Hot Topics in Medicare: What to Expect in 2026

Hot Topics in Medicare: What to Expect in 2026

Author: American Health Law Association January 16, 2026 Duration: 42:39
Daniel Hettich, Partner, King & Spalding LLP, Emily Cook, Partner, McDermott Will & Schulte, Elizabeth Lippincott, Managing Member, Strategic Health Law, and Susan Banks, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP, discuss some of the latest trends and developments in the world of Medicare, as well as what to expect in 2026. They cover issues related to Part A, Part C (Medicare Advantage), fraud and abuse, and appeals and arbitration. Daniel was Faculty Chair, and Emily, Elizabeth, and Susan w...

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