OBSTETRIC MALPRACTICE CLAIMS

21st Annual Advanced Forum on June 27–28, 2023 • The Union League of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Distinguished Co-Chairs:

Joseph S. Picchi Managing Shareholder Galloway, Lucchese, Everson & Picchi

Daryl Zaslow Shareholder

Elchen Crutchlow

Zaslow, LLP

Medical Insights From:

Michael G. Ross, MD MPH Distinguished Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Public Health

UCLA School of Medicine

Max Wiznitzer, MD Pediatric Neurology UH Cleveland Medical Center

Carolyn M. Salafia, MD Placental Pathologist Placental Analytics, LLC

NEW For This Year:

CHEVRON-RIGHT UNDERSTAND how Dobbs may open the practice of Obstetrics to civil as well as criminal liabilities

CHEVRON-RIGHT DEVELOP a thorough understanding of the Use of AI in Obstetric Diagnostics

CHEVRON-RIGHT DECIPHER the complexities of Telehealth Usage in Obstetrics

CHEVRON-RIGHT DISCOVER the use of Third Party Litigation Funding and its limitations in Obstetrics cases

Jonathan Fanaroff Professor of Pediatrics

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Director, Rainbow Center for Pediatric Ethics

Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital

Division of Neonatology

Insurance Industry Insights From: Richard Henderson Senior Vice President TransRe

Pre-Conference Workshops

June 26, 2023:

WORKSHOP A: A Guide to Placental Pathology Challenges

WORKSHOP B: Expert Witness Working Group

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American Conference Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce that the 21st Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims will be back in-person in Philadelphia on June 27-28, 2023

Obstetric malpractice claims continue to be among the costliest of medical malpractice claims, with birth injury claims being the most expensive. In the last few years, at least 80% of obstetrician-gynecologists have reported being named as a defendant in a medical malpractice lawsuit.*

As such, it is more crucial than ever before for obstetric stakeholders to stay up to date on the latest medical advancements, constantly evolving technology, and groundbreaking case verdicts, to avoid costly malpractice law suits. For all these reasons and more, this is a must attend event.

During this one-of-a-kind event, our unparalleled faculty of claim specialists, risk managers, medical experts – as well as a wide array of plaintiff and defense attorneys – will share their insights on some of the most complex medical and legal challenges posed in today’s post pandemic world.

Some of this year’s highlight sessions include:

CHEVRON-RIGHT The Dobbs Effect: Evaluating the Potential Liabilities of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade for the Practice of Obstetrics

CHEVRON-RIGHT Evaluating the Use of AI in Obstetric Diagnostics: Understanding Enhanced Capability and Inherent Risks

CHEVRON-RIGHT Interpreting the Findings of Fetal Heart Monitoring Strips: Examining New Guidelines and Exploring Liabilities for Misinterpretation

CHEVRON-RIGHT Avoiding HIE and Related Conditions: A Comprehensive Look at the Use of Brain Cooling for Avoiding Brain and Neurological Dysfunctions

CHEVRON-RIGHT Addressing the Uptick in Maternal Morbidity/Mortality: How to Prevent Medical Errors in Obstetrics

CHEVRON-RIGHT Discovering Third Party Litigation Funding and its Limitations in Obstetrics Malpractice Cases

CHEVRON-RIGHT Case Study on Recent Damages Trends in Obstetrics Malpractice

ATTEND the Pre-Conference Workshops* to enhance your understanding of key concepts and the latest trends in obstetric malpractice claims:

WORKSHOP A A Guide to Placental Pathology Challenges: Understanding the Pivotal Role of Placental Pathology in Fetal Development and Obstetric Malpractice Cases

Who You Will Meet and Why They Attend:

diamond Plaintiff and defense attorneys who litigate medical malpractice cases attend in order to get a solid grounding on the latest medical issues upon which cases are based.

diamond Insurance professionals attend in order to obtain valuable insights and strategies for assessing professional negligence claims and to better understand litigation strategies and hospital risk management techniques.

diamond Doctors, nurses and hospital risk/ quality assurance managers attend in order to benchmark their current practices and procedures and develop a deeper understanding of the current state of obstetric malpractice litigation.

This conference is one of the best-kept secrets in OB Malpractice continuing education! It sources the leaders in both medicine & law and provides both the plaintiff & defense perspective.

– Manager of Risk & Claims, OB Hospitalist Group

The seminar offered a wide variety of very relevant topics and speakers, fostering a diverse discussion among attendees about varying views on the topics presented.

– Managing Attorney, Galloway, Lucchese, Everson & Picchi * Medscape study May

WORKSHOP B Expert Witness Working Group: A Guide to Evaluating, Selecting, and Preparing Expert Witnesses for an Obstetrics Malpractice Case