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This half-day CLE will address recent updates and trends in the Medicare, Medicaid and Elder Care legal arenas. The Medicare discussion will address updates and trends in Original Medicare’s coverage policies and processing; issues and changes regarding Medicare Advantage Organizations (Part C Plans), including the impact of the 2025 Office of Inspector General report and best practices to navigate increasing Part C claim denials; and the impact of the recently effective Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Presenters also will explore updates and trends in Medicaid as well as the impact of the recently adopted Big Beautiful Bill on Medicaid, including eligibility rule changes, more frequent redeterminations and community engagement mandates. The CLE will also examine changes in regulations and investigations concerning fraud, waste and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid, including high-audit risk practices, the role of whistleblowers, the use of “credible allegation of fraud” to suspend provider payments, and best practices to avoid and survive the audit/overpayment/recoupment process. Additionally, the discussion will touch on the growing role of AI, including its use by the government for coverage determinations, utilization management and fraud/detection and by providers in coding, claim submissions and appeals as well as the benefits and potential problems with the emerging AI influence. Finally, the CLE will examine legal issues regarding long-term care planning in order to maximize Medicare and/or Medicaid benefits for eligible beneficiaries, to preserve assets, and to incorporate powers of attorney (POAs) or guardianships into planning strategies.
Cancellation for registration must be received in writing by the LSBA no later than April 3. Cancellations will receive a full refund, less a $30 administrative charge. Absolutely no refunds will be made after April 3.
| This seminar has been approved for a maximum 4 hours of CLE credit. Including 1 Professionalism. |
Seminar Schedule
Co-Chairs:
Kelly M. Legier • US Dept of Health & Human Services • New Orleans
Arlene D. Knighten • Attorney at Law • Hammond
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Medicaid Legal Update
(1 credit) Mary L. Jones • AMERISAFE, Inc. • DeRidder
9:35 – 10:35 a.m. Medicare Legal Update
(1 credit) Ron Henderson, Deputy Commissioner Office of Consumer Advocates and Diversity • LA Department of Insurance • Baton Rouge
10:35 – 10:50 a.m. Break
10:50 – 11:50 a.m. Elder Care Planning Tools for Medicare & Medicaid Clients
(1 credit) Betty A. Raglin • Legacy Estate & Elder Law of Louisiana, LLC • Baton Rouge
11:55 – 12:55 p.m. Mindfulness in Practicing Law
(1 credit; Prof.) Darleene Darensbourg-Peters • Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC • New Orleans
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For more information, contact: CLE Dept. at (800) 421-5722
Andrea Amor
(504) 619-0137
andrea.amor@lsba.org
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