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The SEC’s March 2022 proposed rules related to cybersecurity risk management, corporate governance, and incident disclosure by public companies may be finalized soon. Many health care organizations, especially nonprofits and private equity-backed health IT companies, may think these rules apply only to public companies and not to them. Bob Chaput, Founder and Executive Chairman, Clearwater, and Rachel V. Rose, Principal, Rachel V. Rose—Attorney at Law PLLC, discuss the new requirements and outline why all organizations in the health care ecosystem should pay attention to and meet the spirit and intent of these disclosure requirements. Bob and Rachel recently authored an article on this issue for AHLA’s Health Law Weekly. Sponsored by Clearwater. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

In this series from AHLA’s Early Career Professionals Council, health law professionals share their career paths, what they wish they had known as students, and what a typical day in their job looks like. In the inaugural episode, Alé Dalton, Associate, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, speaks with Lee Nutini, Senior Counsel, Ro. Lee advises Ro, a direct-to-patient telehealth company, on clinical operations and health care regulatory work. He talks about how risk taking and the ability to pivot helped advance his career, transitioning from litigation to regulatory work, and appreciating the value of time.Watch the conversation here. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

Guillermo Beades, Partner, Frier Levitt, and Jim Tudor, Director of Coding & Billing Compliance, HealthCare Compliance Network, discuss considerations related to medical payer audits, from both the provider and payer perspectives. They cover why audits occur; how to avoid an audit; and best practices for handling post-payment audits, pre-payment audits, and pre-payment reviews. Guillermo and Jim recently authored an article for AHLA’s Journal of Health and Life Sciences Law about this issue. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

The FTC’s proposed rule banning non-compete agreements has major implications for the health care industry. Rick Dagen, Partner, Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP and former FTC Assistant Director, speaks with Steve Vieux, Senior Counsel, Bartko Zankel Bunzel & Miller and former FTC attorney, and Ann Bittinger, physician employment agreement attorney at Bittinger Law Firm, about what health lawyers need to know about the proposed rule and its potential impact on their clients. They discuss the elements of a non-compete section of a physician employment agreement, the content of the proposed rule, recent DOJ and FTC enforcement, state law preemption issues, enforcement on nonprofit health systems, the AHA’s comment, and what health lawyers should do to prepare for the possible implementation of some version of the proposed rule. From AHLA’s Antitrust Practice Group. Sponsored by Axinn. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

Health equity is a civil rights issue. Drew Stevens, Senior Counsel, Caiola & Rose LLC, speaks with Dru Bhattacharya, Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer, Banner Health, and Joelle Espinosa, Civil Rights Director, Advocate Aurora Health, about how the health law community can improve health law civil rights compliance and lower risk for hospitals and health systems. They discuss Section 1557 and how the U.S. health care system is incorporating health law civil rights, how hospitals and health systems can operationalize health law civil rights compliance, and steps that the health law community can take to advance health equity. Drew recently authored an article for AHLA’s Journal of Health and Life Sciences Law about this issue. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

Based on AHLA’s annual Health Law Connections article, this special series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2023. In the tenth episode, Tynan Kugler, Principal, PYA, speaks with Rebecca Schaefer, Partner, K&L Gates LLP, about research-related policy initiatives and regulatory changes to watch. They discuss the FDA’s September 2022 Noticed of Proposed Rulemaking, Biden Administration initiatives including the Cancer Moonshot and investment in cancer-focused clinical trial networks, the efforts of the newly formed Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, and developments related to Presidential Memo 33 on research security. Sponsored by PYA.Watch the conversation here. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

Jon Moore, Chief Risk Officer and Senior Vice President of Consulting Services, Clearwater, speaks with Iliana L. Peters, Shareholder, Polsinelli PC, about the steps that health care professionals can take to address cyber incidents and reduce their liability. They discuss identifying an incident response team, evidence collection and retention, engaging with IT forensics vendors, negotiating over stolen data, complying with disclosure and reporting requirements, reaching out to cyber liability insurance carriers and other third parties like law enforcement, dealing with a regulatory investigation, and the emerging legal theory of personal liability. Iliana recently co-authored an AHLA Briefing on this issue. From AHLA’s Health Care Liability and Litigation Practice Group. Sponsored by Clearwater. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

Based on AHLA’s annual Health Law Connections article, this special series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2023. In the ninth episode, Deborah Biggs, Principal, PYA, speaks with Michael W. Peregrine, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and Anne M. Murphy, Partner, ArentFox Schiff LLP, about some of the recent developments related to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) in the health care industry. They discuss the political and regulatory environment; issues related to tax-exempt status, health equity, climate risk, and workforce culture; and what to expect going forward. Sponsored by PYA.Watch the conversation here. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

