ABA National Managed Care Institute 2025

JAMS is a proud sponsor of the ABA Health Law Section

The ABA National Managed Care Institute (NMCI) 2025 is a premier event hosted by the American Bar Association’s Health Law Section. Scheduled for November 13–14, 2025, at Norton Rose Fulbright in New York City, this annual conference brings together legal professionals from across the managed care landscape.

The conference serves as a platform for legal professionals working with managed care organizations (MCOs), accountable care organizations (ACOs), pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and other healthcare entities to explore the latest legal, regulatory, and policy developments. It emphasizes practical insights into pressing issues such as payment reform, value-based contracting, regulatory compliance, and the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The event also offers valuable networking opportunities and thought leadership from experts shaping the future of healthcare reimbursement and delivery systems.

Featured JAMS Neutral Speaker and Attendees: Christopher Keele, Esq., Elliot K. Gordon, Esq., and Robert G. Marasco, Esq.

Featured JAMS Panel Information:

Date: Thursday, November 13

Time: 12:15 – 1:15 pm

LUNCH - Managed Care Industry Update

This lunch session is intended to provide a general 30-minute (+ Q&A) overview of the managed care industry, including competition, entrants, finances, labor/networks, pharma, AI, and legislative and regulatory policy.

Speakers:

• Kenneth White- SVP, Dir. of Managed Care Industry Group, Alliant Insurance Services
• Christopher Keele, Esq.- JAMS Mediator and Arbitrator
• David Ellenbogen- SVP, Chief Legal Counsel,  Corporate Secretary for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan,  and Chair-Elect of the ABA's Health Law Section