Time: 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern (90 minutes)
Format: Live Webinar
Topic:  Telemedicine and the Law: Where are We Now?     

This webinar will highlight the rapid growth of telemedicine over the past few years, in response to strides in technology, growing commercial insurance coverage, and a continued short supply of physicians. The heart of this program will be an exploration of the growth of federal and state laws related to telemedicine. Speakers will provide an overview of the trajectory of telemedicine-related laws, highlight the existing legal framework, and provide perspectives on what may be on the legislative front. 

Panelists will also highlight innovative ways to structure telemedicine service arrangements to ensure compliance with traditional state and local health care laws. 

Note: No CLE offered for this course.

Sponsoring AHLA Group: 

• AHLA Public Interest Committee

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Time (All Sessions): 90 minutes
Sessions Format: On Demand Recording

During the 20th century, the historic emphasis of public health on protecting populations from infectious disease and environmental threats expanded to include the prevention and reduction of chronic disease through behavior and lifestyle interventions. As we move forward into the 21st century, new challenges have emerged that have further expanded the work of those in public heath, serve to highlight the critical intersection between public health and health care, and require new and innovative strategies and legal approaches. 

For example, as we move into the next frontier in electronic health records, and as the nation moves away from the fee-for-service model, an understanding of the state and federal legal framework for improved interoperability and data sharing become critical. The expanded deployment of telecommunications, and remote diagnostic technology, have created more options for how individuals receive healthcare, requiring competency in the laws and legal frameworks supporting the growing field of telemedicine. And, the US is currently in the midst of a devastating opioid misuse epidemic that has resulted in the enactment of a complex set of federal and state laws.

CDC's Public Health Law Program and the American Health Lawyers Association announce a 3-part series of webinars series will explore three hot topics at the intersection of public health and health care law in the 21st century: data sharing, telemedicine, and the opioid crisis. The webinar series aims to provide updates on state and federal law, highlight trends and distinctions in state law, and each webinar will offer practical perspectives and tips for lawyers representing hospitals, public health departments, and other health system partners. 

• AHLA Member: $0
• Non-AHLA Member: $0

Sponsoring AHLA Group

• Public Interest

Live Webinars

Live webinars are eligible for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. Please refer to the Distance Learning CLE State Chart for details regarding specific state guidelines.

• For attorneys licensed in states in which live distance learning programs are approved and AHLA possesses approved provider/sponsor status: AHLA webinars are pre-approved for CLE credit. Certificates of completion are made available immediately following the webinar upon completion of the course evaluation. Those states are: Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
• For attorneys licensed in states in which live distance learning programs are approved and AHLA does not possess approved provider/sponsor status: participants are able to apply directly to their state accrediting body for approval for and accreditation of AHLA-sponsored webinars. The application and agenda are available for download during the live event and any time thereafter; certificates of completion are made available immediately following the webinar upon completion of the course evaluation.
• In states in which live distance learning programs are not approved, it is still possible to obtain CLE credit by applying directly to the state's accrediting body for “self-study" credit where applicable.

Other, Non-CLE Credits

AHLA webinars are only presumptively approved for CLE credits unless otherwise stated. To obtain other credit types (Continuing Professional Education, Compliance Certification Board, Nursing Home Administrator, etc.) participants may apply directly their desired licensing body, but approval is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of said licensing body and subject to its rules and regulations.

For additional information about Distance Learning-related credits, please email the Practice Groups staff at dl@healthlawyers.org.

Time: 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern (90 minutes)
Format: Live Webinar
Topic: Interoperability and Data Sharing: Emerging Issues and Trends   

This webinar will discuss legal trends in addressing the opioid crisis, and will explore how state, local, and tribal jurisdictions are responding to this issue by enacting a wide variety of laws related to prevention of opioid overdose and deaths.  Speakers will also discuss current trends in opioid-related litigation, including recent suits filed by dozens of state, tribal, and local governments against opioid manufacturers. This program will also feature a discussion of new federal enforcement initiatives, including the formation of the Department of Justice's Opioid Fraud and Detection Unit and the 2017 Health Care Fraud Take Down. Panelists will also highlight 2018 federal funding and other efforts aimed at reducing the  drug supply, and demand of opioids, through prevention, treatment, and recovery, and the implications for the health care industry.  

Note: No CLE offered for this course.

