Interested in training for your team? Click here to learn more

Open Filter Close Filter
Filter Results:

Search Results

Structuring Physician Incentives: Regulatory Compliance, Avoiding Potential Pitfalls
Fair Market Value, Commercial Reasonableness, and Volume/Value of Referrals...
December 9, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

New 340B ADR Final Rule: Key Procedural Changes, Eligible Claims, Panel Requirements, Reco...
December 11, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will closely examine the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) long-awaited 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution (ADR) second final rule that became effective June 18, 2024, including key procedural changes intended to... Read More

Telemedicine Requirements for Licensing and Scope of Practice
Overcoming Multistate Regulatory Hurdles for Healthcare Providers and Facil...
December 12, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide counsel for healthcare facilities and practitioners on the requirements and exceptions for telemedicine licensing and scope of practice. The panel will offer best practices for overcoming licensing challenges and explain how providers can comply with the law and get paid. Read More

Telehealth Credentialing and Privileging: Minimizing Liability, Protecting Patient Privacy...
December 16, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Information Sharing in Healthcare Collaborations: Managing Antitrust Risk Amid Increased D...
December 18, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on antitrust violations that can arise when competitors share information. The panel will offer insights and guidance on the limitations of exchanging information and managing the antitrust risk. Read More

HHS Section 504 Final Rule: New Antidiscrimination Measures in Healthcare Treatment and Ac...
Covered Entities, Technology Access, Medical Equipment, Treatment and Valua...
January 8, 2025 CLE Live Webinar
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights' (HHS-OCR) recently enacted final rule with key revisions to the regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). The panel will dis... Read More

Healthcare Noncompete and No-Poach Agreements: Navigating Evolving Federal Regulations and...
Potential Impact of Loper Bright and the New Administration
January 15, 2025 CLE Live Webinar
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on noncompete agreements and other restrictive covenants in healthcare. The panel will provide an update on current federal regulation and evolving state laws for the use of noncompete and no-poach agreements in the healthcare industry taking into accoun... Read More

Health Data and HIPAA: Where Business Needs Meet the Privacy Rule
Overcoming Compliance Challenges Using Data in Research, Artificial Intelli...
January 22, 2025 CLE Live Webinar
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the permissible uses of health data for expansive business needs including research, artificial intelligence development, and commercial purposes under the HIPAA privacy rule. The panel will discuss the circumstances under which health data i... Read More

Earnouts in Healthcare Transactions: Bridging the Valuation Gap, Minimizing Stark and AKS...
Structuring Clauses to Protect Buyers and Sellers and Reduce Post-Closing D...
November 26, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare attorneys on earnouts in healthcare transactions. The panel will examine the components of a well-structured earnout and discuss best practices for designing earnouts to minimize disputes. The panel will also address the risks, including potential violation of... Read More

New Mental Health Parity Final Rule: NQTL Requirements, Insurer and Plan Sponsor Impact, C...
November 20, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the recently released final rule issued by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury that implements the non-quantitative treatment limit (NQTL) aspects of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MH... Read More

Negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements: Balancing the Interests of Sponsors and Healthcare...
Structuring Indemnification, Subject Injury, IP Rights, Data Rights, and Ot...
November 19, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Corporate Transparency Act and Healthcare Entities: Reporting Companies, Exemptions, Benef...
November 7, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and what it means for healthcare entities. The panel will provide an overview of the CTA and will discuss how the new CTA requirements apply to physician groups, physician-hospital joint ventures and other joint v... Read More

Healthcare M&A Transactions in 2024+ Under Heightened State and Federal Scrutiny: New Repo...
November 6, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the recent reporting requirements for parties involved in healthcare M&A deals in 2024 and beyond. The panel will examine the state legislative--and certain judicial--activity related to scrutiny of healthcare M&A deals and will discuss how the new l... Read More

Offshoring Patient Health Data: Navigating Complex Federal and State Privacy Regulation, M...
November 5, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide practitioners through federal and state regulations governing the offshoring of patient data in the healthcare industry. The expert panel will discuss how offshoring is being used in the industry and how this may create conflicts with privacy regulations and material cont... Read More

Due Diligence for Compensation Compliance: Mitigating Risk in Financial Relationships and...
October 23, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will review this government guidance through the lens of continuing and emerging risk areas seen in case law. Read More

Negotiating Managed Care Agreements With Health Plans: Key Provisions, Anticipating Areas...
October 21, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Reps and Warranties Insurance in Healthcare Transactions: Shifting Liability Risks
Evaluating When Insurance is Appropriate, Negotiating Coverage and Exclusio...
October 10, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on using 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 and w... Read More

Navigating the New HHS Reproductive Healthcare Privacy Rule: HIPAA Updates, State Law Conf...
Prohibited Disclosures, Amended Definitions, Notice of Privacy Practices Re...
October 8, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare practitioners through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights' (OCR) final rule amending HIPAA privacy regulations governing the use and disclosure of PHI related to reproductive healthcare information (RHI). The panel will dis... Read More

Co-Location Arrangements: Complying With Legal and Regulatory Requirements When Structurin...
October 2, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance for co-location arrangements, discuss the considerations for entering a co-location arrangement and the regulatory hurdles, and offer best practices for structuring and managing compliant... Read More

Healthcare Regulation After Loper Bright and Corner Post: Agency Implications, Litigation...
September 12, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare practitioners through the recent notable U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimond o, which overturned the long-standing Chevron doctrine, and Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, which expands the time peri... Read More

Urgent Care Centers: Corporate Practice of Medicine, State Licensure, and Other Compliance...
September 11, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare Fraud Self-Disclosure of FCA Violations to DOJ: Protocol, Pros and Cons, Lesson...
September 4, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will examine when healthcare providers should consider self-disclosure of possible False Claims Act (FCA) violations to the DOJ in addition to HHS-OIG. The panel will examine recent DOJ FCA settlements with healthcare providers to address the risks and benefits of self-disclosure to... Read More

Clinical Trials and Human Research: Complying With Regulatory Obligations; Privacy Conside...
Requirements for Informed Consent, Disclosures, Data-Sharing, and More
August 29, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide counsel on navigating regulatory changes for clinical trials and human subjects research. The panel will also address the impact that increasing privacy regulation may have on the collection and sharing of research data. The panel will examine the practical impact that thi... Read More

Clinical Laboratories and Payer Scrutiny: Increased Audits, Recoupment Actions, Litigation
August 15, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

