Medical Malpractice: Hot Topics 2016
April 2016
Medical Malpractice: Hot Topics 2016
Co-sponsored by the CBA Litigation Section
Program Highlights:
- Lessons Learned from Recent Cases
- Medical Negligence Claims Under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act
- The Ins and Outs of Handling Federal Tort Claims Act Cases
- The Affordable Care Act and Potential Implications for Damages Calculations in Medical Negligence Cases
- False Claims Act Actions
- Current Trends in Litigating Long Term Care Cases
Program Description:
Do you have the most current knowledge and skills to navigate your next medical malpractice matter? Whether you are new to the medical malpractice arena, expanding your practice, or want up-to-date and critical medical negligence case information, this program is for you. Take one day and enhance and fine tune the lawyering skills you need to better advise your clients in the days, months and years ahead on medical malpractice matters.
Plus, don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from plaintiff and defense counsel in the same room, at the same time and at the same program.
Join us in April to get up to speed and to network with top medical malpractice professionals who will share their experience and expertise with you!
Agenda:
8:30am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00am
Introduction and Welcome
Christopher Koupal, Esq., and Laura Wassmuth, Esq.
9:10am
False Claims Act Actions for Submitting Improper Claims for Reimbursement to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Presented by Thomas Quinn, Esq., and Peggy Kozal, Esq.
10:00am
Networking Break
10:15am
Lessons Learned: Defense Perspective
Recent Defense Verdict in Rutkowski v. Woodman, M.D.
Presented by Lisa Leasure, Esq.
11:05am
Medical Negligence Claims Under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act
Presented by Patrick O'Rourke, University Counsel and Vice President, University of Colorado
12:00pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:00pm
The Ins and Outs of Handling Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Cases
Presented by Scott S. Driggs, Esq., and Teresa Vargas, Esq.
1:50pm
The Affordable Care Act and Potential Implications for Damages Calculations in Medical Negligence Cases
Presented by David Woodruff, Esq., and Kevin Kuhn, Esq.
2:40pm
Networking Break
2:50pm
Lessons Learned: Plaintiff Perspective
Recent Plaintiff's Verdict in Zwick v. Genereaux and Kaiser
Presented by Lorraine Parker, Esq.
3:40pm
Current Trends in Litigating Long Term Care Cases
Presented by Anna Holland Edwards, Esq., and Barbara Glogiewicz, Esq.
4:30pm
Adjourn
Location Information
CBA-CLE Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $349.00 |
| CBA Member | $309.00 |
| CBA Litigation Section Member | $279.00 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $249.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Member | $154.50 |
| CLE ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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