Date/Time
Date(s) - March 21, 2026
8:30 am - 2:00 pm

We’re excited to share an update to this year’s Advocacy Summit. The event has been refreshed with an updated agenda and a new focus, and will now be presented as:

 

Healthcare Headlines: Consent Crossroads and Tort Trends

 

Join us for timely discussions and engaging programming centered on the issues shaping healthcare today.

We hope to see you on March 21 at the Hilton DoubleTree Raleigh/Durham Airport!

Agenda:

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Check-in and Breakfast

 

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Minor Consent Discussion

 

The issue of minor consent raises complex questions at the intersection of healthcare delivery, patient rights, and legal frameworks. This session will be a source of education on the current statute, NCMS’ minor consent policy, and proposed legislative changes. There will be an opportunity to hear from attendees and receive feedback regarding the above topics.

 

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Lunch

 

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Legal Resource Discussion
Hear directly from a prominent legal expert on the latest medical malpractice trends shaping today’s legal and clinical landscape. This presentation will highlight emerging risks, litigation patterns, and practical takeaways to help physicians and PAs protect their practices and patients.

 

This event is complimentary to attend, but registration is required.

 

View the full agenda, speaker lineup, and register here.

You can book your hotel room in the NCMS room block by using this specific link.