19th Annual Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference

About the Event

The ABA Health Law Section's Conference on Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law covers the most emergent topics facing the healthcare bar. As our industry undergoes changes and continues to develop with healthcare reform and enforcement, this conference presents an incredible opportunity to stay ahead of the trends.

Date / Time

February 21 - 24, 2018
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM MST

Location

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 East Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Barbara A. Reeves, Esq., CEDS

Antitrust Enforcement in the Healthcare Industry
Thursday, February 22, 2018 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM MST

Antitrust enforcement officials from the DOJ and the FTC will address recent federal government enforcement actions, priorities, and future directions in healthcare antitrust. The panel will discuss investigations and litigation involving health plans, including mergers, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry, and physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Daniel B. Garrie, Esq.

Cyberattacks on Healthcare Organizations: Legal Issues and Risk Mitigation
Thursday, February 22, 2018 | 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM MST

The healthcare industry is one of the highest risk sectors for cyberattacks. This panel will discuss the nature of the key cyber threats healthcare organizations face today, legal issues related to data breaches, and the evolving market for cyber insurance coverage. The panel will emphasize steps organizations can take to minimize the risk of a successful cyberattack and to recover from one, including regulatory issues and case law that lawyers must know to manage ever evolving cyber risks.