Foulston's 24th annual Health Law Institute provides an in-depth examination on the top issues, laws, and regulations impacting physicians, medical facilities, and other healthcare providers. Join us virtually on Tuesdays, October 6, 13, and 20, for our complimentary webinar series this fall. Learn more and register at: https://www.foulston.com/resources/2026-health-law-institute. Each week of the 2026 Health Law Institute has been preapproved for 2.0 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit for attorneys in Kansas and Missouri.
WEEK 1 TOPICS:
Health Law Headlines: 2026 Year in Review
Lauren E. Butler and Keiteyana I. Parks
This presentation kicks off the Institute by highlighting key health law changes and industry trends over the past year. Lauren and Keiteyana will discuss topics such as off-campus provider-based department attestations, proposed changes to CMS auditing requirements, significant OIG investigations, and state law updates and trends. We will identify key takeaways for your organization from these headlines and provide a starting point for more discussion from the Foulston team throughout the Institute.
HIPAA Hot Takes
Brooke Bennett Aziere
Brooke will provide an update on the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, including recent enforcement actions by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the status of proposed amendments to the Privacy and Security Rules, and emerging regulatory developments affecting covered entities and business associates. Attendees will gain practical insights into current compliance risk areas, enforcement trends, and strategies for addressing evolving privacy and security obligations under HIPAA.