AHLA's Speaking of Health Law

American Health Law Association
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The American Health Law Association (AHLA) is the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization devoted to legal issues in the health care field. AHLA's Speaking of Health Law podcasts offer thoughtful analysis and insightful commentary on the legal and policy issues affecting the American health care system.

  1. 1d ago

    ICE Worksite Raids, Immigration Compliance, and Staffing Options for a New Era of Enforcement

    Dustin O'Quinn, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP, and Marissa Marquez, Labor & Employment Legal Counsel, Houston Methodist Hospital, dive into the latest trends and developments related to immigration and the health care industry. They discuss why immigration matters for the health care industry, visa options for recruiting and retaining staff, key immigration updates impacting employers, and Immigration Customs and Enforcement preparedness and compliance. Dustin and Marissa spoke about this topic at AHLA’s 2026 Annual Meeting in New York, NY. Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJK7HSrlZXw Learn more about AHLA’s 2026 Annual Meeting: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/annualmeeting Learn more about AHLA’s 2026 Annual Meeting eProgram: https://educate.americanhealthlaw.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1818 Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

  2. 5d ago

    CPOM Meets OHCA: California's One-Two Punch for MSO Deals

    Phoebe Gutierrez, Founder, Camino Strategy Group, speaks with Ashley Osak, Shareholder, Polsinelli, and Shalyn Watkins, Senior Counsel, Holland & Knight, about how California’s evolving enforcement posture on the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) doctrine is reshaping Management Services Organization/Professional Corporation (MSO/PC) structures, with a focus on activity by the California Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA). They discuss California’s CPOM doctrine and recent enforcement actions, why 2026 has been an inflection point, whether buyers and sellers are rethinking MSO/PC structures, red flags about entering into these types of structures, OHCA’s new framework, and practical takeaways. Shalyn wrote an article for Health Law Weekly on recent developments related to California CPOM. Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-D76Nfs2BI Read Shalyn’s Health Law Weekly article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/health-law-weekly/2026/august/14/what-no-one-is-saying-about-california-cpom-in-2026  Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

  3. Oct 27

    Real or Imagined: Legal Ethical Issues in Providing Health Care Fraud and Abuse Advice

    Lisa Noller, Partner, Foley & Lardner, and Felicia Sze, Partner, Athene Law LLP, examine common pitfalls and ethical issues lawyers face when advising clients on health care fraud and abuse matters. They offer guidelines for using artificial intelligence tools, explore the line between obstruction and legal advice during government investigations, and explain Upjohn warnings and why they are necessary. Lisa and Felicia spoke about this topic at AHLA’s 2026 Annual Meeting in New York, NY. Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI_aBgZm5EY Learn more about AHLA’s 2026 Annual Meeting: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/annualmeeting Learn more about AHLA’s 2026 Annual Meeting eProgram: https://educate.americanhealthlaw.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1818   Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast.   Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.  Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

  4. Oct 23

    How to Survive… Nonprofit Health Care Providers

    Tyler Dysart, Associate, King & Spalding LLP, speaks with Felicia Alexander, Associate General Counsel, Dartmouth Health, Dylan Preble, Director of Compliance and Managed Care, AdventHealth, and Viren Doshi, Corporate General Counsel and Compliance Officer, Silver Cross Hospital, about how to survive and thrive at nonprofit health care providers. They discuss how they arrived in their current practice setting and what a typical day or week looks like; how their current experiences differ from their previous experiences at law firms; the value of being self-directed, wearing multiple hats, taking ownership of projects, and keeping an open door with colleagues; how they maintain good work/life balance; and the advice they would give to early career professionals. From AHLA’s Early Career Professionals Council. Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-nVEnnzuVQ Watch previous episodes of this series: Small and Regional Law Firms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fELGfQ2lDQI Large Law Firms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sUU7vYUG4M  Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

  5. Oct 20

    From Hype to Accountability: Compliance Frameworks for Safe and Lawful AI in Health Care

    Jennifer Eilemberg, Managing Director, Stout, and Janice Suchyta, Partner, Buchalter, discuss areas of legal exposure involving artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, focusing on compliance takeaways and governance strategies for health care organizations. They frame their discussion around three gaps (consent, accountability, and transparency) and dive into the legal and ethical risks AI poses for physicians. Jennifer and Janice spoke about this topic at AHLA’s 2026 Annual Meeting in New York, NY. Sponsored by Stout. Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpQENeGy9mU Learn more about AHLA’s 2026 Annual Meeting: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/annualmeeting Learn more about AHLA’s 2026 Annual Meeting eProgram: https://educate.americanhealthlaw.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1818 Learn more about Stout: https://www.stout.com/en/ Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

  6. Oct 16

    Insurance Coverage for Government Claims and Regulatory Investigations in Health Care

    Insurance coverage for government investigations and regulatory claims is a critical issue for health care organizations right now. Lilit Asadourian, Partner and Insurance Recovery and Counseling Group Co-Chair, Barnes & Thornburg, and Rebecca Cady, U.S. Health Care Practice Group Co-Leader, Lockton, discuss how health care organizations can navigate insurance coverage related to government enforcement activity. They explore the current landscape of government investigations, the types of insurance policies that are critical to covering investigations, and how insurance is part of a health care organization’s enterprise risk management strategy. Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AziAPIrnZwA Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

  7. Oct 13

    Taking Stock of Your Strategic Partnerships: What to Do When the Well Runs Dry

    Strategic partnerships are common in the health care industry for good reasons. However, it is also common for these partnerships to run their course or hit roadblocks that may result in a separation. Annapoorani Bhat, Principal, PYA, and Jeanna P. Gunville, Partner, Morgan Lewis, use case studies to discuss some best practices for legal and valuation professionals supporting their health care clients through the evaluation and possible separation of strategic partnerships. Annapoorani and Jeanna spoke about this topic at AHLA’s 2026 Health Care Transactions conference in Nashville, TN. From AHLA’s Academic Medical Centers and Teaching Hospitals Practice Group. Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvXllgKk0I Learn more about AHLA’s 2026 Health Care Transactions conference: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/healthcaretransactions Learn more about AHLA’s 2026 Health Care Transactions eProgram: https://educate.americanhealthlaw.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1779  Learn more about AHLA’s Academic Medical Centers and Teaching Hospitals Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/academic-medical-centers-and-teaching-hospitals  Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

  8. Oct 9

    Beyond the Fair Market Value Opinion: Where Physician Compensation Compliance Fails in Practice

    A fair market value opinion and a carefully constructed agreement are foundational for physician compensation compliance, but they’re only part of the equation. Major enforcement actions often hinge on what happens after the agreement is signed. Eric Leafgreen, Vice President of Physician Compensation & Strategic Services, Ludi, and Alex Krouse, Associate General Counsel, Parkview Health, discuss the real-world breakdowns that lead to compliance failures in this space. They explore the essential compliance controls of an effective physician compensation program and share practical guidance on building a credible program. From AHLA’s In-House Counsel Practice Group. Sponsored by Ludi. Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCDYbCpezTM Learn more about AHLA’s In-House Counsel Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/in-house-counsel  Learn more about Ludi: https://ludiinc.com/  Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

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The American Health Law Association (AHLA) is the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization devoted to legal issues in the health care field. AHLA's Speaking of Health Law podcasts offer thoughtful analysis and insightful commentary on the legal and policy issues affecting the American health care system.

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    American Health Law Association
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    2018 - 2026
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