Healthcare Conference

8:30

Registration and Breakfast

9:00

Welcome Remarks/Housekeeping

9:10

Whirlwind Tour

A fast-paced, tightly focused review of the legal developments you need to know about

10:20

Networking Break

10:30

Plenary Sessions

Kathryn Meehan, Amanda Cohen

In this session, we will review the most significant recent arbitration and court decisions shaping the healthcare sector. We will highlight key case law trends, practical implications for employers, and emerging issues to watch, helping hospital leaders, HR professionals, and in-house counsel stay ahead of legal risk and prepare for what’s next.

David Brook

12:05

Lunch

1:00

Workshop Session A – First Set

During registration, attendees can choose two of the three workshop options below.

Workshop One: Preparing for and Implementing Discipline that Sticks

Rebecca Liu, Lauren Viegas

Discipline in the healthcare sector must be fair, defensible, and able to withstand scrutiny. This interactive one‑hour workshop will focus on the practical and legal foundations of effective discipline, from preparing a strong evidentiary record to delivering discipline that achieves meaningful workplace outcomes. Drawing on recent case law and real‑world healthcare examples, we will explore common pitfalls, best practices, and strategies to help hospital employers implement discipline that is proportionate, well‑supported, and more likely to be upheld.

Jodi Gallagher Healy, Alia Rashid

Managing attendance and workplace accommodations in the healthcare sector requires a careful balance between operational realities, employee well‑being, and legal compliance. In this interactive one‑hour workshop, we will explore the core legal principles that underpin effective attendance management and accommodation practices in healthcare settings, with a focus on practical strategies that can be applied immediately. Drawing on recent case law and real‑world scenarios, the session will address common challenges such as chronic absenteeism, accommodation obligations, medical information, and privacy considerations—helping healthcare employers strengthen their approach while minimizing risk.

Colin Youngman, Kelly Brennan

Workplace investigations in the healthcare sector are becoming increasingly complex, high‑stakes, and closely scrutinized. This interactive one‑hour workshop will explore advanced investigation issues that arise in challenging situations, including credibility assessments, overlapping legal obligations, sensitive allegations, and procedural fairness. Drawing on recent case law and real‑world healthcare scenarios, we will share practical strategies to help hospitals manage complex investigations with confidence, mitigate risk, and deliver fair, defensible outcomes.

1:50

Networking Break

2:10

Workshop Session B – Second Set

During registration, attendees can choose two of the three workshop options below.

Workshop One: Preparing for and Implementing Discipline that Sticks

Rebecca Liu, Lauren Viegas

Discipline in the healthcare sector must be fair, defensible, and able to withstand scrutiny. This interactive one‑hour workshop will focus on the practical and legal foundations of effective discipline, from preparing a strong evidentiary record to delivering discipline that achieves meaningful workplace outcomes. Drawing on recent case law and real‑world healthcare examples, we will explore common pitfalls, best practices, and strategies to help hospital employers implement discipline that is proportionate, well‑supported, and more likely to be upheld.

Jodi Gallagher Healy, Alia Rashid
Managing attendance and workplace accommodations in the healthcare sector requires a careful balance between operational realities, employee well‑being, and legal compliance. In this interactive one‑hour workshop, we will explore the core legal principles that underpin effective attendance management and accommodation practices in healthcare settings, with a focus on practical strategies that can be applied immediately. Drawing on recent case law and real‑world scenarios, the session will address common challenges such as chronic absenteeism, accommodation obligations, medical information, and privacy considerations—helping healthcare employers strengthen their approach while minimizing risk.

Colin Youngman, Kelly Brennan
Workplace investigations in the healthcare sector are becoming increasingly complex, high‑stakes, and closely scrutinized. This interactive one‑hour workshop will explore advanced investigation issues that arise in challenging situations, including credibility assessments, overlapping legal obligations, sensitive allegations, and procedural fairness. Drawing on recent case law and real‑world healthcare scenarios, we will share practical strategies to help hospitals manage complex investigations with confidence, mitigate risk, and deliver fair, defensible outcomes.

3:00

Cocktail Reception

4:30

Conference Concludes