Welcome Remarks / Legislative & Regulatory (2026 AC Live)
Includes a Live Web Event on 10/07/2026 at 3:15 PM (EDT)
Learning Objectives:
- Describe recent and anticipated regulatory changes and proposals that may affect osteopathic professionals and patient care.
- Identify potential health care legislative actions during the congressional lame-duck session.
- Evaluate major legislative proposals to reform the Medicare physician payment system.
Camille S. Bonta, MHS (she/her/hers)
Principal
Summit Health Care Consulting
For nearly 30 years, Camille has held communications and policy positions in the field of health care.As principal of Summit Health Care Consulting, Camille has guided lobbying and advocacy efforts of numerous national health care organizations on a wide range of health policy issues, including provider reimbursement, health care system reform, quality improvement, health equity, medical research funding, disease prevention, and product safety. Camille is experienced at coalition building and grassroots advocacy.Camille began her work in health care policy during her tenure in the office of U.S. Senator John Glenn, which coincided with the release of the Clinton Administration’s “Health Security Act” and the subsequent debate over comprehensive health system reform.Camille holds a bachelors of science from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, and masters in health science from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Watson Ducatel, DO, FACOI, MPH, CPH
Medical Director & CEO
Healthy Bodies Medical & Dental Center
Healthy Bodies Medical & Dental Center
Brandon, FL
Key:
Pre-Test
5 Questions | 1 attempt | 0/5 points to pass
5 Questions | 1 attempt | 0/5 points to pass
Webcast
10/07/2026 at 3:15 PM (EDT) | 55 minutes
10/07/2026 at 3:15 PM (EDT) | 55 minutes
Session Evaluation
11 Questions
11 Questions
Post-Test
5 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 4/5 points to pass
5 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 4/5 points to pass