Rick has been a guest lecturer at the University of San Diego Law School, California Western School of Law, University of Vermont School of Law, Dartmouth College, San Diego State University and is a regular guest speaker on health care issues at venues around the country. He has lectured and is a regular speaker on the conflict in the Middle East, Anti-Semitism, Holocaust, Religious Freedom in the U.S. and Church-State issues.
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Presenter. “Medical Staff Investigations: How to Complete a Thorough Investigation That Will Hold Up In a Judicial Review Hearing,” CAMSS 48th Annual Education Forum, Los Angeles, CA, May 23, 2019.
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Speaker. “Lawyers Without Rights: Jewish Lawyers in Germany Under the Third Reich,” The San Diego Law Library and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) San Diego, San Diego, CA, May 2, 2019.
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Co-presenter, “Challenges in Navigating Disability Discrimination and Privacy Laws in Addressing Physician Health,” Federation of State Health Programs 2019 Annual Education Conference, Fort Worth, TX, April 25, 2019.
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Co-presenter, “Telehealth Credentialing and Privileging: Minimizing Liability, Protecting Patient Privacy, Ensuring Quality Care,” Strafford Live Webinar, December 19, 2018.
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Co-presenter, “Are You Ready for Your Judicial Review Hearing?” CAMSS 47th Annual Education Forum, San Francisco, CA, May 25-26, 2018.
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Presenter, “Aging Practitioners: Issues and Legal Aspects,” San Antonio Regional Hospital Annual Retreat, Carlsbad, CA, April 22, 2018.
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Co-presenter, “2018 Legal Update: NPDB Reporting, Retaliation, Physician Well-Being and Medical Staff Litigation – Preparing for a Successful Judicial Review Hearing,” CAMSS Orange County and San Diego County Chapters 2018 Joint Education Conference, Oceanside, CA, February 23, 2018.
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Co-presenter, “Patient Safety, Peer Review and Credentialing – Navigating Sovereign Immunity and Balancing State and Federal Law in Your Quality Department,” 8th Annual Native American Healthcare Conference, Cabazon, CA, November 5-7, 2017.
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Presenter, “The Dilemma of the Aging Physician,” 2017 NAMSS Conference, Colorado Springs, CO, October 21-25, 2017.
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Presenter, “CPPPH Guidelines: Late-Career Physicians,” 2017 CMA-OMSS Annual Assembly, Anaheim, CA, October 20, 2017.
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Presenter, “Physician Well Being and the Effects of Aging on Practitioners,” Kindred Hospital, Rancho, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, October 18, 2017.
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Presenter, “CPPPH and Physician Health and Wellness in California,” CAMSS Mid-Valley Chapter 2017 Medical Staff Legal and Regulatory Seminar, Sacramento, CA. October 6, 2017.
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Co-presenter, “Medical Staff Bylaws: Impact of Recent Regulatory Changes and Best Practices – Complying with CMS and Updating Hospital Governance Documents,” Strafford Live Webinar, September 13, 2017.
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Co-presenter. “Telehealth Credentialing and Privileging: Minimizing Liability, Protecting Patient Privacy, Ensuring Quality Care,” Strafford Live CLE Webinars, June 21, 2017.
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Presenter. “Late Career Practitioners or Difficult Behavior: How Medical Staff Policies and Procedures Can Help You or Hurt You,” San Diego, CA, May 5, 2017.
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Presenter. “Medical Malpractice,” Scripps Clinic Sports Medicine Fellows, San Diego, CA, May 4, 2017.
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Presenter. “Defending A Whistleblower Retaliation Case At Trial,” CSHA, Annual Spring Seminar, Huntington Beach, CA, April 22, 2017.
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Presenter. “Issues With Aging Practitioners: What To Do If You Identify A Problem,” CAMSS Desert Chapter, 8th Annual Legal Conference, Riverside, CA, March 24, 2017.
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Presenter. “BYLAWS: How to Deal with Difficult Staff Situation,” SBCMS Annual Medical Staff Leadership Forum, San Bernardino, CA, March 18, 2017.
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Presenter, “The Role of the Physician Well-Being Committee,” St. Bernadine Medical Center, December 1, 2016.
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Co-Presenter, “Patient Safety, Peer Review and Credentialing – Navigating Sovereign Immunity and Balancing State and Federal Law in Your Quality Department, ”Seventh Annual Native American Healthcare Conference, November 14, 2016.
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Co-presenter. "Telemedicine: The Doctor is In (Your Computer)," ACC-SD, San Diego, CA, June 9, 2016.
