The Managed Care Disputes and Litigation Conference is an annual event organized by the American Conference Institute (ACI), focusing on the legal challenges and developments within the managed care industry. The 2025 conference provided a platform for legal professionals, including in-house counsel, outside counsel, and healthcare executives, to discuss and strategize around the evolving landscape of managed care disputes and litigation.
Key topics covered during the conference included enforcement trends and regulatory priorities affecting payors, the impact of political and policy changes on litigation and compliance, strategies for managing fraud, waste, and abuse enforcement, and critical decisions regarding Medicare Advantage and Medicaid under changing regulations. Additionally, the conference addressed the risks, compliance issues, and opportunities associated with importing drugs from Canada for Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).
The event featured distinguished speakers such as Renee Delphin-Rodriguez, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel at SCAN, and co-chairs Korey Harvey, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, and Alex Lucas, Partner at Reed Smith LLP. Attendees had opportunities for networking, engaging in discussions on pressing legal challenges, and sharing proven approaches for navigating disputes in the payor space.
This conference is particularly beneficial for in-house counsel and business executives from MCOs, HMOs, and insurance companies specializing in litigation, risk management, claims, strategic payments, and payor relations disputes. Outside counsel specializing in health plans, health litigation, managed care litigation, managed care contracting, and payor disputes would also find the event valuable for gaining actionable insights and developing successful litigation and claims strategies.
Speakers(40)
Adam Peltzman
Deputy General Counsel, Executive Director at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Adam Peltzman serves as Deputy General Counsel and Executive Director at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, overseeing legal strategies.
Adam Petitt
Partner at Robinson & Cole LLP
Adam Petitt is a Partner at Robinson & Cole LLP, focusing on healthcare litigation and compliance.
Alex Lucas
Partner at Reed Smith LLP
Alex Lucas is a Partner at Reed Smith LLP, specializing in healthcare litigation and managed care disputes.
Amanda Schreiber
Senior Counsel, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Litigation at Cigna Healthcare
Amanda Schreiber serves as Senior Counsel in Legal & Corporate Affairs, Litigation at Cigna Healthcare, handling complex litigation matters.
Ami ElShareif
Counsel, Litigation and Investigations at Humana
Ami ElShareif serves as Counsel for Litigation and Investigations at Humana, handling complex litigation matters.
Anna Pletcher
Partner at O’Melveny & Myers LLP
Anna Pletcher is a Partner at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, specializing in antitrust and healthcare litigation.
Christopher Keele, Esq.
Mediator and Arbitrator at JAMS
Christopher Keele, Esq. serves as a Mediator and Arbitrator at JAMS, focusing on healthcare disputes.
Daniel Lyons
Managing Senior Counsel, Legal Department at Aetna/CVSHealth
Daniel Lyons is the Managing Senior Counsel in the Legal Department at Aetna/CVSHealth, focusing on managed care litigation.
David Bailey
Vice President at Clearwater Security
David Bailey is the Vice President at Clearwater Security, focusing on healthcare cybersecurity and compliance.
Devin Cohen
Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP
Devin Cohen is a Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, focusing on healthcare litigation and regulatory compliance.
Dorothy DeAngelis
Senior Managing Director at Ankura
Dorothy DeAngelis is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura, specializing in healthcare compliance and investigations.
Helaine Fingold
Member of the Firm at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Helaine Fingold is a Member of the Firm at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., specializing in healthcare regulatory compliance.
Jennafer Tryck
Senior Litigation Attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Jennafer Tryck is a Senior Litigation Attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, focusing on healthcare disputes.
Jennifer Sokoler
Partner at O’Melveny & Myers LLP
Jennifer Sokoler is a Partner at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, specializing in healthcare litigation.
Jonathan Herman
Managing Member at Herman Law Firm
Jonathan Herman is the Managing Member of Herman Law Firm, specializing in managed care litigation.
Joseph Laska
Partner at Hernandez Laska LLP
Joseph Laska is a Partner at Hernandez Laska LLP, focusing on healthcare law and managed care disputes.
Kaelan Nagle
Managing Director at Ankura
Kaelan Nagle is a Managing Director at Ankura, focusing on healthcare compliance and investigations.
