FTLF Health Care Attorneys to Present At 2016 NACHC Policy and Issues Forum

Attorneys from FTLF’s health care practice group will be presenting at educational sessions during the 2016 NACHC Policy & Issues (P & I) Forum from March 16-19, 2016 in Washington, D.C. The forum will address various topics, such as the 340B Drug Pricing Program, HRSA Operational Site Visits, State Payment Reform, and more.

Presenting FTLF attorneys are Molly Evans, Adam Falcone, Matthew Freedus, Michael Glomb, Jacqueline Leifer, Dianne Pledgie, Edward Waters, and Marcie Zakheim.

The firm’s attorneys are leading the following sessions:

Wednesday, March 16

“Board Member Bootcamp – Part B Legal Responsibility and Liability” (9:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) Jacqueline Leifer

Thursday, March 17

“Accountable Care Readiness” (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) Adam Falcone
“Attaining Clinical and Financial Integration in an Accountable Care World” (10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Adam Falcone
“Don’t get caught in the Searchlight: Investigations, Self-Disclosures, Whistleblowers, and MORE!” (10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Jacqueline Leifer and Dianne Pledgie

Friday, March 18

“The 340B Drug Pricing Program: Policy Changes and the Impact on Health Centers” (8:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.) Michael Glomb

“CMS Administrative Update: What’s New with Medicare, Medicaid, and the Exchanges” (8:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.) Matthew Freedus

“The Role of Board Members in the HRSA Operational Site Visit” (8:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.) Marcie Zakheim

“Does Your Scope of Project Work for You?” (1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) Marcie Zakheim

“Wrestling With State Payment Reform” (1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Edward Waters

“HRSA Administrative Update” (3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) Jacqueline Leifer

Saturday, March 19

“Is My Health Center Covered for That?” (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) Molly Evans and Matthew Freedus

FTLF staff will also be in the exhibit hall at Booth #510 throughout the forum.

The full NACHC P & I schedule and agenda is available online.


Ms. Pledgie is a member of the New York and Massachusetts Bars and is not licensed in Washington, DC. Her practice is limited to federal health care matters.