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Fundamentals of Health Law

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AHLA’s Fundamentals of Health Law conference is the ideal educational opportunity for advisors and advocates new to the health care law industry, as well as for experienced counselors seeking a comprehensive update on recent developments. Over 3 days, trusted presenters will prepare attendees to more effectively work in a variety of key health law practice areas.

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Sunday, November 17, 2024
11:00 am-5:30 pm

Registration and Check-In
Register Early! Come to the AHLA Registration area to print your badge.
Please Note: We will not be providing lunch. Attendees should plan accordingly.
 
12:30-5:45 pm General Session

12:30-12:45 pm
Welcome and Introduction
Asha B. Scielzo, AHLA President, American University Washington College of Law, Washington, DC
Michaela Poizner, Conference Committee Chair, Baker Donelson, Nashville, TN

12:45-1:30 pm
1. What to Expect When You are Expecting More Change in Health Law Next Year
Marc Goldstone, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Wellpath, Nashville, TN

1:30-2:30 pm
2. Health Care Privacy for Health Lawyers
Kirk Nahra, Wilmer Hale, Washington, DC

2:45-4:30 pm
3. Fundamentals of Medicare Parts A though D and Enrollment
Alison Hollender, Husch Blackwell LLP, Dallas, TX
Ross Margulies, Foley Hoag LLP, Washington DC
Jamie Gelfman, McDermott Will & Emery, Miami, FL

4:45-5:45 pm
4. The Fundamentals of Medicaid: Safety Net Health Coverage
Felicia Sze, Athene Law LLP, San Francisco, CA
 
5:45-6:45 pm

Networking Reception
This event is included in the program registration. Attendees, speakers, and registered guests are welcome.

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Monday, November 18, 2024
7:00 am-5:30 pm

Registration and Check-In
If you haven't checked in, come to the AHLA Registration area to print your badge.
 
7:00-8:00 am

Continental Breakfast
Breakfast is included in the program registration. Attendees, speakers, and registered guests are welcome.
 
8:00-11:45 am General Session

8:00-9:00 am 
5. The ABCs of the PSL: A Primer on the Physician Self-Referral Law
Nicholas F. Alarif, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Washington, DC

9:00-9:45 am
6. Anti-Kickback Statute and EKRA Primer
Gregory Demske, Goodwin Procter LLP, Washington, DC

9:45-10:15 am
7. Physician Self-Referral Law vs Anti-Kickback Statute
Nicholas F. Alarif, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Washington, DC
Gregory Demske, Goodwin Procter LLP, Washington, DC

10:30-11:45 am
8. False Claims Act: Combating Fraud and Abuse in Health Care
Sara Brinkmann, King & Spalding LLP, Houston, TX
Dan Fitzgerald, Senior Counsel in Government Litigation, Walgreen Co., Chicago, IL
 
11:45 am-1:15 pm 

Lunch on your own or attend the Networking and Presentation Lunch
More information on the topic will be available soon. The networking lunch is not included in the program registration; there is an additional fee of $65; limited attendance; and pre-registration is required. Continuing Education Credits are not available.
 
1:30-2:30 pm Concurrent Sessions 

9. Before it Becomes a Law: Your Role in Policy Development (not repeated)
Shira Hollander, Tripp Hollander Advisors, Washington, DC
Melissa Myers, A Place for Mom

10. Attorneys Beware: Legal Ethical Issues with the Use of AI in the Practice of Health Care Law
Kim Looney, K & L Gates, Nashville, TN
Christopher Rundell, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, Chicago, IL

11. Hospital Medical Staffs: Fundamentals, Trends, and Emerging Issues
Brian C. Betner, Hall Render, Denver, CO
 
3:00-4:00 pm Concurrent Sessions

12. Fundamentals of Behavioral Health (not repeated)
Michaela Poizner, Baker Donelson, Nashville, TN

13. To (c)(3) or Not to (c)(3) – A Shakespearean (-ish) Introduction to Tax-Exempt Health Care Organizations (not repeated)
Jeffrey Carmichael, Hall Render, Indianapolis, IN

11. Hospital Medical Staffs: Fundamentals, Trends, and Emerging Issues (repeat)     
Brian C. Betner, Hall Render, Denver, CO
 
4:15-5:30 pm Concurrent Sessions

14. Fundamentals of Commercial Health Insurance and Managed Care Arrangements (not repeated)    
Sarah Fairchild, Associate Counsel, Cleveland Clinic, Beachwood, OH
David Kopans, DLA Piper LLP (US), Washington, DC

15. Physicians Practices 101 and Corporate Practice of Medicine    
Joan Killgore, Polsinelli  PC, St. Louis, MO

16. Telehealth, Digital Health, and AI Fundamentals
Vanessa Burrows, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Washington, DC
Carolyn Metnick, SheppardMullin, Chicago, IL
 
5:30-6:15 pm

Networking Reception
This event is included in the program registration. Attendees, speakers, and registered guests welcome.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
7:00 am-3:30 pm

Registration and Check-In
If you haven’t checked in, come to the AHLA Registration area to print your badge.
 