New ACA Section 1557 Final Rule: Expanding Nondiscrimination Requirements for Healthcare P...
Additional Covered Entities; AI; Medicare Part B as Federal Financial Assis...
August 6, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will provide guidance on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights' (OCR) recently issued final rule that regulates Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the ACA's nondiscrimination provision. The panel will describe the final rule's re... Read More

FCA Litigation: Leveraging Statistical Sampling and Extrapolation to Prove or Disprove Lia...
July 26, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare M&A and Assessing Material Regulatory Risks: Reimbursement, Fraud and Abuse, Li...
July 17, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on evaluating regulatory risks in healthcare mergers and acquisitions. The panel will discuss some diligence requests to address such risks in pre-transaction diligence and how to address these risks in transaction documents. The panel will offer best pr... Read More

New CMS Medicare Advantage Final Rule: Beneficiary Data, Agent Compensation, Behavioral He...
July 11, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare practitioners through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) CY 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule, effective Oct. 1, 2024, that significantly updates CMS policies to promote competition and equity in coverage, increase access to behavio... Read More

Healthcare Online Tracking Technology: Navigating Latest HHS and FTC Guidance for HIPAA an...
Regulatory and Litigation Update, Notable Enforcement Actions, Costly Settl...
June 27, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will provide practitioners with an update on the latest U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS-OCR) and FTC guidance related to the use of online tracking technology in the healthcare industry. The panel will examine notable enforcement actions and... Read More

Navigating New HHS-ONC Final Rule: Health Information Sharing and AI Use; Compliance Strat...
AI Transparency, Health IT Certification, Information Blocking Requirements...
June 13, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide counsel through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology's (HHS-ONC) final rule titled "Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and I... Read More

Medical Staff Bylaws: Complying With CMS, NPDB, and Joint Commission
June 4, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will prepare healthcare counsel to 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 Practitioner Data B... Read More

Healthcare Contracting With Vendors and Suppliers
Negotiating Indemnification, Limitation of Liability, Change of Control, an...
May 31, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Telemedicine Management Services Agreements: Corporate Practice of Medicine, Fee-Splitting...
May 29, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Substance Use Disorder Records Confidentiality: Long-Awaited HHS Final Rule Overhauling Pa...
Aligning Part 2 More Closely With HIPAA, New Enforcement Authorities and Pe...
May 23, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will provide an in-depth look at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (HHS-OCR-SAMHSA) long-awaited final rule that overhauls the federal Part 2 regulations on the confidentiality of s... Read More

National Practitioner Data Bank: Hospital Reporting Obligations, Reporting Immunity, and P...
May 15, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare and the Evolving Antitrust Landscape: Increased Scrutiny of Information Exchang...
May 8, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the changing landscape for antitrust enforcement in the healthcare sector. Our panelists will discuss the aftermath of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) and Department of Justice Antitrust Division's (DOJ) 2023 withdrawal from long-standing antitr... Read More

AI in Healthcare M&A: Regulatory Risks, Due Diligence, and Deal Considerations
May 6, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on navigating AI issues in healthcare M&A. The panel will discuss the challenges for healthcare M&A involving AI, due diligence, and addressing risk in the deal documents. The panel will also address the regulatory risks and what considerations those in... Read More

Developing Patient Healthcare Incentive Programs: AKS and CMPL Compliance, Safe Harbors,...
April 25, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will examine how counsel may assist healthcare organizations with developing patient incentive programs to encourage patients to obtain necessary healthcare items and services or adhere to treatment plans while navigating the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and Civil Monetary Pe... Read More

Structuring Indemnification Provisions in Business Associate Agreements: Allocating Risk i...
April 23, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Physician Sexual Misconduct: Policy Revisions, Reporting Requirements, Peer Review Process...
April 16, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will provide counsel to healthcare systems and providers with guidance on policies and procedures to address allegations of physician sexual misconduct. The panel will discuss investigations, reporting requirements, and the impact on privileges as well as examine recent cases. Read More

Physician Office Laboratories: Stark, AKS, Fee-Splitting Prohibitions, Medical Necessity,...
April 10, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on legal issues with physician office laboratories (POLs). The panel will address Stark, AKS, fee-splitting prohibitions, medical necessity, and other legal issues. The panel will offer best practices for mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with th... Read More

340B After Genesis and Other Recent Developments: Definition of Patient, Registration of C...
April 9, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on recent 340B developments. The panel will examine the Genesis decision and its impact on covered entities. The panel will also discuss the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) notice re: child sites and what it means for child site el... Read More

CMS Final Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule: Impacted Parties, API Implementat...
April 2, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide counsel on the final Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) interoperability and prior authorization rule. The panel will discuss impacted parties, required updates to and implementation of application program interfaces (APIs), and new requirements to the prior a... Read More

Structuring Private Equity Healthcare Management Service Organizations
Corporate Practice of Medicine and Fee-Splitting, Regulatory Compliance
March 19, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Consumer Privacy Laws and Healthcare Entities: Regulatory Updates, Covered Entities, Scope...
March 15, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare practitioners through the rapidly evolving landscape of state consumer privacy laws and their impact on healthcare entities--regardless of whether the entities are regulated under HIPAA. The panel will provide an overview of the laws, including similarities, ke... Read More

Care Coordination, Clinical Integration, Group Practices, and Research: Designing Healthca...
March 7, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

CMS Final Rule Revising Provider and Supplier Enrollment Requirements: Expansive CMS Denia...
New Stay of Enrollment Status; Added Mental Health and Family Therapy Suppl...
February 28, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide practitioners through CMS' recent final updates to Medicare's provider and supplier enrollment regulations at 42 C.F.R. 424, Subpart P, that expand the scope of CMS' authority to revoke or deny enrollment in the Medicare program and contain other significant changes that... Read More

Structuring Physician Timeshare Arrangements: Leveraging the Stark Exception, Navigating t...
February 21, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

CMS Final Rule and Section 111 Noncompliance: Reporting Obligations; Audit Methodology; Co...
January 31, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide practitioners through CMS' recently released final rule implementing civil money penalties (CMPs) for failure to comply with MMSEA Section 111 reporting. The CMP Rule, "Medicare Secondary Payer and Certain Civil Money Penalties," has an effective date of Dec. 11, 2023 and... Read More

