Podcasts about Forefront

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Derek T. Lake on his recent paper exploring new research on Optum's acquisitions, finding the company tended to buy physician practices already using ambulatory surgery centers and that its ASC acquisitions were followed by higher prices for competing insurers.Order the February 2026 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Brown University's Andrew Ryan to the pod to discuss his recent Forefront article that explores whether value-based payment and managed care can lead to addressing the core drivers of spending.Related Links:Value-Based Payment And Managed Care Will Not Solve The Affordability Crisis (Health Affairs Forefront)“All I Do Is Win”: Why Beating Benchmarks Doesn't Mean That ACOs Are Reducing Costs (Health Affairs Forefront)

Based on AHLA's annual Health Law Connections article, this special ten-part series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2026. In the sixth episode, Mary R. Kohler, Founder & Principal, Kohler Health Law PC, speaks with Kristie C. Gurley, Partner, Covington & Burling LLP, about the targeted reform and broad shifts that U.S. drug pricing is currently undergoing. They discuss issues related to Inflation Reduction Act implementation, litigation, the Trump Administration's approach to drug pricing, pharmacy benefit managers, and 340B. From AHLA's Life Sciences Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIdgAUQA7toRead AHLA's Top Ten 2026 article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/connections-magazine/article/a879dda5-35f9-46fb-ad45-1b0799343d74/Health-Law-Forecast-2026Access all episodes in AHLA's Top Ten 2026 podcast series: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/education-events/speaking-of-health-law-podcasts/top-ten-issues-in-health-law-podcast-seriesLearn more about AHLA's Life Sciences Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/life-sciencesEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Thor is at the NFL Combine with all of the latest news and notes surrounding draft prospects that could interest the Vikings. With reports about Allen and Hargrave, what DL prospects should Minnesota fans keep an eye on? Plus developments on the CB and S prospect field that connects to the Vikings, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews So-Yeon Kang of Georgetown University about her recent paper exploring trends in biopharmaceutical clinical trials after The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 authorized Medicare to negotiate prices for selected drugs. Order the January 2026 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Rudd Kierstead, Director, VMG Health, speaks with Carrie Amezcua, Shareholder, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, and Joseph Keillor, Of Counsel, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell and Berkowitz PC, about the unique legal and regulatory issues that academic medical centers and community hospitals face when engaging in affiliations, with a focus on issues related to antitrust and fraud and abuse. Rudd, Carrie, and Joseph recently authored an article in Health Law Connections magazine about this topic. From AHLA's Academic Medical Centers and Teaching Hospitals Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BqsxqI0mMwRead the Health Law Connections article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/connections-magazine/article/8d730da7-5a36-41c7-b78e-cfa0ff23367e/Key-Legal-Issues-in-Academic-Medical-Center-and-CoLearn more about AHLA's Academic Medical Centers and Teaching Hospitals Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/academic-medical-centers-and-teaching-hospitals Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/WWQ865. CME/MOC/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until February 12, 2027.TROP2-Targeting ADCs in the Forefront: Changing Standards and Best Practices in TNBC and HR+, HER2- Breast Cancer Care In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/WWQ865. CME/MOC/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until February 12, 2027.TROP2-Targeting ADCs in the Forefront: Changing Standards and Best Practices in TNBC and HR+, HER2- Breast Cancer Care In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/WWQ865. CME/MOC/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until February 12, 2027.TROP2-Targeting ADCs in the Forefront: Changing Standards and Best Practices in TNBC and HR+, HER2- Breast Cancer Care In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/WWQ865. CME/MOC/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until February 12, 2027.TROP2-Targeting ADCs in the Forefront: Changing Standards and Best Practices in TNBC and HR+, HER2- Breast Cancer Care In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are starting the week talking all the latest VR news! Including RAGER getting a release date on PS VR2. News of Grimlord coming to PS VR2. Mew VR games such as Peak Rhythm and Vortex 9, game updates to the likes of Cave Crave, Forefront, Deadly delivery, and other. Headset news from Pico, and more!0:00 - Episode Start1:25 - Neolithic Dawn New Survival Mode4:55 - Rager PS VR2 release date7:20 - Deadly Delivery New Rooms8:30 - Exorcist VR Name Change13:05 - Cave Crave Reveals Tham Luang17:10 - Forefront Major Update and Price Increase28:10 - Grimlord on PS VR230:35 - Horizon+ 1 Million Active Subscribers34:20 - Vortex 9 on Meta Quest36:05 - Peak Rhythm39:25 - ZIX Free to Play Spin-Off41:20 - Pico New OSUse code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

