OIG and CMS Voluntary Self Disclosures: Risks and Rewards of Self-Reporting
Leveraging Tools for Resolving Stark Law or Anti-Kickback Statute Violations
March 10, 2021 • CLE • Live Webinar
This CLE webinar 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.
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Retail Clinics in Healthcare: A Post-Pandemic Review of Corporate Practice of Medicine, Li...
Navigating Relationships With Physicians, Hospitals, Pharmacies, and Payers
March 16, 2021 • CLE • Live Webinar
This CLE webinar 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 digit...
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Healthcare and Ransomware Attacks: Protecting Patient Information, Mitigating Privacy Risk...
Determining Reportable Breach, Challenges With Third-Party Vendors
March 17, 2021 • CLE • Live Webinar
This CLE webinar 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 disc...
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Mitigating Fraud and Abuse Risks With the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
February 18, 2021 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Charitable Patient Assistance Programs: Ensuring Compliance
Establishing and Maintaining Arrangements With PAPs, Monitoring and Auditing PAPs
February 2, 2021 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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, complian...
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340B Contract Pharmacy Arrangements: What Does the Future Hold?
Structuring Arrangements, Meeting Legal and Regulatory Requirements
January 27, 2021 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Forming Physician Supergroups: Structural and Regulatory Challenges
Entity Structure, Governance, Reimbursement, Federal and State Stark Laws, Anti-Markup Rul...
January 13, 2021 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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The Stark and the Anti-Kickback Final Regulations: Implications for Healthcare Organizatio...
Navigating the New Value-Based Framework, Changes to the Fair Market Value, Commercial Rea...
December 22, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel through the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and the Civil Monetary Penalty Law (CMP) final rules. The panel will discuss how these changes will impact healthcare providers and others in the healthcare industry.
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Telemedicine Requirements for Licensing, Scope of Practice, and Reimbursement
Overcoming Multistate Regulatory Hurdles for Healthcare Providers and Facilities
December 15, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 pa...
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Navigating the Unique Challenges of Healthcare Insolvencies
December 1, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 ramif...
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Telehealth Emerging Legal and Regulatory Issues: Adopting and Implementing Innovative Solu...
Navigating Standard of Care, Privacy and Security, FDA Regulation, Advertising, Reimbursem...
November 5, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 p...
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Dental Practice Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Affiliations
Due Diligence, Regulatory Compliance Requirements, Integration Challenges
October 27, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 offe...
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Digital Pharmacies and Other Pharmacy Start-Ups: Legal Challenges and Pitfalls
Complying With Federal and State Regulations, Medicare and Medicaid Requirements, Patient...
October 7, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
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...
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Structuring Physician Compensation Arrangements
Ensuring FMV and Commercial Reasonableness, Mitigating Fraud and Abuse Risks, Lessons From...
September 29, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Long-Term Care Facility Infection Control Enforcement: Increased Government Scrutiny and P...
Ensuring Compliance, Preparing for State Surveys and CMS Enforcement Actions
September 17, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 facilit...
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Structuring Private Equity Healthcare Management Service Organizations
Corporate Practice of Medicine and Fee-Splitting, Regulatory Compliance
September 15, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 pra...
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Medicare Provider Agreement Assignment Following Change of Ownership: Evaluating Automatic...
Identifying When a CHOW Occurs, Navigating Medicare Rules, Weighing Benefits and Risks for...
September 8, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 an...
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Reps and Warranties Insurance in Healthcare Transactions: Shifting Liability Risks
Evaluating When Insurance is Appropriate, Negotiating Coverage and Exclusions
September 2, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Healthcare Contracting With Vendors and Suppliers
Negotiating Indemnification, Limitation of Liability, Change of Control, and Other Key Pro...
August 25, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Precision Medicine: Structuring Collaborations and Avoiding Fraud and Abuse Pitfalls
Navigating Healthcare Regulatory Issues Common in Precision Medicine Arrangements Among Ho...
August 20, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Structuring and Managing Clinically Integrated Networks The View From 2020: What's New an...
Legal and Regulatory Issues for CINs, Organizational Structure, Governance, and More
August 18, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 P...
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Structuring Indemnification Provisions in Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions
Negotiating Reps and Warranties, Caps and Baskets to Allocate Risk
August 11, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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FMV and Commercial Reasonableness Challenges in Physician Compensation Arrangements: Meeti...