2023 OIG and DOJ Compliance Guidance for Healthcare Providers
OIG and DOJ Enforcement Approaches, Compliance Program Infrastructure, Ensu...
January 24, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide counsel and compliance officers of healthcare providers and other stakeholders on both the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General's (OIG) and U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division's (DOJ) recent compliance guidance. The panel wil... Read More

AI in Cutting-Edge Medical Devices: Strategies for Navigating the Streamlined FDA Approval...
January 18, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare practitioners through the FDA approval process for AI medical devices including Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and the attempts by the FDA to streamline the regulatory process. The panel will discuss the FDA's recent draft guidance related to using PCCPs i... Read More

Telehealth Emerging Legal and Regulatory Issues: Adopting and Implementing Innovative Solu...
Navigating Standard of Care, Privacy and Security, FDA Regulation, Advertis...
January 10, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Physician-Owned Management Services Organizations: Regulatory Compliance, Contract Conside...
January 8, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Dental Practice Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Affiliations
Due Diligence, Regulatory Compliance Requirements, Integration Challenges
December 19, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Corporate Practice of Medicine and Fee-Splitting: Ensuring Compliance With the Prohibition...
December 14, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring Hospital Acquisitions of Physician Practices: Valuing, Negotiating, and Docume...
December 12, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Navigating the Unique Challenges of Healthcare Insolvencies
December 5, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with guidance on the unique legal issues for hospitals and other healthcare providers facing insolvency and outline strategic approaches for restructuring. Read More

Physician Compensation After Changes to the Stark Law and Antikickback Statute Regulations
FMV, Commercial Reasonableness, and Volume or Value Standards
December 4, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel and compliance officers to what they need to know three years after the December 2020 changes to the Stark Law and Anti-kickback Statute regulations. The panel will discuss the evolving impact of the regulatory changes in the context of the recent ending... Read More

Professional Services Arrangements: Stark Law and AKS Compliance, Finding the Best Model,...
November 30, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will provide an overview of the key legal, business, and valuation issues implicated in professional services arrangements (PSAs), including Stark Law and anti-kickback compliance, and other key PSA issues. The panel will offer best practices for determining whether a PSA is the opt... Read More

Change of Ownership in Healthcare Transactions With Medicare Provider Agreement Assignment
Identifying When a CHOW Occurs, Navigating Medicare Rules, Weighing Benefit...
November 20, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

FDA Final Guidance on Informed Consent in Clinical Research: Key Revisions, Best Practices...
Responsibilities of IRBs, Clinical Investigators, and Sponsors; Research Su...
November 14, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will provide a detailed look at the FDA's recently released final guidance on informed consent for clinical investigations that reflects the technological and scientific advances made since the draft guidance was originally released in 2014. The panel will address notable changes an... Read More

AI in Healthcare: Navigating Regulatory Challenges, Legal Considerations, Minimizing Risks...
November 9, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The panel will examine the use of AI in the healthcare industry and discuss the regulatory challenges and legal considerations when using AI as well as the risks when using AI. Read More

Healthcare Fraud Self-Disclosure: Understanding Reporting Methods; Conducting Investigatio...
Navigating OIG’s Guidance for Providers and Suppliers
November 7, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General's (OIG) Self-Disclosure Protocol. The panel will also briefly discuss the CMS Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol. The panel will offer best practices for evaluating... Read More

Structuring Indemnification Provisions in Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions
Negotiating Reps and Warranties, Caps, and Baskets to Allocate Risk
November 2, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Hidden Risks of Boilerplate Clauses in Healthcare Contracts: Avoiding Unintended Consequen...
October 25, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring Health Data Licenses: Minimizing Legal Risks, Navigating Regulatory Challenges...
October 19, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will provide guidance to healthcare counsel on the legal risks and regulatory challenges of licensing health data. The panel will discuss the key provisions that should be included in health data licenses and will offer best practices for drafting licensing agreements to meet the reg... Read More

Conducting Clinical Trials Outside the U.S.: U.S. and Foreign Rules, Regulations, and Guid...
Navigating FDA Requirements, HIPAA, FCPA, Export Controls, Economic Sanctio...
October 17, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide life sciences companies and research institutions that are conducting or considering conducting clinical trials outside the U.S. The panel will discuss the benefits and barriers and address the U.S. and foreign rules and regulations that must be kept in mind. The panel wi... Read More

HHS-OIG’s New Health Information Blocking Rule: Covered Actors; Costly Violations; Federal...
Priority of Investigations; CMP Assessment; Best Practices for Compliance
October 12, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will discuss the recently published rule that empowers the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) to impose civil monetary penalties (CMPs) of up to $1 million per violation for unlawful acts of information blocking beginning Sept. 1, 2023. The... Read More

Healthcare Antitrust: New DOJ and FTC Merger Guidelines, Recent State Regulatory Changes
October 10, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on recent antitrust developments and their implications for the healthcare industry. The panel will discuss the recent draft Merger Guidelines and state regulatory changes. The panel will also review recent Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade C... Read More

Healthcare Industry Wage and Hour Issues Under Increased DOL Scrutiny: What Counsel Need t...
Costly Penalties; Unique Industry Considerations; Best Practices for Compli...
September 21, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will provide an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) wage and hour requirements as they pertain to the healthcare industry given the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) recent initiative targeting the industry, resulting in thousands of investigations and millions of dolla... Read More

Structuring Digital Health Transactions: Key Terms and Considerations, Strategies for Nego...
Purchase Price, Fee Structures, Restrictive Covenants, Indemnities, Privacy...
September 14, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on recent trends in digital health transactions, as well as strategies when negotiating such deals. The panel will discuss privacy and security concerns in a potentially regulated environment, intellectual property rights, pricing and fee structures, an... Read More

Private Equity Transactions in Healthcare: Stark, AKS, and Other Compliance Challenges
Structuring Purchase Price, Restrictive Covenants, Indemnities, Equity Roll...
September 12, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medical Directorships: Key Considerations, Fraud and Abuse Compliance, Lessons From Recent...
August 29, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will provide guidance to assist in navigating the risk areas of medical directorship arrangements. The panel will discuss relevant healthcare laws and lessons from recent enforcement activity and offer some best practices for medical directorship and other physician leadership or con... Read More

Clinically Integrated Networks in a Value-Based Care World and the New Regulatory Landscap...
Legal and Regulatory Issues for CINs, Organizational Structure, Governance,...
August 24, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will address legal, regulatory and market changes that are important to the future formation and operation of hospital-physician clinically integrated networks (CINs) and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). The topics will include recent regulatory activity and changes in key aspe... Read More