In this episode, Ace Jacari (they/them) breaks down the numerology behind March 2026. Analyzing how this Universal Month connects to this Universal Year and what we can expect each day of the month.Get your ⁠⁠Finding Your Chart - The Guide⁠⁠ below:⁠⁠https://knowmorenumerology.kit.com/products/finding-your-chart-the-guide⁠⁠Learn about numbers 0 through 9 in ⁠⁠Intro to Numerology⁠⁠:⁠⁠https://knowmorenumerology.kit.com/products/intro-to-numerology⁠⁠Find your base chart and learn basic terminology in ⁠⁠Unlock Your Numerology Chart⁠⁠: ⁠⁠https://knowmorenumerology.kit.com/products/unlock-your-numerology-chart⁠⁠ Learn about the language of numerology in ⁠⁠Numerology Explained - Book 1⁠⁠: ⁠⁠https://knowmorenumerology.kit.com/products/numerology-explained-book-1⁠⁠ Join the email list for more updates at ⁠⁠www.knownumerology.com ⁠⁠ChaptersIntro - 00:111 and 4's relationship - 00:45Universal Month & Universal Year Calculation - 01:251 and 4's relationship continued - 01:45March 2026 Explained - 04:05The Number 4 & Karmic Debt 4/13 Explained - 06:05The Start & End of March 2026 Explained - 11:45Universal Day Calculation & Number Days Explained - 21:50Number 1 Days (1st, 10th, 19th, 28th) - 23:18Number 2 Days (2nd, 11th, 20th, 29th) - 24:52Number 3 Days (3rd, 12th, 21st, 30th) - 26:53Number 4 Days (4th, 13th, 22nd, 31st) - 30:08Number 5 Days (5th, 14th, 23rd) - 33:37Number 6 Days (6th, 15th, 24th) - 35:45Number 7 Days (7th, 16th, 25th) - 37:43Number 8 Days (8th, 17th, 26th) - 41:09Number 9 Days (9th, 18th, 27th) - 43:16Outro - 45:33⁠Background Music

Based on AHLA's annual Health Law Connections article, this special ten-part series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2026. In the fifth episode, Jody Erdfarb, Partner, Wiggin and Dana LLP, speaks with Adam Greene, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, about the health privacy and security developments that are taking center stage in 2026. They discuss the Part 2 and HIPAA notice of privacy practices changes (this podcast was recorded prior to the 2/16/26 deadline), the 2025 proposed amendments to the Security Rule, the 2021 proposed Privacy Rule changes, and state law developments. From AHLA's Health Information and Technology Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLJjZ90I4WwRead AHLA's Top Ten 2026 article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/connections-magazine/article/a879dda5-35f9-46fb-ad45-1b0799343d74/Health-Law-Forecast-2026Access all episodes in AHLA's Top Ten 2026 podcast series: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/education-events/speaking-of-health-law-podcasts/top-ten-issues-in-health-law-podcast-seriesLearn more about AHLA's Health Information and Technology Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/health-information-and-technology Learn more about the 10/29/25 AHLA webinar on Part 2: https://educate.americanhealthlaw.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1697 Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Jane Zhu of Oregon Health & Science University about her recent paper exploring how many physicians enrolled in Medicaid see few or no Medicaid beneficiaries as patients, highlighting a greater need for targeted policies to boost participation and improve access.Order the February 2026 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Wes Morris, Senior Director, Consulting Services, Clearwater, speaks with Randi Seigel, Partner, Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP, and Jéna Grady, Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP, about the current environment regarding artificial intelligence (AI) in behavioral health. They discuss legislation regarding AI, including recent developments in Utah, the concept of regulatory relief, and tensions between the federal government and state governments; clinical decision support, chatbots, and operating across state lines; privacy and consent implications; and ethical obligations. Sponsored by Clearwater.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FuC95zu6koLearn more about Clearwater: https://clearwatersecurity.com/ Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Including new VR games we played such as Viper Vice, Crossings, and a new update from Grim featuring horses! We also saw some great PS VR2 announcemnts such as Forefornt coming to the console and Titan Isles release date. We also talk some updates from Bootstrap Island, Into The Radius 2, and Cards & Tankards. The Quest 3S on sale, Quest 4 confirmation, and more!0:00 - Episode Start1:10 - Grim Horses Update6:25 - Crossings16:00 - Viper Vice33:15 - Titan Isles PS VR2 Release Date36:00 - Forefront PS VR239:20 - Bootstrap Island Full Launch41:20 - Cards & Tankards Season 344:15 - Into The Radius 2 Update 0.14.446:15 - Quest 3S Sale47:50 - Quest 4 Still On Roadmap51:35 - Haymaker UpdateUse code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