Complexities in PSAs, ED Call Coverage, Service Line Co-Management, and Shared Savings Arr...
August 4, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 overcomi...
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Reimbursement Strategies and COVID-19: Getting Paid by Commercial Payers
July 28, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 p...
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Disruptive Physicians: Minimizing Liability for Negligent Credentialing, Poor Quality of C...
Practical and Legal Approaches for Hospitals, Integrated Systems, Medical Groups, and Othe...
July 21, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 practition...
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Telehealth Regulation Post-Pandemic: Returning to Stricter Requirements
Data Privacy and Security, Licensure, Credentialing, Reimbursement, Informed Consent, Pres...
July 14, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 stricter telehealth requirements.
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Due Diligence in Healthcare Private Equity Transactions
Minimizing Regulatory, Corporate Practice of Medicine and Other Risks
July 7, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 pro...
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Structuring and Implementing Physician Incentives in the Age of COVID-19
Understanding New Regulatory Compliance Pitfalls and Long Term Implications
June 25, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Hospital and Healthcare Provider Bankruptcies
Navigating Restructuring Options in the Age of COVID-19
June 17, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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, an...
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Ensuring HIPAA Compliance When Transmitting PHI Via Patient Portals, Email, and Texting
Protecting Patient Privacy, Complying With State and Federal Regulations, Meeting Meaningf...
June 10, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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CARES Act for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers: Implications of Key Provisions
Changes to Medicare and Medicaid, Direct Grants for Healthcare Providers, Expanded Telehea...
May 12, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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New Data Blocking and Interoperability Rules: Implications for Healthcare Providers, Payer...
Navigating the Shift in Healthcare Information Technology and Complying With the Rules
May 7, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements: Balancing the Interests of Sponsors and Healthcare...
Structuring Indemnification, Subject Injury, IP Rights, Data Rights, and Other Key Provisi...
April 28, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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National Practitioner Data Bank: Hospital Reporting Obligations, Reporting Immunity, and...
NPDB Guidebook Updates, Statutory Immunity for Reporting and Court Treatment
April 22, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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, and discuss the ph...
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Medical Records Requests and Subpoenas After Ciox Health
Complying With Federal and State Laws When Responding to Subpoenas and Requests
April 21, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 t...
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Healthcare Providers & COVID-19: Telemedicine, Facility Preparedness, Supply Concerns, Sta...
Ensuring Pandemic Readiness in the Face of Novel Coronavirus
April 16, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 g...
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Antitrust Compliance and Clinical Integration
Assessing Anti-Competitiveness of Collaborations, Minimizing Risk of Agency Challenges
April 14, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Stark Compliance Audits in Hospital-Physician Arrangements: Mitigating Provider Liability
Implementing Monitoring Processes to Avoid Penalties, Denial of Payment, and CMS Program E...
March 31, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Home Health Agencies: Regulatory and Enforcement Trends
Identifying Compliance Pitfalls and Minimizing Risk of Fraud and Abuse Investigations
February 25, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Private Equity Transactions in Healthcare: Stark, AKS, and Other Compliance Challenges
Structuring Purchase Price, Restrictive Covenants, Indemnities, Equity Rollovers, and More
January 9, 2020 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Gainsharing Arrangements and Bundled Payments: OIG Advisory Opinion and Other Developments
Complying With Legal and Regulatory Requirements, Overcoming Implementation and Operationa...
November 14, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 operation...
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Self-Disclosure for Grant Recipients: New OIG Guidance
Weighing the Risks and Rewards of Self-Reporting
November 7, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 complianc...
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Piercing the Corporate Veil and Alter Ego Claims in Healthcare
Structuring Corporate Entities and Joint Ventures to Protect Against Piercing and Alter Eg...
October 29, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 c...
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Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law Compliance in Managed Care Contracts
Navigating Safe Harbors and Physician Incentive Plan Rules, Limiting Civil Monetary Penalt...
October 23, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 har...
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Structuring Private Equity Healthcare Management Service Organizations
Corporate Practice of Medicine and Fee-Splitting, Regulatory Compliance
September 18, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 pra...
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Structuring Exclusive Contracts Between Hospitals and Physician Groups
Negotiating Exclusivity, Payor Contracting and Other Key Provisions; Ensuring Stark Law, A...