Sponsoring AHLA Group: 

• AHLA Public Interest Committee

Prior to a live event, you may test your web browser to be sure you have the required Flash software. To do so, direct your web browser to the following URL: www.ec.commpartners.com. Click on the "Browser Test." If you pass the test, you will see a Congratulations message. If you do not, you will be given instructions on where you can download the newest version of Flash. This is a free download.

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Time: 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern (90 minutes)
Session Format: Live Webinar

Discussion Topic: Medical Staff, Credentialing and Peer Review 

• Overview of Credentialing, Privileging and Medical Staff Membership
• Types of Hospital Privileges: delineation of clinical privileges, disaster privileges, courtesy staff, telemedicine privileges, mid-level provider privileges
• HCQIA Immunity and NPDB Reporting
• FPPE/OPPE and the Peer Review Process 
• Hot Trends in Credentialing & Peer Review
  • Defined after speakers established and closer to presentation 

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Intermediate-level programs generally offer focused discussions regarding common legal issues pertaining to the program topic. Intermediate programs include legal updates and changes in the law. Speakers will assume the audience has a working knowledge of this specialty of health law, and there will be limited review of the fundamentals. This program is designed to provide a targeted, comprehensive analysis of the subject matter for those practicing law in this specialty for three to seven years and/or those whose practice is periodically focused in the covered subject area. 

• Member of Sponsoring Practice Group(s) (see "Sponsor(s)" tab for details): $99
• Government, Academician, Public Interest, or Solo Practitioner AHLA Member: $75
• Student, Paralegal, or Retired AHLA Member: $50
• Other AHLA Member: $150
• Non-AHLA Member: $325
• AHLA Member Listen with a Colleague Option (see "Listen with a Colleague" tab for details): $75
• AHLA Non-Member Listen with a Colleague Option (see "Listen with a Colleague" tab for details): $95

Sponsoring AHLA Group:

• Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group

Co-sponsoring AHLA Group:

• Fraud & Abuse Practice Group 
• Health Information & Technology 
• In-House Council Practice Group 
• Medical Staff Credentialing and Peer Review Practice Group 
• Physician Organizations Practice Group 
• Payers, Plans and Managed Care Practice Group 
• Regulation, Accreditation and Payment Practice Group 
• Tax & Finance Practice Group
• Enterprise Risk and Management Task Force Practice Group
• Children's Hospital Affinity Group Practice Group

Live Webinars

Live webinars are eligible for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. Please refer to the Distance Learning CLE State Chart for details regarding specific state guidelines.

• For attorneys licensed in states in which live distance learning programs are approved and AHLA possesses approved provider/sponsor status: AHLA webinars are pre-approved for CLE credit. Certificates of completion are made available immediately following the webinar upon completion of the course evaluation. Those states are: Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
• For attorneys licensed in states in which live distance learning programs are approved and AHLA does not possess approved provider/sponsor status: participants are able to apply directly to their state accrediting body for approval for and accreditation of AHLA-sponsored webinars. The application and agenda are available for download during the live event and any time thereafter; certificates of completion are made available immediately following the webinar upon completion of the course evaluation.
• In states in which live distance learning programs are not approved, it is still possible to obtain CLE credit by applying directly to the state's accrediting body for “self-study" credit where applicable.

Other, Non-CLE Credits

AHLA webinars are only presumptively approved for CLE credits unless otherwise stated. To obtain other credit types (Continuing Professional Education, Compliance Certification Board, Nursing Home Administrator, etc.) participants may apply directly their desired licensing body, but approval is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of said licensing body and subject to its rules and regulations.

For additional information about Distance Learning-related credits, please email the Practice Groups staff at pgs@healthlawyers.org.

Prior to a live event, you may test your web browser to be sure you have the required Flash software. To do so, direct your web browser to the following URL: www.ec.commpartners.com. Click on the "Browser Test." If you pass the test, you will see a Congratulations message. If you do not, you will be given instructions on where you can download the newest version of Flash. This is a free download.

It is recommended that you use a high speed/broadband internet connect (Wifi is not recommended), a PC with Windows and Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher. If you are using a Mac, please use the Safari web browser.

The “Listen with a Colleague" option allows multiple registrants from the same organization and location to participate in the webinar at a discounted rate. It may ONLY be used if at least one person from your organization and location has registered at the regular/full webinar registration rate. Please note that those who register under the reduced “Listen with a Colleague" rate must access the webinar from the same location and computer as the full-priced registrant they are registered under.

