For more than six years and nearly 80 episodes, Norm Tabler has entertained AHLA with his unique take on recent health law and other legal developments. Now, Norm bids farewell to the Lighter Side of Health Law. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org ..read more

Delphine O’Rourke, CEO, 8Fold Inc., speaks with Ramona Thomas, General Counsel & Vice President of Risk and Compliance, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, about the recent Supreme Court decisions that impact women’s health. They discuss FDA v. AHM and the use of mifepristone in medication abortions, Moyle v. United States and the conflict between Idaho’s abortion law and EMTALA, and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and the end of Chevron deference. They also discuss the practical impacts of these decisions on health care providers and what to expect over the next ..read more

Edo Banach, Partner, Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP, and Keith Lagnese, Chief Medical Officer, Sutter Care at Home, discuss the structure and delivery of palliative care. They cover issues related to regulation, oversight, and reimbursement. Edo and Keith spoke about this topic at AHLA’s 2024 Long Term and Post-Acute Care Law and Compliance in San Diego, CA. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org ..read more

Dan Grauman, Managing Director and CEO, Veralon, speaks with Cristina Cavalieri, SVP and University Counsel, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and Jeannie C. Frey, SVP, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, CHRISTUS Health, about health care system governance structures. They discuss the drivers of health care governance structure changes, how governance models are evolving, challenges of implementing governance structure changes, governance issues related to mergers and acquisitions, and issues related to senior management. Sponsored by Veralon. To learn more about AHLA and the educati ..read more

Valerie G. Rock, Principal, PYA, and Kristin M. Bohl, Member, Bass Berry & Sims PLC, discuss the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule, specifically changes related to Evaluation and Management (E/M) visits. They cover CMS’ Framework for Health Equity and requirements related to clinical integration, community-based organizations, and community health workers. Valerie and Kristin spoke about this topic at AHLA’s 2024 Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues in Baltimore, MD.  To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law c ..read more

Alexis L. Angell, Shareholder, Polsinelli PC, Lindsey P. Ridgway, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Integris Health, and Scott Nichols, Partner, Nichols Brar Weitzner & Thomas, share their insights and experiences on a range of medical staff issues. They cover physician behavior and professionalism concerns, physician health issues, HR and peer review, educating physicians on medical staff policies, and challenges related to reporting. Alexis, Lindsey, and Scott spoke about this topic at AHLA’s 2024 Advising Providers: Legal Strategies for AMCs, Physicians, and Hospitals, in New Orle ..read more

Jeff J. Wurzburg, Senior Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright, Mackenzie S. Wallace, Partner, Thompson Coburn, and Elise D. Brennan, Partner, Conner & Winters LLP, discuss the lifecycle of payer/provider disputes and some of the current trends in this area. They cover considerations related to outstanding accounts receivable, the benefits of arbitration, drafting arbitration clauses, initiating a dispute, sampling, motions practice, when mediation makes sense, and considerations related to artificial intelligence. Jeff, Mackenzie, and Elise spoke about this topic at AHLA’s 2024 Advising Provider ..read more

AHLA's monthly podcast featuring health lawyer and blogger Norm Tabler's informative and entertaining take on recent health law and other legal developments. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org ..read more

Delphine O’Rourke, CEO, 8Fold Inc., speaks with Adriana Benedict, General Counsel, Hey Jane, about recent litigation related to women’s health and how the Comstock Act is specifically being litigated in this area. They discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision in FDA v. AHM; the FDA’s allowance of mail-order medication abortion; the history of the Comstock Act, how it has been enforced, and how its scope has been expanded to include the internet; litigation involving Idaho, Missouri, and Kansas; Congressional proposals related to IVF; and other industries that could be affected by the Comsto ..read more

Kate Taylor, Associate Principal, ECG Management Consultants, Caleb Knight, Member, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC, and Marc Goldstone, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Wellpath, discuss how the Department of Justice (DOJ) uses its enforcement mechanisms to ensure providers are complying with health care laws and regulations. They cover the current regulatory structure, including the DOJ’s Health Care Fraud Unit, and they share stories from the trenches. Kate, Caleb, and Marc spoke about this topic at AHLA’s 2024 Advising Providers: Legal Strategies for AMCs, Physicians, and Hos ..read more