Attorney, Notary Volunteers Needed: Wills for Heroes for Lupus Survivors

Mousa, a man with brown hair, wears a white shirt, blue tie, and dark grey blazer.By Mousa Alshanteer

This Wednesday, May 3, the North Carolina Bar Association Health Law Section will be partnering with the North Carolina Bar Foundation and the Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter, to host a Wills for Heroes event.

Wills for Heroes is a free legal clinic offered by the North Carolina Bar Foundation in which volunteer attorneys draft simple wills, health care powers of attorney, financial powers of attorney, and advance directives for first responders and their families, free of charge.

This particular Wills for Heroes event will take place virtually, between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on May 3, and will benefit Lupus survivors and their spouses from the Charlotte and Raleigh areas.

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This Friday – Exciting Sessions on Licensure, Private Equity and Ethics at the 2023 Health Law Section Annual CLE

Iain, a white man with brown hair, wears a pale blue shirt and grey suit.By Iain Stauffer

Join us Friday, April 21, for the NCBA Health Law Section’s Annual CLE Program in Cary, including sessions on the Dobbs abortion decision, alternative payment models, a keynote session on NC Medicaid (all covered in previous blog posts), plus three more timely presentations, which include Healthcare Licensure, Private Equity/Business of Healthcare, and Ethics.

Healthcare Licensure

“Staying Above Board: Tips for Navigating Licensure Storms” will be a panel discussion by counsel with decades of combined experience representing the North Carolina Medical Board, State Board of Dental Examiners, and Board of Pharmacy: Crystal Carlisle (The Brocker Law Firm PA), Marcus B. Jimison (North Carolina Medical Board), Clinton R. Pinyan (Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard LLP) and James A. Wilson (Ward and Smith PA).  This session will offer practical strategies for helping clients remain compliant without missing out on new opportunities in a rapidly evolving health care environment.

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Dobbs and Alternative Payment Models on the Agenda at the 2023 Health Law Section Annual CLE Program

Iain, a white man with brown hair, wears a pale blue shirt and grey suit.By Iain Stauffer

The last few years have seen dramatic changes in the field of health care. The NCBA Health Law Section’s Annual CLE Program on April 21 will include a session addressing the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic abortion decision. The session is titled “The Impact of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on Health Care Providers” by Joan Anderson of McGuire Woods. This timely session will explore liability and policy considerations for individual health care providers, hospital and health systems; and explore trends and legal developments in state legislative actions as a result of Dobbs. Additionally, this session will discuss considerations for providers and health care organizations in developing and implementing clinical policies and procedures to ensure appropriate medical care is given to patients — including local patients and those who have traveled from other states to seek care.

Another timely, North Carolina-focused session will be “Alternative Payment Models: The View From North Carolina” by Barry Herrin (Herrin Health Law), Erin Roberts (Roberts Law Office) and Steve Pine (K&L Gates). This session will delve into different types of alternative payment models (APMs) available to North Carolina providers, case studies of differing opportunities in value-based care, as well as state law issues confronting the design and operation of APMs in North Carolina. The panel will also discuss trends in the value-based and APM environment, and the evolution of payor-provider relationships.

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Join Us for the 2023 Health Law Section Annual CLE Program

Iain, a white man with brown hair, wears a pale blue shirt and grey suit.By Iain Stauffer

Please join your health law colleagues around the state for the NCBA Health Law Section’s annual CLE program, Friday, April 21, 2023. This year’s program – “Keeping a Finger on the Pulse” – will be offered in person at the North Carolina Bar Center in Cary and via live Webcast! You can receive up to 6.25 total CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit. Generous sponsorships have enabled the section to offer this full day of CLE and networking opportunities to section members for only $225 (even less for students, law professors, judges and public interest lawyers).

This year’s program will include several hours of North Carolina specific healthcare content, including a Keynote presentation from Jay Ludlam, Assistant Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, who will address the current health care landscape in North Carolina, including challenges navigating the post-pandemic environment and the North Carolina Medicaid program’s transformation from fee-for-service to a managed care delivery system.

The program will also provide networking opportunities including a continental breakfast, lunch and reception following the program. Make plans now and clear your schedule to attend this year’s exciting program on April 21. Registration is open now!