7:00-7:50 am

Informational Breakfast: Resolving Health Care Industry Disputes: What You Need to Know
Geoff, Drucker, Senior Director of Dispute Resolution Service, American Health Law Association, Washington, DC

This is not included in the program registration; there is no additional fee; limited attendance; and pre-registration is required. Continuing Education Credits are not available.
 
7:00-8:00 am

Continental Breakfast
Breakfast is included in the program registration. Attendees, speakers, and registered spouses and guests welcome.
 
8:00-10:15 am General Session

8:00-9:00 am             
17. Health Equity in Action
Priya, Bathija, Founder + CEO, Nyoo Health, Falls Church, VA
Kelly Greening, Associate General Counsel, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL
Ashley Keith, Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Akron School of Law, Akron, OH
Jennifer M. Nelson Carney, Epstein Becker & Green PC, Columbus, OH

9:00-10:15 am                
18. The Lifecycle of a Deal: Applying Knowledge to a Hypothetical Transaction
Jennifer Hutchens, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, Charlotte, NC
Thomas Spellman, Associate General Counsel, Vice President, Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA
 
10:45-11:45 am Concurrent Sessions

19. Introduction to Post-Acute Care (not repeated)    
Emily M. Solum, Husch Blackwell LLP, Jefferson City, MO

20. Antitrust in Health Care Transactions and Collaborations
Lindsey Bohl, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Washington, DC
Karen Hunt, Deputy Assistant Director, Federal Trade Commission, Mergers IV Division, Washington, DC
Sarah Wohl, Senior Antitrust Counsel, Genentech, Washington, DC

21. All Eyes on Compliance: Designing an Effective Compliance Program in Today's Enforcement Environment    
Leia Olsen, Lead System Compliance & Investigations Counsel. Ascension, Milwaukee, WI
Trent Stechschulte, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, I Am Boundless, Worthington, OH
 
11:45 am-12:45 pm Concurrent Sessions

Lunch on your own
 
1:00-2:15 pm Concurrent Sessions

22. Licensing Essentials: A Primer on Health Care Professional Regulation and Practice Standards  (not repeated)    
Jenna Moran, Assistant General Counsel, Bon Secours Mercy Health, Cincinnati, OH
Avery Schumacher, Epstein Becker & Green, PC, Cleveland, OH

15. Physicians Practices 101 and Corporate Practice of Medicine (repeat)
Joan Killgore, Polsinelli  PC, St. Louis, MO

16. Telehealth, Digital Health, and AI Fundamentals (repeat) 
Vanessa Burrows, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Washington, DC
Carolyn Metnick, SheppardMullin, Chicago, IL                   
 
2:30-3:30 pm Concurrent Sessions

10. Attorneys Beware: Legal Ethical Issues with the Use of AI in the Practice of Health Care Law (repeat)
Kim Looney, K & L Gates, Nashville, TN
Christopher Rundell, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, Chicago, IL

20. Antitrust in Health Care Transactions and Collaborations (repeat)
Lindsey Bohl, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Washington, DC
Karen Hunt, Deputy Assistant Director, Federal Trade Commission, Mergers IV Division, Washington, DC
Sarah Wohl, Senior Antitrust Counsel, Genentech, Washington, DC

21. All Eyes on Compliance: Designing an Effective Compliance Program in Today's Enforcement Environment (repeat)
Leia Olsen, Lead System Compliance & Investigations Counsel. Ascension, Milwaukee, WI
Trent Stechschulte, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, I Am Boundless, Worthington, OH

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In-Person Conference Format

How It Works

  • We will offer in-depth breakout sessions where speakers and attendees can interact and collaborate with each other in-person.
  • We have adopted a new onsite registration system by providing seamless check-in and onsite badge printing.
  • Built-in extended time between sessions for moving from room to room, networking with colleagues, and personal break time.  
  • All conference sessions will be recorded. Video of the presentations, along with the materials will be available to all attendees who register and can be watched to earn On Demand Continuing Education Credits. Those that cannot attend in-person can purchase the eProgram and apply for Continuing Education Credits. More information on our ePrograms.
  • For questions or more information, please email [email protected]
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