"Even though we come from different communities we all get to meet here, and the school truly acts as a bridge between all of our communities."  Wilbur-Creston-Keller is the ultimate cooperative school, bringing three different rural communities together to give all these students a second home. Wilbur-Creston-Keller Cooperative School is so much more than the sum of it's parts.  This small school in Central Eastern Washington bring three small communities together for scholastic and community care, to ensure that "All Wildcat's Thrive". Their unique situation requires unique answers to questions around mental health, and school Principal Teresa Chirsman, and student, Jocelynn, sit down with our host to break it all down. Coping 101 is an award-winning student-led podcast from c89.5, presented in partnership with Seattle Children's, Forefront Suicide Prevention, 4Culture and other community-minded partners, where Seattle area high school students get real about mental health. Through honest conversations with peers, Artists and behavioral health professionals, they break down stigma and share tools for coping with life's challenges — because no matter your age or background, we all struggle sometimes, and there are healthy ways to cope.  Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 Wilbur-Creston-Keller Cooperative: https://www.wcsd.wednet.edu/ Forefront Suicide Prevention: https://intheforefront.org/ Forefront in the Schools: https://intheforefront.org/programs/forefront-in-the-schools/ Rural Health Info: https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/washington

Based on AHLA's annual Health Law Connections article, this special ten-part series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2026. In the fourth episode, Okem Nwogu, Managing Director, StoneTurn, speaks with Megha Mathur, Associate, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, about recent trends in health care fraud and abuse enforcement and how health care organizations should respond. They discuss the shift in enforcement from volume to scale, compliance breakdowns that trigger scrutiny in areas that dominate enforcement like telehealth, the link between reimbursement and liability as it relates to risk-adjustment coding, and how compliance programs should adjust given the new data-driven enforcement approach. Sponsored by StoneTurn.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yAeDhNVW8oRead AHLA's Top Ten 2026 article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/connections-magazine/article/a879dda5-35f9-46fb-ad45-1b0799343d74/Health-Law-Forecast-2026Access all episodes in AHLA's Top Ten 2026 podcast series: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/education-events/speaking-of-health-law-podcasts/top-ten-issues-in-health-law-podcast-seriesLearn more about StoneTurn: https://stoneturn.com/ Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

0:00 Wesday Again ALREADY?!7:00 State of Play Tomorrow15:30 Forefront Coming To PSVR229:30 Gamecat Ops - Reanimal43:25 Secret of the Mimic Release Window1:20:30 We Played Crisol (flatscreen)1:56:00 4 Minute Challenge

