MINNEAPOLIS
Thursday, September 19, 2024 - Friday, September 20, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Check-In: 8:30 AM
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall # 370
3rd Floor, City Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
The 2024 Health Law Institute Will Feature –
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME
9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
The 2024 Minnesota and Federal Case and Legislative Health Law Update
Learn about the most recent Minnesota and Federal cases and legislative updates. Understand how these decisions and changes in the law impact the regulatory landscape so that you are better able to help your clients in the healthcare space moving forward.
– Caitlyn E. Francois, Kate Johansen, Catherine E. London & Brynn L. Stanley
10:05 – 10:10 a.m.
BREAK
10:10 – 10:45 a.m.
2024 HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulatory and Enforcement Update
Steve Mitchell will provide a HIPAA regulatory update, cyber-attack trend information, a listing of this past year’s enforcement actions, and a discussion of some best practices in response to those enforcement actions.
– Steven M. Mitchell; Midwest Regional Manager, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Beyond HIPAA – Other Significant New Privacy and Security Legal Developments
– Ross D’Emanuele
11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
BREAK
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A
001
Real-World Cyber-Attack Trends from HHS OCR Breach Reports – Lessons Learned on How to Detect and Mitigate Common Cyber-Attacks Using HIPAA Security Rule Safeguards
– Steven M. Mitchell
002
The Regulatory Landscape for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Other Digital Health Technologies
– Blake E. Wilson
003
Value-Based Payment: Are We There Yet?
– Jesse A. Berg
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on attendees’ own)
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B
101
New State Law and FTC Developments on Protecting Health Data – What Policies and Practices Do You Need to Reassess?
– Ross D’Emanuele & Pamela A. Marentette
102
What the New Section 1557 and 504 Rules Require – Addressing Discrimination in Medical Treatment, Medical Equipment Accessibility, Value Assessment Methods and More
– Steven M. Mitchell
103
New Medical Debt Rules – Billing, Collections, and Treatment Requirements for Health Care Providers
– Ben Peltier
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAK
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C
201
Managing Prescription Drug Costs – Legislative, Regulatory and Industry Developments Affecting Plan Sponsors, PBMs, 340B Drug Pricing, and More
– Evan M. Bonnstetter & Jay A. Warmuth
202
Behavioral Health Coverage and Data Confidentiality: Answers to 9 Questions About New Regulations for Mental Health Parity and Addiction Treatment Information Sharing
– David Shillcutt
203
When a Contractual Relationship Is on the Rocks, But Both Parties Still Need Each Other – In-House Counsel Insights
– Zachary J. Crain, Candy B. Olson & Kendel Vomastek
– Susan G. Kratz (moderator)
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.
BREAK
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Legal Ethics in Health Care Sector Internal Investigations
1.0 ethics credit applied for
Sharing practical guidance, Jennifer Coates will explore common ethical challenges faced by lawyers during internal investigations in the health care sector, whether responding to whistleblower claims, allegations of Medicare or Medicaid fraud, patient safety concerns, or regulatory compliance issues. Jennifer will identify those legal ethics challenges and the strategies to handle them – maintaining attorney-client privilege, handling conflicts of interest, and otherwise ensuring adherence to legal ethics throughout the investigation process, including when a government inquiry is anticipated or underway.
– Jennifer R. Coates
5:00 – 6:15 p.m.
Reception at Fogo de Chão – Food, Fun and a Chance to Win Prizes!
Thursday’s reception will take place downstairs from the Minnesota CLE Conference Center at Fogo de Chão. The prize drawing will take place at the reception on September 19, 2024, and you must be present at the reception during the prize drawing to win. Any person may receive and submit an entry form on September 19, 2024, at the conference registration desk until the reception begins at 5:00 p.m. Registration for the 2024 Health Law Institute is not required. The following individuals are not eligible to win: employees of Minnesota CLE and the Minnesota State Bar Association, as well as family members of those employees.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME
9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
Minnesota Agency Updates
Hear priorities and updates from Minnesota health law regulatory agencies, followed by panel Q&A covering additional insights and analysis of the current healthcare legal landscape.
– Jacqueline Olson; Assistant Commissioner of Enforcement, Minnesota Department of Commerce
– Britt Kringle; Medicaid Compliance Officer, Division Director, Health Care Integrity and Accountability Division (HCIA), Minnesota Department of Human Services
– Matthew Heffron; State Rapid Response Operations Manager, Health Regulation Division, Minnesota Department of Health
– Christianna Finnern (moderator)
10:05 – 10:15 a.m.
BREAK
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
2024 Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Update – Notable Cases, Developments, and Trends
– Thomas Beimers
11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
BREAK
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION D
301
Insights from Government Attorneys: State Oversight and Enforcement in Healthcare and Hospital Transactions, Closures and Change in Services
– Sara A. Noel & Elizabeth R. Odette
302
Artificial Intelligence: U.S. Payment and Coverage for AI Medical Services
– Victoria M. Wallace
303
Safe Harbors and Related Topics from a Litigator’s Perspective
– Chad A. Blumenfield & Kristen Rau
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on attendees’ own)
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION E
401
Insights from Private Practitioners: State and Federal Oversight in Healthcare Transactions – How to Navigate the Current Oversight and Enforcement Landscape
– Jamie McCarty & Laura J. Nelson
– Zachary J. Crain (moderator)
402
The Impact of Legalizing Cannabis in Minnesota and the Transition from Medical Cannabis to Recreational Use
– Dr. Emily D. Escue & Chris Tholkes
– Gerald H. Fornwald (moderator)
403
A Look at the Sunshine Act 10 Years Later – What We Have Learned from Data, Research, Compliance and Enforcement through the Past Decade, Plus a Live Demonstration of the Open Payments Website
– Amy E. Fowler & Kathryn R. Meintsma
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAK
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Elimination of Bias: What Health Lawyers Need to Know when Working With Disabled Clients and Disabled Attorneys
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
Disabled clients and disabled attorneys face unique challenges that often are overlooked by those who do not face disabilities or even the same disabilities. This elimination of bias session will look at a brief history of the ADA, including its amendments, effective communication rules, and what lawyers need to know about when: working with disabled clients; working on matters involving persons with disabilities; and when working with other attorneys with disabilities. Learning about disability rights will help attendees understand how better to work and help their clients. Attendees will learn from the perspective of an attorney with a disability (deaf proud and user of voice dictation technology and whose entire law and consulting practices focuses on understanding the rights of persons with disabilities), so as to better serve clients and work with colleagues.
– William D. Goren
Attendees of the 2024 Health Law Institute may view the following webcasts for FREE after the Institute! Instructions on how to register for free will be provided to in-person attendees at the conference and online replay viewers by email after the replay.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Update
– Theresa Gray & Hannah M. Oliason
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Maximizing Value: Essential Tips for In-House Counsel in Engaging with Their Outside Counsel
– Jason Engelhart & Paul A. Sand
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Medical Device and Pharma Update: What Happened in 2024 and What's Next
– Ralph Hall
LIVE IN-PERSON
Thursday & Friday, September 19-20, 2024
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAY
Monday & Tuesday, October 21-22, 2024
Attend online
Online replay includes all plenary and breakout sessions. A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$495 MSBA members / $495 paralegals / $595 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
CREDITS – INSTITUTE
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 11.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit and 1.0 elimination of bias credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 11.0 credits.
CREDITS – FREE POST-INSTITUTE WEBCASTS
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 1.0 standard CLE credit for each of the post-Institute webcasts.
