Expert Theaters

All Expert Theaters are non-CME, industry-presented education. Each session is limited to 40 participants. Lunch will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

Does the evidence support Nasal High Flow as a frontline option for respiratory failure?

Presented by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Time & Location: 12:15 – 1:00 pm l Level 3, Torrey Hills AB

  • Jeffrey Goodloe MD, NRP, FACEP, FAEMS, LSSBB, Attending Emergency Physician, Hillcrest Medical Center Emergency Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Professor of Emergency Medicine, EMS Section Chief and Director of the Oklahoma Center for Prehospital & Disaster Medicine at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Chief Medical Officer, Medical Control Board, EMS System for Metropolitan Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
  • Accompanied by Clemmis Futrell, BSRT, RRT

The intent is to review and discuss the most recent clinical evidence around the use of non-invasive respiratory support for the undifferentiated respiratory failure patient. Beyond the research, we will dive into a few case studies and real “Emergency Medicine” patients we have managed.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

The Future of the No Surprises Act: What 2026 Means for Emergency Care, IDR, and Reimbursement Stability

Presented by HaloMD

Time & Location: 12:15 – 1:00 pm l Level 3, Torrey Hills AB

  • Alla LaRoque, President of HaloMD
  • Patrick Velliky, Chief External Affairs Officer at HaloMD
  • Megan Rausch: Chief Operating Officer at HaloMD

Emergency medicine continues to shoulder immense regulatory and financial pressure, and 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for the No Surprises Act (NSA) and the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process. In this forward-looking session, Alla LaRoque, President and Founder of HaloMD, and Patrick Velliky, Chief External Affairs Officer at HaloMD, will break down the shifts that emergency provider groups must be prepared to navigate in the year ahead.

Through a data-driven and real-world perspective, Alla and Patrick will highlight:

  • How reimbursement compression is reshaping emergency department sustainability
  • The most meaningful NSA and IDR trends emerging as 2026 policy takes shape
  • What evolving payer behavior and arbitration outcomes signal for EM operations
  • Strategic steps to reduce administrative friction and strengthen financial stability
  • What emergency groups should anticipate next — and how to prepare with confidence

Focused on clarity, predictability, and practical application, this session is designed for emergency physicians, group leaders, billing and compliance teams, and executives responsible for reimbursement strategy. Attendees will leave with a clear picture of the 2026 NSA landscape and actionable guidance to navigate the next phase of regulatory and financial complexity in emergency medicine.

The Threat of Rabies Virus Infections in the US and the Role of Postexposure Prophylaxis

Presented by Grifols USA

Time & Location: 12:15 – 1:00 pm l Level 3, Cortez Hill AB

  • Fredrick M. Abrahamian, DO, Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California

Be rabies ready for the upcoming rabies season. This educational session will provide an overview on rabies, from exposure to steps for post-exposure prophylaxis to treatment steps.

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