The “Listen with a Colleague" option is continuing legal education (CLE) credit-eligible. In order to obtain a certificate of completion for submission to a state CLE accrediting body, those registered under this option must obtain the attendance verification code—which will be displayed at a random time during the webinar—and enter that code under “Verification Code for Live Webinar" section of the webinar description webpage. Please note that each registrant must submit a complete evaluation from their individual accounts to obtain a certificate of completion.

If you have any questions about this registration option, please contact customer support.

Representing Hospitals and Health Systems Handbook

This Handbook examines the multitude of issues that those who represent hospitals and health system need to be informed about but will also be a critical guide for those who represent physicians, diagnostic imaging facilities, other health care facilities, as well as financial institutions.

Coverage Includes:

• Establishment of facilities; 
• State licensing requirements;
• Certification process;
• Payment methodologies;
• State and Federal fraud and abuse regulations; and 
• Operational issues, including patient relations, privacy, grievance rights, and consent to treatment

All health attorneys and others in the health care field who need to understand the intricacies and complexities of hospitals and health systems will find Representing Hospitals and Health Systems Handbook, First Edition an indispensable resource. 

Time (All Sessions): 90 minutes
Sessions Format: On Demand Recording

Make it your 2018 new year's resolution: bolster your hospital law knowledge by spending the third Thursday of each month with this multi-part series from the Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group and Collaborating PGs.  In each session, you'll get an overview of a key legal area all hospital lawyers should know as well as a brief issue-spotting session where you learn about the latest hot trends in each area.

Level of Difficulty: Fundamental

Fundamental-level programs generally offer topical overviews and are designed to introduce practitioners to issues with which they have little or no familiarity. Speakers will begin the program providing context and background information on this area of health law. This program is designed to provide a basic, general understanding of the subject matter for those who have not practiced law in the specialty and for those with one to two years of experience in this specialty and/or the practice of health law. 

• AHLA Member: $1015
• AHLA Non-Member: $1950

Sponsoring AHLA Group:

• Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group

Co-sponsoring AHLA Group:

• Fraud & Abuse Practice Group 
• Health Information & Technology 
• In-House Council Practice Group 
• Medical Staff Credentialing and Peer Review Practice Group 
• Physician Organizations Practice Group 
• Payers, Plans and Managed Care Practice Group 
• Regulation, Accreditation and Payment Practice Group 
• Tax & Finance Practice Group
• Enterprise Risk and Management Task Force Practice Group
• Children's Hospital Affinity Group Practice Group

On-Demand+CLE Webinars

On-Demand+CLE webinars are eligible for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit and are approved in every state with mandatory CLE requirements for attorneys unless otherwise specified. Please refer to the Distance Learning CLE State Chart for details regarding specific state guidelines.

On-Demand Webinars

Offerings designated as “On-Demand" differ from those designated as “On-Demand+CLE" in that they are CLE-ineligible. However, CLE credit may be obtained by applying directly to the attorney's state accrediting body, but approval is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of said accrediting body and subject to its rules and regulations. Please refer to the Distance Learning CLE State for details regarding specific state guidelines.

Other, Non-CLE Credits

AHLA On-Demand+CLE webinars are only approved for CLE credits unless otherwise stated. To obtain other credit types (Continuing Professional Education, Compliance Certification Board, Nursing Home Administrator, etc.) participants may apply directly their desired licensing body, but approval is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of said licensing body and subject to its rules and regulations.

For additional information about Distance Learning-related credits, please email the Practice Groups staff at pgsce@healthlawyers.org.

Live Webinars

Live webinars are eligible for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. Please refer to the Distance Learning CLE State Chart for details regarding specific state guidelines.

• For attorneys licensed in states in which live distance learning programs are approved and AHLA possesses approved provider/sponsor status: AHLA webinars are pre-approved for CLE credit. Certificates of completion are made available immediately following the webinar upon completion of the course evaluation. Those states are: Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
• For attorneys licensed in states in which live distance learning programs are approved and AHLA does not possess approved provider/sponsor status: participants are able to apply directly to their state accrediting body for approval for and accreditation of AHLA-sponsored webinars. The application and agenda are available for download during the live event and any time thereafter; certificates of completion are made available immediately following the webinar upon completion of the course evaluation.
• In states in which live distance learning programs are not approved, it is still possible to obtain CLE credit by applying directly to the state's accrediting body for “self-study" credit where applicable.

