In
2009:
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Annual Meeting Schedule
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4:00 - 7:00 pm |
Registration and Information |
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7:00 am - 5:20 pm |
Registration and Information |
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5:00 - 6:30 pm |
Welcome Reception sponsored by LECG
(attendees, faculty and registered adult, teen and youth guests welcome) |
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7:00 am - 5:30 pm |
Registration and Information |
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6:30 - 7:30 am |
Fun Walk and Run sponsored by Fountainhead LLC and Huron Consulting Group
(attendees and guest welcome; pre-registration required) |
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7:00 - 9:00 am |
Continental Breakfast
(attendees, faculty and registered adult, teen and youth guests welcome) |
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8:00 am - 12:30 pm |
General Session sponsored by FTI Healthcare
8:00-8:30 am
Welcome and State of the Association
Joel Hamme, AHLA President, Elizabeth Carder-Thompson, AHLA President-Elect, Peter M. Leibold, AHLA Executive Vice President and CEO
8:30-9:15 am
Keynote Address: Healthcare and the New Administration
Kathleen Sebelius
9:15-10:00 am
Healthcare Leaders and the “Triple Aim”
Donald M. Berwick
10:00 am-12:30 pm
Year in Review
Beth Schermer, Jack S. Schroder, Jr. |
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12:30 - 1:45 pm |
Lunch on your own or attend one of the Practice Group Luncheons
(additional fee; limited attendance; pre-registration required) |
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2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions:
A. "Never Events," Adverse Events, and Hospital-Acquired Conditions – Past, Present and Future (not repeated) Caroline Blankenship, Thomas B. Valuck
B. Counseling Boards of Distressed Facilities Michael W. Peregrine
C. Medical Tourism: Implications for Providers adn Plans Mark S. Kopson, David W. Rowan
D. Legal Ethics of Protecting Attorney-Client Privileges Andrew J. Demetriou, Ankur J. Goel , Kirk Ogrosky
E. Federal and State Criminal Healthcare Enforcement John Darden , Peter S. Spivack
F. As the Industry Codes Evolve so Should Your Compliance Program Elizabeth Carder-Thompson (Moderator), Diane Bieri, Lewis Morris, Christopher L. White
G. Executive Compensation T.J. Sullivan |
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3:15 - 4:15 pm |
Concurrent Sessions:
H. Emerging Reimbursement Trends: Following the Aging Baby Boomers
(not repeated) Cynthia Y. Reisz
J. Health Reform and the New Administration – Part 1 James Roosevelt, Jr. (Moderator), Brent L. Henry, Kevin G. McAnaney, Kirk J. Nahra, Lynn Shapiro Snyder
K. The Devil Is in the Details: Advanced Issues in Payor/Provider Contracting Lawrence L. Foust, Lisa A. Hathaway
L. Stark Sanford V. Teplitzky
M. Compliance Issues in Physician Employment Relationships Kim H. Roeder, Kenneth R. Schwartz
N. ED Care: Achieving Fiscally Responsible Regulatory Compliance, Quality and Physician and Patient Satisfaction Patricia S. Hofstra, Dinetia M. Newman
O. Sweating the Small Stuff: de minimis Medical Staff Benefits and Executive Perquisites Gerald M. Griffith
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4:30 - 5:30 pm |
Concurrent Sessions:
P. Payors Strike Back: Effective Cost Recovery and Affirmative Litigation Strategies (not repeated) Nicholas Messuri, Robert T. Rhoad
Q. Concierge Medicine: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Challenges (not repeated) Robert M. Portman, Kate Romanow
R. Health Reform and the New Administration – Part 2 (continuation of session J) James Roosevelt, Jr. (Moderator), Brent L. Henry, Kevin G. McAnaney, Kirk J. Nahra, Lynn Shapiro Snyder
S. Legal Ethics: Do You want Your Outside Counsel to Represent Multiple Parties in Healthcare Transactions Philip L. Pomerance, Harvey M. Tettlebaum
T. Employee Free Choice Act and Other Labor Legislation Likely under the New Administration and Congress Robert J. Battista, John E. Lyncheski
U. What’s Happening in Healthcare Antitrust John J. Miles
F. As the Industry Codes Evolve so Should Your Compliance Program (repeat) |
| 5:30-6:30 pm |
