8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

9:05 – 9:35 a.m.
Corporate Law for Healthcare and Wellness Companies

• Can a corporation or LLC owned by non-physicians employ physicians to provide medical services in Minnesota?
• What types of entities are permitted to practice medicine in Minnesota, and who must own them?
• Are there exceptions to Minnesota’s corporate practice of medicine prohibition, such as for hospitals or clinics?
• And more

– Zachary J. Crain

9:35 – 10:05 a.m.
False Claims Act

• What is the False Claims Act and what types of conduct does it prohibit in healthcare?
• What level of intent or knowledge is required for False Claims Act liability?
• What are some of the most successful False Claims Act defenses?
• And more

– Kristen Rau-Yamashiro & Nicholas Scheiner

10:05 – 10:35 a.m.
Physician Employment Issues

• What key terms in an employment contract deserve the most attention?
• What should I know about forgivable loans, signing bonuses, or repayment provisions?
• Can my former employer restrict me from reaching out to my patients?
• And more

– Tim Christensen & Peter Christian

10:35 – 10:45 a.m.
BREAK

10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Medicare

• I have a heard a lot about Medicare’s various value-based payment models, but I am not interested in being part of them. Do I need to pay attention to these models and, if so, why?
• What does it mean to be “excluded” from Medicare and what are the reasons someone might get excluded?
• I think Medicare paid me too much by mistake. What am I required to do, and how quickly must I act?
• And more

– Jesse A. Berg

11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Medicaid

• Can a provider be excluded from Medicaid? If so, what are the most common reasons for exclusion?
• What are my obligations if I discover a billing error or compliance problem involving Medicaid claims?
• Can a provider terminate a Medicaid patient relationship, and if so, what legal steps must be followed?
• And more

– Jennifer A. Forbes

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
HIPAA & Patient Privacy

• What is “protected health information” (PHI) under HIPAA? Does it include a mere list of patient names? 
• Complying with the HIPAA Security Rules looks complex and expensive, so how do I start?
• What are the potential civil and criminal penalties for HIPAA violations?
• And more

– Ross C. D’Emanuele 

12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)

1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law) 

• What is the Stark Law, and who does it apply to? 
• What types of “financial relationships” trigger the Stark Law? 
• What are the potential consequences of Stark Law noncompliance? 
• And more

– David M. Glaser & Ethan C. Wold

1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Telemedicine

• What are the most common legal risks and compliance pitfalls associated with telemedicine?
• How is a provider–patient relationship established in telemedicine, and why does it matter legally?
• Are there special informed consent requirements for telemedicine visits?
• And more

– Jason K. Engelhart 

2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Employee Benefits Requiring Medical Certification

• What is a physician’s legal role in certifying medical leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
• Can a physician refuse to complete FMLA, paid leave, or disability paperwork for a patient?
• What privacy and consent issues arise when physicians communicate with employers, insurers, or government agencies about patient benefits?
• And more

– Thomas B. Henke 

2:30 – 2:40 p.m.
BREAK

2:40 – 3:10 p.m.
FDA Regulation in Healthcare

• How does the FDA regulate drugs, biologics, and medical devices differently? 
• What is “off-label” use, and is it legal for physicians to prescribe drugs or use devices off-label?
• How do FDA regulations intersect with medical malpractice and standards of care?
• And more

– Theodore M. Thompson 

3:10 – 3:40 p.m.
Health Insurance – Fully-Insured Plans & Individual Market

• What is the fully-insured health plan  market?
• What are the key features of fully-insured health plans?
• How are private health insurance plans regulated?
• And more

– Caitlyn E. Francois

3:40 – 4:10 p.m.
Medical Malpractice

• How is the “standard of care” determined in a malpractice lawsuit?
• What constitutes an informed consent claim under Minnesota law?
• What defenses are commonly raised by healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases?
• And more

– Rachel L. Barrett

4:10 – 4:40 p.m.
Anti-Kickback Statute

• What is the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and what conduct does it prohibit?
• What elements must the government prove to establish a criminal violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute?
• How does the government enforce Anti-Kickback Statute violations, and who can be held liable?
• And more

– Aaron T. Dobosenski & Larissa Morgan

LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Friday, April 17, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
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$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 standard rate

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