the arrangements and conducting due diligence. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for healthcare counsel on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Phase 2 HIPAA audits, including preparing for OCR audits, conducting self-audits, and minimizing the risks of HIPAA noncompliance. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the privacy and security requirements and considerations healthcare providers should take into account when providing telemedicine services. The panel will discuss best practices for protecting patient health information and privacy and... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel for providers who participate in the 340B drug discount program. The panel will discuss key program requirements and compliance concerns, will outline best practices to help ensure compliance with the program requirements, and will address... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with an in-depth review of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) newly proposed regulation revision that overhauls Medicaid managed care. The panel will analyze who will be impacted--and how, and addresses the likelihood of the rule being... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for healthcare counsel on the peer review process, immunity and exceptions to immunity. The panel will examine recent decisions that make the peer review process and immunity not as absolute as once thought as well as discuss reporting conduct to the National Pr... Read More

This CLE course will examine the antitrust challenges involved in healthcare consolidations, including recent government actions and litigation. The panel will offer best practices for addressing antitrust issues related to healthcare provider consolidations. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel and reimbursement professionals on the key changes to the CMS Quality Reporting and Incentive Programs and what those changes mean for healthcare providers. The panel will offer best practices for maximizing Medicare reimbursement in a comp... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on current government enforcement trends, responding to investigations, and handling qui tam defense. The panel will provide best practices for minimizing government penalties, liability exposure and qui tam suits. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review of key considerations when drafting physician recruitment and employment agreements to meet the expectations and obligations of the parties and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on implementing litigation holds while complying with HIPAA's privacy and security requirements. The panel will offer best practices for creating a plan to manage and preserve data subject to a litigation hold, while maintaining patient con... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review of the Medicare Part B appeals process, the impact of the backlog, and the effect of CMS' 68% solution. The panel will drill down into the issues on which the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) are focusing. The panel will provide... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on structuring physician compensation and financial incentive payments to participating physicians to reduce costs and improve quality of care. The panel will discuss the implications for Stark law and anti-kickback compliance, and offer be... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the regulatory requirements for physician relationships with third parties under the Stark law, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), False Claims Act (FCA) and Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (FERA). The panel will discuss best practices for... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on reverse false claims enforcement trends and overpayment requirements. The panel will examine the impact of recent developments, including recent cases and government policies, and offer best practices for navigating reverse false claims. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review of critical legal concerns in drafting physician separation agreements in both hospital and group practice settings. The panel will outline approaches to reconcile expectations and obligations of the parties and offer best practices for s... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel and their clients for addressing HIPAA concerns and EMTALA obligations when treating an Ebola patient. The panel will also discuss state and federal mandatory reporting requirements, employment issues, and lessons learned from the first U.S... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance on addressing key healthcare antitrust issues that arise in management agreements, ancillary restraints, joint venture operations, and competitor collaborations. The panel will offer best practices for antitrust compliance for healthcare systems and providers. Read More

This CLE course will equip healthcare provider counsel with tools and strategies for structuring and negotiating contracts with accountable care organizations (ACOs), managed care organizations (MCOs), and state health exchanges on behalf of providers. The panel will discuss key provisions in these... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for healthcare counsel on the legal obligations, benefits, incentives and risks of reporting and repaying improper Medicare payments. The panel will examine the impact of the Affordable Care Act and CMS's proposed overpayment rule, and outline practical steps to... Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with guidance on addressing the legal issues of commercial accountable care arrangements, ranging from selecting the pricing model and structuring the contract to implementing procedures to ensure compliance with both federal and state laws. We will al... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for hospitals and physician groups on structuring and negotiating practice agreements. The panel will explain how healthcare providers can leverage the benefits and understand and overcome the legal challenges. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with guidance on meeting the Medicare Electronic Health Records Inventive Program requirements and surviving meaningful use audits. The panel will discuss potential red flags and offer best practices for compliance. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review of the complex legal issues involved in negotiating and entering into agreements with third-party vendors for electronic health records (EHR) management. The panel will provide their insights into critical EHR contract provisions regardin... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel for managing privacy and security risks when using cloud computing to outsource the storage of patient information. The panel will also discuss key provisions to include in business associate agreements with cloud vendors to minimize liabil... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel involved in hospital mergers and acquisitions to deal with successor liability and the issues impacted by it. The panel will offer best practices for mitigating the risks of successor liability in healthcare M&A. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to hospital counsel on the regulatory and CMS policy changes related to inpatient billing and the impact on reimbursement. The panel will provide guidance on how hospitals can meet the new requirements, withstand anticipated audits and pursue appeals. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel for identifying and handling insurable risks in strategic partnerships and conducting due diligence when aligning with other healthcare and service providers. The panel will offer strategies for protecting electronic information during inve... Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel for healthcare providers to guide clients in adapting to the new health insurance exchanges. The panel will explain how the exchanges are working in 2014--and how to overcome the new challenges presented in order to maximize reimbursement and effectively manage t... Read More

