Thursday, November 3, 2022
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8:00-9:00 a.m. |
Registration and Breakfast |
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9:00-9:15 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Sherie Edwards, JD, Chair, MPL Association Corporate Counsel Section
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9:15-10:30 a.m. |
Telehealth and the Future of Care: How and Why It’s Worth the Risk
Aditi U. Joshi, MD,MSc,FACEP, Founder, Consultant, Nagamed Consulting; American College of Emergency Physicians
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9:15-10:30 a.m. |
Dr. Joshi, a pioneer in the field of emergency medicine telehealth, will explain the history and progression of telehealth, applicable laws addressing telehealth, and how it is currently being utilized and reimbursed. She will further address the potential pitfalls for clinicians practicing telehealth, including privacy, security, and lack of quality measures. Finally, Dr. Joshi will discuss the current history of telehealth claims and anticipate areas of necessary standardization and risk mitigation. |
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10:30-10:45 a.m. |
Refreshment Break |
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10:45-11:45 a.m. |
The Politics and Policy of the 2022 Midterm Elections
Michael Stinson, JM, Vice President, Public Policy & Legal Affairs, MPL Association |
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10:45-11:45 a.m. |
The federal government could pursue a number of policies during the 118th Congress. What those policies will be, however, depends on the outcome of the upcoming midterms elections. The session will focus on the most critical Congressional races affecting who will control Congress in 2023 and beyond. After analyzing those races, the speaker will review the potential policy outcomes from various election scenarios.
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11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. |
Medical Professional Verdicts 2022: Assessing The Results And Countering The “Nuclear Verdict” Narrative
John Floyd, Jr., Esq., Partner, Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford, P.A.
Richard T. Henderson, CPCU, AIC, AU, Senior Vice President, TransRe
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11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. |
A look at the ever-increasing size of jury verdicts in medical liability litigation and what current trends bode for the future. The speaker will analyze the latest available figures and review what is behind the increase in verdicts, and what MPL insurers can do to address this issue.
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12:45-1:45 p.m. |
Networking Luncheon |
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1:45-3:00 p.m. |
Navigating Generational Differences in the Workplace
Mary Dohner Smith, JD, Partner, Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete
Kimberly Seten, JD, Partner, Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete
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1:45-3:00 p.m. |
The impact of having five different generations, from Traditionalists to Gen Z, is being felt in everything from attitudes regarding remote work to how best to communicate work performance concerns. This program will explore those issues and will also explore, if pertinent at the time of the conference, the impact of COVID on the workplace two years after the pandemic first became a reality. |
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3:00-4:15 p.m. |
Ransomware Risk Management
Sarah Glover, JD, CIPP/US, Shareholder, Maynard Cooper & Gale |
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3:00-4:15 p.m. |
An exploration of the current threat landscape, including a dissection of the anatomy of a ransomware attack, explanation of the multi-faceted risks that ransomware attacks present to an organization, and insights on both proactive and reactive ways to manage that risk. |
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4:15-4:30 p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
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4:30-5:30 p.m. |
Topical Group Discussion
Moderator: Sherie Edwards, JD, Vice President, Corporate & Legal, SVMIC
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4:30-5:30 p.m. |
This session will focus on a wide range of possible issues—selected by the meeting attendees themselves. Attendees will be invited to submit topics for discussion in advance, but will also be able to raise additional issues during this roundtable event. Potential topics include updates on critical court cases facing MPL insurers, efforts to address corporate responses to the ongoing pandemic, the legal department’s role in governance matters, or other issues of special interest to attendees because of their potential impact. This session format will serve a perfect springboard for some compelling discussion and debate.
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6:30-9:00 p.m. |
Dinner
(Paid guests welcome) |
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Friday, November 4, 2022
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8:30-9:15 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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9:15-10:15 a.m. |
Group Discussion: From Roe to Dobbs—The Impact on MPL
Moderator: Michael Stinson, JM, Vice President, Public Policy & Legal Affairs, MPL Association
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9:15-10:15 a.m. |
With the release of the Dobbs decision, the U.S. Supreme Court opened the door for a dramatically altered landscape for healthcare professionals who provide reproductive health services. This group discussion will allow participants to discuss the ramifications of new state laws related to abortion regarding medical liability as well as possible responses to changes in the legal environment surrounding related issues. |
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10:15-11:15 a.m. |
Breaking Down Broker Relationships
Peter H. Reilly, AIC, ARM, MS, North American Healthcare Specialty Practice Leader, HUB International, Ltd.
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10:15-11:15 a.m. |
Whether you’ve recently transitioned from being a direct writer, are contemplating working with brokers, or have a business model where brokers and agents are the norm, this session will provide insights to guide your business and relationships with brokers. The speaker will delve into the tricky components of broker agreements, such as, authority granted, communications with insureds, claims reporting, and commissions on termination. The session will also cover broker of record policies and pitfalls and who “owns renewals” or the “book of business.” Finally, we will look at how companies manage their brokered accounts through software systems. |
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11:15-11:30 a.m. |
Wrap-Up
Sherie Edwards, JD, Chair, MPL Association Corporate Counsel Section |
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11:30 a.m. |
Adjourn |