Name
Breakout #12: The Contract Advantage: Using State Laws to Protect Employer Healthcare and Anti- competitive Provisions
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:40 AM - 10:31 AM
Speakers
Randa Deaton - Employers' Forum of Indiana
Candace Shaffer - Purdue University
Houston Smelcer - Helen Ross McNabb Center
Jeffrey Townsend - HealthCareTN
Randa Deaton Candace Shaffer Houston Smelcer Jeffrey Townsend
Description

Hidden fees in TPA/Network contracts using existing laws to fight anticompetitive contract provisions. State law survey to get an understanding of which states have laws that can be leveraged by employers and have low risks of preemption challenge.

Location Name
Salon II
Full Address
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Hwy
Arlington, VA 22202
United States