In this follow up to their December 2022 podcast, Jennifer Mannino, Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group, and Jennifer Rangel, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP, discuss some of the M&A trends and patterns they are currently seeing. They cover private equity rollups, telehealth after the Public Health Emergency ends, Amazon and other retailers entering the health care market, and compliance considerations in the evolving digital health environment. Sponsored by BRG. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

Based on AHLA’s annual Health Law Connections article, this special series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2023. In the eighth episode, Jane Jerzak, Principal, PYA, speaks with Todd Nova, Attorney, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC, about key developments related to drug pricing and regulation of the pharmaceutical delivery system. They discuss the effects of recent changes to the 340B program, the impacts of American Hospital Association v. Becerra and the Inflation Reduction Act, and how drug manufacturers and providers are reacting. Sponsored by PYA.Watch the conversation here. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

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.

Based on AHLA’s annual Health Law Connections article, this special series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2023. In the seventh episode, Anna Bhat, Office Managing Principal, PYA, speaks with Bill Hopkins, Partner, Spencer Fane LLP, about recent government initiatives to reform the U.S. post-acute care industry. They discuss some of the challenges currently facing the post-acute care industry, the presidential directives announced by the Biden Administration, and potential issues around private equity. Sponsored by PYA.Watch the conversation here. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

In this follow up to their December 2022 podcast, Mandy Asgeirsson, Director, Berkeley Research Group, and Melissa Wong, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP, discuss some of the big trends and developments related to Medicare Advantage/Part C and D. They cover the marketing of Medicare Advantage plans, recent CMS rules on Risk Adjustment Data Validation and National/Local Coverage Determinations, False Claims Act settlements for Medicare Advantage plans, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Medicare Part D. From AHLA's Payers, Plans, and Managed Care Practice Group. Sponsored by BRG. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

Based on AHLA’s annual Health Law Connections article, this special series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2023. In the sixth episode, Barry Mathis, Principal, PYA, speaks with Valerie Breslin Montague, Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP, about the new data privacy laws that have just been released. They discuss how health care entities and providers can remain compliant with the new laws and prepared for possible data breaches, considerations for telehealth programs, and risks for hybrid workforces. Sponsored by PYA.Watch the conversation here. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

Health care has historically been dominated by corporate and strategic M&A, but there has been tremendous growth in private equity and venture capital over the past few years. Chris Carnahan, Founder & CEO, Carnahan Group, speaks with Jim Daniel, Partner, Hancock Daniel & Johnson PC, about the current landscape of private equity and venture capital in health care and how they are advising their clients about the opportunities and challenges. Sponsored by Carnahan Group. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

Based on AHLA’s annual Health Law Connections article, this special series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2023. In the fifth episode, Shannon Sumner, Chief Compliance Officer and Office Managing Principal, PYA, speaks with Chris Sabis, Member, Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison PLC, about some of the top fraud and abuse issues to watch out for. They discuss government enforcement activities and priorities, DOJ's increased focus on health IT and electronic health records, and the government’s approach to sub-regulatory guidance. Sponsored by PYA.Watch the conversation here. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

In the fifth installment of their popular annual series, John D. Carroll, Partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, and Alexis J. Gilman, Partner, Crowell and Moring LLP, are joined by Peter Herrick, Partner, Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP, to discuss 2022's biggest antitrust developments and what attorneys should expect in 2023. Sponsored by Axinn. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

Based on AHLA’s annual Health Law Connections article, this special series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2023. In the fourth episode, Deborah Biggs, Principal, PYA, speaks with Dawn Hunter, Director, Southeastern Region Office, Network for Public Health Law, about the recent CMS Framework for Health Equity 2022-2032 and the Executive Order to which it is responsive. They discuss the priorities in the Framework, some examples of guidance for providers and institutions, and how organizations can work toward health equity. Sponsored by PYA.Watch the conversation here. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

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.

Based on AHLA’s annual Health Law Connections article, this special series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2023. In the third episode, Martie Ross, Office Managing Principal, PYA, speaks with Jeremy Sherer, Partner, Hooper Lundy & Bookman PC, about some of the top telehealth trends to watch out for. They discuss Medicare coverage and reimbursement issues, state law and scope of practice developments, and controlled substances prescribing laws. Sponsored by PYA.Watch the conversation here. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.