2026 Health Law eConference

What's Next: Significant Federal and State Policy Disruptors for Providers and Plans   (May 2026)

The healthcare ecosystem has been under increased scrutiny from policymakers in Austin and Washington due to the rising healthcare costs and lack of transparency. Significant laws and regulations were passed in 2025 and more will follow in 2026. Discuss the 2025 laws and their impact on the ecosystem and talk through the current federal and state regulatory and legislative proposals

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Michelle "Missy" Apodaca, Apodaca Advocacy Group, LLC - Austin, TX
Chris Buley, Community Health Choice - Houston, TX
Jaclyn Fisherman, St. Luke's Health - Houston, TX

States’ Rights: Health Care Enforcement in the Second Trump Administration (May 2026)

With federal agencies shifting their remaining resources to new objectives, States Attorneys General across the country are rushing to fill the gap. In particular, State Attorneys General are showing the willingness to flex their enforcement muscles even without federal support in antitrust, privacy (including AI uses of patient data), and consumer protection. This presentation provides an in-depth analysis of emerging legal theories from defense counsel and current Assistant Attorneys General, exploring the potential impact of state enforcement on the healthcare landscape in 2026 and beyond.

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Amy Hilton, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
Ryan Meyer, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP - Dallas, TX

The Safety Net in Texas and Back to the Future (May 2026)

Understand what truly defines a safety net hospital from its mission to funding. Through a case study with Harris Health, explore ACA strategy approaches for local coverage expansion. Dive into workforce and access, including how immigration impacts demand along with Medicare telehealth extensions and Hospital-at-Home levers.

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Susan Feigin Harris, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Houston, TX
L. Sara Thomas, Harris Health, Office of the Harris County Attorney - Houston, TX
Omar Villa, El Paso County Hospital District - El Paso, TX

Federal Healthcare Policy Impacts on Providers (May 2026)

Examine the policy goals and legal consequences commonly grouped under the “one big beautiful bill” framing and situate them within the broader trajectory of federal healthcare reform. Focus on how evolving federal policies affect reimbursement, compliance obligations, enforcement risk, and operational strategy for healthcare providers.

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Jeff Wurzburg, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - San Antonio, TX
Rachel O. Gilbert, King & Spalding - Washington, DC
Anna Stelter, Texas Hospital Association - Austin, TX

Navigating the 340B Program (May 2026)

Provide an overview of the 340B Program, focusing on participation in the program by hospital and health centers, along with up-to-date information about the current 340B Program landscape, including rebate models, state contract pharmacy laws and 340B policy litigation. Share predictions for the future of the 340B Program and what to expect in the coming months and years.

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Emily Jane Cook, McDermott Will & Schulte - Los Angeles, CA
Deborah J. Rotenberg, Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP - Sacramento, CA

ADR: The Optimal Business Solution to Payor-Provider Disputes (May 2026)

Discuss the dispute resolution provisions that allow for the use of the ADR, trends we are seeing in these disputes, the typical payor-provider disputes that lend themselves to the ADR process, and the benefits of the ADR process, including bringing trended issues to a head to get more final resolution.

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Carrie Douglas, Bracewell LLP - San Antonio, TX
Christopher Keele, JAMS - Los Angeles, CA

Building the Plane Mid-Air: Health System Implementation and Governance of AI  (May 2026)

Discuss Parkland Health's journey to develop and implement a governance structure for new AI technology, even as state and federal law in this space continue to evolve.

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Brad Nitschke, Parkland Health - Dallas, TX
Brett Moran, MD, Parkland Health - Dallas, TX
Kelly Morrison, Parkland Health - Dallas, TX

Immigration Developments Impacting Hospitals, Health Systems, and Workforce: A Conversation Between Outside and In-House Counsel (May 2026)

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Marissa Marquez, Houston Methodist Hospital - Houston, TX
Sang M. Shin, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX

Enforcement Trends Across the Healthcare Industry (May 2026)

The federal government and various states continue to investigate and litigate healthcare fraud cases across all sectors of the industry. Hear an overview of the latest trends in enforcement, including insight from a former government attorney, and learn what the new theories and trends mean for 2026 and beyond.

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Robert K. DeConti, King & Spalding - Washington, DC
Wilson G. Jones, Bracewell LLP - Dallas, TX
B. Scott McBride, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP - Houston, TX

Operational Impact of Significant Cases (May 2026)

Take an in‐depth look at the key legal developments and significant cases affecting healthcare operations, including credentialing and liability issues, which impact health systems and other providers. The written materials represent a comprehensive annual survey of noteworthy cases from around the country.

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Yvonne K. Puig, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Austin, TX

Tabletop Mountain: Current Data Breach Solutions and Working Your Way through a Bad Day (May 2026)

Introduce the current statutory cybersecurity framework and what you need to know when your data takes a hike. Gain practical insight by walking through a tabletop exercise on data breaches.

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Kevin M. Scott, Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Chicago, IL

Hot Topics in Hospital Operations (May 2026)

Legal issues and challenges in hospital operations are diverse and dynamic. Cover current hot topics with which hospitals are wrestling. These can range from price transparency to emergency detention issues, reporting of care provided to patients not lawfully present in the U.S. through the new STEPS portal, ongoing management of workplace violence, management of Information Technology platforms and services, and updates to the CMS Interpretive Guidelines for Hospitals including the new OB requirements.

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Lisa M. Frenkel, Children's Health - Dallas, TX
Alice Marcee, Scottish Rite for Children - Dallas, TX
Hilary H. Young, Reed, Claymon, Meeker, Krienke & Spurck, PLLC - Austin, TX

Ethics by Design: Responsible AI Use in Health Law (May 2026)

AI can enhance research, drafting, and strategy across legal practice, but core ethical duties still govern how lawyers use AI tools. This session highlights responsible, ethics aligned approaches to AI, focusing on safe prompting, confidentiality and privilege considerations, and the importance of verification and sound judgment.

Originally presented: Apr 2026 Health Law Conference

Christine Min, Thomson Reuters - New York, NY
Michael S. Yang, Husch Blackwell LLP - Minneapolis, MN