The NCBA Health Law Section Council Needs You: Apply By March 1

Iain, a white man with brown hair, wears a pale blue shirt and grey suit.By Iain Stauffer 

The Health Law Section Council is the leadership of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Health Law Section. We are looking for interested health care attorneys to serve as members of the Section Council. Service on the Health Law Section is great networking and an excellent opportunity for service to our profession, health care providers, and the citizens of North Carolina that those providers serve.

Section Council members can be experienced healthcare attorneys or new attorneys just getting started. We welcome in-house, government and private practice attorneys.

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Join us for the 2022 Health Law Boot Camp CLE

Iain, a white man with brown hair, wears a pale blue shirt and grey suit.By Iain Stauffer

The Health Law Section is pleased to announce the inaugural Health Law Boot Camp CLE, an exciting new program for early-career lawyers, seasoned lawyers looking for a refresher, and other professionals serving the health care industry. Please join your health law colleagues in person for this exciting new CLE program, Friday, October 21, 2022, at the North Carolina Bar Center, 8000 Weston Parkway, Cary or by Live Webcast.

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Save the Date for the 2022 Health Law Boot Camp CLE

Iain Stauffer is a white man with brown hair. He is wearing a pale grey suit, white shirt and light blue tie. He is standing in front of a window and is pictured smiling.By Iain Stauffer 

The Health Law Section is pleased to announce the inaugural Health Law Boot Camp CLE, an exciting new program for early-career lawyers, seasoned lawyers looking for a refresher, and other professionals serving the health care industry. Please join your health law colleagues in person for this exciting new CLE program, Friday, October 21, 2022, at the North Carolina Bar Center, 8000 Weston Parkway, Cary, or by Live Webcast. Registration information will be coming soon!

This program is designed for professionals working with stakeholders across the entire health care spectrum, covering cutting-edge topics that are applicable to providers, drug/device manufacturers, payers, digital companies, telemedicine and more.

Topics at the Boot Camp program will include:

  • Best practices for contracting and transactions;
  • Privacy and information security;
  • Health care innovations and disruptive technologies;
  • Litigation in the health care industry; and
  • Industry-specific fraud and abuse risks.

Join us as our speakers dive into the most pressing issues facing health care companies and offer practical advice on the nuances of practicing health law.

Keep Your Data Safe and Secure – Join Us for the 2022 Health Law Section Annual CLE Program

Iain StaufferBy Iain Stauffer 

The last few years have seen dramatic changes in health care. As change happens, it is always important to keep privacy and security in mind. The NCBA Health Law Section’s Annual CLE Program will include a session involving “Privacy and Data Compliance Challenges From All Angles: Practical Tips to Manage Risk.” From the HIPAA proposed rulemaking and OCR’s continued right of access enforcement, to the FTC’s renewed focus on health care app developers, ONC’s information blocking rules, and countless ransomware attacks, the health care industry is faced with compliance challenges across all aspects of operations. The rapid expansion of telehealth services throughout the pandemic and continued innovation across the health-tech sector provide essential benefits to patients and consumers but also add to the complexities of data privacy and cybersecurity risk. This session will address practical ways to manage risk without stifling creative advancements in health care models.

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Join Us for the 2022 Health Law Section Annual CLE Program

Iain StaufferBy Iain Stauffer 

In addition to health care, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised many questions and issues for human resources and employment law. The NCBA Health Law Section’s Annual CLE Program will include a session involving “HR Gone WILD: Shots, Shouts, Shortages and More.” This session will incorporate a panel discussion including an in-house lawyer from a large health system along with private practitioners to analyze the pandemic’s impact on employment law, including mandatory vaccinations, exemption requests, employee shortages and burnout, and how shifting state and federal regulations have created a new landscape.

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Breaking News – Upcoming 2022 Health Law Section Annual CLE Program

Iain StaufferBy Iain Stauffer 

The last few years have seen dramatic changes in health care, especially the expanding role of telemedicine. The NCBA Health Law Section’s Annual CLE Program will include a session involving “The Telemedicine Explosion – Policy Considerations and Practical Realities.” This session will cover a wide range of topics including a discussion of current telemedicine models and Corporate Practice of Medicine considerations; federal waivers, exceptions, and pending legislation affecting the expansion and reimbursement of telemedicine; and government enforcement trends. The session will also address telemedicine in North Carolina while providing a survey of state law changes nationwide.

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