May 4, 2023
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

CSHA is pleased to announce that on May 4, 2023, it will reprise its day-long course designed for healthcare attorneys in their first five years of practice – California Healthcare Law Essentials. 

First held in 2022, Essentials focuses on the parts of California law that differ from or go beyond national trends in healthcare law. This material is often not taught in law school courses – but knowledge of these fundamental topics is usually assumed in many other CSHA educational presentations. The faculty are seasoned experts in the fields they are presenting and teaching.

Participants in last year’s Essentials said:

• “This was super beneficial!”
• “The topics chosen are the key ones … excellent.”
• “Learned a lot of valuable information that I didn’t know in my first year of practice.”
• “This covered the foundations perfectly.”

To participate in Essentials this year, you must be (1) a current or new member of CSHA; (2) have practiced for no more than five years (or be new to the practice of California healthcare law in 2023); and (3) be willing to both review the course materials before May 4, 2023, and come prepared for an intensive, interactive learning experience about California healthcare law.

Essentials will be held at the same location as the CSHA Annual Meeting & Spring Seminar (Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells), and participants are encouraged to register for that event as well.

Agenda

California Healthcare Law Essentials will be taught by seasoned practitioners with deep knowledge in their areas of specialization, including:

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 8:45 a.m. | Welcome & Introductions
Benjamin Durie, University of California, Martha Ann Knutson, County of Riverside

8:45 – 10:15 a.m. | California Hospital and Physician Licensing and Relationships
Benjamin Durie, University of California

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. | California Fraud and Abuse
Lara D. Compton, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

11:15 a.m. – Noon | Consent in California
Jackie Garman, California Hospital Association

Noon – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch (hosted)

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | California Healthcare Reimbursement 101
Katrina Pagonis, Hooper Lundy & Bookman PC

2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | California Healthcare Privacy
Martha Ann Knutson, County of Riverside

3:30 – 4:45 p.m. | California Medical Staffs 101
David Balfour, Buchalter, APC; Rebecca Hoyes, Polsinelli LLP

4:45 – 5:00 p.m. | Adjournment and Distribution of MCLE Certificates

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Reception (hosted)

Tuition/MCLE

Members: $300
Non-members $580 (includes membership dues)**

Initial membership dues are $280. Discounted membership programs are available to eligible individuals. Please visit www.csha.info/pilot-membership-programs to determine if you qualify. Your CSHA membership will be valid through 2023.**

Minimum Continuing Legal Education

The California Society for Healthcare Attorneys is a State Bar of California-approved MCLE provider and is authorized to provide 6.5 hours of MCLE credit for this program.

Cancellation Policy

A $75 nonrefundable processing fee will be retained for each cancellation. All cancellations must be in writing and received in the CSHA office by April 13, 2023 and emailed to info@csha.info. No refunds will be made after these dates. Substitutions are encouraged and may be arranged by contacting the CSHA offices.

Hotel Information

The Palm Springs area has a variety of experiences to explore – from a national park (Joshua Tree) and an aerial tramway up to coolness, hiking, and views in the San Jacinto Mountains to classic mid-century art and architecture available on exhibit and tours. Or grab some sunscreen, rent a bike or a dune buggy, and head out to explore. Indian Wells lies between the cities of Palm Desert and La Quinta—just a 20-minute drive from the Palm Springs International Airport.

CSHA has reserved a limited number of rooms at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa starting at a nightly rate of $294, plus resort fee and tax. Contracted discounted rates will be available up to three days before and after our conference dates – so you can relax and explore the Palm Springs area.

To make your reservation, call the hotel at (800) 446-9875 and ask for the California Society for Healthcare Attorneys (CSHA 2023 spring seminar) group rate or book online through the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa website (Please do not use the regular Renaissance Esmeralda Resort website or other hotel booking sites to make your reservation; the only way to access the special CSHA reduced rate is through our group’s unique reservation link above.) The deadline for obtaining the discounted rate is April 7, 2023 – but book early because our “block” usually sells out.