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MINNEAPOLIS
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - Thursday, September 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:15 PM | Check-In: 8:30 AM
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall # 370
3rd Floor, City Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Join us for engaging education on new legal developments and more hot health law topics to boost your expertise – plus plenty of fun and networking with colleagues! The comprehensive, practical content of the annual Health Law Institute is the trusted, convenient way to get the real-world, real-time guidance you need. It’s also a highly efficient chance to compare your practices with what the team of Institute faculty members are advising their clients. And you can revisit sessions anytime for a year after the Institute with our Watch Again feature (not for additional CLE credit).
The 2025 Health Law Institute Features:
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
2025 HEALTH LAW UPDATES 2025 (Day 1)
Each of the following sessions will cover, where applicable, recent court decisions, agency developments, Executive Orders, and new legislation – including the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act.
9:05 – 9:50 a.m.
Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Update
– Thomas Beimers & Laura B. Morgan
9:50 – 10:35 a.m.
Medicaid Update
– Steve J. Lokensgard & Tricia A. Beckmann
10:35 – 10:50 a.m.
BREAK
10:50 – 11:20 a.m.
Medicare Reimbursement Update
– Jesse A. Berg
11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Drugs, Devices, Vaccines and Biologics Update
– Philip R. Desjardins, Paul Dioguardi & Ralph Hall
12:20 – 1:45 p.m.
MIDDAY RECEPTION FOR ALL ATTENDEES!
Compliments of Minnesota CLE
Join fellow attendees at this complimentary midday social at Fogo de Chão, conveniently located in the same building as the conference center. Enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and casual conversation with colleagues in a relaxed setting. Look for faculty and planners wearing identifiers – our friendly “Happy to Chat” ambassadors – there to make newer participants feel welcome and included.
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A
001
FOUNDATIONS: Licensing, Scope of Practice, and Standard of Care – Foundational Concepts Through the Lens of Telemedicine
– Laura J. Nelson & Eman Qureshi
002
Understanding New Drug Cost Developments Through Real-World Scenarios: Legal and Strategic Insights
– Jay A. Warmuth
003
Legal and Operational Compliance with Minnesota’s Ban on the Corporate Practice of Medicine
– Susan G. Kratz
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
BREAK
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B
101
FOUNDATIONS: 3 Evergreen Questions You Get from Clients and Colleagues About Data Privacy and Security
Analyzed within concrete, real-world contexts.
– Katheryn (Kate) A. Andresen
102
What You Need to Know About Representation and Warranties in Healthcare Industry Transactions
– Kari M. Bomash & Jill R. Radloff
103
Significant Patient Care Issues in the Headlines
Legal updates on gender-affirming treatment, reproductive health, and potential ICE enforcement at healthcare facilities
– Pamela A. Marentette
4:00 – 4:15 p.m.
BREAK
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Healthcare AI – Mitigating Privacy, Confidentiality, and Trade Secret Risks Through Contracts and Other Tools
– Kerry L. Childe
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
2025 HEALTH LAW UPDATES 2025 (Day 2)
Each of the following sessions will cover, where applicable, recent court decisions, agency developments, Executive Orders, and new legislation – including the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act.
9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
2025 Minnesota Agency Updates
– Britt Kringle
Medicaid Compliance Officer
Division Director
Health Care Integrity and Accountability Division (HCIA)
Minnesota Department of Human Services
– Matthew L. Heffron
State Rapid Response Operations Manager
Minnesota Department of Health
– Theodore J. Patton
Senior Director
Insurance Investigations & Examinations
Minnesota Department of Commerce
– David M. Aafedt (moderator)
10:05 – 10:35 a.m.
2025 Minnesota Health Law Legislative and Case Update
– David M. Aafedt & Christianna L. Finnern
10:35 – 10:50 a.m.
BREAK
10:50 – 11:50 a.m.
HIPAA and Beyond: Data Privacy and Security Update
– Ross D’Emanuele
11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Private Health Insurance Market Update
– Caitlyn E. Francois
12:20 – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK
A Brown Bag Lunch-and-Learn
Session begins at 12:40 p.m.
Take a break starting at 12:20 to grab a to-go lunch from a nearby restaurant or bring your own from home.
12:40 – 1:20 p.m.
Navigating Legal Careers in Health Law
A panel of experienced health law attorneys will share candid reflections and practical guidance on building a career in the field, including insights from their transitions between private practice, in-house roles, and government service. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and join the conversation – this is a chance to talk with professionals who’ve navigated a variety of career paths.
– Catherine London, Jaimala Pai, Daniel Santos & Stephen K. Warch
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C
201
FOUNDATIONS: Federal Fraud and Abuse Laws – A Structured Refresher Applied to Real-World Provider, Payer, and Device/Pharma Scenarios
– Brent G. Eilefson & Jamie McCarty
202
DEI in the Healthcare Space: Coping with Regulatory Change and Legal Risk in Employment, Contracting, and Patient Care
– A. Scott Chinn
203
Hear from the Attorney General’s Office Regarding Healthcare Transactions – Lessons and Insights for Providers on How to Navigate the Process
– Erin E. Conti & Sara A. Noel
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAK
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION D
301
FOUNDATIONS: From Question to Answer: Researching Health Law Issues Effectively
Includes a Checklist!
– Jason K. Engelhart & Jessica L. Kracl
302
“Is This Regulated by the FDA?” Analyzing This Not-So-Simple Question in High-Risk and Fast-Moving Areas
Telehealth and mobile health apps, lab testing and diagnostic services, wellness and consumer health products, AI in clinical care, and digital therapeutics.
– Nathan Downing & Paul Rothermel
303
From Understanding to Action: Litigating AI Use in Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Regulation and Compliance
– Kirk Sripinyo (by remote connection)
– Caitlyn E. Francois (moderator)
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.
BREAK
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Perfecting Without Perfectionism: How to Strive for Excellence Without Stressing Out Over Unattainable Ideals
1.0 mental health/substance use credit applied for
– Sarah M. MacGillis
Thursday, November 13, 2025
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Elimination of Bias: Cultural Humility in the Legal Profession
2.0 elimination of bias credits applied for
– Hannah Dufek
Thursday, December 4, 2025
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Patent Law and Public Health Policy: A Fireside Chat with Sapna Kumar
1.0 standard CLE credit applied for
– Sapna Kumar
– Ralph Hall & Christopher M. Turoski (co-moderators)
LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday & Thursday, September 10-11, 2025
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAY
Monday & Tuesday, October 6-7, 2025
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 12.5 CLE credits, including 1.0 mental health/substance use credit for the concluding plenary. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 12.5 credits.
CREDITS – POST-INSTITUTE WEBCASTS
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 2.0 elimination of bias credits for the webcast Elimination of Bias: Cultural Humility in the Legal Profession and 1.0 standard CLE credit for Patent Law and Public Health Policy: A Fireside Chat with Sapna Kumar. These webcasts will be free for all attendees of the 2025 Health Law Institute. This free bonus applies to the in-person and online replay attendees for this conference.
