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Past Seminar Materials

Stark Teleconference

    Originally presented as a teleconference on October 14, 2008.

    The New Stark Regulations: Content and CMS Commentary

    On August 19, 2008, CMS published in the Federal Register a final rule containing revisions to the Stark Law regulations. The revised regulations affect the “stand in the shoes” rule, services provided “under arrangement,” per-click and percentage-based compensation, and other important changes, many of which are effective October 1, 2008.

    Speakers:
    Arthur F. deVaux, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman
    Thomas J. McGraw, Dykema Gossett PLLC
    Lisa M. Ohrin, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
    Donald H. Romano, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
    Moderator: Jennifer Benedict, Honigman, Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP

    Seminar Materials:
    The New Stark Regulations: Content and CMS Commentary POWERPOINT

Annual Meeting

Stark Law Education Programs

    Originally presented as a 5-part program covering both basic and advanced Stark law issues.

    Stark Primer - Part III (Physician Recruitment Case Study (Advanced))
    February 14, 2008

      This program will provide an advanced case study on the Stark Law exception for physician recruitment.

      Speaker: Maria B. Abrahamsen, Dykema Gossett PLLC

      Seminar Materials:
      Case Study PDF
      Stark Recruitment Case Studies PDF

    Stark Primer - Part II (Physician Focus)
    January 31, 2008

      This teleconference will provide a basic overview of the Stark Law from the physician's perspective. It will include discussion of the general application of the Stark Law and some of the more commonly used exceptions.

      Speaker: Andrew B. Wachler, Partner, Wachler & Associates, P.C
      Materials: The Physicians Perspective POWERPOINT

    Stark Primer – Part I (Basic—Hospital Focus)
    January 24, 2008

      This teleconference will provide a basic overview of the Stark Law from a hospital's perspective.

      Speaker:  Linda Ross, Partner and Chair of the Health Care Department at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP

      Materials: Overview of the Stark Law POWERPOINT by Linda S. Ross, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP

Navigating the BLUES

Michigan Health Information Network: A Review of the MiHIN and its Impact on Providers and Health Care Attorneys

    Originally presented as a teleconference on November 30, 2007

    This intermediate level teleconference will include an overview of the MiHIN and what different regions are doing by way of planning and implementation, clinical examples of the impact of the MiHIN on providers, and a practical discussion of how the MiHIN impacts providers and health care attorneys.

    Speakers:
    Greg Forzley, M.D., Medical Director of Informatics at Saint Mary’s Health Care and Advantage Health Physicians Network
    Margaret Marchak, J.D., M.B.A., Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, PLLC and Chair, MiHIN Legal Workgroup

Roundtable Discussions from September 19, 2007

Consumer-Driven Health Care: Better Care or a Passing Fad?

Medicare Secondary Payer Teleconference

    Originally presented as a teleconference on May 17, 2007

    Speaker: Richard Theisen, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    Teleconference Materials: Teleconference Outline PDF

METADATA: What is it and how does it affect e-discovery?

  • Metadata.zip has 8 documents:
    • Metadata: Savior or Pariah? by Randy V. Sabett and Cooley Godward LLP
    • Considerations for Selecting a Form of Production by Kenneth J. Withers
    • Lawyers are Not Forbidden to Exploit Secrets in Metadata, Says ABA
    • Court Establishes Presumption that Metadata Should be Protected When
      Documents are Requested in Their Native Format by Larry Wescott
    • Applying Sedona Principles, U.S. District Court says Metadata Must be
      Produced, Published by Pike & Fischer, a subsidiary of BNA, Inc.
    • Five Hazards to Avoid While Navigating Metadata by N. Kane Bennett,
      Connecticut Law Tribune
    • Making Sense of Metadata: A Mega-List of Links for Lawyers
    • To Metadata or Not to Metadata by Robert E. Bartkus, New Jersey Law
      Journal
  • BeyondData.zip has 1 document:
    • Beyond Data about Data by Robert B. Guinaugh and Wolfgang Wilke, CyberControls, LLC

The Impact of Recent Appellate Decisions on Medical Litigation

    A review of recent significant cases and their impact on medical litigation from the perspective of the Plaintiff and Defense Bars.

