Managed Care Disputes and Litigation Conference

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. Scheduled for April 30 to May 1, 2026, at the Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites in Chicago, IL, this conference brings together legal professionals, industry experts, and healthcare executives to discuss pressing issues affecting managed care organizations (MCOs).

Key topics for the 2026 conference include enforcement perspectives from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the evolving political and policy landscape impacting managed care, and the integration of artificial intelligence in prior authorization processes. Sessions will also cover the implications of recent case law on managed care disputes, strategies for navigating fraud, waste, and abuse enforcement, and the challenges associated with value-based care models.

Attendees will have opportunities to engage in networking sessions, including a cocktail reception, and participate in interactive panels featuring notable speakers such as Brenna E. Jenny, Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the DOJ, and Beth C. Kelley, Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The conference agenda is designed to provide practical insights and strategies for legal professionals navigating the complex managed care landscape.

This conference is ideal for in-house counsel and business executives from MCOs, HMOs, and insurance companies specializing in litigation, risk management, claims, and payor relations disputes. Outside counsel focusing on health plans, health litigation, managed care litigation, and payor disputes will also find the sessions highly relevant. Attending this event offers a unique opportunity to stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in managed care litigation.