17th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation

The Managed Care Disputes and Litigation forum, hosted by ACI, will take place April 30–May 1, 2026, at the Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites in Chicago, IL. The event focuses on legal and regulatory issues affecting Managed Care Organizations in a landscape shaped by political shifts, regulatory changes, and technological innovation. Designed for the MCO legal community, the forum will include outside counsel, in-house attorneys, and healthcare executives sharing perspectives on current challenges, litigation, claims strategies, and disputes in the payor space.

Featured Panel: 

“Ask an Arbitrator”: Live Q&A on Arbitration Practices and Considerations
April 30, 2026 | 2:15 pm

Arbitration continues to play a significant role in Managed Care Organization disputes, including within the IDR process under the No Surprises Act. This session will feature an interactive Q&A format, where panelists respond to questions submitted in real time and share perspectives on practical considerations in arbitration.

Topics will include:

• The arbitration selection process
• Considerations in choosing between a single arbitrator and a panel
• Factors in determining whether disputes are better suited for arbitration or litigation
• The scope and finality of arbitration decisions

Moderator:

• Michelle Skipper, National Healthcare Vice-President, AAA

Speakers:

• Christopher Keele, Esq., Mediator and Arbitrator, JAMS
• John Libby, Libby ADR, LLC and AAA-ICDR Panel Member
• James D. Thomas, President, James D. Thomas Law Co.