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews John Scott of the University of Washington about his recent paper exploring findings on the financial fallout from traumatic injuries, highlighting persistent medical debt burdens and the policy gaps that leave many patients unprotected. Order the February 2026 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Christine Moundas, Health Care and Data Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP and Co-Head of the firm's Digital Health Initiative, discusses the new landscape of state consumer privacy laws and how life sciences and medical device companies can comply with these new requirements. Sponsored by Ropes & Gray.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGUy4Bs72t4Learn more about Ropes & Gray: https://www.ropesgray.com/enEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Lyuba Shipovich is Dignitas Fund Team Co-Founder, and a Ukrainian-American activist and volunteer, active member of the Ukrainian diaspora, organizer of numerous volunteer initiatives, co-founder of Razom for Ukraine, organizer and coordinator of procurement and delivery of material support and training, IT expert, one of the Dignitas Ukraine founders. As part of the Dignitas Fund leadership team, Lyuba is the driving force behind the organization's strategic direction. She helps shape its long-term vision for defense technology in Ukraine, military-tech support for Ukraine, and targeted assistance to frontline units and veterans. Before Lyuba became a Revolution of Dignity activist in 2014, in Ukraine, which became a symbol of our foundation, she worked for a long time as an IT specialist in the US, already having many years of experience as a Ukrainian tech entrepreneur. In the 2010s, she became an active member of the diaspora supporting Ukraine and helped organize volunteer initiatives abroad. The work in the diaspora marked the beginning of her path as a Ukrainian volunteer activist. The combination of technical knowledge and civic activism is the basis of Lyuba Shipovich's biography.Even before the emergence of the modern Dignitas charity in Ukraine, Lyuba was already deeply involved in volunteer networks. She first became a Razom for Ukraine co-founder, where she gained experience in creating initiatives for fundraising, procurement, and humanitarian aid, which became critically important in the early years of the war. Her first steps in such significant organizations eventually earned Lyuba a reputation as a Ukrainian humanitarian & military support volunteer. Today, she remains a prominent voice in media and public discussions, and any Lyuba Shipovich interview consistently highlights the importance of coordinated logistics, transparency, and smart technology support for Ukrainian defenders.The public role of Lyuba Shipovich is significant; she is frequently referenced in the media as a Ukrainian miltech activist, a Ukraine war volunteer, and an innovator who bridges the gap between civilian technology and defense needs. As Ukraine becomes increasingly recognized in international discussions on resilience, Luba's work at Dignitas promotes modern means of defense, better coordination, and long-term veterans support in Ukraine.----------LINKS:https://dignitas.fund/team/lyuba-shipovich/----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------PLATFORMS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Based on AHLA's annual Health Law Connections article, this special ten-part series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2026. In the third episode, Anna M. Lozoya, General Counsel, Physician Alliance Group PC, speaks with Miranda Franco, Senior Policy Advisor, Holland & Knight LLP, about the forces currently shaping public health policy and why 2026 marks a turning point. They discuss the advancement of the administration's “Make America Healthy Again” agenda through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, drug pricing, vaccine policy, and where health systems can devote resources based on current public health trends. From AHLA's In-House Counsel Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aCBcqNZRJgRead AHLA's Top Ten 2026 article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/connections-magazine/article/a879dda5-35f9-46fb-ad45-1b0799343d74/Health-Law-Forecast-2026 Access all episodes in AHLA's Top Ten 2026 podcast series: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/education-events/speaking-of-health-law-podcasts/top-ten-issues-in-health-law-podcast-seriesLearn more about AHLA's In-House Counsel Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/in-house-counsel Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

The Rebbe affirms that involvement with women is not new but deeply rooted in Torah and Midrash, highlighting their precedence even over the angels in song. He blesses this work with great success, especially by expanding both those influenced and those who influence others. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6053