August 28, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 st...
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Physician Partnership Agreements: Structuring Key Provisions
Compensation, Organizational Decision Making, IRC 199A, Termination, Restrictive Covenants...
August 21, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 relat...
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Clinical Trials and Human Research: Complying With Regulatory Obligations
Requirements for Informed Consent, Disclosures, Data-Sharing and More
July 18, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 require...
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Structuring Healthcare Practice Leasing, PSA and Other Practice Alignment Arrangements
Complying With Stark, AKS, HIPAA and Maximizing Reimbursement
June 27, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Information Sharing by Healthcare Collaborations: Managing Antitrust Risk
May 29, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 exchangin...
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Medical Cannabis: Regulatory Compliance, FSMB Guidelines, Standard of Care, Liability
Balancing Patient Rights, Therapeutic Benefit, Compliance With Divergent State and Federal...
May 21, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 othe...
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Pathways to Success: Medicare Shared Savings Program Overhaul and Changes to ACOs
Assumption of Risk, Benchmark Methodology, Expanded Telehealth Services, SNF Waivers
March 27, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 par...
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Payer-Provider Agreements: Maximizing Reimbursement and Minimizing Denials in Value-Based...
Negotiating Favorable Contracts to Improve the Chance of Success in Value-Based Contracts
March 21, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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,...
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Managed Care Contracts: Medicare and Medicaid Considerations for Providers
Reimbursement and Delegation Challenges, Key Provisions and Anticipating Areas of Dispute
March 20, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 strat...
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Anti-Kickback Safe Harbor Provisions: HHS and OIG Changes to Regulate and Restrict Remuner...
New Safe Harbor for POS Price Reductions on Prescription Drugs and PBM Service Fees, Loss...
March 19, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 ho...
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Clinical Trials and Human Research Compliance: New FDA Guidance and Revised Common Rule
Complying With Agency Regulations for Informed Consent, Expedited Review and IRB Continuin...
March 14, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 o...
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HIPAA Compliance During Litigation and Discovery
Safeguarding PHI and Avoiding Violations When Responding to Subpoenas and Discovery Reques...
March 6, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Global Telehealth: Complying With the FCPA, Privacy and Security Laws, Fraud and Abuse Law...
Overcoming Regulatory Hurdles When Providing Telemedicine Services Internationally
January 30, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Forming Physician Multispecialty Group Practices: Key Legal Considerations
Evaluating Compensation Models, Negotiating Business Contracts, and Complying With Federal...
January 24, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 nego...
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Medicare and Medicaid Repayments and Disclosures
Meeting Refund and Reporting Obligations to Comply With Regulatory Requirements
January 9, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Structuring Physician Group Practices: Formation; Compensation; Hospital, Private Equity a...
Entity Selection, Tax Issues, Ancillary Services, Corporate Practice of Medicine, Fee-Spli...
January 3, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Acquisitions: Minimizing Compliance Risks
Meeting Regulatory Requirements and Avoiding Due Diligence Pitfalls
November 28, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Medical Staff Bylaws: Complying With CMS, NPDB and Joint Commission
November 7, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare healthcare counsel to advise and guide healthcare providers, medical staffs and hospitals working towards medical staff bylaws compliance with Joint Commission standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation, the National Practiti...
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Vertical Mergers in Healthcare: Implications of AT&T/Time Warner Decision
Guidance on How Regulators Will Review and Evaluate Consolidation; Overcoming Antitrust Hu...
October 24, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Structuring Call Coverage Agreements: Key Considerations and Provisions
Employee vs. Independent Contractor, Stark and AKS, Compensation Structures, and More
September 6, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 compensatio...
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Medical Practice Transfers and Closings: Addressing Medical Records Issues
Custodial Arrangements, Record Retention, Maintenance and Access
July 18, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law Compliance in Managed Care Contracts
Navigating Safe Harbors and Physician Incentive Plan Rules, Limiting Civil Monetary Penalt...
May 9, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on ensuring compliance with the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and Stark law in managed care contracting and down-stream provider arrangements. The panel will also provide best practices for counsel on structuring arrangements to fit within the AKS safe ha...