This CLE course will review the latest developments related to healthcare fraud, drawing lessons from recent government investigations and settlements. The panel will prepare healthcare counsel to take proactive steps for compliance in 2014. Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to develop policies and procedures governing the use of mobile medical devices in the healthcare setting. The panel will outline key considerations and safeguards to protect confidential information and ensure patient privacy. Read More

This CLE course will examine the antitrust challenges involved in hospital acquisitions of physician practices, including recent enforcement actions and litigation. The panel will offer best practices for identifying and addressing antitrust risks and minimize agency scrutiny. Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to apply Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) rules to research sponsors and clinical sites. The panel will also provide guidance on MSP reporting requirements as well as practical contracting approaches. Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel for healthcare providers and MCOs with a review of the new health insurance exchanges--how they will work and their anticipated impact on providers. The panel will provide guidance for counsel to providers to assist clients now to adapt to the healthcare exchange... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for overcoming the regulatory challenges and establishing defensible fair market value (FMV) when forming physician services arrangements. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for meeting the challenges of conducting clinical trials outside the U.S., including informed consent, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) exposure, and data privacy. The panel will discuss best practices to overcome the regulatory hurdles and risks... Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to value physician practice ancillary services and review the pitfalls of valuation. The panel will offer best practices for addressing and overcoming the challenges of valuing ancillary services. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance on overcoming the challenges in the use of digital devices and in the practice of virtual medicine. The panel will offer best practices to develop policies and procedures to minimize liability risks. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for manufacturers, physicians and teaching hospitals to navigate the final regulations implementing the federal Sunshine Law. The panel will offer best practices to ensure compliance with the law and avoid costly mistakes and unexpected public disclos... Read More

This CLE course will examine the final Omnibus Rule's modifications to HIPAA and the impact on agreements between healthcare providers and business associates. The panel will outline strategies for healthcare providers to ensure compliance with the increased obligations. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with guidance on the final Omnibus Rule's modifications to HIPAA and the impact on covered entities. The panel will discuss the changes to privacy, security and breach notification requirements--and offer strategies for covered entities to ensure compl... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the new Office for Civil Rights (OCR) guidance and best practices to de-identify health information. The panel will also discuss the challenges of balancing the privacy risks against the need to use the information for research and other... Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to draft policies and procedures to govern the use of portable electronic devices in the healthcare setting. The panel will outline key considerations and safeguards to protect confidential information and ensure patient privacy. Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to improve compliance in areas targeted by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) in its FY 2013 Work Plan, including hospital billing for inpatient stays, coding compliance, durable medical equipment and more. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review of the key legal issues involved in hospital acquisitions of physician practices, including applicable laws and regulations and valuation considerations. The panel will offer their guidance on negotiating and structuring the arrangements. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the legal risks involved with building, operating and participating in health information exchanges (HIEs). The panel will discuss HIE models, HIE agreements, technology vendor contracting, and best practices for complying with federal a... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel for developing effective compliance programs as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for healthcare counsel on preparing for Medicare and Medicaid compliance audits and appealing unfavorable audit results. Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to apply Medicare secondary payor (MSP) rules to research sponsors and clinical sites, and provide guidance on the new MSP reporting requirements and practical contracting approaches. Read More