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Dr. Robert Wachter, Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine at UCSF, about his new book A Giant Leap: How AI Is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future. Wachter reflects on his own daily use of AI as a clinician, the reasons he has grown optimistic about its potential, and the challenges of regulating fast‑evolving technologies. Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Rob Gerberry, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Summa Health, speaks with Michael Peregrine about legal best practices and practical tips for minute taking. They discuss the core purpose of minutes and appropriate length, how much time to invest in minute taking and preparation, the relationship of minutes to third-party books and records requests, the minute approval process, how long minutes should be kept, lawyer involvement in minute taking and review, the role of artificial intelligence, and how much latitude there is to revising minutes.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcQ_sNFS9PsEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Katie Keith of Georgetown Law and Deputy Editor Chris Fleming to the pod to discuss what to watch out for in 2026 for health policy. The conversation touches on Affordable Care Act subsidies, Medicaid eligibility, guidance for pharmacy benefit managers, drug price negotiations, and more.This week, we announced that Health Affairs has become Health Affairs Publishing, LLC, a single-member limited liability company wholly owned by Project HOPE. To find out more about this exciting new chapter, check out this Forefront piece.Join us for the following events:2/17: The FDA and Its Changing Relationship to Industry2/25: What Excites Insiders About Health Care in 2026?Become an Insider today to get access to these exclusive events.Related Links:Health Policy At A Crossroads: What To Watch In 2026 (Health Affairs Forefront)Prescription Drug Policy, 2025 And 2026: The Year In Review And The Year Ahead (Health Affairs Forefront)

Based on AHLA's annual Health Law Connections article, this special ten-part series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2026. In the second episode, Zi Peng, Managing Director, StoneTurn, speaks with Alya Sulaiman, Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer & SVP of Regulatory Affairs, Datavant, about some of the primary issues around artificial intelligence (AI) in health care as organizations plan for 2026. They discuss the use of AI in prior authorization and utilization management, tensions between the federal government and the states over AI regulation, and actionable steps health care organizations should take to mitigate risk and ensure responsible AI deployment. Sponsored by StoneTurn.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCJ5w4CN-QoRead AHLA's Top Ten 2026 article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/connections-magazine/article/a879dda5-35f9-46fb-ad45-1b0799343d74/Health-Law-Forecast-2026Access all episodes in AHLA's Top Ten 2026 podcast series: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/education-events/speaking-of-health-law-podcasts/top-ten-issues-in-health-law-podcast-seriesLearn more about StoneTurn: https://stoneturn.com/ Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Sayeh Nikpay of the University of Minnesota about her recent paper exploring how The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and the 340B Program interact in ways that can unintentionally increase costs, the adoption of cost-saving strategies to mitigate these interactions, and how policymakers can act to balance Medicaid savings with revenue impacts on 340B-participating safety-net providers.Order the January 2026 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Michael Kuczynski, Counsel, Polsinelli PC, speaks with Vince Tennerelli, Associate General Counsel, Community Health System, about how in-house counsel can navigate the world of taxes and audits for their nonprofit hospitals, with a focus on the Form 990 and Schedules H and L. They discuss how the Form 990 and corporate governance come together, conflict of interest policies and procedures, and community benefit tracking and calculating. Vince recently co-authored an article for Health Law Connections magazine about this topic. From AHLA's Tax and Finance Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYB4myHb1xwRead Vince's Health Law Connections article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/connections-magazine/article/836c8a08-b55f-417b-8638-c7120d82b404/Protecting-the-Tax-Exemption-Privilege-Guidance-on Learn more about AHLA's Tax and Finance Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/tax-and-finance Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

 What if technology could give doctors superpowers and personalized care became the standard for everybody? On this episode, we  are joined by two leaders at Highmark who are just on the. Forefront of healthcare innovation. We're talking to Maria Baker, vice President of Health Strategy and Delivery, and Mari Vandenburgh, vice President of Health Programs and Solutions. Together, they are transforming how healthcare reaches and supports nearly 7 million members. There are so many great reasons to keep on listening. First, discover how holistic care works in action as Maria and Mari explain how their teams collaborate to meet both targeted clinical needs and wide reaching population health goals, creating a seamless journey for patients. Plus you can learn how technology is empowering doctors and patients alike from real-time program referrals to data-driven insights that enhance decision making at the point of care. And also get insider tips to maximize your Highmark experience with advice for members, employers, and employees on accessing the benefits and solutions available through Highmark's innovative living health strategy. Don't miss this fascinating conversation on the future of personalized healthcare and how technology is shaping healthier communities today. 