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Structuring Hospital Acquisitions of Physician Practices
Legal Issues in Valuing, Negotiating and Documenting the Transaction
March 27, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Healthcare Industry and Tax Reform
Federally Mandated Cuts to Medicare, Tax-Exempt Municipal Bond Financing, Individual Manda...
March 21, 2018 • CLE, CPE, EA • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE/CPE webinar will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the impact of tax reform on the healthcare industry.
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Risk Allocation in Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions
Negotiating Indemnification Provisions, Reps and Warranties, Caps and Baskets
October 26, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Substance Use Treatment: Revised Part 2 Regulations Compliance
Impact for Treatment Programs, Integration of Physical and Behavioral Health Records, Heal...
October 24, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Healthcare, Blockchain and Smart Contracts: Emerging Issues for Healthcare Counsel
Leveraging Distributed Ledger Technology in Healthcare, Protecting Privacy and Security
October 11, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 informati...
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Hospital Joint Venture Trends and Post-Transaction Arrangements
Meeting Regulatory and Valuation Requirements; Navigating Employee Leasing, Physician Comp...
September 20, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 po...
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Medical Technology Compliance: FDA, AKS, FCA and Other Regulatory Requirements
Mitigating Medical Device and Healthcare Technology Risks
September 6, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Joint Operating Agreements in Healthcare
Complying With Regulatory Requirements and Maintaining Tax-Exempt Status in Structuring Vi...
August 23, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Healthcare Transactions and Compliance With State and Federal Laws and Regulations
Structuring Transactions, Overcoming Regulatory Challenges, Determining FMV, and Performin...
August 2, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Navigating Hospital in Hospital Leasing Arrangements: LTACH, Skilled Nursing, Rehab, Behav...
Ensuring Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute Compliance, Navigating Fair Market Value Consider...
July 25, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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-Kickb...
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HIPAA Compliance for Business Associates
Overcoming Complex Challenges With Data De-Identification, Security Breaches, Indemnificat...
July 12, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Structuring a Compensation Framework for Clinical Research
Mitigating Fraud and Abuse Risks for Healthcare Providers, Navigating FMV in Clinical Rese...
May 24, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Healthcare Deals: Post-Signing and Post-Closing Issues
Obtaining Consents and Approvals; Navigating State Tax and IRS Requirements, Indemnity, Po...
May 18, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Attorney-Client Privilege at Risk in FCA Investigations of Healthcare Organizations
Protecting Confidential Information and Work Product, Avoiding Inadvertent Disclosure and...
May 16, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 inadverten...
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Healthcare Board of Directors: Meeting Governance and Compliance Challenges
Minimizing Breach of Fiduciary Duty Risks Amid Heightened Government Scrutiny
May 11, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Structuring Physician-Pharmacy Ventures: Minimizing Regulatory Risks, Ensuring Reimburseme...
Navigating Corporate Practice of Medicine/Pharmacy, Anti-Kickback and Stark Laws, and Stat...
May 3, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 ex...
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Managing the Transition to Value-Based Alternative Payment Models for Healthcare Providers...
Navigating State Regulations and Overcoming New Challenges
April 12, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Responding to CIDs and HIPAA Subpoenas in FCA Investigations
Minimizing Scope of Disclosure, Mitigating Risk of Inadvertent Disclosure, Protecting PHI
March 29, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 inf...
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Medical Necessity Documentation, Challenges and Defense
Complying With Federal and State Regulatory Requirements, Demonstrating Reasonable and Nec...
March 22, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 g...
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Complying With the New CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule for Medicare and Medicaid Providers...
Navigating Requirements for Risk Assessment, Communication, Training and More for Particip...
January 25, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Complying With CMS' Overhauled Long-Term Care Regulations
Navigating New Rules for Comprehensive Care and Discharge Planning, Changes to Compliance...
January 5, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Protecting Healthcare Providers' Rights to Benefits Under ERISA: Assignment of Benefits an...
Lessons from Inconsistent Court Treatment, Dealing With Anti-Assignment Clauses, Ensuring...
December 8, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 issu...
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Structuring Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacements Collaborator Agreements
Selecting Partners, Implementing CJR Arrangements, Ensuring Compliance
October 5, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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New Medicare Merit-Based Incentive Payment System: Navigating Changes Under MACRA
Overcoming Challenges in Transforming Payment and Care Delivery Models
September 28, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Negotiating Collaborative Healthcare Research Agreements
Structuring Joint Obligations, IP Rights, Confidentiality and Other Key Provisions
July 28, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Anti-Kickback Statute Compliance in Healthcare Transactions
Navigating Safe Harbors, Identifying Transactions That Implicate AKS, Limiting Civil Monet...