FTC’s Heightened Scrutiny of Health Apps: Increased Enforcement Activity; Proposed HBNR Ch...
Expanded Scope; Stringent Notice Requirements; Costly Penalties
August 23, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will address the FTC's increased enforcement activity against health app companies collecting or using consumer health information and its recently proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR), including revised definitions expanding the HBNR's reach and more strin... Read More

Structuring Healthcare Management Arrangements: Corporate Practice of Medicine, Regulatory...
August 16, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

False Claims Act and Scienter After SuperValu: Applicability, Limitations, Considerations...
August 3, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the Supreme Court's recent decision in U.S. ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu Inc. and its implications for the healthcare industry. The panel will discuss the scienter standard, the applicability of the decision (or limitations), and practical considerat... Read More

Hospital Price Transparency: New CMS Enforcement Measures, Increased Penalties, and Ensuri...
July 25, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the hospital price transparency rule and CMS' new enforcement measures. The panel will examine the rule, its requirements, and the implications of the enhanced enforcement. The panel will also discuss the rule's impact on a hospital's relationship wit... Read More

Letters of Intent in Healthcare Transactions: Key Terms, Avoiding Pitfalls in Drafting
Minimizing Disputes Over Whether LOI is Binding or Non-Binding, Avoiding Un...
July 18, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE will guide healthcare counsel on letters of intent (LOIs) in healthcare transactions. The panel will discuss the key terms of LOIs, what terms should be included in LOIs, and why it is crucial to carefully negotiate the LOI terms with adviser input before signing. The panel will offer guida... Read More

Forming Physician Supergroups: Structural and Regulatory Challenges
Entity Structure, Governance, Reimbursement, Federal and State Stark Laws,...
June 29, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring Value-Based Contracts: Key Considerations, Risk Mitigation, and Implementation
June 22, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide counsel on structuring value-based contracts and the key considerations related to various value-based care reimbursement models for both single provider groups or a collaboration of providers such as clinically integrated networks. Topics covered will include the value-ba... Read More

Private Equity Investment and Structuring Physician Compensation: Alignment Strategies, Re...
June 8, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide counsel to healthcare providers and organizations on private equity investment and physician compensation. The panel will discuss the different compensation structures and their advantages and disadvantages. The panel will also offer best practices to ensure the compensat... Read More

New CMS Medicare Drug Price Guidance: Navigating Price Negotiations, 340B Drugs, CMPs for...
June 7, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the new CMS guidance on the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. The panel will examine the guidance, discussing the drug selection criteria and the negotiation process. The panel will also address other areas of guidance and offer best practices... Read More

Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law Compliance in Managed Care Contracts
Navigating Safe Harbors and Physician Incentive Plan Rules, Limiting Civil...
May 31, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Managed Care Contracts: Medicare and Medicaid Considerations for Providers
Reimbursement and Delegation Challenges, Key Provisions, and Anticipating A...
May 18, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

HIPAA and Beyond: Health Information Privacy Updates
May 16, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel through a host of changes to health information privacy laws and their enforcement. The panel will discuss how these changes potentially will impact healthcare providers and others in the healthcare industry. Read More

Healthcare Finance Transactions: Documentation; Perfecting UCC Interests in Commercial and...
May 10, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide counsel to those in the healthcare industry on the unique issues faced when seeking financing. The panel will address how to perfect security interests in commercial and governmental receivables and the types of collateral under the UCC and related perfection issues. The... Read More

Healthcare Employment Agreements: Key Provisions, Compliance Considerations, Certification
Stark and AKS, Credentialing and Privileging, Noncompete Provisions, Paymen...
April 20, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the key aspects and provisions common to healthcare employment agreements. The panel will address noncompete provisions, compliance considerations, and payment issues. The panel will offer best practices for structuring healthcare employment agreemen... Read More

Preparing for the End of the Public Health Emergency: Stark, HIPAA, Medicare, and Other Re...
April 18, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on preparing for the end of the public health emergency (PHE) and the associated waivers. The panel will provide a brief overview of the waivers and modifications and discuss what healthcare organizations should consider as they begin unwinding changes... Read More

Data Sharing in Healthcare: Navigating HIPAA and State Law, Structuring Data Sharing Agree...
April 5, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on data sharing in healthcare. The panel will review HIPAA, privacy laws, and other requirements, as well as discuss risk assessment, data sharing agreements, key provisions, and business associate relationships. The panel will offer best practices for s... Read More

Meeting NPDB Reporting Requirements When Navigating a Peer Review Matter
Peer Review Organization Reporting Obligations and Healthcare Provider Stra...
March 30, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on NPDB reporting requirements and compliance when navigating through and settling a peer review matter. The panel will address compliance challenges involved with a peer review matter and will offer best practices for meeting the reporting requirement. Read More

Fair Market Value in Hospital and Physician Transactions: Complying With Anti-Kickback and...
March 28, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

ESG in Healthcare: Addressing Key Considerations and Risks
March 23, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on ESG in the healthcare industry. The panel will discuss the increased focus on ESG and the key risks and benefits that healthcare providers and administrators need to consider in light of the legal and regulatory framework in which these organizations... Read More

Retail Clinics in Healthcare: Corporate Practice of Medicine, Licensure, Scope of Practice...
Navigating Relationships With Physicians, Hospitals, Pharmacies, and Payers
March 21, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will provide information on retail clinics including a discussion of the key healthcare regulatory and business issues involved with establishing, operating, or working at a retail clinic. This will include not only the formation, operation, and regulation of retail clinics, but also... Read More

340B Contract Pharmacy Arrangements: Structuring Arrangements, Meeting Legal and Regulator...
March 14, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Machine Learning in Healthcare: Regulatory Requirements, Reimbursement Challenges, Privacy...
March 9, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Tracking Health Information Using Online Technologies: New OCR Guidance, HIPAA Obligations...
March 1, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the use of tracking technologies by covered entities (CE) and business associates (BA). The panel will discuss the new U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) guidance and the impact on how CEs and BAs use tracking techn... Read More

White Bagging: Emerging Trends, Provider Response, and Implications for Reimbursement
February 21, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on white bagging and how different healthcare providers are responding to white bagging mandates. The panel will address white bagging in the litigation context and discuss how white bagging impacts regulatory compliance. Read More