    Originally presented as a teleconference on March 27, 2007

    Speakers
    Judith Susskind, Thurswell Law Firm; vice president of Michigan Trial Lawyers Association & past chair of the Negligence Law Section for the State Bar of Michigan
    Robert Kamenec, Plunkett and Cooney, appellate attorney

    Seminar Materials
    Outline PDF
    Powerpoint Presentation

Current Issues in Coordination of Benefits Teleconference

    Originally presented as a teleconference on February 14, 2007

    A teleconference on coordination of benefits issues impacting both payors and providers. Join us for a discussion of COB and subrogation basics and current issues.

    Speakers
    David Rosen, First Recovery Group, Southfield
    Shelley S. Lake, Artus, Medical Receivables Management, Inc., Royal Oak

    Seminar Materials
    Coordination of Benefits Provider Perspective POWERPOINT
    Subrogation From the Health Plan’s Perspective POWERPOINT

JCAHO'S New Credentialing and Privileging Standards:
What do Our Clients Need to Do
?

    Teleconference originally presented January 17, 2007

    JCAHO has substantially revised its hospital medical staff standards, effective January 1, 2007.

Property Tax Exemption Requirements for Charitable Institutions

    Originally presented June, 8, 2006

    A teleconference on the recent decision of the Michigan Supreme Court in Wexford Medical Group v. City of Cadillac. The speakers were Stewart Mandell of Honigman Miller, Michael Philbrick of Hall Render, and Sherrill Wolford of Dykema Gossett.

    Seminar Materials:
    Wexford Medical Group v City of Cadillac PDF
    Property Tax Exemption PDF 2.1MB
    Program Evaluation PDF

Transparency: The Benefits of an Open and Honest Dialogue

    Originally presented April 25, 2006

    A discussion about the success that University of Michigan Health Systems has had with its policy of open communication with patients and the impact it has had on patient relations, patient safety, and on claims experience.

    Speaker: Richard C. Boothman, Chief Risk Officer, University of Michigan Health Systems

    Seminar Materials 11.1 MB PowerPoint

Teleconference: Certificate of Need: Legal and Enforcement Update

    Originally presented March 28, 2006

    Speakers:
    Phyllis Adams, J.D. , Dykema Gosset
    Jan Christensen, J.D., M.S.W. , Michigan Department of Community Health

    Materials:
    Certificate of Need Flow-Chart PDF
    Michigan CON Compliance & Enforment Issues, Jan Christensen and Phyllis Adams:

Teleconference: Pitfalls and Possibilities: A Practical Approach to Managing Electronic Contracting

    Orginally presented March 22, 2006

    Do you want to help your clients maximize the benefits of this technology while avoiding the legal pitfalls? Then register today to learn about the legal, evidentiary and business considerations associated with electronic contracting.

    Speaker: Tom Blessing and Maya Kobersy, University of Michigan

    Materials:
    Program Outline by Thomas J. Blessing & Maya R. Kobersy PDF
    Program Reference Materials PDF

Understanding Medicare Part D and Consumer-Directed Health Plans

Liability Insurance for Health Care Providers and Facilities

Pharmacy Benefits Issues Teleconference
Choosing and Living With Your PBM: How To Cover Your Bases Before It’s Too Late

Annual Review of Health Care Issues for Consumers: Conference for Legal Aid, Elder Law, and Health Law Attorneys

Issues and Challenges Facing The Industry Under SMALL GROUP MARKET REFORM The Technology of Prescribing Medications-The Legalities of the Use of Computer Technology in Issuing and Filling Prescriptions
    Originally presented February 26, 2004
Dealing With MPRO About EMTALA Issues: How to Avoid This Process and What to Expect When Dealing With MPRO if EMTALA Issues Do Arise
    Originally presented January 15, 2004
REGULATORY UPDATE - MDCH Reorganization, CMS/Premier Quality Initiative and JCAHO PRR Process: How These Issues Impact Health Care Providers and Their Counsel
    Originally presented November 20, 2003
HIPAA Security Regulations and Implementation Seminar
    Originally presented October 2, 2003