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Fundamentals of Health Law

About the Conference

AHLA’s Fundamentals of Health Law conference is the ideal educational opportunity for advisors and advocates new to the health care industry, as well as for experienced counselors seeking a comprehensive update on recent developments. Over the 2 1/2 day conference, trusted presenters will prepare attendees to more effectively work in a variety of key health law practice areas. Sessions will cover:

  • Policy debates and industry outlook
  • Medicare basics, covering Parts A through D
  • Medicaid fundamentals
  • Primers on the federal health care fraud and abuse laws, with closer looks at current challenges and compliance strategies
  • Health care business transactions
  • Guidance on advising specific types of health care entities like nonprofits, physician groups, startups, and many others
  • Discussion of hot button issues and how they impact your clients
  • And more from a committee-selected panel of experienced industry advisors

Who You'll Meet

  • New Associates
  • Early career In-House Counsel new to the  Health Care field
  • Law Students
  • Compliance officers
  • Consultants advising health care clients
  • Experienced lawyers and business advisors  who are new to advising health care clients
  • Experienced health lawyers and health law  professionals who need a re-fresher

Planning Committee

Michaela Poizner Headshot

Michaela D. Poizner
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell &
Berkowitz PC
Nashville, TN

Headshot of Vanessa Burrows Vanessa Burrows
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Washington, DC
Headshot of Nicholas Alarif

Nicholas (Nick) Alarif
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Washington, DC

Headshot of Thomas Spellman Thomas (Tom) Spellman
Fresenius Medical Care North America
Waltham, MA
Priya Bathija Headshot Priya J. Bathija
Founder and CEO, Nyoo Health,
Falls Church, VA
   

 

Future Conferences

2024 Fundamentals of Health Law
November 15-18, 2024
Chicago, IL

Past Conferences

2023 Fundamentals of Health Law
November 5-7, 2023
Chicago, IL
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2022 Fundamentals of Health Law
November 9-11, 2022 | Chicago, IL
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2021 Fundamentals of Health Law
November 7-9, 2021 | Chicago, IL
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Conference Accessibility and Special Needs

AHLA is committed to ensuring equitable access to our educational content. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and offering accessibility accommodations for our in-person conferences.

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Become a Sponsor

If your organization is interested in sponsoring AHLA's Fundamentals of Health Law conference,
please contact Valerie Eshleman.