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Past Seminar Materials

Teleconference Addressing Certificate of Needs Issues

    A teleconference originally presented March 25, 2009

    Speakers:
    Phyllis Adams, Esq., Dykema Gossett PLLC
    Larry Horvath, Esq., Manager CON Program Section, Michigan Department of Community Health

    Key issues in 2009 under the Michigan certificate of need (CON) program, as well as
    addressing new developments in CON, compliance, and enforcement issues, and
    offering general tips for effective management of CON issues by hospitals and other
    health care providers. Topics will be addressed from the perspectives of both the
    provider and the CON Program Section.

    Certificate of Needs Issues PDF

Introduction to Tax-Exempt Matters

    A teleconference originally presented January 13, 2009

    Speaker:
    Ann Hollenbeck, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
    Health Care Law Section Chair

    This program will provide a basic overview of key tax law concepts likely to be encountered by health care attorneys. Attorneys new to the Practice of health care law and those wanting an update on some basic tax law concepts will want to participate. This teleconference will include discussion of tax-exempt classifications, governance and transparency of tax-exempt organizations, the redesigned Form 990, and intermediate sanctions rules.

    Materials:
  • Tax Exempt Primer by Ann T. Hollenbeck PDF

Primer on Pay for Performance and Quality Measures

    A teleconference originally presented December 9, 2008

    This program is an introduction to patient safety and quality issues, including:

    • What groups are gathering hospital quality data
    • How is the data being used and by whom
    • Implications for Payors and Providers
    • Pending Michigan Legislation on patient safety issues

    Materials:

    Listen to the seminar (1 hour, 25 minutes):

    • MP3 34MB (downloadable to your iPod or other MP3 player)

Stark Regulations

    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 PDF

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 andsome of the more commonly used exceptions.

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

    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.

      Materials: Overview of the Stark Law PDF by Linda Ross, Partner and Chair of the Health Care Department at 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

    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?

    Originally presented as a teleconference on May 2, 2007

    Speaker: Robert B. Guinaugh, managing partner of CyberControls, LLC

    Teleconference Materials:

The Impact of Recent Appellate Decisions on Medical Litigation

    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
    Presentation PDF

Current Issues in Coordination of Benefits

    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 PDF
    Subrogation From the Health Plan’s Perspective PDF

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

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 PDF

Certificate of Need: Legal and Enforcement Update

Pitfalls and Possibilities: A Practical Approach to Managing Electronic Contracting

    Orginally presented as a teleconference on 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: 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

    Originally presented October 2, 2003