Voices In Health Law

In this episode, Stephen Holland, Senior Counsel at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP is interviewed by members of the Washington Health Law Summitt planning committee (Sam Ruddy, Crowell & Moring, LLP and Tenia Clayton, Baker Donelson). Stephen, who will be speaking at the Washington Health Summit occurring on December 8-9 in Washington, DC, gives his candid insights about the government shutdown and Congressional pathways to reopening the government, as well as its potential impacts on health policy going forward. If you are navigating the current intersection of law and health policy, this episode delivers timely insights you won't want to miss and hopefully sparks your interest in attending the Washington Health Law Summit next month! For more information and to register go to ambar.org/whs2025

In this episode of Voices in Health Law, host Andy Demetriou is joined by Ramona Thomas, General Counsel and Vice President of Risk and Compliance at Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, to unpack the Supreme Court’s decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood. Together, they trace the case’s origins in South Carolina’s attempt to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, explore how the Court’s 6–3 ruling redefined the enforceability of patient rights under Section 1983, and discuss the broader implications for access to care, state authority, and reproductive health. The conversation also touches on Justice Jackson’s dissent, the Court’s evolving approach to statutory interpretation, and what this means for the future of Medicaid beneficiaries and reproductive rights litigation.

In this episode of Voices in Health Law, host Ramana Rameswaran sits down with policy experts Miranda Franco and Jordan Brossi of Holland & Knight to unpack the sweeping health provisions of H.R. 1—known as the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” The conversation explores underreported aspects of the legislation, including new restrictions on ACA subsidies, Medicare physician payment updates, orphan drug exemptions, and major workforce implications tied to student loan changes. The guests also highlight what was left on the cutting-room floor, such as PBM reform and gender-affirming care provisions, and share their perspectives on how implementation and ongoing negotiations in Congress could reshape the health law landscape in the months ahead.

In this episode of Voices in Health Law, host Jeff Wurzburg sits down with Dr. Shannon Dowler—family physician, health advocate, and former Chief Medical Officer of the North Carolina Medicaid program—to explore a decade of change in one of the nation’s most closely watched Medicaid programs. From navigating the COVID-19 pandemic to implementing managed care and leading bipartisan Medicaid expansion, Dr. Dowler shares candid insights on policy innovation, the realities of healthcare delivery in rural communities, and why North Carolina’s approach could serve as a blueprint for the future of the Medicaid program.

Back in April, host Jeff Wurzburg, connected with Michelle Skipper and Porsha Reed-Weidner in advance of their presentation at our annual Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference. Porsha and Michelle previewed their panel exploring the many ways AI can aid in navigating the complexities of healthcare dispute resolution.

For more information about our upcoming events to hear from panels like this one, visit ambar.org/hlsevents. You’ll be able to register for EMI 2026 very soon!

The government alleged a 65-million-dollar kickback and healthcare fraud conspiracy against owners of a laboratory which specialized in COVID-19 and pharmacogenomic testing. Host Ramana Rameswaran speaks to Andrew Feldman, of the Feldman Firm, to discuss the impact of this case, why this case and the trial may affect the theories the government utilizes in future indictments and FCA enforcement actions, and how the government might develop future COVID-19 cases.

In this episode of Voices in Health Law, host Jeff Wurzburg (Norton Rose Fulbright) welcomes NSA expert and Bracewell partner Carrie Douglas for a candid conversation on the real-world implementation of the No Surprises Act. Douglas shares valuable insights on maximizing reimbursement, navigating arbitration, and the ongoing enforcement challenges impacting providers. She also highlights what’s working, what still needs fixing, and how legislation could better support the Act’s original intent—keeping patients out of payment disputes.

In the final installment of our three-part series on healthcare privacy, Voices in Health Law host Ramana Rameswaran is joined by Adam Greene of Davis Wright Tremaine and Jaysen Park of VMG Health for an in-depth discussion on the Biden administration’s proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule. The conversation explores the motivations behind the overhaul, including growing cybersecurity threats and enforcement challenges, and examines the implications for covered entities and business associates—particularly smaller healthcare practices. The episode also highlights practical steps regulated entities can take now to prepare, despite the uncertain regulatory future.

In this episode, host Stephanie Dorvil speaks with Betsy Hodge a partner in the Healthcare practice at Akerman LLP, about her insights and analysis on methods that healthcare providers can use to protect customer data, and best practices for compliance with evolving state and federal laws.

In this week’s HLbytes Roundup, host Jeff Wurzburg discusses the byte “The Trump Administration’s 2025 DEI Executive Order: Unveiling FCA Risks for Health Care Providers” submitted by Barri Dean and more. For more on these stories and others like it, go to ambar.org/hlsnews and check your inbox every Wednesday for the next edition of HLbytes.