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Presenter. "Retaliation and Healthcare Providers: Navigating Health and Safety Code Section 1278.5," CAMSS 45th Annual Education Forum, Anaheim, CA, May 19-20, 2016.
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Co-presenter. “Confidentiality and Reporting Requirements for Physician Well-Being Committees,” CPPPH, San Diego, CA, May 7, 2016.
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Panelist. "When Age Becomes Impairment: Issues Involving Older Physicians," Administrators in Medicine 2016 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, April 27, 2016.
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Co-presenter. "Impact of Recent Regulatory Changes on Medical Staff Bylaws: Proposed Amendments and Best Practices," Strafford Productions, San Diego, CA, March 3, 2016.
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Sharp Healthcare Medical Staff Leadership Retreat, January 22, 2016.
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Co-presenter - “Navigating Health and Safety Code Section 1278.5,” ACC-SD, San Diego, CA, August 26, 2015.
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“Managing the Multiple Layers of Physician Oversight,” CAMSS Desert Chapter, 16th Annual Educational Conference, August 14, 2015.
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“Legal Aspects of Assessing the Aging Physician”, Federation of State Physician Health Programs, Inc. - Annual Education Conference & Business Meeting - April 25, 2015.
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Medical Staff Boot Camp - Sharp Memorial Hospital - New Department Chair Orientation, February 10, 2015.
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"Managing the Multiple Layers of Physician Oversight," 2015 CAMSS 44th Annual Education Forum, Universal City, CA, May 20, 2015.
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“Legal Aspects of Assessing the Aging Physician,” CMA OMSS Assembly, San Diego, CA, December 4, 2014.
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“Legal Aspects of Assessing the Aging Physician,” CSHA Annual Fall Seminar, Los Angeles, CA, November 7, 2014.
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“Medical Staff Bootcamp – Representing Healthcare Clients,” California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA, October 20, 2014.
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Co-presenter. “SD Health Law Roundtable: To Report or Not Report - Ending Relationships with the Employed or Contract Providers,” ACC-SD, San Diego, CA, September 30, 2014.
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“Legal Aspects of Assessing the Aging Physician,” SCCMA Workshop, San Jose, CA, September 27, 2014.
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Co-presenter. “Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline,” KPBS, San Diego, CA, September 16, 2014.
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Co-presenter. “Medical Staff Bylaws: Meeting New Medicare Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission Requirements,” Strafford, Webinar, September 11, 2014.
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“Medical Records Training” Southern Indian Health Council, Alpine, CA, July 29 and August 14, 2014
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“Assessing the Aging Physician – Legal Aspects,” CPPPH, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 2014.
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Co-presenter. “Meet Your Counterpart: Landmark Healthcare Legislation – Revealing the Real Impact of the ACA – 2014 Update,” Association of Corporate Counsel, San Diego, CA, June 19, 2014.
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“Assessing the Aging Physician – Legal Aspects,” CPPPH, Oakland, CA, June 7, 2014.
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“The Dilemma of the Aging Physician: Legal and Practical Challenges,” 43rd Annual CAMSS Education Forum, Sacramento, CA, May 9, 2014.
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“Assessing the Aging Physician – Legal Aspects,” CPPPH, Sacramento, CA, May 3, 2014.
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“Medical Staff Boot Camp,” Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Chula Vista, CA, February 27, 2014.
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“The Dilemma of the Aging Physician: Legal and Practical Challenges,” Association of Corporate Counsel, San Diego, CA, February 20, 2014.
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“Age-Based Policies for Physician Faculty: Legal and Practical Challenges,” Legal Issues Affecting Academic Medical Centers and Other Teaching Institutions Conference, Washington, DC, January, 23, 2014.
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“Legal Aspects of Assessing the Aging Physician,” CPPPH, San Diego, CA, November 16, 2013.
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“Pursuing Quality Through Medical Staff and Physician Oversight: A Report from the Trenches,” September 12, 2013.
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“Pursuing Quality through Medical Staff and Physician Oversight,” Tri-City Board Training, San Diego, CA, July 10, 2013.
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“Promoting Quality Medical Management in Multi-Hospital Systems: A View from the Front Lines,” CSHA Annual Meeting and Spring Seminar, Newport Beach, CA, April 13, 2013.
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“Pursuing Quality Through Medical Staff and Physician Oversight - A Report from the Trenches,” ACC-SD/Procopio Health Law Roundtable, San Diego, CA, January 31, 2013.