Series
Let's Talk Compliance
What started as an in-person Florida event has grown into a national brand. In the “Let’s Talk Compliance” series, PYA and Foley & Lardner bring together nationally recognized thought leaders—healthcare attorneys, certified public accountants, valuators, and healthcare advisors—to discuss timely and vital compliance issues. The series includes multiple yearly educational offerings via articles, webinars, and podcasts.
CEU Credits Are Available
Type: CPE, CHC, & CLE*
On January 22, PYA and Foley & Lardner LLP will present the eighth annual Let’s Talk Compliance virtual conference. The event will be moderated by Foley Health Care Partner Jana Kolarik and PYA Principal Angie Caldwell. Panelists include attorneys from Foley’s Health Care & Life Sciences Sector as well as PYA’s healthcare consulting, compliance, and cybersecurity experts.
The one-day conference features two focused sessions covering key compliance developments, provider compensation insights, and the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and HIPAA. It’s designed for leaders who want to stay ahead of regulatory expectations, understand the issues shaping 2026, and start the year with clarity. CPE, CLE, and CHC credits* are available, and this educational activity is offered free of charge.
Session 1: Key Compliance Developments for 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
Even with a change in administration, health care enforcement has continued to be a priority across agencies, including the DOJ, HHS-OIG, and CMS. Recent activity includes high-profile False Claims Act settlements, sustained levels of whistleblower lawsuits, and heightened scrutiny of healthcare arrangements such as provider compensation, marketing engagements, and billing activities, often resulting in significant financial penalties and compliance interventions.
During this webinar, Foley’s Judy Waltz and PYA’s Lori Foley will discuss the current state of enforcement and its impact on health systems, hospitals, and providers. PYA’s Angie Caldwell and Foley’s Jana Kolarik will also address provider compensation risks, related regulatory expectations, and the practical use of the CMS self-disclosure process.
Learning Objectives:
- Overview of enforcement agencies and their current areas of focus
- Identification of emerging regulatory risks facing providers and Medicare Advantage plans
- Discussion of emerging enforcement theories, including causation in anti-kickback cases
- Preventive compliance measures
- Identification of risky physician compensation designs, approaches to de-risk them, and methods for resolving past issues
| REGISTER HERE FOR SESSION 1 |
Session 2: AI and HIPAA Trends Reshaping Compliance
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
This session examines how accelerating AI adoption is reshaping healthcare compliance expectations. As regulators increase scrutiny around data use, privacy safeguards, and accountability, compliance leaders are being challenged to revisit traditional privacy frameworks in light of emerging technologies and evolving enforcement priorities.
In a session moderated by PYA’s Sarah Bowman, Jennifer Hennessy and Chanley Howell will explore how AI-driven data utilization, governance requirements, and privacy and security enforcement trends are influencing compliance strategy. The discussion links regulatory developments with practical considerations for risk management, governance, and compliance program alignment heading into 2026.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Analyze emerging AI adoption trends and their impact on privacy compliance frameworks and enforcement priorities
- Evaluate data governance strategies that address AI-driven data utilization, protection of information, and regulatory expectations
- Identify privacy and security enforcement trends shaping compliance programs, including OCR enforcement priorities and risk-based approaches
- Develop adaptive compliance strategies that integrate AI risk management, third-party vendor oversight, and governance best practices
| REGISTER HERE FOR SESSION 2 |
The 2026 Let’s Talk Compliance learning event is part of the longstanding tradition of PYA and Foley & Lardner sharing knowledge and expertise to inspire and enable compliance professionals. Learn from all of the Let’s Talk Compliance resources.
For more than 40 years, PYA’s compliance experts have helped organizational leaders understand compliance regulations and build strong compliance programs for long-term operational sustainability. If you would like assistance with any matter involving compliance, valuation, or strategy and integration, one of our executives would be happy to assist.
Speakers
- Angie Caldwell, Principal, PYA
- Jana Kolarik, Partner, Foley & Lardner
- Sarah Bowman, Principal, PYA
- Lori Foley, Principal, PYA
- Jennifer Hennessy, Partner, Foley & Lardner
- Chanley Howell, Partner, Foley & Lardner
- Judith Waltz, Partner, Foley & Lardner
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*About Educational Credits
CPE, CHC, and CLE credits will be available to those who attend each 60-minute session and complete the required polling and surveys. Each session will offer one CPE credit, with up to two CPE credits available for those who attend both live sessions.
CHC: The Compliance Certification Board (CCB)® has approved this event for up to 2.4 Live CCB CEUs, based on a 50-minute hour, each. Continuing Education Units are awarded based on individual attendance records. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by CCB of this event content or of the event sponsor.
CPE: Participants of the live sessions can earn up to 2 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge. Program Level: Intermediate. Delivery Method: Group Internet Based. Advanced Preparation: None. Prerequisites: None. No fee. PYA, P.C. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
CLE: Applications for accreditation will be submitted to CA, CO, FL, IL, NY, TX, UT, VA, and WI. Uniform Certificates of Attendance will be provided to attendees licensed in other jurisdictions so they may self-apply if their jurisdiction allows.
Foley & Lardner LLP is an approved MCLE provider in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Texas, and Utah.
For purposes of New York CLE credit, this program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
Certificates of attendance will be distributed to eligible participants approximately eight weeks after the program via email.