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a roadmap for drafting and negotiating key provisions in electronic health record (EHR) license agreements. The panel will explain approaches for avoiding drafting pitfalls and resolving contract disputes. Read More

The CLE course will analyze the Supreme Court's decision on the healthcare reform law and assess its impact for healthcare providers and others in the healthcare industry. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on measures hospitals and physicians should take to minimize liability when engaged in social media. The panel will outline the risks inherent in social media use and offer best practices for developing effective social media policies. Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to advise hospitals and physicians on measures to ensure compliance, minimize liability and defend patient lawsuits under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for healthcare providers, suppliers, drug plan sponsors and Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) on the new CMS proposed rules on reporting and returning Medicare overpayments. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for hospital counsel on advising hospital systems in using Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) as an effective business tool to proactively identify and manage risk. Read More

This CLE course will offer healthcare counsel guidance on how healthcare companies can protect their executives from government exclusion, identify and address the potential pitfalls in the government's civil investigative demands, and develop effective corporate compliance programs. Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to implement and maintain effective compliance programs under the federal False Claims Act (FCA). The panel will provide best practices for minimizing FCA liability exposure and responding to FCA investigations. Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel for healthcare providers to navigate and comply with significant and complex changes to Medicare reimbursement under healthcare reform. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to legal or compliance advisors to manufacturers, physicians and teaching hospitals for navigating the Sunshine Law. The panel will offer practical strategies to ensure compliance with the new law and avoid costly mistakes or unexpected public disclosures. Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel to healthcare providers to participate in the Medicare shared savings program and navigate the requirements under the final ACO regulations. Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel to healthcare facilities with a review of restructuring options available to distressed facilities. The panel will also provide legal and business strategies for healthcare facility operations under pressure in the current economic environment. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for healthcare providers considering alternatives to ACOs. The panel will analyze the alternatives, explain the anticipated structures and their requirements, and offer best practices for evaluation and implementation of the alternatives. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on preparing for CMS's Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) audits. The panel will examine lessons learned during the first year of ZPIC audits, outline steps to minimize the risk of such audits, and offer strategies for appealing unfav... Read More

This CLE course will prepare attorneys for healthcare providers to structure clinical integrations, including complying with applicable antitrust law, anti-kickback/Stark/CMP law, and the requirements under healthcare reform. Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel for hospitals, physicians and other healthcare providers the information needed to determine whether to participate in CMS' new Pioneer ACO Model program. The panel will provide an in-depth discussion of the program's key components. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance provide guidance on navigating the new proposed regulations for accountable care organizations (ACOs), including identifying and responding to the potential regulatory and practical obstacles when forming an ACO, and what components of the regulations are likely... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for healthcare counsel for complying with the new supplier standards for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) to mitigate False Claims Act allegations and supplier enforcement actions. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for navigating overlapping and evolving federal and state regulations and existing guidance for clinical trials disclosure and reporting. The panel will offer best practices to ensure transparency during clinical trials and avoid costly mistakes. Read More

This CLE course will discuss best practices for hospital counsel to improve compliance practices in areas targeted by OIG in its FY 2011 Work Plan, including provider-based status, quality of care reporting and reimbursement. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on complying with the program integrity provisions of the PPACA. The panel will outline immediate updates needed to providers' policies and practices to avoid government enforcement actions and increased liability exposure. Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel for healthcare providers to comply with new self-referral disclosure requirements under the healthcare reform law. The panel will outline best practices for self-referral disclosure, applying the new CMS guidance. Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel for healthcare providers to qualify for EHR incentive payments under the requirements of the new CMS and ONC rules. The panel will outline best practices to navigate the rules to obtain funding. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for healthcare counsel on the new reporting requirements of the physician payment provisions under the new healthcare reform law. The panel will outline best practices to meet the challenges of complying with both federal and state transparency reporting require... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for healthcare providers on the legal risks involved with health information exchanges and outline the steps to minimize liability exposure. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for not-for-profit (NFP) hospitals on the proactive measures necessary to protect the hospital's tax-exempt status, in light of the recent Provena Covenant ruling and other federal and state initiatives targeting NFP hospitals. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel to avoid or minimize wage and hour collective and class action litigation. The panel will examine recent trends in FLSA and state lawsuits against hospitals, offer strategies to avoid being a target of lawsuit, and suggest defense and settl... Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to implement and maintain effective fraud compliance and prevention programs. The panel will review the latest developments related to healthcare fraud, drawing lessons from recent government investigations and settlements. Read More