July 14, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Dermatology Practice Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures and Affiliations
Conducting Due Diligence, Meeting Regulatory Compliance Requirements, Overcoming Integrati...
June 29, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 f...
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OCR Launches Phase 2 HIPAA Audits for Covered Entities and Business Associates: Are You Re...
Developing, Ensuring and Documenting HIPAA and HITECH Privacy and Security Compliance; Les...
May 17, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Auditing Hospital-Physician Arrangements Under the New 2016 Stark Rules: Mitigating Provid...
Implementing Monitoring Processes to Avoid Penalties, Denial of Payment, and CMS Program E...
April 12, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Data Breaches in Healthcare: Responding to Skyrocketing Cyber Attacks
Managing Risk, Responding to Breaches and OCR Investigations, Minimizing HIPAA Liability
March 24, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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, litiga...
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Implied Certification Liability Under the FCA: Guidance for Healthcare Counsel to Navigate...
Minimizing the Likelihood of Penalties, Cost of Litigation and Damages; Ensuring Regulator...
February 4, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Medicare Provider Enrollment: Strategies for Denials, Revocations and Appeals
Challenging Adverse Enrollment Determinations and Ensuring Billing Privileges Amid Expande...
January 7, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Structuring Business Associate Agreements for Covered Entities and Business Associates
Navigating Regulatory Compliance and Negotiating Key Provisions
December 21, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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340B Drug Pricing Program Omnibus Guidance: Preparing for HHS' Long-Awaited Guidance
Navigating Covered Entity Eligibility and Drug and Patient Eligibility; Preventing Duplica...
October 13, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 p...
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Healthcare REITs: Navigating Regulatory Challenges and Minimizing Liability Risk
Understanding Organizational, Operational and Tax Considerations When Dealing With REITs
September 10, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 inv...
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Buying and Selling Long-Term Care Facilities: Overcoming Complex Regulatory and Business C...
Navigating CONs, Reimbursement, Licensure, Medicare and Medicaid Issues, Valuation, Anti-K...
August 26, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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HIPAA Audits: Preparing for Phase 2 Audits for Covered Entities and Business Associates
Developing, Ensuring and Documenting HIPAA and HITECH Privacy and Security Compliance
August 19, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Modernizing Medicaid Managed Care: Navigating CMS' Long-Awaited and Overhauled Proposed Re...
Calculating Medical Loss Ratio, Complying with Network Adequacy Standards, Setting Capitat...
July 21, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 bein...
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Physician Peer Review: Ensuring Immunity, Confidentiality and Compliance
Preserving Immunity or Leveraging Exceptions, Shielding Documentation, Complying With Stat...
June 17, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 P...
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Medicare Value-Based Payment and Quality Reporting for Physician Services: Navigating Rece...
Leveraging Incentive Payment Opportunities, Avoiding Reimbursement Penalties and the Futur...
April 23, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 com...
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Surviving Heightened Healthcare Enforcement: Avoiding Substantial Penalties and Settlement...
Responding to Increased Government Investigations and Qui Tam Litigation, Preparing for Ex...
April 16, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Physician Recruitment and Employment Agreements: Structuring Key Provisions
Avoiding Stark Law and AKS Violations, Overcoming Restrictive Covenant Enforceability Chal...
March 17, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Litigation Holds in Healthcare
Maintaining Patient Confidentiality and Complying With HIPAA's Privacy and Security Requir...
February 19, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 co...
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Medicare Appeals for Healthcare Providers: Understanding the Appeals Process and the Impac...
Maximizing Reimbursement Performance and Mitigating Risk
February 5, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 provid...
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Physician Compensation: New Paradigms in the Post-ACA World, Part II- The 2015 Perspective
Structuring Payment Models for Cost Reduction, Quality Improvement and Clinical Integratio...
January 15, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 b...
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Auditing Physician-Third Party Relationships Amid Heightened Scrutiny and Enhanced Penalti...
Assessing Arrangements for Stark, AKS, FCA and FERA Compliance, Mitigating Risks and Liabi...