Based on AHLA's annual Health Law Connections article, this special ten-part series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2026. In the first episode, Jackie Papish, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, speaks with Emily Felder, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP, about how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and reduced federal health care spending will continue to impact the health care industry in 2026. They discuss issues related to state directed payments/provider tax credits, work requirements, the Rural Health Transformation Program, Administration oversight of federal funds to the states, and implications as the midterm elections approach. From AHLA's Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_blsonhIGgRead AHLA's Top Ten 2026 article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/connections-magazine/article/a879dda5-35f9-46fb-ad45-1b0799343d74/Health-Law-Forecast-2026 Access all episodes in AHLA's Top Ten 2026 podcast series: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/education-events/speaking-of-health-law-podcasts/top-ten-issues-in-health-law-podcast-series Learn more about AHLA's Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/hospitals-and-health-systemsEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Roslyn Murray of Brown University to discuss her paper exploring how Oregon's 2019 hospital payment cap saved $50 million annually while having little impact on hospital finances, operations, or patient care. Order the December 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Jennifer Breuer, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Sean Sullivan, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP, and Adam Greene, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, discuss some of the latest trends and developments in the world of telehealth, as well as what to expect in 2026. They cover issues related to reimbursement (including the future of telehealth flexibilities), privacy and security, and other compliance risks. Jennifer is editor, and Sean and Adam are co-authors, of AHLA's new Telehealth Law Handbook, Third Edition.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-tPb_XNUzkLearn more about AHLA's new Telehealth Law Handbook, Third Edition: https://store.lexisnexis.com/ahla/products/ahla-telehealth-law-handbook-ahla-members-grpussku5629963.html Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back to talking all the latest VR news! Unfortunately this includes some sad news on the Meta end with many layoffs to their Reality Labs division and many of their studios closing including Twisted Pixel, Armature and Sanzaru Games, as well as reductions to the Supernatural team. We also talk our thoughts on the newest course from Walkabout Mini Golf - Tiki a Coco. As well as an update and new map from Forefront. Our room live in How To God. Legendary Tales on the Meta Quest. And increase in Meta Smart Glasses production. And much more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/0:00 - Episode Start1:00 - Walkabout Mini Golf Tiki a Coco course13:40 - Forefront new "Tunnels" map28:00 - How to God update34:10 - Meta Layoffs and Studios Closing54:00 - Legendary Tales on Meta Quest55:45 - Meta increases smart glasses productionSupport the show

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 were Faculty members, of AHLA's new Medicare 101 Course.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ5q_WxdItgLearn more about AHLA's Medicare 101 Course: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/education-events/101-online-courses/medicare-101Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments from the ongoing investigations surrounding fraud in Minneapolis and the significant implications of the Arctic Frost case. John Solomon discusses the alarming reports of $700 million in cash being transported by Somali couriers out of the Minneapolis airport, which has caught the attention of key lawmakers like Senators Ron Johnson and Chuck Grassley, who are demanding accountability from phone companies involved.Senator Marsha Blackburn joins the show to discuss her efforts to protect women's sports in light of recent Supreme Court rulings related to Title IX, as well as her vital legislation aimed at curbing fraud that has proliferated in blue states. We also hear from Congressman Randy Fine, who introduces a bill that would make committing fraud a denaturalizable offense for foreign-born Americans, highlighting the urgency of addressing this issue.Additionally, Tiffany Justice from the Heritage Foundation shares insights on the growing parents' rights movement and the latest developments in Missouri's legislative efforts to safeguard parental authority in education. The episode wraps up with a look at the broader implications of fraud across various communities, including Yemeni and Haitian nationals, who have also been implicated in fraudulent activities against American taxpayers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Sherry Glied of New York University on her paper that explores how U.S. health spending growth slowed to less than half its historical rate, driven by lower utilization, slower price growth, and shifts in care delivery and administration.Order the January 2026 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Rob Gerberry, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Summa Health, speaks with Michael Peregrine about the most significant governance developments for the health care industry in 2025 and projections on the governance trends that will impact the health care industry in 2026.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb_p7E3BrqgEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Michael Reinking, NYSE Senior Market Strategist, kicks off 2026 with a look back and ahead. After a volatile Q1, the S&P 500 closed 2025 up 16.4%, marking a third straight year of double-digit gains driven by AI. Fed easing and rotation into small and midcaps shaped Q4, raising questions about whether broadening continues. Geopolitical headlines, including U.S. action in Venezuela, barely rattled markets as oil held steady. With indices near record highs and key data and earnings season ahead, investors enter the new year with cautious optimism.