Other, Non-CLE Credits

AHLA webinars are only presumptively approved for CLE credits unless otherwise stated. To obtain other credit types (Continuing Professional Education, Compliance Certification Board, Nursing Home Administrator, etc.) participants may apply directly their desired licensing body, but approval is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of said licensing body and subject to its rules and regulations.

For additional information about Distance Learning-related credits, please email the Practice Groups staff at pgsce@healthlawyers.org.

Time: 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern (90 minutes)
Session Format: Live Webinar
CLE Credit Available:  Yes

This webinar will explore the skilled nursing facility payment model for Part A payment newly finalized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid through the SNF Prospective Payment System Fiscal Year 2019 Final Rule. CMS will begin a new payment model on October 1, 2019 that moves away from paying providers based on therapy services and instead a payment model based on patient characteristics and their need for services.

Level of Difficulty:  Intermediate

Listen With a Colleague Registration

• Member of Sponsoring Practice Group(s) (see "Sponsor(s)" tab for details): $99
• Government, Academician, Public Interest, or Solo Practitioner AHLA Member: $75
• Student, Paralegal, or Retired AHLA Member: $50
• Other AHLA Member: $150
• Non-AHLA Member: $325
• AHLA Member Listen with a Colleague Option (see "Listen with a Colleague" tab for details): $75
• AHLA Non-Member Listen with a Colleague Option (see "Listen with a Colleague" tab for details): $95

Content Lead:

• Post-Acute and Long Term Services

Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM Eastern (60 minutes)
Topic: Overpayments and Judicial Stays on Recoupment.  

Note: No CLE offered for this course.

Content Lead:

• Regulation, Accreditation, and Payment Practice Group

Time: 90 minutes
Session Format: On Demand Recording

Discussion Topic: Key Tips for Overcoming HIPAA Hurdles -- An Inside and Outside Perspective 

In Part VII of this eight-part webinar series will discuss HIPAA Privacy and Security issues. From cyberattacks to snooping employees, HIPAA hurdles can be challenging to overcome -- to say the least.  In this webinar, we will take privacy and security scenarios that hospitals face each day and discuss how to address the privacy and security issues head on from the perspective of a hospital compliance officer, outside counsel, and a consultant.  Key topics will include Cybersecurity awareness and proactive preparation; Breach/Incident Response; Business Associate relationships and Vetting your Vendors on the front end; Risk Analysis -- Your documentation vs. OCR™'s expectations -- how to bridge the gap between the two; Innovation and HIPAA -- how the two can coexist; and Convincing your boss(es) to invest in privacy and security -- key tips for helping executives see privacy and security as a business issue.

Level of Difficulty: Fundamental

Fundamental-level programs generally offer topical overviews and are designed to introduce practitioners to issues with which they have little or no familiarity. Speakers will begin the program providing context and background information on this area of health law. This program is designed to provide a basic, general understanding of the subject matter for those who have not practiced law in the specialty and for those with one to two years of experience in this specialty and/or the practice of health law.

• AHLA Member: $145
• Non-AHLA Member: $275

Sponsoring AHLA Group:

• Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group

Co-sponsoring AHLA Group:

• Fraud & Abuse Practice Group 
• Health Information & Technology 
• In-House Council Practice Group 
• Medical Staff Credentialing and Peer Review Practice Group 
• Physician Organizations Practice Group 
• Payers, Plans and Managed Care Practice Group 
• Regulation, Accreditation and Payment Practice Group 
• Tax & Finance Practice Group
• Enterprise Risk and Management Task Force Practice Group
• Children's Hospital Affinity Group Practice Group

On-Demand+CLE Webinars

On-Demand+CLE webinars are eligible for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit and are approved in every state with mandatory CLE requirements for attorneys unless otherwise specified. Please refer to the Distance Learning CLE State Chart for details regarding specific state guidelines.

On-Demand Webinars

Offerings designated as “On-Demand" differ from those designated as “On-Demand+CLE" in that they are CLE-ineligible. However, CLE credit may be obtained by applying directly to the attorney's state accrediting body, but approval is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of said accrediting body and subject to its rules and regulations. Please refer to the Distance Learning CLE State for details regarding specific state guidelines.

Other, Non-CLE Credits

AHLA On-Demand+CLE webinars are only approved for CLE credits unless otherwise stated. To obtain other credit types (Continuing Professional Education, Compliance Certification Board, Nursing Home Administrator, etc.) participants may apply directly their desired licensing body, but approval is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of said licensing body and subject to its rules and regulations.