January 8, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Structuring Physician Separation Agreements: Hospital and Group Practice Perspectives
Drafting Key Provisions to Address Patient Record Ownership, HIPAA, Restrictive Covenants,...
December 10, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Ebola and Hospital Legal and Regulatory Challenges: Are You Ready?
Navigating HIPAA Concerns, EMTALA Obligations, State and Federal Reporting Requirements, a...
December 1, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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....
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Healthcare Antitrust Challenges: Management Agreements, Joint Ventures and Ancillary Restr...
Complying with Antitrust Laws in the Ordinary Activities of Healthcare Organizations
November 20, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Negotiating Managed Care Contracts with MCOs, ACOs and for Health Exchange Products
Tools and Strategies to Maximize Benefits and Avoid Becoming Unlicensed Insurer
November 11, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Medicare and Medicaid Repayments and Disclosures
Meeting Refund and Reporting Obligations to Comply with FERA, FCA and the ACA
November 5, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 t...
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Structuring Commercial ACOs: Payor and Provider Perspectives
Evaluating Payment Models, Negotiating Contract Terms, Ensuring Federal and State Law Comp...
October 2, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 a...
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Medical Staff Bylaws: Meeting New Medicare Conditions of Participation and Joint Commissio...
Complying With CMS Changes and Updating Hospital Governance Documents
September 11, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare healthcare counsel to advise and guide healthcare providers and hospitals on ensuring medical staff bylaws comply with Joint Commission standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conditions of participation, and federal and state law. The panel will als...
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Meaningful Use Compliance: Surviving CMS and State Audits, Preparing for Penalty Enforceme...
Meeting Complex Stage 2 Requirements, Assessing FCA Risk, Avoiding Common EHR Documentatio...
August 13, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Negotiating EHR Agreements: Complying with HIPAA, Stark and AKS, Overcoming Privacy and Se...
Acquiring an EHR and Meeting Incentive Program Requirements
July 16, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 regardi...
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Cloud Computing in Healthcare: Mitigating Privacy Risks and Negotiating Business Associate...
Navigating HIPAA, HITECH, State Law and International Jurisdiction Challenges
June 11, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 liabi...
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Successor Liability in Hospital M&A: Assessing and Mitigating Risk Exposure
Managing the Impact on Transaction Structure, Allocating Risk, and Addressing Medicare Iss...
April 2, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Inpatient Hospital Services Billing, Denials and Reimbursement: Evolving Regulatory and Le...
Navigating the Interplay of Inpatient and Outpatient Hospitalization Requirements to Withs...
February 25, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Strategic Partnerships Between Healthcare Organizations, Other Professionals and Service P...
Identifying Data Privacy Threats, Conducting Due Diligence, and Assessing Insurable Risks...
February 18, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 inv...
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Healthcare Fraud and Abuse: Rigorous Compliance to Avoid Penalties
Leveraging Lessons from Recent Settlements, Court Rulings and Advisory Opinions
January 23, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Mobile Medical Devices and BYOD: Latest Legal Threat for Providers
Developing a Comprehensive Usage Strategy to Safeguard Health Information and Ensure Patie...
December 18, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Antitrust Compliance in Hospital-Physician Mergers and Acquisitions
Assessing Anti-Competitiveness and Minimizing Risk of Agency Challenges
December 11, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Clinical Trials and Medicare Secondary Payer Rules: Best Practices for Compliance
Navigating Complex MSP Rules and Reporting Requirements for Research Sponsors and Clinical...
October 29, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Health Exchanges: Proactive Legal Strategies for Providers
Navigating Managed Care Contracts Issues, Out-of-Network Provider Coverage, Reimbursement,...
September 19, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 exchang...
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Clinical Trials Abroad: Managing the Legal Risks
Navigating Regulatory and Privacy Challenges, Minimizing FCPA and Other Risks
July 16, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Digital, Mobile, and Virtual Medicine: Legal Challenges
Protecting Patient Privacy, Avoiding Corporate Practice of Medicine, and Ensuring Quality...
May 2, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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New Federal Payment Sunshine Rule: Implications for Manufacturers and Providers
Navigating Regulations for Collecting Data and Reporting Payments and Transfers of Value
April 2, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 disclo...
