AHLA's Speaking of Health Law

AHLA's Speaking of Health Law

Author: American Health Law Association Language: English Episodes: 100
Navigating the complex intersection of law and health care requires a clear, authoritative voice, and that’s precisely what you’ll find with AHLA's Speaking of Health Law. Produced by the American Health Law Association, the nation’s leading nonprofit in this space, this podcast serves as an essential audio resource for anyone needing to understand the legal frameworks and policy debates shaping our health system. Each episode moves beyond headlines to provide grounded, nonpartisan analysis. You’ll hear expert attorneys and advisors break down the implications of new regulations, court rulings, and legislative changes, translating dense legal concepts into practical insights. Whether the topic is privacy, compliance, fraud, or emerging bioethical challenges, the discussion is always nuanced and forward-looking. Tuning into this podcast means gaining a deeper comprehension of the forces that govern health care delivery, patient rights, and institutional operations. It’s for legal professionals, health care administrators, policymakers, and curious minds who appreciate that the rules of the game are constantly evolving. The American Health Law Association’s depth of experience ensures every conversation is both thoughtful and immediately relevant, making this series a reliable guide through an ever-shifting landscape.
Episodes
Health Care Organization Portfolio Review: Trends and Developments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:39
Kris Blohm, Managing Director, Practice Co-Leader, Mergers & Acquisitions, Kaufman Hall, and Courtney Midanek, Managing Director, Practice Co-Leader, Mergers & Acquisitions, Kaufman Hall, discuss the rapid acceleration o…
Hurricane Helene: A Tale of Two Health Systems [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:48
Deanna Mool, Chief Legal Officer, UNC Health Appalachian, and Tom Shanahan, Chief Legal Officer, UNC Health, discuss the impact of Hurricane Helene on their respective health systems in 2024 and offer tips on how to resp…
Cosmetic Medicine: Legal and Compliance Issues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:37
The U.S. cosmetics medical market is expected to grow from $22.64 billion in 2025 to $36.35 billion by 2034 according to a recent report by Custom Market Insights. Erin Smith Aebel, Trenam Law, and Chase Howard, Bochner…
C-Suite Roundtable: Issues Related to Health Care Transformation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:00
Rob Gerberry, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Summa Health, speaks with Angela Brandt, Chief Administrative Officer, ProMedica Health System, and Daryl Tol, Transformation Leader, General Catalyst, about h…
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Health Care Transactions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:49
Jason Ruchaber, Founder and Managing Partner, RootPartners, and Daniel Mohan, Shareholder, Polsinelli, discuss how to avoid some of the common pitfalls they see in health care transactions and what can be done throughout…
Rural Hospital Partnerships: Addressing Distress and Strategic Drift [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:32
Jeff Sommer, Managing Director, Stroudwater Associates, speaks with Tom Waldrep, former United States Bankruptcy Judge with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, about how financia…
Workforce Issues in Health Care Transactions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:52
Tom Donohoe, Shareholder, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC, Kelly Adams, Region General Counsel, Intermountain Health, and Barb Grandjean, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP, discuss the various labor and employment consid…
Operation Brace Yourself, Part Two: Defending DME Clients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:37
Operation Brace Yourself, a massive 2019 Department of Justice operation involving the durable medical equipment (DME) industry, was one of the largest health fraud enforcement actions in history and had major legal and…