WORKSHOP | LIVE AND ON-DEMAND

FTCA Summit: Inside FTCA — Coverage, Claims, Applications, and Site Visits

April 21 & 23, 2026
1:00–4:00 p.m. ET
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm (EDT)

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The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Program remains a cornerstone of liability protection for deemed health centers, but its requirements, limitations, and oversight mechanisms are often complex and evolving. FTCA Summit brings together critical legal, compliance, and operational insights to help health centers strengthen their understanding and readiness.

This interactive workshop will cover the legal underpinnings of FTCA Program, cases where coverage has been denied, the claims process, the deeming application, and what to expect during FTCA site visits. Participants will leave with practical tools, lessons learned, and strategies to reduce organizational risk and ensure compliance with federal expectations.
FTCA Legal Foundations, Case Law, and the Claims Process

This session will provide a deep dive into the statutory and regulatory underpinnings of FTCA coverage for health centers and their staff members, with a focus on how the Office of General Counsel, Department of Justice, and the courts have interpreted its scope. We will examine cases where FTCA coverage was denied, highlight the lessons for health centers, and walk through the claims process from filing to resolution. Practical strategies for strengthening risk management and avoiding uncovered claims will also be addressed.

Key Takeaways:
  • Understand the statutory and regulatory framework that governs the Health Center FTCA Program
  • Learn from case examples where coverage was denied and apply those lessons to practice.
  • Navigate the FTCA claims process with clarity on timelines, documentation, and federal review.
FTCA Deeming Applications and Site Visits

This session will focus on preparing a strong FTCA deeming or re-deeming application, addressing HRSA’s current priorities, and avoiding common submission pitfalls. We will also explain the FTCA site visit process, what reviewers expect to see, and how health centers can best prepare. Practical checklists, tools, and examples will be shared to support compliance and readiness.

Key Takeaways:
  • Identify the required components of a successful deeming application.
  • Understand how compliance is assessed during FTCA site visits.
  • Apply tools and strategies to strengthen documentation, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
  • Compliance Officers
  • Risk Managers
  • Quality Improvement
  • Program Officers
  • Clinical Leadership
  • CEOs
  • Staff responsible for FTCA compliance and re-deeming applications
  1. Explain the legal framework and regulatory basis for the Health Center FTCA Program.
  2. Analyze real-world cases where FTCA coverage was denied and identify risk-reduction strategies.
  3. Navigate the FTCA claims process from filing to resolution.
  4. Prepare a complete and compliant deeming or re-deeming application.
  5. Anticipate expectations during FTCA site visits and implement readiness strategies.
  6. Strengthen organizational risk management practices to align with HRSA’s evolving expectations.
Molly Evans
Rosie Dawn Griffin
Matthew Freedus

Principal

Molly provides strategic counsel to community health centers, healthcare organizations, and state and national associations on a full spectrum of legal, compliance, transactional, and governance matters. Her counsel helps organizations design effective legal structures, policies, and agreements that mitigate risk, ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, and support long-term sustainability and mission alignment.

Principal

Rosie frequently litigates in federal district and appellate courts nationwide on behalf of clients navigating matters related to federal grants, government contracts, government investigations and health care reimbursement. Her clients include a diverse group of federal grant recipients and government contractors, including federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), Head Start programs, institutes of higher education and other nonprofit and for-profit entities receiving federal funding.

Rosie brings deep knowledge to her work, and a unique perspective, having previously represented whistleblowers. Her years of False Claims Act experience allow her to guide clients through all phases of a government investigation, from responding to civil investigative demands and subpoenas through litigation.

Principal

A veteran litigator with a nationwide practice, Matthew is a trusted advocate for community health centers and other safety-net organizations. Protecting the rights and interests of his clients, Matthew has a proven track record in administrative and judicial proceedings, including cases before United States Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court.
  • This is a workshop educational activity, which consists of two separate virtual sessions on two separate days.
  • Each workshop session will last approximately 3 hours, including breaks.
  • Each workshop session will be recorded.
  • Each workshop session recording will be available on-demand shortly after the conclusion of the live session.