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Business Associate Agreements and the New HIPAA Rule
Complying With Omnibus HIPAA Requirements When Contracting With BAs
March 19, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Omnibus HIPAA Rule: Impact on Covered Entities
Complying with New Requirements, Managing Risk and Responding to a Data Breach
March 12, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 comp...
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De-Identifying Protected Health Information
Using Expert Determination and Safe Harbor Methods to De-Identify PHI
February 26, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 othe...
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Portable Electronic Devices in Healthcare: Latest Legal Threat for Providers
Protecting Private Information in Text Messages, Emails and Other Electronic Transmissions
December 11, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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OIG FY 2013 Work Plan: Compliance Strategies for Providers
Preparing for Heightened Federal Scrutiny of Hospital Billing, Coding and More
December 4, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Hospital Acquisitions of Physician Practices
Legal Issues in Valuing, Negotiating and Structuring the Transaction
November 29, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Health Information Exchanges: Evolving Legal and Regulatory Challenges
Evaluating HIE Models, Navigating Complex State and Federal Laws, and Negotiating Contract...
November 20, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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...
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Establishing Healthcare Compliance Programs as Mandated by the PPACA
Implementing Effective Reporting, Exclusion Screening, and Formal Risk Assessment Processe...
November 14, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance to healthcare counsel for developing effective compliance programs as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
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MACs, MICs, RACs and ZPICs: Latest Developments
Preparing for Medicare and Medicaid Audits and Appealing Unfavorable Results
October 3, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance for healthcare counsel on preparing for Medicare and Medicaid compliance audits and appealing unfavorable audit results.
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Medicare Secondary Payer Rules and Clinical Trials
Navigating MSP Rules and Reporting Requirements for Research Sponsors and Clinical Sites a...
August 8, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Electronic Health Record License Agreements
Negotiating Scope of License, Warranties and Liability Disclaimers and Other Key Provision...
July 12, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Social Media in Healthcare: Risks Under HIPAA and Other Federal and State Laws
Minimizing Breach of Privacy and Physician-Patient Relationship Claims, Physician Licensur...
June 27, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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EMTALA Enforcement on the Rise
Minimizing Hospital and Physician Liability and Defending Patient Lawsuits
April 26, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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).
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Medicare Overpayments: Analyzing the CMS 60-Day Rule
Reporting and Refunding Overpayments for Providers, Suppliers, Drug Plan Sponsors, and Med...
April 12, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Healthcare Fraud: Individual Liability for Executives and High-Level Employees
Identifying and Addressing Risks for Executives; Avoiding OIG Exclusion Sanctions
March 22, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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False Claims Act Enforcement on the Rise
Best Practices for Healthcare Providers to Avoid or Defend Investigations and Whistleblowe...
February 23, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Medicare Reimbursement in 2012
Navigating Significant Changes in Reimbursement Methods
February 14, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare counsel for healthcare providers to navigate and comply with significant and complex changes to Medicare reimbursement under healthcare reform.
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Federal Payment Sunshine Law: Implications for Manufacturers and Providers
Navigating the New Federal Mandate on Public Disclosure of Payments
December 6, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Medicare Shared Savings Program
Navigating Final Regulations for Accountable Care Organizations
November 22, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare counsel to healthcare providers to participate in the Medicare shared savings program and navigate the requirements under the final ACO regulations.
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Financially Distressed Healthcare Facilities: Restructuring and Insolvency Options
Evaluating Bankruptcy and Other Alternatives While Preserving Quality of Care
November 16, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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ACO Alternatives: Payment Bundling, Community-Based Care and More
Legal Challenges in Evaluating and Implementing Alternative Value-Based Models
September 20, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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ZPIC Medicare Audits: Lessons Learned From CMS Scrutiny
Navigating the Complex Audit and Appeals Processes
August 11, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 unfa...
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Physician-Hospital Clinical Integration: Navigating the Complexities
Structuring Integrated Healthcare Models to Meet Incentive Requirements Under Healthcare R...
July 21, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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New Pioneer ACO Model Program: Letter of Intent Due June 10
Evaluating Whether to Participate in CMS' Alternative Shared Savings Program
June 2, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Accountable Care Organizations: Proposed Regulations Finally Released
Preparing for Significant Regulatory Changes and Anticipating Antitrust, Fraud, Patient Pr...
April 27, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 likel...