New Member/First Time Attendee Reception
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| 5:30-6:30 pm |
Diversity Reception
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6:30 - 9:30 pm |
Reception at the Newseum sponsored by AHLA Member Law Firms/Organizations
(attendees, faculty and registered adult, teen and youth guests welcome) |
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7:00 am - 4:30 pm |
Registration and Information |
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7:00 - 8:45 am |
Continental Breakfast sponsord by Jams, The Resolution Experts
and Affinity Group Fair
(attendees, faculty and registered adult, teen and youth guests welcome)
7:00-8:00 am
Networking Discussion Group Breakfasts |
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8:15 - 9:45 am |
Extended Concurrent Sessions:
V. Managing Quality Assurance - Making the Most of a Quality CIA or Avoiding OIG Scrutiny from the Start (not repeated) Felicia Heimer, David L. Jackson, Barbara L. Miltenberger
W. Sustaining the Organization in Challenging Times: Options, Alternatives and Practical Advice Maureen S. Binetti, David M. Deaton, Daniel B. Higgins, Robert Schwartz
X. Conflicts of Interest in Clinical Research, Enforcement Initiatives and FCA Update
Holley Thames Lutz, Julie Taitsman
Y. Litigating FCA Cases: Recent Decisions and Developments John T. Boese, Margaret Hutchinson, Richard L. Shackelford, Jeb White
Z. Tensions in a Changing Landscape: Balancing Program Integrity and Healthcare Innovation Alice G. Gosfield, Lewis Morris, Vicki L. Robinson
AA. Are you "Credit-able"? Complying with the Red Flag Rules and Other Credit-Related Laws Affecting Healthcare Providers Joanne E. Joiner, Patricia D. King, Naomi Lefkovitz |
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10:00 - 11:00 am |
Concurrent Sessions:
BB. ERISA Update (not repeated) W. Mark Gavre, Stephanie W. Kanwit
CC. E-Discovery and Electronic Medical Records: What Lawyers Need to Know to Advise Their Clients (not repeated) Melissa L. Markey
DD. Physicians Response to Challenging Economic and Regulatory Issues - Advising and Guiding the Merger of Medical Practices Kathleen L. DeBruhl
EE. Show Me the Money: ARRA Payments to Healthcare Providers Andrew D. Ruskin
FF. Legal and Valuation Concerns in Hospital Acquisition of/Association with Physician Practices Catherine T. Dunlay, Shane Goss
G. Executive Compensation (repeat)
J. Health Reform and the New Administration – Part 1 (repeat) |
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11:15 am - 12:15 pm |
Concurrent Sessions:
GG. Privacy and Security Enforcement: A Key to NHIN? (not repeated) Alan Brill, Alan E. Brill, Patricia A. Markus
HH. Medicare Contractors: From MACs to RACs (and Many More) (not repeated)
Rodney A. Johnson, Judith A. Waltz
JJ. The "Disruptive Physician Practitioner" – Physician Practitioner and Hospital Perspectives Tobie L. Bresloff, David J. Hyman, Jonathan M. Joseph
L. Stark (repeat)
R. Health Reform and the New Administration – Part 2 (continuation of session J; repeat)
S. Legal Ethics: Do You want Your Outside Counsel to Represent Multiple Parties in Healthcare Transactions (repeat)
U. What’s Happening in Healthcare Antitrust (repeat) |
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12:15 - 1:45 pm |
Lunch on your own or attend one of the Practice Group Luncheons
(additional fee; limited attendance; pre-registration required) |
12:00 noon - 6:00 pm
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AHLA and the American Red Cross Annual Meeting Blood Drive
(Sign up to give blood at the Annual Meeting)
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2:00 - 4:30 pm |
Building Block Sessions:
2:00-3:00 pm
KK. Been There, Done That: Practice Tips for Health Lawyers (not repeated)
Joan P. Dailey, Vicki L. Robinson
3:00-4:30 pm
LL. Introduction to Healthcare Reimbursement and Fraud Enforcement (not repeated) Barry D. Alexander, James G. Sheehan |
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1:45- 8:00 pm |
Free Time for Everyone
(visit our Things to Do in DC webpage) |
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7:45 pm - 12:00 midnight |
7:45-10:15 pm
Youth Event
(registered youth guests welcome)
8:00-10:00 pm
Cocktails and Comedy with The Capitol Steps sponsored by Navigant Consulting, Inc.