This CLE course will examine the benefits and risks of common electronic health record (EHR) technology software licensing models. The panel will provide best practices for hospitals and providers to negotiate technology agreements that meet the new EHR technology certification and meaningful use st... Read More

This CLE course will prepare healthcare litigators pursuing and defending managed care litigation to understand and leverage the emerging substantive, strategic and practical considerations in key areas of dispute such as billing and reimbursement issues, treatment coverage, and physician tiering, a... Read More

This CLE course will examine the HITECH Act's expansion of HIPAA requirements to agreements between healthcare providers and business associates. The panel will outline strategies for healthcare providers to ensure compliance with the increased obligations. Read More

This CLE course will examine current trends and challenges in physician recruitment, explain the impact of the Stark Phase III regulations and other federal laws on physician recruitment, and present strategies for crafting effective recruitment agreements and minimizing risks when recruiting physic... Read More

This CLE seminar will examine privilege and confidentiality concerns triggered by the use of patient safety organizations for counsel to healthcare providers and offer strategies for protecting the privilege when utilizing PSOs. Read More

This seminar will review the key changes that the American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 made to HIPAA privacy and security rules, explain the recently issued breach notification guidance, and provide compliance best practices for providers and their business associates. Read More

This seminar will discuss the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Open Letter and its impact on self-disclosure of violations for healthcare providers. The panel will outline strategies for healthcare providers and counsel in deciding if, what, when and how to report potential violations. Read More

This seminar will discuss the legal risks for healthcare providers using online social and business networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others. The panel will outline the risks for healthcare providers and discuss best practices to reduce breaches and minimize liability. Read More

This seminar will examine the FTC's Red Flags rules and what healthcare providers must do now to ensure compliance with the new identity theft prevention rules. Read More

This seminar will examine the legal risks involved in managing and maintaining electronic health records systems, including an analysis of potential issues for healthcare providers with regard to patient privacy and HIPAA, Stark and Anti-Kickback compliance. Read More

The teleconference/course format offers two options for participation: audio only via telephone (download speaker handouts prior to the program) or audio via phone plus online viewing of speaker-controlled PowerPoint presentations. This seminar will examine the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of... Read More

This seminar will examine the 2009 IPPS Final Rule changes to the Stark Law regulation and outline compliance strategies for healthcare attorneys in the current regulatory environment. Read More

This seminar will review how Recovery Audit Contractor audits and Medicaid Integrity Contractor audits are being deployed, the current Medicare and Medicaid enforcement environment, and best practices to prepare for the audits and defend against or appeal unfavorable findings. Read More

This seminar will examine the legal implications of the new transparency requirements of Form 990 for not-for-profit hospitals and the current enforcement climate for tax law violations. The seminar will provide best practices for protecting tax-exempt status while complying with the new disclosure... Read More

This seminar will offer insights into CMS' new policy against reimbursing healthcare providers for patient care involving preventable errors and surgical mistakes. The seminar will offer best practices for healthcare providers and their counsel for complying with the new standard and avoiding liabil... Read More

This seminar will examine the legal implications of conducting clinical research trials, litigation risks of clinical trials, and best practices for hospitals and physicians to avoid missteps that create liability exposure. Read More

This seminar will review the new anti-markup revisions in the 2009 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, explain the rule's relationship to the Stark Law, and offer best practices for providers to ensure compliance. Read More

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