For additional information about Distance Learning-related credits, please email the Practice Groups staff at pgs@healthlawyers.org.

It is recommended that you use a high speed/broadband internet connect (Wifi is not recommended), a PC with Windows and Internet Explorer 11 or higher. If you are using a Mac, please use the Safari web browser.

Time: 90 minutes
Session Format: On Demand Recording

As consolidation, vertical re-alignment, and disruption continue to transform the health care marketplace, the competitive landscape is changing.  Providers, health plans, life sciences companies, and other industry participants are evolving their business practices to meet these changes, creating new competitive opportunities and the potential for new competitive risks. It’s more important than ever for trusted legal advisers to spot antitrust issues early to help clients navigate and mitigate potential antitrust risks. This program is geared to general counsel, in-house counsel, and general health care practitioners. It is intended to help practitioners "issue spot" the antitrust issues that may arise in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare context. 

This program is designed to facilitate issue-spotting in the context of common business activities, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other collaborations; identify potential antitrust problems and tools for avoiding such problems in the context of trade associations and other activities that involve competitors; and examine potential pitfalls and guidance for "dominant firms" in connection with sales and marketing activities.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Intermediate-level programs generally offer focused discussions regarding common legal issues pertaining to the program topic. Intermediate programs include legal updates and changes in the law. Speakers will assume the audience has a working knowledge of this specialty of health law, and there will be limited review of the fundamentals. This program is designed to provide a targeted, comprehensive analysis of the subject matter for those practicing law in this specialty for three to seven years and/or those whose practice is periodically focused in the covered subject area. 

• AHLA Member: $145
• Non-AHLA Member: $275

Sponsoring AHLA Group:

• Antitrust Practice Group

Co-sponsoring AHLA Groups:

• Academic Medical Centers and Teaching Hospitals 
• Fraud and Abuse  
• Hospitals and Health Systems  
• Medical Staff, Credentialing, and Peer Review  
• Regulation, Accreditation, and Payment  
• Payers, Plans, and Managed Care  
• Post-Acute and Long Term Services  
• Physician Organizations  
• Business Law and Governance 

On-Demand+CLE Webinars

On-Demand+CLE webinars are eligible for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit and are approved in every state with mandatory CLE requirements for attorneys unless otherwise specified. Please refer to the Distance Learning CLE State Chart for details regarding specific state guidelines.

On-Demand Webinars

Offerings designated as “On-Demand" differ from those designated as “On-Demand+CLE" in that they are CLE-ineligible. However, CLE credit may be obtained by applying directly to the attorney's state accrediting body, but approval is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of said accrediting body and subject to its rules and regulations. Please refer to the Distance Learning CLE State for details regarding specific state guidelines.

Other, Non-CLE Credits

AHLA On-Demand+CLE webinars are only approved for CLE credits unless otherwise stated. To obtain other credit types (Continuing Professional Education, Compliance Certification Board, Nursing Home Administrator, etc.) participants may apply directly their desired licensing body, but approval is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of said licensing body and subject to its rules and regulations.

For additional information about Distance Learning-related credits, please email the Practice Groups staff at dl@healthlawyers.org.

It is recommended that you use a high speed/broadband internet connect (Wifi is not recommended), a PC with Windows and Internet Explorer 11 or higher. If you are using a Mac, please use the Safari web browser.

Time: 60 minutes
Format: On Demand Recording
Topic: Interoperability and Data Sharing: Emerging Issues and Trends   

This webinar will explore the recent national shift in focus from adoption of health information technology to interoperability and data sharing, and will highlight legal and enforcement initiatives aimed at the sharing of medical records.  Speakers will offer perspectives on "interoperability" and "information blocking" as defined by the 21st Century Cures Act, and state law, and will discuss key data security areas that covered entities must consider as they implement new technologies. 

Note: No CLE offered for this course.

Sponsoring AHLA Group: 

• AHLA Public Interest Committee

Prior to a live event, you may test your web browser to be sure you have the required Flash software. To do so, direct your web browser to the following URL: www.ec.commpartners.com. Click on the "Browser Test." If you pass the test, you will see a Congratulations message. If you do not, you will be given instructions on where you can download the newest version of Flash. This is a free download.

It is recommended that you use a high speed/broadband internet connect (Wifi is not recommended), a PC with Windows and Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher. If you are using a Mac, please use the Safari web browser.