Connecting with Peers and Experts to Effectively Navigate an Evolving Healthcare Law Landscape.
The Fall 2025 iteration of the Healthcare Law & Compliance Institute brought together legal and compliance leaders from health systems across the country for a dynamic 48 hours of learning, information exchange, networking, and connection. With over 25 sessions, panels, and roundtables, the Institute offered deep insights into regulatory shifts, legal strategy, innovation, and operational resilience.
A central theme throughout the conference was the impact of the current administration’s healthcare policies. Sessions explored regulatory and enforcement developments, including Medicaid cuts, ACA rollbacks, and reduced HHS staffing. Legal leaders emphasized the need for proactive risk management and strategic planning amid uncertainty.
Health system Chief Legal Officers and General Counsel who are guiding and advising their CEOs and Board through this uncertain time benefitted from several sessions that provided a legislative update, forecasting priorities for Congress in 2026; examined the implications of recent orders on DEI programs, health equity, and pricing transparency; discussed strategies for maintaining revenue integrity amid Medicare and Medicaid shifts; and analyzed emerging trends at CMS, HR1, Medicare Advantage, and CMMI priorities.
Compliance challenges were front and center, with sessions addressing enforcement trends, internal investigations, and enterprise risk. A lively scenario-based panel, the “Playbook for Conducting Internal Investigations” offered practical guidance on managing whistleblower complaints and parallel government probes, while a panel on “Staying Ahead of Emerging Compliance Risks” covered hot topics such as Stark Law, cybersecurity enforcement, and gender-affirming care. The enlightening session on “Enterprise Risk and the Controlled Substances Act” highlighted DEA scrutiny and the importance of cross-functional collaboration across pharmacy, nursing, administrators, HR, legal and compliance teams to maximize success.
Legal strategy in a shifting market was another major focus. Experts discussed the FTC’s and DOJ’s approach to merger and conduct antitrust enforcement in health care, including with respect to horizontal and vertical integration, labor-market issues, and information sharing. Attendees engaged in an insightful discussion on antitrust litigation - whether pursuing claims or defending against private and government antitrust suits – and how to position the legal department as a revenue generator versus a cost center.
AI and digital transformation were recurring themes. An interactive Think Tank on “AI in Health Care: Real-World Examples and Best Practices” showcased use cases and compliance frameworks, while a follow-up roundtable, “Building Trust, Fairness, and Accountability,” explored ethical challenges and governance strategies. Lastly, discussions on navigating legal risks in AI and digital health and partnering with IT to bring innovation to organizations emphasized collaboration between legal and tech teams to manage vendor contracts, cybersecurity, and PHI protection.
Gatherings such as the Healthcare Law & Compliance Institute allow hospital and health system Chief Legal Officers and General Counsel to engage with their peers on matters related to the legal function and department, addressing internal dynamics and leadership. “Where Quality Meets Compliance” presented a case study on peer review and compliance investigations, offering best practices for conducting peer review and compliance investigations, and how to mitigate risks through consistent communication and collaboration between the two processes. One of the most popular and well received sessions, “Client Satisfaction: Measure, Manage, Optimize” explored how health system legal departments are like an organization within an organization, providing legal advice and risk management services to the C-Suite and other functional areas, and how client satisfaction may be the highest priority metric, because stakeholders’ perception of the legal department is crucial for fostering trust and building partnerships.
Interactive sessions on rethinking workplace violence, managing government investigations, and crowdsourcing compliance challenges provided a safe space for peer-to-peer interaction, engagement, and problem solving.
The Fall 2025 iteration of the Healthcare Law & Compliance Institute underscored the complexity and urgency facing healthcare legal professionals today. From navigating political shifts to embracing innovation and safeguarding compliance, attendees left with actionable insights, peer connections, and renewed clarity on their role in shaping the future of healthcare. As the industry continues to evolve, legal leaders must remain agile, informed, and collaborative—ready to guide their organizations through uncertainty with resilience and strategic foresight.
Over the course of the two-and-a-half-day event, the networking and connection was incredible. The quality of the speaker faculty and the high levels of discussion amongst the attendees created fertile ground for learning and information exchange. Lastly, fantastic networking, delicious meals, and beautiful rooftop views in the always dynamic city of Los Angeles made for an incredibly valuable and memorable experience and attendees left the Institute feeling refreshed and renewed.
We would like to thank our Speaker Faculty and Service Providers for their expertise and engagement, the Attendees for their participation and willingness to share, and our IPMI on-site team for their efforts and kindness.
To contribute to the next Healthcare Law & Compliance Institute as an Advisory Committee Member or as part of the 2026 Speaker Faculty, please contact Nas Panwar at npanwar@ipmievents.com
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