Managed Care Litigation: Anti-Assignment Clauses, Reimbursement Claims, State Law Claims
February 16, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the recent developments in managed care litigation. The panel will address anti-assignment clauses; claims related to reimbursement; and more. The panel will discuss strategic and practical considerations involved in litigating managed care matters. Read More

Remote Patient Monitoring: Contract Structures, Medicare Coverage, and Regulatory Complian...
February 15, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on remote patient monitoring. The panel will examine reimbursement standards for remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM). The panel will also address privacy, security, and compliance challenges of remote patient monit... Read More

Rural Emergency Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals: Eligibility for New Provider Type...
New Conditions of Participation and Payment Rules, Stark Law Regulatory Mod...
February 8, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the new rural emergency hospital (REH) provider type eligible for reimbursement under Medicare, including the REH services eligible for increased reimbursement. The panel will discuss the REH reimbursement methodology, conditions of participation, an... Read More

Private Direct/Concierge Medicine: Complying With Medicare Regulations, State Laws, and Bu...
February 1, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Due Diligence in Healthcare Private Equity Transactions
Minimizing Regulatory, Corporate Practice of Medicine, and Other Risks
January 26, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Stark and the Anti-Kickback Regulations: Implications for Healthcare Organizations
Meeting Compliance Requirements, Navigating the Value-Based Framework, Chan...
January 17, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

340B Discount Drug Program: Inflation Reduction Act, Reimbursement Challenges, Contract Ph...
January 11, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the impact of recent activity related to the 340B program. The panel will discuss the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act's drug pricing provisions on the 340B program. The panel will also address manufacturer restrictions on access to 340B p... Read More

Leveraging Big Data in Healthcare: Navigating HIPAA, Stark and AKS Compliance, and Securit...
January 4, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Corporate Practice of Medicine and Fee-Splitting: Ensuring Compliance With the Prohibition...
December 20, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Charitable Giving and Hospital Governance: Implications of a Merger or Acquisition, Aligni...
December 13, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE will guide healthcare counsel on the implications of a merger or acquisition using donations. The panel will discuss how hospitals and health systems can leverage the cy pres doctrine to ensure the obligations are met and offer best practices to align hospitals and healthcare systems with d... Read More

Physician and NPP Split/Shared Billing: Compliance, Reimbursement and Physician Compensati...
December 7, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the use of nonphysician practitioners (NPPs) and the associated issues. The panel will address the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) guidance on split/shared billing. The panel will also discuss compliance and documentation considerations a... Read More

Ambulatory Surgery Center Acquisitions: Minimizing Compliance Risks
Meeting Regulatory Requirements and Avoiding Due Diligence Pitfalls
November 30, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Leveraging Insurance, Recent Government Guidance, Mitigating...
November 22, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on cybersecurity attacks in the healthcare industry. The panel will discuss the increasing number and severity of cybersecurity incidents and examine recent FBI and other governmental guidance. The panel will also discuss the role of insurance and offer... Read More

Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Compliance in Hospital-Physician Transactions
November 16, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Due Diligence in Healthcare Transactions: Mitigating Risks
Provider Agreements, Licenses and Certificates of Need, Change of Ownership...
November 3, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medicare and Medicaid Audit Overpayments: Challenging Statistical Sampling and Extrapolati...
November 2, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring Exclusive Contracts Between Hospitals and Physician Groups
Negotiating Exclusivity, Payor Contracting, and Other Key Provisions; Ensur...
October 11, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Overpayment Recoveries by Health Insurers: Bringing and Defending Claims, Evaluating Merit...
October 6, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Telemental Health Services: Navigating Telemedicine Laws, State Licensure, Medicaid Covera...
September 28, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare Investigations, Prosecutions and Compliance Strategies: New Developments and Ho...
What Healthcare Providers, Their Counsel and Compliance Officers Need to Kn...
September 7, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on handling the investigation and prosecution of a healthcare provider. The panel will review key new court decisions, guidance documents and rulemaking and what they may mean for the mechanics of healthcare investigations, prosecutions and compliance pr... Read More

Structuring Physician Compensation Arrangements
Ensuring FMV and Commercial Reasonableness, Mitigating Fraud and Abuse Risk...
August 24, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Digital Health in the Metaverse: Navigating the Interplay Between Healthcare Delivery and...
Licensing, Data Privacy and Security, Fraud and Abuse, and Interoperability...
August 17, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide participants on digital health regulatory issues and how they are implicated in the metaverse. The panel will discuss the regulation of digital health products and services, data privacy and security, fraud and abuse, and interoperability issues in the United States. The p... Read More

Telehealth Providers and Controlled Substances: Navigating the Challenges of Telehealth Pr...
August 10, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the law pertinent to prescribing controlled substances via telehealth. The panel will examine state and federal requirements for prescribing controlled substances when not in person, the implications of public health emergency (PHE) waivers, and conce... Read More

Structuring Healthcare Practice Leasing, PSA and Other Practice Alignment Arrangements
Complying With Stark, AKS, HIPAA, and Maximizing Reimbursement
August 3, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Physician Recruitment: Ensuring Regulatory Compliance, Key Considerations, Minimizing Risk...
June 23, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on physician recruitment trends and challenges. The panel will also address the regulatory constraints on physician recruitment, including Stark and AKS, and critical considerations in physician recruitment. The panel will also offer best practices to i... Read More

HIPAA's Right of Access: Compliance Challenges, OCR Enforcement, and Best Practices
June 22, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on HIPAA's right of access. The panel will discuss defining the designated record set and evaluate common scenarios in which liability may arise. The panel will also discuss the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR's)... Read More

Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute Changes: The Impact on Healthcare M&A
June 2, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel through applying the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) regulations to healthcare transactions and M&A. The panel will discuss how recent changes to the Stark Law and AKS impact healthcare providers and others in healthcare deals. Read More

New ACO REACH Model: ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health Model, Navigating...
June 1, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on the new accountable care organization (ACO) model--the Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (REACH) model--a significant overhaul to its Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC) model. The panel will address critical considerations... Read More

Unwinding Public Health Emergency Mandates and Waivers: Compliance Considerations
Ensuring Stark Law, HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, Childrens Health Insurance P...
May 25, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on preparing for the end of the public health emergency (PHE). The panel will review the waivers and modifications put in place in light of the PHE. The panel will discuss the key considerations that healthcare organizations need to weigh when they addr... Read More