(attendees, faculty and registered adult, teen and youth guests welcome)
10:00 pm-12:00 midnight
Dessert and Dancing sponsored by Wellspring Partners, A Huron Consulting Group Practice
(attendees, faculty and registered adult and teen guests welcome) |
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7:00 am - 3:40 pm |
Registration and Information |
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7:00 - 8:30 am |
Continental Breakfast and Affinity Group Fair
(attendees, faculty and registered adult, teen and youth guests welcome)
7:00-7:50 am
Networking Discussion Group Breakfasts |
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8:00 - 9:30 am |
Extended Concurrent Sessions:
MM. Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Attorneys (not repeated)
Myra C. Selby (Moderator), David S. Cade, Douglas A. Hastings, Joanne R. Lax, Michael B. McCulley
W. Sustaining the Organization in Challenging Times: Options, Alternatives and Practical Advice (repeat)
X. Conflicts of Interest in Clinical Research, Enforcement Initiatives and FCA Update (repeat)
Y. Litigating FCA Cases: Recent Decisions and Developments (repeat)
Z. Tensions in a Changing Landscape: Balancing Program Integrity and Healthcare Innovation (repeat)
AA. Are you "Credit-able"? Complying with the Red Flag Rules and Other Credit-Related Laws Affecting Healthcare Providers (repeat) |
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9:45 - 10:45 am |
Concurrent Sessions:
NN. PHRs, Health 2.0 and the Impact of Social Networking on Consumer Driven Healthcare (not repeated) Robert L. Coffield, Gerald “Judd” E. DeLoss
OO. Public Interest Dialogue: A Report from the Stark Convener (not repeated)Robert G. Homchick, Albert W. Shay
PP. Labor and Employment Law Developments in Uncertain Times: Updates on the ADA, FMLA, GINA and the Fair Pay Act Robert R. Niccolini
QQ. Impact of Kadlec and Poliner on Credentialing and Peer Review Teresamarie Mantese, Brenda Strama
RR. Global Compliance Challenges for Drug and Device Entities and Their Counsel Colleen A. Conry, Gary Giampetruzzi
B. Counseling Boards of Distressed Facilities (repeat)
M. Compliance Issues in Physician Employment Relationships (repeat) |
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11:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Concurrent Sessions:
SS. Arbitration Clauses in Long Term Care Facility Admission Contracts (not repeated)Kimber L. Latsha
D. Legal Ethics of Protecting Attorney-Client Privileges (repeat)
K. The Devil is In the Details: Advanced Issues in Payor/Provider Contracting (repeat)
N. ED Care: Achieving Fiscally Responsible Regulatory Compliance, Quality and Physician and Patient Satisfaction (repeat)
O. Sweating the Small Stuff: de minimis Medical Staff Benefits and Executive Perquisites (repeat)
T. Employee Free Choice Act and Other Labor Legislation Likely under the New Administration and Congress (repeat)
DD. Physicians Response to Challenging Economic and Regulatory Issues - Advising and Guiding the Merger of Medical Practices (repeat) |
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12:00 noon - 1:20 pm |
Lunch on your own or attend one of the Practice Group Luncheons
(additional fee; limited attendance; pre-registration required) |
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1:30 - 2:30 pm |
Concurrent Sessions:
E. Federal and State Criminal Healthcare Enforcement (repeat)
FF. Legal and Valuation Concerns in Hospital Acquisition of/Association with Physician Practices (repeat)
PP. Labor and Employment Law Developments in Uncertain Times: Updates on the ADA, FMLA, GINA and the Fair Pay Act (repeat)
RR. Global Compliance Challenges for Drug and Device Entities and Their Counsel (repeat) |
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2:40 - 3:40 pm |
Concurrent Sessions:
C. Medical Tourism: Implications for Providers and Plans (repeat)
EE. Show Me the Money: ARRA Payments to Healthcare Providers (repeat)
JJ. The "Disruptive Physician Practitioner" – Physician Practitioner and Hospital Perspectives (repeat)
QQ. Impact of Kadlec and Poliner on Credentialing and Peer Review (repeat) |
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Adjournment |
Mark your 2010 Calendar!
In-House Counsel Program and Annual Meeting
June 27-30, 2010
Sheraton Seattle and Grand Hyatt Seattle
Seattle, WA
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