Health Care Regulatory & Compliance 2024

FREE CLE for Health Law Section members (only). November 7, 8:20 AM–2:50 PM, live webinar. Course Number 8712 is approved for 7 CLE (1 Ethics, 1 Technology) and 7 Health Law. REGISTER

This timely, relevant program will cover state and federal self-referral laws and anti-kickback laws, government investigations, being a medical staff member or an attorney involved in the process, legal ethics for healthcare lawyers, physician contracts, privacy, and internet security and best practices.

AGENDA & PRESENTERS

8:20–8:30 a.m. Introduction & Welcome
Grant Dearborn, Esq.

8:30–9:20 a.m. We Live in a Complex World: A Review of State & Federal Self–Referral Laws and Anti–kickback Laws
Jamie Gelfman, Esq. and Vincent Leahey, Esq.
The session will review the latest on the self–referral laws and anti–kickback laws. Additionally, the speakers will discuss real world implications of the current laws. The speakers will discuss the complications for real world transactions.

9:20–10:10 a.m. The Complex World Has Real World Complications: Government Investigations
Moderator/Panelist: Jason Mehta
Panelists: Mary Ann Couch, US Attorney’s Office; Jill Estes, Morgan Verkr Amp Law Firm; Olivia Benjamin, Foley & Lardner Law Firm
This session will discuss how and why healthcare activities become government investigations. The Panel will discuss the process of government investigations. Also, there will be discussion of how to best interact with government actors and attorneys. Finally, the panel will provide insight into the current world of government investigations.

10:10–11:00 a.m. The Complex World of Being a Medical Staff Member or an Attorney Involved in the Process
Moderator: Grant Dearborn, Esq.
Panelists: Kirk Davis, Esq.; Richard Levenstein, Esq.
The presentation will be conducted as a panel discussion of a fact scenario. A scenario will be presented that raises various medical staff issues, including but not limited to medical staff member obligations and rights, investigations, National Data Bank reporting, licensure impact, contract ramifications, due process/procedure rights and obligations, provider status impact and other related concerns. The panel will provide insights into suggested best practices, strategy and potential outcomes.

11:10 a.m.–12 p.m. The Complex World of Legal Ethics for Healthcare Lawyers!
Moderator: Aubrey Mys, Law Student UF College of Law
Panelists: Jeanne Helton, Esq.; Joseph Wolfe, Esq.
In this presentation, a panel will review various scenarios that highlight potential ethical dilemmas lawyers may face. The discussion will focus on identifying ethical pitfalls and navigating these challenges with clients. The panel will also address the critical questions and facts that should be discussed with clients when dealing with such issues. Lastly, the conversation will cover best practices for avoiding or resolving ethical conflicts effectively.

12–12:20 p.m. Break

12:20–1:10 p.m. The Complex World of Physician Contracts
Moderator/Panelist: Grant Dearborn, Esq.
Panelists: Adrian Machin, CVA; Hugo “Brad” deBeaubien, Esq.; David Evans, Esq.
The panel will present a scenario involving a potential physician employment agreement. The speakers will discuss compensation, fair market value, non–competes, highly productive practitioners, regulatory concerns and practical implications. The panel will address best practices and strategies for physician compensation plans.

1:10–2 p.m. The Complicated World of Privacy
Moderator/Panelist: Paula Willis, Esq.
Panelists: Eddie Willi AMs, Esq.; Helenmarie Blake, Esq.
The panel will discuss a scenario that implicates a potential HIPAA matter and potential breach. The panel will provide opinions on process, strategy, legal requirements and necessary activities in relation to the scenario. Finally, the panel will discuss the best practices for mitigation and the possible ramifications.

2–2:50 p.m. How to Make Fighting the Privacy Pirates Less Complex:  Tips on Internet Security and Best Practices
Moderator/panelist: Jarrod Malone, Esq.
Panelist: Tony Draksic, Chief Information Officer, Shumaker
The speakers will identify security threats and discuss tactics of the Privacy Pirates. There will be discussion of recommended practices to lower the threat that these potential bad actors pose.