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Please join Foley & Lardner LLP’s Jason Mehta for a presentation on government enforcement trends in healthcare. This presentation will cover recent federal government enforcement trends and the likely predictions for the new administration. Attendees will also gain insights about prophylactic compliance efforts that they can undertake now to be ahead of any regulatory or prosecutorial scrutiny. Finally, attendees will learn about the increasing role of data analytics in identifying suspected trends and how companies can take advantage of these tools.
This presentation will provide an overview of Executive Orders directing various federal agencies to amplify enforcement of immigration related regulations, and the joint DHS/DOJ proposed enforcement plans. We will also provide an overview of the immigration enforcement tools DHS and DOJ have to enforce applicable immigration rules and regulations, and a discussion on the rights and obligations of healthcare providers faced with enforcement actions by DHS/DOJ.
The speakers will address the unglamorous, but critically important world of dispute resolution, indemnification, and insurance provisions in a wide variety of agreements. They will go through various differences in each topic that you must know in order to negotiation successfully, as well as sample provisions, and things to look out for to best advocate for your client.
Join the Health Law Network for an energizing virtual speed networking event designed to spark meaningful connections! Whether you're looking to grow your professional circle, connect with fellow members, explore new opportunities, or simply meet like-minded professionals, this fast-paced session is the perfect way to expand your network—without leaving your desk. Come prepared with your elevator pitch, bring your curiosity, and get ready to make valuable connections happen.
A few lucky attendees who participate in the Virtual Speed Networking will have the chance to win a gift card generously donated by Foley & Lardner.
Log in, light up your screen, and join the Health Law Network for our Virtual Jingle Mingle! Connect with in-house health law attorneys from across the network for a festive hour of conversation, camaraderie, and holiday cheer!
The new federal budget law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”), makes dramatic changes to the Medicaid programs and will have a significant impact on the health care sector. This Act introduces major reforms to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, with hundreds of billions of dollars of cuts projected over the next decade. This presentation will summarize key components of the Act, and will address implications for the healthcare industry.
The presentation will provide an overview of key legal and regulatory considerations in health care contracting. We will cover essential topics such as the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), Stark Law, False Claims Act, and HIPAA, emphasizing the importance of compliance, fair market value, and commercially reasonable arrangements. We will discuss health care regulatory implications, common pitfalls, and best practices, including standard terms and key provisions/considerations necessary for navigating the highly regulated health care industry. Finally, we will discuss the application of these concepts in vendor/supply chain agreements, reviewing the specific fraud and abuse implications, applicable safe harbors, common arrangements, and some examples of problematic terms/arrangements.
Healthcare supply chains are facing unprecedented challenges from regulatory shifts, supply shortages, global health emergencies, and new tariff proposals from the Trump administration. For in-house counsel and supply chain professionals within healthcare organizations, mitigating risk and ensuring contract and supply chain resilience is essential to safeguarding patient care and maintaining operational continuity. In this practical session, led by Vanessa Miller and Greg Husisian, participants will learn actionable strategies for drafting and negotiating contracts that secure continuous access to vital medical supplies, uphold stringent regulatory standards, foster robust supplier partnerships, and help ensure that their companies understand the supply chain risks arising out of the new Trump tariffs and other international trade priorities of the new administration. Attendees will gain key insights into structuring contracts for agility during crises, managing pricing volatility in pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and effectively resolving disputes to protect both patient outcomes and organizational stability.
Key Takeaways:
Crafting specialized force majeure and contingency clauses that address healthcare-specific disruptions—including pandemics, regulatory changes, new tariffs, and supplier shortages.
Effectively managing tariffs and pricing volatility in pharmaceuticals and medical devices, while incorporating risk-sharing mechanisms tailored to healthcare needs.
Implementing best practices in contract negotiation to ensure supply continuity, maintain regulatory compliance, and cultivate long-term supplier partnerships.
Developing escalation strategies and leveraging contractual provisions to swiftly resolve supply chain disputes and minimize impacts on patient care.