Managed Care Interest Group leaders and attorneys Kenny White and Jeff Wurzburg discuss captive insurance and why it’s critical to healthcare. Captive insurance is a critical underpinning to the U.S. health care system. Yet, it is invisible to most and many attorneys don’t realize the important role it plays in providing flexibility and financial security to providers, systems, and health plans.  This podcast explores the background, regulatory landscape, and trends in captive insurance in healthcare.

If you have an idea for an upcoming episode of Voices in Health Law, you can submit a proposal form at ambar.org/voicesinhealth

Captive Insurance: What Is It and Why It Is Critical to Healthcare in the United States

Join David Feniger and host Jeff Wurzburg on a discussion around the basics of Tricare.  This podcast will cover the structure of the Tricare program, why it was created, how it is funded and current hot topics.

An Introduction to Tricare

Join new host Stephanie Dorvil and guest Joe Metro (Reed Smith, LLP) as they discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in this first of a series of 3 podcast episodes on this important piece of legislation.  This episode focuses on the inflation rebate provisions and their impacts on Part B and D drugs. For CMS’s info on the IRA, see: https://www.cms.gov/inflation-reduction-act-and-medicare

Inflation Reduction Act Reforms Part 1: An Overview and Discussion of Inflation Rebates

Join host Stephanie Dorvil, Tiffany Shih (Cornerstone Research) and Elisa Long (UCLA) as they preview what the Big (Bad?) Data and the Healthcare Consumer session at this year’s Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference will cover. The episode discusses predictions about how collection and analysis of health data could improve quality, lower costs and facilitate value-based care on the one hand, but that the data can also pose legal challenges in the areas of privacy, antitrust, and perpetuate algorithmic bias and result in adverse outcomes. To find out more about the conference and this panel, go to ambar.org/emi2023.

Big (Bad?) Data and the Healthcare Consumer

Join host Jeff Wurzburg and Felicia Sze (Athene Law) as they discuss the Medicaid program, the history of Medicaid managed care, how the program is funded, and current hot topics. This episode was recorded in January 2023.

Nuts and Bolts of Medicaid Managed Care

Hear our host Felicia Sze (Athene Law) discuss cutting edge issues around behavioral health issues in the ED with Chris Conatser (Norton Rose Fulbright).  Their discussion will cover how the behavioral health crisis is affecting healthcare providers, the causes of the crisis, areas of ambiguity in the process of providing emergency behavioral health care and creative solutions.

Behavioral Health Issues in the Emergency Department

Host Jeff Wurzburg interviews Founder & CEO of FemInnovation Bethany Corbin regarding the new HIPAA proposed rules regarding reproductive health data.

Current Issues in Reproductive Health Data

Host Jeff Wurzburg interviews Kyle Brierly and Sammy Change of Athene Law about proposed rules that would make significant changes in both fee-for-service Medicaid and Medicaid managed care.

Getting To Know The Medicaid Access Proposed Rules

John Kelly of Barnes & Thornburg and Julie Nielsen of BRG preview their presentation at the 2023 ABA Managed Care Institute taking place October 11-12 in Chicago. Learn more and register for the conference at ambar.org/mci2023

MCI Preview: The Future is Now: Managed Care Enforcement Trends and Compliance Best Practices

Join host Jeff Wurzburg and Matt Fisher for a preview of what is to come in Matt’s presentation at the 2023 Washington Health Law Summit. The presentation will provide a broad overview of the myriad uses for artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, including how AI can affect the healthcare industry moving forward, what AI means exactly, and how regulations will treat it. WHS is taking place December 11-12 at the Ritz Carlton – Washington DC. To register or to learn more about the program go to ambar.org/whs2023

AI in Healthcare: Parting the Mist to Get to Reality

In this episode, we are joined by Johnjerica Hodge, co-chair of Katten’s ESG Risk and Investigations practice, to discuss the role ESG is playing in the healthcare sector, how healthcare companies can successfully implement or strengthen their ESG programs, and issues on her radar at the intersection of ESG and healthcare.

The Intersection of ESG and Healthcare

In this week’s Hlbytes Roundup, host Jeff Wurzburg discusses the byte on the HHS OCR Updates Guidance on Third-Party Web Trackers submitted by Megan Kasper. For more on these story and others like it, go to ambar.org/hlsnews and check your inbox every Friday for the next edition of HLbytes.

HHS OCR Updates Guidance On Third - Party Web Trackers

This is Episode 1 of a two-part series on Advance Directives where host Stephanie Dorvil talks to Nathan Kottkamp of Williams Mullen in Richmond, VA, who is a member of the ABA Post-Acute Care Continuum Task Force about what everyone (not just Boomers and their families) needs to know about advance directives.  In advance of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) on April 16, this is an important topic.  Of note, NHDD was founded in 2008 by Nathan Kottkamp, to provide clear, concise, and consistent information on healthcare decision-making to both the public and providers/facilities through the widespread availability and dissemination of simple, free, and uniform tools (not just forms) to guide the process.