Health Data Protection and Management in Healthcare Transactions: HIPAA and State Law Comp...
May 4, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the protection and management of health data in healthcare transactions. The panel will address the regulatory environment as well as the risks involved. The panel will offer best practices for mitigating those risks and ensuring compliance with priv... Read More

Healthcare Fraud: Heightened Enforcement, Current Trends, Risk Mitigation
April 20, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on healthcare fraud and enforcement. The panel will examine the recent False Claims Act recovery statistics and discuss the guidance they provide. The panel will discuss current enforcement trends and what to expect in 2022. The panel will also discuss... Read More

Healthcare Entities and LLCs: Leveraging IRS Guidance on Requirements for LLCs to Qualify...
March 23, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the IRS Notice 2021-56. The panel will discuss the implications of the notice for healthcare organizations. The panel will address leveraging LLCs with Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. The panel will offer best practices for establishing a... Read More

Healthcare Antitrust: Heightened Enforcement by Federal and State Agencies
March 16, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE course will guide healthcare counsel on recent antitrust developments and the implications for the healthcare industry. The panel will discuss healthcare antitrust enforcement priorities under the Biden Administration, changes at the federal antitrust enforcement agencies, state enforcement... Read More

Healthcare Workers and Vaccine Mandates: Navigating the Evolving Landscape, Implementing a...
March 8, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the evolving landscape of vaccine mandates. The panel will address the enforceability of the current vaccine mandates and the related litigation. The panel will discuss the requirements under federal law and some state and local laws. The panel will... Read More

Overcoming Out-of-Network Reimbursement Challenges: Assignment of Benefits, Improper Denia...
January 12, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

This CLE webinar will guide healthcare counsel on the challenges facing providers seeking reimbursement for out-of-network (OON) services. The panel will offer guidance on properly documenting and billing for OON services and patient assignment. The panel will also discuss best practices to overcome... Read More

Telehealth Credentialing and Privileging: Minimizing Liability, Protecting Patient Privacy...
January 11, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Due Diligence in Healthcare Transactions: Mitigating Risks
Provider Agreements, Licenses and Certificates of Need, Change of Ownership...
December 1, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

AI and Telehealth: Addressing Licensing, Informed Consent, Privacy, Liability, and Other L...
November 23, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medical Staff Bylaws: Pandemic and Compliance Updates
November 3, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Reducing Patient Leakage by Directing Physician Referrals, AKS Safe Harbors, and Stark Law...
October 27, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medical and Recreational Cannabis Use in Senior Care Facilities
Navigating State vs. Federal Law Conflicts, Interplay With Government Progr...
October 20, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Co-Management Arrangements in Healthcare: Compliance in Hospital-Physician Arrangements
October 6, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

JOAs in Healthcare: Regulatory Compliance, Maintaining Tax-Exempt Status in Virtual Merger...
August 18, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Resolving Coding Disputes: Analyzing Agreements, Identifying Code Standards, Leveraging Ex...
August 11, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

SPACs in the Healthcare Sector: Structuring Transactions, Considerations and Challenges fo...
July 21, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

340B Program Latest Developments: 340B-Related Litigation, HHS Advisory Opinion, New Dispu...
June 30, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Telehealth Regulation: Complying With Evolving Requirements
Data Privacy and Security, Licensure, Credentialing, Reimbursement, Informe...
June 22, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Service Line Co-Management: The Ultimate Sustainable PSA? Creating Legal, Effective, and L...
June 16, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Vertical Integration in Healthcare Transactions: Mitigating Risks and Creating Firewalls
Fraud and Abuse, Corporate Practice of Medicine, Conflicts of Interest, Ant...
April 28, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute Changes: The Impact on Healthcare M&A
April 14, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Physician Compensation Under the New Physician Fee Schedule: Major Changes to wRVUs, Conve...
March 31, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Mitigating False Claims Act Liability Risks for Healthcare Recipients of COVID-19 Funding
March 24, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare and Ransomware Attacks: Protecting Patient Information, Mitigating Privacy Risk...
Determining Reportable Breach, Challenges With Third-Party Vendors
March 17, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

OIG and CMS Voluntary Self Disclosures: Risks and Rewards of Self-Reporting
Leveraging Tools for Resolving Stark Law or Anti-Kickback Statute Violation...
March 10, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Mitigating Fraud and Abuse Risks With the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
February 18, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Charitable Patient Assistance Programs: Ensuring Compliance
Establishing and Maintaining Arrangements With PAPs, Monitoring and Auditin...
February 2, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Mitigating Regulatory Risk in Healthcare Services Transactions: Reimbursement, Licensure,...
January 20, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Compensation Arrangements With Rock Star Physicians: Key Legal and Fair Market Value Consi...
December 10, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Complying With HIPAA, Privacy Laws, and Exceptions During a Public Health Crisis
November 24, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

COVID Funding Use Documentation and Reporting: Ensuring Compliance With Federal Requiremen...
November 19, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare Providers and Voluntary Disclosures: Evaluating If, When, and How to Report to...
October 13, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Digital Pharmacies and Other Pharmacy Start-Ups: Legal Challenges and Pitfalls
Complying With Federal and State Regulations, Medicare and Medicaid Require...
October 7, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Long-Term Care Facility Infection Control Enforcement: Increased Government Scrutiny and P...
Ensuring Compliance, Preparing for State Surveys and CMS Enforcement Action...
September 17, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Whistleblower and Retaliation Claims in Healthcare: Compliance Programs, Current Political...
August 27, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Precision Medicine: Structuring Collaborations and Avoiding Fraud and Abuse Pitfalls
Navigating Healthcare Regulatory Issues Common in Precision Medicine Arrang...
August 20, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

FMV and Commercial Reasonableness Challenges in Physician Compensation Arrangements: Meeti...
Complexities in PSAs, ED Call Coverage, Service Line Co-Management, and Sha...
August 4, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Reimbursement Strategies and COVID-19: Getting Paid by Commercial Payers
July 28, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Disruptive Physicians: Minimizing Liability for Negligent Credentialing, Poor Quality of C...
Practical and Legal Approaches for Hospitals, Integrated Systems, Medical G...
July 21, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Hospital and Healthcare Provider Bankruptcies
Navigating Restructuring Options in the Age of COVID-19
June 17, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Ensuring HIPAA Compliance When Transmitting PHI Via Patient Portals, Email, and Texting
Protecting Patient Privacy, Complying With State and Federal Regulations, M...
June 10, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare Staffing Shortages Due to COVID-19: Licensure, Credentialing, Reimbursement, Em...
May 20, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Clinical Trials During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond: New FDA, NIH Guidance and other F...
Managing Protocol Changes, Deviations, and Challenges, Plus Flexibilities i...
May 14, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