Kathryn Cohen
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs at Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness
Kathryn Cohen is the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at the Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness, specializing in behavioral health policy.
Korey Harvey
Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Korey Harvey is the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, leading the company's legal strategies.
Kristin Ives
Partner at Falkenberg Ives LLP
Kristin Ives is a Partner at Falkenberg Ives LLP, focusing on healthcare litigation and managed care disputes.
Lindsay Knutson
Director at Berkeley Research Group
Lindsay Knutson is a Director at Berkeley Research Group, specializing in healthcare litigation support.
Linn Freedman
Partner at Robinson & Cole LLP
Linn Freedman is a Partner at Robinson & Cole LLP, focusing on data privacy and cybersecurity in the healthcare sector.
Melissa Bartlett
Senior Vice President, Health Policy at The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC)
Melissa Bartlett serves as Senior Vice President of Health Policy at The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), advocating for large employers on health policy issues.
Melissa Wong
Partner at Holland & Knight LLP
Melissa Wong is a Partner at Holland & Knight LLP, specializing in healthcare law and managed care litigation.
Michael Maddigan
Office Managing Partner, Litigation, Arbitration, and Employment at Hogan Lovells
Michael Maddigan is the Office Managing Partner for Litigation, Arbitration, and Employment at Hogan Lovells, specializing in healthcare litigation.
Michael Shaheen
Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP
Michael Shaheen is a Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, focusing on healthcare litigation and compliance.
Michelle Skipper
National Healthcare Vice President at American Arbitration Association International Centre for Dispute Resolution
Michelle Skipper is the National Healthcare Vice President at the American Arbitration Association International Centre for Dispute Resolution, specializing in healthcare dispute resolution.
Nathaniel Moore
Partner at Robins Kaplan LLP
Nathaniel Moore is a Partner at Robins Kaplan LLP, specializing in healthcare litigation.
Oren Rosenthal
Deputy General Counsel at SCAN Group & SCAN Health Plan
Oren Rosenthal serves as Deputy General Counsel at SCAN Group & SCAN Health Plan, overseeing legal affairs.
Paul Weller
Partner, Health Care Litigation Group at Robins Kaplan LLP
Paul Weller is a Partner in the Health Care Litigation Group at Robins Kaplan LLP, specializing in managed care disputes.
Ray Walker
Managing Counsel, Litigation at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas
Ray Walker serves as Managing Counsel for Litigation at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas, overseeing litigation strategies.
Reena Bajowala
Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Reena Bajowala is a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, focusing on healthcare litigation and data privacy.
Renee Delphin-Rodriguez
Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel at SCAN
Renee Delphin-Rodriguez serves as the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at SCAN, overseeing all legal affairs of the organization.
Richard Davis
Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP
Richard Davis is a Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP, focusing on healthcare law and managed care disputes.
Rochelle-Leigh (Shelley) Rosenberg
Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP
Rochelle-Leigh (Shelley) Rosenberg is a Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, specializing in healthcare litigation.
Taylor Fleming
Assistant General Counsel at Florida Blue
Taylor Fleming is the Assistant General Counsel at Florida Blue, focusing on healthcare litigation and compliance.
Thomas Barker
Partner at Foley Hoag LLP
Thomas Barker is a Partner at Foley Hoag LLP, specializing in healthcare law and policy.
Timothy Ribelin
Partner at Husch Blackwell LLP
Timothy Ribelin is a Partner at Husch Blackwell LLP, focusing on healthcare law and managed care disputes.
Tyler Marshall
Director at Berkeley Research Group
Tyler Marshall is a Director at Berkeley Research Group, focusing on healthcare litigation and compliance.
Xavier Baker
Principal at Groom Law
Xavier Baker is a Principal at Groom Law, specializing in healthcare regulatory compliance and litigation.
Event Details
- Date
- June 15-17, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
- Pricing
- $2,195 - $2,595
- Audience
- In-house counsel, business executives from MCOs, HMOs, insurance companies, and outside counsel specializing in health plans and managed care litigation.
- CLE Credits
- Earn CLE credits