Law & Order: SAC Deposition Unit
2026 SAC Summer Roadshow
July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30 & August 13
5 Regional Sessions. Hosted Live Via Zoom
The 2026 SAC Summer Roadshow, Law & Order: SAC Deposition Unit returns this summer in an updated virtual format, with five regional sessions hosted live via Zoom. This year’s program will feature two focused segments: an update on payer dispute trends, including recent case and statutory developments, followed by a live simulated deposition and expert-led discussion. Together, these sessions will deliver timely legal strategies and practical insights to maximize recoveries in payer disputes.
Virtual Seminar Dates
ALL SESSIONS BEGIN AT 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME.
Illinois (7/9): 10 AM CT • All CA & WA Sessions: 10 AM PT
Please register for the session that best corresponds with your facility or organization’s regional location. Each regional session will feature SAC’s 2026 Summer Roadshow program, including payer dispute updates, legal insights, deposition strategy, and a live simulated deposition experience.
Zoom access and Uber Eats voucher details will be sent to registered attendees by email.
CEU credits are available through HFMA & AAHAM for attending.
Illinois (7/9): 10 AM CT • All CA & WA Sessions: 10 AM PT
Please register for the session that best corresponds with your facility or organization’s regional location. Each regional session will feature SAC’s 2026 Summer Roadshow program, including payer dispute updates, legal insights, deposition strategy, and a live simulated deposition experience.
Zoom access and Uber Eats voucher details will be sent to registered attendees by email.
CEU credits are available through HFMA & AAHAM for attending.
Virtual Seminar Agenda
This year’s virtual program offers healthcare providers a focused look at the payer dispute landscape, including recent case and statutory updates, evolving appeal practices, and practical recovery strategies. Attendees will also observe a live simulated deposition experience designed to provide added perspective on witness preparation, deposition strategy, and the dispute resolution process.
10:00 AM
Welcome & Program Overview
Kick off the virtual program with opening remarks, a brief overview of SAC, speaker introductions, and a preview of what attendees can expect throughout the session.
10:10 AM
Expert Panel: Current Issues, Legal Updates & Appeal Strategy
SAC attorneys and industry experts will discuss current payer dispute trends, recent case and statutory developments, appeal strategy considerations, reimbursement challenges, and the use of clinical experts in support of provider claims.
11:20 aM
Break
Take a brief break to refresh, check messages, or prepare for the next portion of the program.
11:25 AM
Purpose of Depositions & Case Fact Pattern
This segment will introduce the role of depositions in the arbitration process, along with the key fact pattern and claim issues that will guide the simulated portion of the program.
11:35 AM
Witness Preparation
Engage in a dynamic simulated mediation session that offers hands-on experience and showcases expert strategies in the mediation process.
11:40 AM
Simulated Discovery Depositions
This live simulated deposition segment will walk through fact and expert witness testimony from both hospital and payor perspectives, including document use, correction illustrations, and key strategic takeaways.
12:45 PM
Break
Take a short break before the final hearing portion of the program.
12:50 PM
Use of Depositions at Final Hearing
This segment will demonstrate how deposition testimony may be used at a final hearing, including fact witness cross-examination, expert witness cross-examination, and practical strategy considerations.
1:25 PM
Q&A
Participate in a live Q&A session addressing questions related to payer disputes, deposition strategy, arbitration, and the day’s discussion.
1:40 PM
Conclusion & Closing Remarks
The program will conclude with final takeaways, closing remarks, and next steps for attendees.
Expert Panel
Learn from SAC attorneys and industry experts as they discuss current payer dispute trends, recent case and statutory developments, appeal strategy considerations, reimbursement challenges, and the role of clinical experts in supporting provider claims.
Richard Lovich
CO-MANAGING PARTNER
David Mastan
SENIOR PARTNER
Marcus Morrow
PARTNER
Tamara Nagrodski
CLINICAL REVIEWS & ANALYTICS
Dr. Ignacio Zarate
PIH HEALTH
Simulated Deposition Team
Witness a live simulated deposition experience led by SAC’s legal team and expert witnesses. This section of the program will walk attendees through the strategy behind witness preparation, discovery depositions, document use, and how deposition testimony may be leveraged during a final hearing.
Attendees will gain practical insight into how fact and expert witnesses are prepared, how key testimony is developed, and how legal teams use deposition strategy to support provider claims in complex payer disputes.
Attendees will gain practical insight into how fact and expert witnesses are prepared, how key testimony is developed, and how legal teams use deposition strategy to support provider claims in complex payer disputes.
Richard Lovich
co-managing partner
David Mastan
SENIOR PARTNER
Marcus Morrow
Partner
Alex De Arana-Lemich
ATTORNEY
Shadi Shayan
PARTNER
Traci Adair
EXECUTIVE
Tami Seekins
ATTORNEY
Melissa Bright
ATTORNEY
Hannah Bonnell
Pre-Litigation Claims Analyst
Dr. Ignacio Zarate
pih health
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