CARES Act for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers: Implications of Key Provisions
Changes to Medicare and Medicaid, Direct Grants for Healthcare Providers, E...
May 12, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

New Data Blocking and Interoperability Rules: Implications for Healthcare Providers, Payer...
Navigating the Shift in Healthcare Information Technology and Complying Wit...
May 7, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medical Records Requests and Subpoenas After Ciox Health
Complying With Federal and State Laws When Responding to Subpoenas and Requ...
April 21, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

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
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Antitrust Compliance and Clinical Integration
Assessing Anti-Competitiveness of Collaborations, Minimizing Risk of Agency...
April 14, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Stark Compliance Audits in Hospital-Physician Arrangements: Mitigating Provider Liability
Implementing Monitoring Processes to Avoid Penalties, Denial of Payment, an...
March 31, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Home Health Agencies: Regulatory and Enforcement Trends
Identifying Compliance Pitfalls and Minimizing Risk of Fraud and Abuse Inve...
February 25, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring Hospital-Physician Joint Ventures: Stark, AKS, Antitrust Compliance
February 11, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare Fraud and Abuse: Rigorous Compliance, Recent Settlements, Court Rulings, and Ad...
December 12, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Gainsharing Arrangements and Bundled Payments: OIG Advisory Opinion and Other Developments
Complying With Legal and Regulatory Requirements, Overcoming Implementation...
November 14, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Self-Disclosure for Grant Recipients: New OIG Guidance
Weighing the Risks and Rewards of Self-Reporting
November 7, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Piercing the Corporate Veil and Alter Ego Claims in Healthcare
Structuring Corporate Entities and Joint Ventures to Protect Against Pierci...
October 29, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Agency Deference and the Impact of Kisor in Healthcare: Challenging CMS and Other Agency A...
September 25, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Prescription Audits: Anticipating and Responding to Increased Scrutiny of Prescribing and...
September 4, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Physician Partnership Agreements: Structuring Key Provisions
Compensation, Organizational Decision Making, IRC 199A, Termination, Restri...
August 21, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Electronic Transactions and E-Signatures in Healthcare: HIPAA, Medicare, E-SIGN and UETA C...
August 7, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Protecting Behavioral Health Information: Managing and Disclosing Mental Health Records an...
July 24, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Private Equity Dental Services Organizations: Corporate Practice of Medicine, Fee-Splittin...
July 10, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Managing Waste Pharmaceuticals: New Obligations on Healthcare Providers, Expanded Definiti...
June 19, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Telemedicine and Long-Term Care: Reimbursement, Licensure, Informed Consent, Corporate Pra...
June 12, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medical Staff Challenges: Overcoming Conflicts Between Hospitals and Medical Staffs
Peer Review, Governing Documents, and Board Governance
May 22, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medical Cannabis: Regulatory Compliance, FSMB Guidelines, Standard of Care, Liability
Balancing Patient Rights, Therapeutic Benefit, Compliance With Divergent St...
May 21, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare Cybersecurity: New HSCC Guidance, Managing Threats, Protecting Patients, Respon...
May 14, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Opioids and Other Controlled Substances: Minimizing the Risks in Prescribing, Dispensing a...
April 17, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Pathways to Success: Medicare Shared Savings Program Overhaul and Changes to ACOs
Assumption of Risk, Benchmark Methodology, Expanded Telehealth Services, SN...
March 27, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Payer-Provider Agreements: Maximizing Reimbursement and Minimizing Denials in Value-Based...
Negotiating Favorable Contracts to Improve the Chance of Success in Value-B...
March 21, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

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 Serv...
March 19, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Clinical Trials and Human Research Compliance: New FDA Guidance and Revised Common Rule
Complying With Agency Regulations for Informed Consent, Expedited Review an...
March 14, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

HIPAA Compliance During Litigation and Discovery
Safeguarding PHI and Avoiding Violations When Responding to Subpoenas and D...
March 6, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Global Telehealth: Complying With the FCPA, Privacy and Security Laws, Fraud and Abuse Law...
Overcoming Regulatory Hurdles When Providing Telemedicine Services Internat...
January 30, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Forming Physician Multispecialty Group Practices: Key Legal Considerations
Evaluating Compensation Models, Negotiating Business Contracts, and Complyi...
January 24, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medicare and Medicaid Repayments and Disclosures
Meeting Refund and Reporting Obligations to Comply With Regulatory Requirem...
January 9, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring Physician Group Practices: Formation; Compensation; Hospital, Private Equity a...
Entity Selection, Tax Issues, Ancillary Services, Corporate Practice of Med...
January 3, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Alternative Payment Models and Related Regulatory Issues: Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute...
December 5, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Hospital/Physician Engagement: Complying With Stark Law and AKS, Protecting Tax Status, Av...
November 20, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Vertical Mergers in Healthcare: Implications of AT&T/Time Warner Decision
Guidance on How Regulators Will Review and Evaluate Consolidation; Overcomi...
October 24, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Electronic Health Records and EHR Billing Arrangements: Ensuring Stark and AKS Compliance,...
October 10, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Hospital Employment of Physicians: Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Compliance, Physici...
September 25, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

CMS 60-Day Rule: Reporting and Refunding Overpayments, Enforcement, Compliance, Self-Discl...
September 13, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring Call Coverage Agreements: Key Considerations and Provisions
Employee vs. Independent Contractor, Stark and AKS, Compensation Structures...
September 6, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medicaid Audits: Challenging Statistical Sampling and Extrapolation
August 29, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Telemedicine Agreements: FMV, Commercial Reasonableness Compliance in Compensation Arrange...
August 8, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medicaid Managed Care: Compliance Under New Program Rules, Waiver Initiatives and Future C...
August 1, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medical Practice Transfers and Closings: Addressing Medical Records Issues
Custodial Arrangements, Record Retention, Maintenance and Access
July 18, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medicare Advantage and Part D Changes: Benefits Flexibility, Payment Rules, and Decreased...
June 20, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medicare and Medicaid Audits Using Statistical Sampling and Extrapolation: Challenging Met...
June 14, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Managed Care Disputes: Litigating Issues Involving Coverage, Payment Practices and More
June 12, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medical Staff Credentialing: Minimizing Liability Arising From Negligent Credentialing and...
May 24, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