Resources: 
The Conversation Project: https://theconversationproject.org/nhdd/, American Bar Association Guides and Toolkit: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_aging/resources/health_care_decision_making/ad-counseling-guide/ and  https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/law_aging/2020-tool-kit-hcap.pdf.

Advance Directives – The Basics And Why Everyone Needs One

In this week’s HLbytes Roundup, host Ramana Rameswaran, discusses the byte on Illinois AG Leads Effort to Reaffirm ABA’s Commitment to Diversity submitted by Sara Frazier and CMS to End Change Health Provider Temporary Program by Erica Lindsay For more on these stories and others like them, go to ambar.org/hlsnews and check your inbox every Friday for the next edition of HLbytes.

State AGs advocating for DEI at the ABA and End to CMS’s Change Healthcare Assistance Program

In this week’s HLbytes Roundup, host Jeff Wurzburg discusses the byte on “Use of Artificial Intelligence by Lawyers” submitted by Arthur Peabody and more! For more on these stories and others like them, go to ambar.org/hlsnews and check your inbox every Friday for the next edition of HLbytes.

HLbytes Roundup: Use of Artificial Intelligence by Lawyers and More!

In this week’s HLbytes Roundup, host Stephanie Dorvil discusses the byte on “HHS Office for Civil Rights Imposes $70,000 CMP for Failure to Provide Timely Access to Patient Records” submitted by Seamus Taylor. For more on these story and others like it, go to ambar.org/hlsnews and check your inbox every Friday for the next edition of HLbytes..

HLbytes Roundup: HHS OCR imposes $70,000 CMP, TX Doctor Challenges HHS Over New Reproductive Health Privacy Rule and more!

In this week’s HLbytes Roundup, host Andy Demetriou discusses the byte on “Trump Nominates Dr. Oz to Lead CMS” submitted by Seamus Taylor. For more on these story and others like it, go to ambar.org/hlsnews and check your inbox every Friday for the next edition of HLbytes.

HLbytes Roundup: Dr Oz Nominated for CMS, Justice Department Sues UnitedHealth Acquisition and More!

In this week’s HLbytes Roundup, host Ramana Rameswaran discusses this week’s Washington Roundup submitted by David Ermer. For more on these story and others like it, go to ambar.org/hlsnews and check your inbox every Friday for the next edition of HLbytes.

HLbytes Roundup: Washington Updates, CEO Murder Sparks Broader Debate About Healthcare System and More!

In this week’s HLbytes Roundup, host Andy Demetriou discusses “FDA Publishes Draft Guidance on AI Use for Drug and Biological Product Submissions” submitted by Guilherme Ferrari Faviero and more. For more on these story and others like it, go to ambar.org/hlsnews and check your inbox every Friday for the next edition of HLbytes. 

Registration is now open for the 26th Annual Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference. Register today at ambar.org/emi2025. 


HLbytes Roundup: FDA Publishes Draft Guidance on AI Use, ACA No-Cost Coverage in Jeopardy, Near-Record FCA Recoveries and More!

Nawa Lodin of Wilson Sonsini & Goodrich and Reema Taneja of Nixon Law Group join us to give an overview of the current state of the regulatory and legal landscape of AI and digital health matters.  

An Update on the Regulatory Landscape of AI and Digital Health

In this week’s HLbytes Roundup, host Andy Demetriou discusses the byte “District Court Orders Federal Agencies to Restore Access to Resources for HIV Prevention and Contraceptives” submitted by Sam Ruddy and Caitlin Forsyth 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.

HLbytes Roundup: District Court Orders Federal Agencies To Restore Access To Resources for HIV Prevention and Contraceptives and more

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.

HLbytes Roundup: Unveiling FCA Risks for Healthcare Providers and more!

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.  

Know Your Enemy: Rising Cyberthreat Trends and Safeguards in Healthcare

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.

Modernizing HIPAA: Navigating the Proposed Security Rule Overhaul

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.

The No Surprises Act in Practice: Lessons from the Front Lines

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. 

Lessons from the Trenches: Trial Tactics Defending COVID 19 and Genetic Testing Cases

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! 


Revolutionizing Healthcare ADR: Harnessing the Power of AI

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.

The OBBA and the Future of Medicaid: Lessons from North Carolina’s Transformation

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.
 


Inside the “One Big, Beautiful Bill”: Health Law Impacts Beyond the Headlines

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.

Redefining Patient Choice: The Supreme Court and Medina v. Planned Parenthood

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