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Schedule
This training is designed to be highly interactive, encouraging participants to fully engage throughout the training. Attendees will take part in group exercises and discussions. Those unable to participate in the December Training, please note, we will offer another Training May 18-21, 2026. If you are interested in signing up, submit your name and we contact you when registration is open.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Geoff Drucker
11:25 AM - 12:25 PM
1. Arbitration Process and Agreement to Arbitrate
Stuart M. Widman
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
2. Process for Selecting an Arbitrator | Arbitrator Ethics and Disclosures
Melvia B. Green
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch Break
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Group Exercise on Ethics
Melvia B. Green
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
3. Arbitrator Authority and Responsibilities
Andrew F. McBride
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:10 PM
4. Pre-Hearing Process
Melissa (Lisa) M. Thompson
12:10 PM - 12:15 PM
Break
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
5. Managing Health Care Documents in Arbitration
Melissa (Lisa) M. Thompson
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch Break
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Group Exercise on Arbitrator Authority and Preliminary Hearings
Andrew F. McBride, Melissa (Lisa) M. Thompson, and Stuart M. Widman
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Break
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
6. Overcoming Unconscious Bias in Decision-Making
Geoff Drucker
Thursday, December 11, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
7. Arbitration Hearings
Andrew F. McBride
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Group Exercise on Arbitration Hearings
Andrew F. McBride and Melissa (Lisa) M. Thompson
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch Break
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
8. AHLA Rules and Procedures
Geoff Drucker and Trainers
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
9. Awards and Orders
Stuart M. Widman
Friday, December 12, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Group Exercise on Awards and Orders
Andrew F. McBride and Stuart M. Widman
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
10. Post-Hearing Issues
Melvia B. Green
1:15 PM
Final Remarks and Conclusion
Geoff Drucker and Trainers
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