New CMS BPCI Advanced Bundled Payment Model: Risks, Regulatory Requirements, Implementatio...
April 24, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring Hospital Acquisitions of Physician Practices
Legal Issues in Valuing, Negotiating and Documenting the Transaction
March 27, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare Industry and Tax Reform
Federally Mandated Cuts to Medicare, Tax-Exempt Municipal Bond Financing, I...
March 21, 2018 CLE, CPE, EA CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford CPE+ Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Advanced Health Practitioners: Employment Agreements for Physician Assistants, Nurse Pract...
February 21, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Not-For-Profit Hospital Tax-Exempt Status Under Government Scrutiny: § 501(r) Compliance
January 31, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring and Managing Oncology Service Lines: Regulatory Challenges, Physician Employme...
January 24, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Contracting With Non-Employed Physicians, Groups, and Other Providers: Key Terms and Pract...
Protecting Against Ostensible Agency and Minimizing Liability Risk
January 23, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Physician-Vendor Relationship Compliance: Minimizing False Claims, Anti-Kickback Risks
January 10, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring Healthcare Co-Location Arrangements: Legal and Regulatory Requirements
December 13, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Restructuring Healthcare Entities in Bankruptcy: Unique Challenges and Benefits of Chapter...
Navigating Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, Overpayment Liability and More
November 15, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

OIG Changes to Anti-Kickback Safe Harbor Provisions and the CMP Beneficiary Inducement Pro...
November 1, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Risk Allocation in Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions
Negotiating Indemnification Provisions, Reps and Warranties, Caps and Baske...
October 26, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Substance Use Treatment: Revised Part 2 Regulations Compliance
Impact for Treatment Programs, Integration of Physical and Behavioral Healt...
October 24, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare, Blockchain and Smart Contracts: Emerging Issues for Healthcare Counsel
Leveraging Distributed Ledger Technology in Healthcare, Protecting Privacy...
October 11, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Hospital Joint Venture Trends and Post-Transaction Arrangements
Meeting Regulatory and Valuation Requirements; Navigating Employee Leasing,...
September 20, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medical Technology Compliance: FDA, AKS, FCA and Other Regulatory Requirements
Mitigating Medical Device and Healthcare Technology Risks
September 6, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare Transactions and Compliance With State and Federal Laws and Regulations
Structuring Transactions, Overcoming Regulatory Challenges, Determining FMV...
August 2, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Navigating Hospital in Hospital Leasing Arrangements: LTACH, Skilled Nursing, Rehab, Behav...
Ensuring Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute Compliance, Navigating Fair Market...
July 25, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

"Incident to" Billing in Healthcare: Navigating Complex Requirements and Ensuring Complian...
July 19, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

HIPAA Compliance for Business Associates
Overcoming Complex Challenges With Data De-Identification, Security Breache...
July 12, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare Supply Chain Compliance: Minimizing Regulatory and Contractual Liability Risk
Optimal Structuring, Negotiating and Managing Supply Chain Contracts and Ve...
May 31, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring a Compensation Framework for Clinical Research
Mitigating Fraud and Abuse Risks for Healthcare Providers, Navigating FMV i...
May 24, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare Deals: Post-Signing and Post-Closing Issues
Obtaining Consents and Approvals; Navigating State Tax and IRS Requirements...
May 18, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Attorney-Client Privilege at Risk in FCA Investigations of Healthcare Organizations
Protecting Confidential Information and Work Product, Avoiding Inadvertent...
May 16, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare Board of Directors: Meeting Governance and Compliance Challenges
Minimizing Breach of Fiduciary Duty Risks Amid Heightened Government Scruti...
May 11, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring Physician-Pharmacy Ventures: Minimizing Regulatory Risks, Ensuring Reimburseme...
Navigating Corporate Practice of Medicine/Pharmacy, Anti-Kickback and Stark...
May 3, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

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
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Responding to CIDs and HIPAA Subpoenas in FCA Investigations
Minimizing Scope of Disclosure, Mitigating Risk of Inadvertent Disclosure,...
March 29, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Medical Necessity Documentation, Challenges and Defense
Complying With Federal and State Regulatory Requirements, Demonstrating Rea...
March 22, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Complying With 2016 Stark Law Amendments and Possible Changes in the Horizon for 2017
Navigating Revisions, Exceptions, and Clarifications to Provisions and Defi...
February 7, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Complying With the New CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule for Medicare and Medicaid Providers...
Navigating Requirements for Risk Assessment, Communication, Training and Mo...
January 25, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Complying With CMS' Overhauled Long-Term Care Regulations
Navigating New Rules for Comprehensive Care and Discharge Planning, Changes...
January 5, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Protecting Healthcare Providers' Rights to Benefits Under ERISA: Assignment of Benefits an...
Lessons from Inconsistent Court Treatment, Dealing With Anti-Assignment Cla...
December 8, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Structuring Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacements Collaborator Agreements
Selecting Partners, Implementing CJR Arrangements, Ensuring Compliance
October 5, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

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
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Negotiating Collaborative Healthcare Research Agreements
Structuring Joint Obligations, IP Rights, Confidentiality and Other Key Pro...
July 28, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Universal Health Services v. Escobar: Avoiding Implied Certification Liability Under FCA
July 25, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Anti-Kickback Statute Compliance in Healthcare Transactions
Navigating Safe Harbors, Identifying Transactions That Implicate AKS, Limit...
July 14, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Dermatology Practice Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures and Affiliations
Conducting Due Diligence, Meeting Regulatory Compliance Requirements, Overc...
June 29, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Telehealth: Integration into New Payment and Care Delivery Models; Regulatory Flexibilitie...
Navigating Rapidly Evolving Opportunities and Challenges
June 16, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Healthcare Fraud: Identifying and Assessing Fraud Risks, Implications of Current Enforceme...
June 9, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

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...
May 17, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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

Data Breaches in Healthcare: Responding to Skyrocketing Cyber Attacks
Managing Risk, Responding to Breaches and OCR Investigations, Minimizing HI...
March 24, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand
This program is included with the Strafford CLE Pass. Click for more information.
This program is included with the Strafford All-Access Pass. Click for more information.

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