37th Annual Baird Holm Health Law Forum

From 11/21/2025 7:30 a.m. until 11/21/2025 4:00 p.m.

At Marriott Regency

Agenda
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.  |  Breakfast & Registration

8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.  |  Welcome and Introductions 
Erin E. Busch

8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.  |  Care Coordination Without Crossing the Line: Legal Guidance on CINs 
Vickie B. Ahlers & Andrew D. Kloeckner
As health care providers come together through clinically integrated networks (CINs) to improve care coordination and deliver better value, they often run into complex legal and regulatory questions. Many providers have shared that they aren’t quite sure what CINs actually are—or what they’re not. In this session, Vickie and Andy will break it all down in plain language. They’ll talk about how organizations can collaborate to boost quality and efficiency while staying on the right side of the law. You’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls—like unintentionally crossing into anti-competitive behavior or violating HIPAA—and how to keep your efforts both transparent and compliant.                               

9:20 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.  |  Networking Break

9:35 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.  |  Preferential Treatment, Affinity Groups, and Accommodations, Oh My!
Erin E. Busch, Kelli P. Lieurance, & Sara A. McCue
As the Administration’s approach to discrimination laws takes shape, health care providers might feel like they’re lost in the Land of Oz. In this lively roundtable discussion, Erin, Kelli, and Sara will break down the latest developments in discrimination law, how these developments impact healthcare programs and employment practices, and what providers can do to stay on the right path. You’ll get clear, practical tips to help you follow the “yellow brick road.”

10:25 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.  |  Networking Break

10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  |  Navigating the Compensation Conversation: Strategies for Managing Practitioner Pay Expectations
 Andrew D. Kloeckner & Abigail T. Mohs
Practitioner compensation is no longer a private matter—word travels fast, and expectations are rising just as quickly. Whether driven by peer conversations, inflation, or market pressures, demands for higher pay are increasingly common. Yet, health care organizations continue to face legal and financial limits that prevent them from meeting every request. In this session, Andy and Abby explore the legal boundaries of practitioner compensation and offer practical, compliant strategies for structuring pay in a way that supports recruitment, retention, and risk mitigation—without fueling the rumor mill or legal headlines.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  |  Lunch Break 

12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.  |  The Latest Word
A Panel of Baird Holm Attorneys 
This session includes the always popular, fast-paced discussion of a variety of issues affecting health care organizations. This year’s panel of Baird Holm attorneys will cover recent topics including compliance updates, state law developments, immigration, and several other health care law topics.

1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m.  |  Networking Break

1:35 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.  |  Critical Condition: The Ongoing Cyber Crisis in Healthcare
Michael W. Chase & Robert L. Kardell
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, healthcare organizations face an unprecedented rise in cyber threats—from ransomware attacks to insider risks. In this session, Michael and Bob will explore the latest trends shaping the healthcare threat landscape, dissect real-world attack scenarios, and outline actionable strategies to strengthen cyber resilience. Whether you’re an administrator, compliance officer, or IT professional, this session will equip you with tools to better protect your organization.

2:25 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.  |  Cracking the Code: Strategies for Payor Negotiations and Appeals
Elizabeth V. Kurt & Kristin N. Lindgren
Health care entities are under increasing pressure to deliver exceptional care while balancing cost-containment goals. As the economic environment becomes more complex, navigating payor contracts has never been more critical.  Join Elizabeth and Kristin as they share practical, strategic insights into the legal and financial aspects of payor negotiations and the effective management of appeals and payor audits. Their expertise will help you identify the key factors that can enhance your outcomes, from contract terms to appeal strategies, positioning you for success.

2:55 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.  |  Networking Break: Bar Opens
Please grab your favorite beverage and join us for the last session.

3:10 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  |  Repayments Demystified
Erin E. Busch & Kimberly A. Lammers 
Last year, you joined Erin and Kim for an animated and interactive session, “Fix it, Disclose it, or Pretend It Didn’t Happen.” Now, we’re back with the sequel that picks up right where we left off!  Join us for another dynamic session packed with new hypotheticals and real-time polling questions that will walk you through key decision points — from how to calculate a repayment to determining the appropriate party for disclosure.

4:00 p.m.  |  Adjourn and Reception

Continuing Education Credits: 

This event is pending approval for the following continuing education credits: 

• NE MCLE
• NE CPE
• IA, IL, KS, MO, MN & WI CLE
• CCB CEUs by The Compliance Certification Board