For New and Seasoned Health Law Professionals

The 2026 Fundamentals of Health Law Conference, November 1–3 in Chicago, IL, is a training course for new associates, in-house counsel, compliance officers, consultants, and others who advise health care clients. It is also a refresher for experienced health lawyers. Faculty from law firms, health care organizations, and federal agencies address core legal issues and the challenges ahead in practice. View the full conference schedule.

What the Conference Covers

The conference opens Sunday, November 1, with What's New in Health Law; What to Expect in 2026–2027. More than 20 sessions follow, covering the legal and regulatory frameworks that shape daily health law practice, including:

• Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D and Medicaid
• The Physician Self-Referral Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, EKRA, and False Claims Act
• Health care privacy, telehealth, and artificial intelligence
• Transaction diligence, private equity acquisitions, and antitrust
• Health insurance and managed care, tax exemption, and Medicare/Medicaid enrollment
• Hospital medical staffs, hospital-physician affiliations, long term and post-acute care, and behavioral health
• Legal ethics, whistleblowers, and building a culture of compliance

Build Your Foundation, Then Focus Your Learning

General sessions each morning establish a shared foundation in core regulatory areas. Afternoon concurrent sessions allow attendees to concentrate on the practice areas most relevant to their work.

Several concurrent sessions repeat on Tuesday, November 3, giving attendees more flexibility to attend the sessions they need.

Connect with Colleagues Across Health Law

Fundamentals brings together professionals at every career stage, making it an ideal setting to build relationships that support long-term practice. Networking receptions on Sunday and Monday evenings, along with conference breakfasts on Monday and Tuesday, are included in registration.

Additional opportunities require pre-registration:

The Networking Dinner, hosted by the Early Career Professionals Council, takes place Monday, November 2, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Central Time. Space is limited and a $55 fee is due at sign-up.

The Networking Breakfast, How to Become a Better Health Care Lawyer – Substantively and Professionally, takes place Tuesday, November 3, from 7:00 to 7:50 a.m. Central Time. There is no additional fee, and attendance is limited.