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New Medicare Standards for DMEPOS Suppliers
Understanding Operational Requirements, Medicare Enrollment and Billing Privileges, and Fa...
April 7, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Clinical Trials Disclosure and Reporting Compliance
Navigating Overlapping and Evolving Federal and State Transparency Requirements
March 31, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Hospital Compliance Under the OIG 2011 Work Plan
Preparing for Heightened Federal Scrutiny of Provider-Based Status, Quality Reporting and...
March 17, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Program Integrity Provisions of the PPACA
Meeting the New Requirements for Compliance, Disclosure, Transparency and Quality of Care
February 17, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Physician Self-Referral Disclosure After PPACA
Navigating New Stark Law Complexities Following Healthcare Reform
October 27, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Electronic Health Records Under the HITECH Act
Navigating New Meaningful Use and Certification Standards to Qualify for Medicare and Medi...
October 20, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Physician Payments Under PPACA's Sunshine Provisions and State Law
Meeting the Challenges of Healthcare Reform's Reporting Requirements
October 6, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 requir...
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Health Information Exchanges: Minimizing Legal Risks and Liabilities
Protecting Patient Privacy and Security After Healthcare Reform and HITECH
September 1, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Not-For-Profit Hospital Status Under Heightened Government Scrutiny
Latest Strategies for Protecting Tax-Exempt Status
May 19, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Healthcare Employee Wage and Hour Collective Claims: Growing Litigation Threat
Avoiding, Defending and Settling FLSA Actions Against Hospitals and Providers
May 5, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 sett...
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Healthcare Fraud and Abuse in a Tougher Enforcement Environment
Lessons Learned From Recent DOJ/HHS Fraud Investigations, Prosecutions and Settlements
April 8, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Electronic Health Record Technology Contracts After HITECH
Leveraging New "Meaningful Use" and EHR Technology Standards In Negotiating Provider-Vendo...
March 23, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 s...
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Managed Care Litigation: Emerging Trends in Provider-Plan Disputes
Pursuing and Defending Lawsuits Involving Balance Billing, Reimbursement, Physician Tierin...
March 11, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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,...
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HITECH's Impact on Business Associate Agreements With Healthcare Providers
Complying With New HIPAA Requirements and Preparing for Tougher Enforcement
February 25, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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.
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Physician Recruitment: Ensuring Stark Compliance
Avoiding Fraud and Abuse Pitfalls In Crafting and Evaluating Recruitment Policies and Agre...
January 14, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar 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 physi...
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Patient Safety Organizations: Confidentiality and Privilege Challenges
Navigating HIPAA Compliance, Peer Review, and Reporting Requirements
December 10, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
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.
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HIPAA Privacy and Security Mandates and New Breach Notification Guidance
Preparing for Tougher Enforcement and Increased Penalties
November 18, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
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.
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Healthcare Providers and Voluntary Disclosures
Evaluating If, When and How to Report to CMS, DOJ or OIG
November 5, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
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.
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Healthcare Providers and Social Networking: New Threat to Patient Privacy
Minimizing Liability for Unwitting Physician and Staff Breaches
October 22, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
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.
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Electronic Medical Records: Minimizing Legal Risks and Liabilities
Avoiding HIPAA, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Violations and Protecting Patient Privacy
September 10, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
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.
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Fraud in Healthcare Under Heightened Scrutiny
Effective Compliance Strategies in the Face of New DOJ/HHS Fraud Initiatives
July 14, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
The teleconference/webinar 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 o...
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New CMS Recovery Audit Contractor and Medicaid Integrity Contractor Audits
Preparing for RACs and MICs and Appealing Unfavorable Findings
May 21, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
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.
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Form 990 New Disclosure Requirements for Not-for-Profit Hospitals
Protecting Tax-Exempt Status While Complying With IRS Transparency Obligations
May 6, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
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...
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New CMS Policy on Preventable Injuries and Errors
Limiting Liability Exposure and Protecting Hospital Medicare Reimbursement
March 26, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
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...
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Clinical Trials: Emerging Legal Threats
Strategies to Survive Heightened Government Scrutiny
February 26, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
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.
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New Anti-Markup Rule Revisions for Diagnostic Testing Billing
Avoiding Medicare Exclusion, False Claims Liability, and CMS Penalties
January 28, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
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.
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