UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS

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• “Update on State Licensing and Certificate of Need in Washington," Emily R. Studebaker, Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Ambulatory Surgical Facility Licensing Seminar, March 3, 2023

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• “Current Trends in Post-Pandemic Healthcare Litigation," Barbra Z. Nault, Washington State Medical Group Management Association Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference, May 8, 2023​​

 

    RECENT PRESENTATIONS

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• “Dental Service Organizations and Their Impact on Dentistry in Washington State,” Emily R. Studebaker and Barbra Z. Nault, Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, November 10, 2022

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• “Preparing for Successful Onsite Surveys of ASCs,” Barbra Z. Nault and Emily R. Studebaker, Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Education Conference, November 4, 2022

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• “2022 Washington ASC Legislative and Regulatory Update,” Emily R. Studebaker, Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Education Conference, November 3, 2022

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• “Changes in Washington’s Health Care Delivery System Affecting ASC Operations & Profitability,” Emily R. Studebaker, Northwest ASC Symposium, June 2, 2022

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• “Emerging Trends in ASC Merger & Acquisition Activity,” Barbra Z. Nault, Northwest ASC Symposium, June 2, 2022​

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• “Legal Trends and Updates: What Every Practice Manager Should Know,” Barbra Z. Nault, Washington State Medical Group Management Association Pacific Northwest Medical Management Conference, May 18, 2022

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• “2021 Washington ASC Legislative and Regulatory Update,” Emily R. Studebaker, Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Education Conference, November 4, 2021​

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• “To Vote or Not to Vote? Revaluating Organizational Governance in Light of the Pandemic,” Rachael A. Ream, Washington State Medical Group Management Association Pacific Northwest Medical Management Virtual Conference, May 28, 2021

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• “Your Practice Has a Cybersecurity Incident: Now What?,” Barbra Z. Nault, Washington State Medical Group Management Association Pacific Northwest Medical Management Virtual Conference, May 27, 2021
   

• “Compliance Programs for Ophthalmic Physician Practices,” Emily R. Studebaker, Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Annual Meeting, March 11, 2021

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• “Update on State Licensing and Certificate of Need in Washington,” Emily R. Studebaker, Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Webinar Series, August 28, 2020

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• “Implementing a Violence Prevention Program,” Barbra Z. Nault, Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Webinar Series, August 7, 2020​

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• “Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Setting,” Barbra Z. Nault and Hanie J. Kim, Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Education Conference, November 15, 2019

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• “2019 Washington ASC Legislative and  Regulatory Update,” Emily R. Studebaker, Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Education Conference, November 14, 2019

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• “Emergency Medical and Labor Treatment Act (EMTALA) Enforcement,” Rachael A. Ream, Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems Compliance Committee, November 12, 2019

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• “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs,” Rachael A. Ream, Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems Compliance Committee, July 9, 2019

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• “Physician Practice and ASC Valuation Issues,” Barbra Z. Nault, Pacific Northwest ASC Symposium, May 24, 2019

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• “ASC Models: A Comparison of Management Service Organization and Private Equity Investments,” Hanie J. Kim and Rachael A. Ream, Pacific Northwest ASC Symposium, May 24, 2019

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• “Key Issues for ASCs: 2019 Legislative Session,” Emily R. Studebaker, Pacific Northwest ASC Symposium, May 24, 2019

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• “Violence in the Health Care Setting,” Barbra Z. Nault, Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Annual Meeting, March 29, 2019

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• “Legal and Regulatory Issues Affecting the Operations and Profitability of Ophthalmic Practices,” Emily R. Studebaker, Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Annual Meeting, March 29, 2019

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• “2018 Washington ASC Legislative and Regulatory Update,” Emily R. Studebaker, Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Education Conference, November 2, 2018

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• “Demystifying Buprenorphine Opiate Addiction Treatment,” Rachael A. Ream, American Society of Pharmacy Law Fall Meeting, November 2, 2018

 

• “Knock, Knock!  Surveyors Are at the Door:  Practical Tips for a Successful ASC Survey,” Barbra Z. Nault and Emily R. Studebaker, Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Education Conference, November 2, 2018

 

• “Sexual Harassment in the Workplace:  Progress, Pitfalls and Prevention,” Barbra Z. Nault, Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Education Conference, November 2, 2018

 

• “The Puzzle of Pharmacists as Providers: Fitting the Pieces Together to Cover Rural Communities,” Rachael A. Ream, Oregon Rural Health Conference, October 5, 2018

 

• “Peer Review Privilege after Alaska Supreme Court Decision in Mat-Su Valley Medical Center, LLC v. Denise Bolinder, et. al.,” Barbra Z. Nault, Alaska Bar Association Health Care Section, October 4, 2018

 

• “Revisiting Charity Care and Beneficiary Inducements in the Light of New Guidance,” Rachael A. Ream, Oregon Rural Health Conference, October 4, 2018

 

• “ASCs: The Role of Private Equity,” Rachael A. Ream, Pacific Northwest ASC Symposium, July 26, 2018

 

• “ASC Transactions:  Partnering with Physicians, Preparing for a Sale, and Achieving Integration,” Barbra Z. Nault, Pacific Northwest ASC Symposium, July 26, 2018

 

• “Legal and Regulatory Issues Affecting ASC Operations and Profitability,” Emily R. Studebaker, Pacific Northwest ASC Symposium, July 26, 2018