Key Issues Surrounding AI Governance in Health Care

Health care organizations' cybersecurity practices are under the microscope like never before. Jon Moore, Chief Risk Officer and Head of Consulting Services and Client Success, Clearwater, speaks with Iliana Peters, Shareholder, Polsinelli, about recent state and federal actions regarding the regulation of health care cybersecurity. They discuss why risk analysis is so important yet challenging for health care organizations, New York’s proposed regulations on health care cybersecurity programs, HHS’ concept paper outlining its cybersecurity strategy for the health care sector, and how health care organizations can navigate this complex regulatory environment. Sponsored by Clearwater.

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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 2024. In the eighth episode, Martie Ross, Consulting Principal, PYA, speaks with Caroline Brown, Partner, Brown & Peisch PLLC, about current proposals that are on the table for Medicaid that may come to fruition in 2024. They discuss how the regulatory process works between CMS and the states and the proposed rules related to quality rating systems, payment adequacy and access, medical loss ratio, network adequacy requirements, and prior authorization. Sponsored by PYA.

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AHLA's monthly podcast featuring health lawyer and blogger Norm Tabler's informative and entertaining take on recent health law and other legal developments. 

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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 2024. In the seventh episode, Debbie Ernsberger, Principal, PYA, speaks with Douglas M. Mancino, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, about the tax-related issues that the health care industry faces. They discuss what tax-exempt organizations should anticipate related to community benefit, Section 501(r) compliance, best practices regarding community benefit data, and executive compensation. Sponsored by PYA.

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Jeff Bushong, Consulting Principal, PYA, speaks with Amy Leopard, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, about the current legal and regulatory aspects of artificial intelligence (AI), security, and compliance as it relates to medical practices. They discuss the importance of AI and cybersecurity in medical practices, HIPAA and cybersecurity challenges, enforcement activities, and risk management strategies for medical practices. Sponsored by PYA. 

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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 2024. In the sixth episode, Carol Carden, Managing Principal, PYA, speaks with Joanne (Jody) Joiner, Senior Counsel, Tenet Healthcare, and Gina L. Bertolini, Partner, K&L Gates LLP, about the constantly changing reproductive health space. They discuss recent federal developments, the interplay between EMTALA and state laws, abortion access at the state level, the impact of the Cox case in Texas, litigation related to interstate travel, and issues related to privacy. Sponsored by PYA.

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Alissa Fleming, Shareholder, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, speaks with Sarah Bowman, Principal, PYA, about provider repayment considerations for governmental payers in today’s health care environment. They discuss how these issues are often identified within provider organizations, the timeline for determining the extent of the issue and quantifying the repayment, the important and often overlooked sampling/universe data methodology considerations, 60-day repayment obligations, and areas of compliance risk identified based on recent client work. Sponsored by PYA. 

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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 2024. In the fifth episode, Deborah Biggs, Principal, PYA, speaks with Tiffany Buckley-Norwood, Associate Counsel, Trinity Health Corporation, about the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard/UNC on diversity programs across the country. They discuss the impacts at the federal and state levels, how diversity programs can navigate this new environment, and best practices for creating a pipeline of diversity in health care. From AHLA’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. Sponsored by PYA.

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Medical holds are commonly associated only with patients suffering from mental illness, but what happens when a patient needs to be held for treatment or observation due to a non-psychiatric problem? Wendi Campbell Rogaliner, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, and Elicia Grilley Green, Associate, Husch Blackwell LLP, discuss the legal and ethical considerations of holding patients who are not suffering from mental illness. They cover real-world examples, the current legal landscape, formal assessments of capacity and surrogacy appointments, and how providers can assess risk and operate in this complex legal environment. Wendi and Elicia authored an article for AHLA's Journal of Health and Life Sciences Law about this issue.

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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 2024. In the fourth episode, Lori Foley, Office Managing Principal, PYA, speaks with Jonathan A. Porter, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP, about the major fraud and abuse issues in the health care space. They discuss the importance of the SuperValu case on the health care industry, the impact of split circuits, and key compliance takeaways for providers. From AHLA's Fraud and Abuse Practice Group. Sponsored by PYA.

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