New York Republicans say affordability is their top priority this legislative session. A Hartford protest turned chaotic last night, with one person being hit by a car. Connecticut workers now have one of the highest minimum wages in the country. A Long Island school district ranks among the best in the state. Plus, some New England scientists want you to rethink what's on your seafood plate.

In the eighth installment of their popular annual series, John D. Carroll, Partner, King & Spalding LLP, and Alexis J. Gilman, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP, discuss 2025's biggest antitrust developments and what attorneys should expect in 2026.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onCawnKti4MEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Stewart Kameen, Partner, Bass Berry & Sims PLC, Brandon Helms, Shareholder, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC, and Matthew Westbrook, Senior Counsel, Proskauer Rose LLP, discuss some of the key health care fraud and abuse trends from 2025 and what to expect in 2026. They cover the current landscape; Administration priorities; general trends; and key settlements, cases, and advisory opinions. From AHLA's Fraud and Abuse Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE0p4j-RXMwLearn more about the AHLA Fraud and Abuse Practice Group's February 18 webinar, “Fraud and Compliance Year In Review”: https://educate.americanhealthlaw.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1691Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Judith Waltz, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP, Faraz Siddiqui, Assistant General Counsel, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, David Lazarus, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP, and John Hood, Associate, Akerman LLP, discuss some of the key health law developments from 2025 and what to expect in 2026. They cover a wide range of legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues, focusing on Medicare and Medicaid, public health, civil and criminal enforcement, and drug development. Waltz, Siddiqui, Lazarus, and Hood are editors of AHLA's bestselling title, Federal Health Care Laws and Regulations.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H7hOIesrDALearn more about AHLA's Federal Health Laws and Regulations: https://store.lexisnexis.com/ahla/products/ahla-federal-health-care-laws-and-regulations-ahla-members-grpussku5626742m.html Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Kathy Roe, Managing Attorney, Health Law Consultancy, speaks with Christine Burke Worthen, Member, Epstein Becker & Green PC, about two important yet not always well understood areas of the health care ecosystem, the health care claim lifecycle and medical coding. They discuss why it is important for health law professionals to have a basic understanding of these topics, the role that artificial intelligence is playing, and AHLA's recently released Health Care Claim Life Cycle 101 & Medical Coding 101 courses, of which Christine contributed. From AHLA's Payers, Plans, and Managed Care Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qigQfdPfEvsLearn more about AHLA's Health Care Claim Life Cycle 101 & Medical Coding 101 courses: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/education-events/101-online-courses/the-health-care-claim-life-cycle-101-medical-codin Learn more about AHLA's Payers, Plans, and Managed Care Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/payers-plans-and-managed-care Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

In this follow-up to their August 2025 podcast, Lisa Diehl Vandecaveye, Of Counsel, Epstein Becker Green, and Priya Bathija, Founder & CEO, Nyoo Health, discuss how health law professionals can plan for success going into 2026. They share some of the challenges faced by the health care industry in 2025, how they are setting their intentions for 2026, managing the pace of change in the health law profession, and the “icing on the cake” moments they are looking forward to in the new year.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8FRdjBUf0oWatch Lisa and Priya's August 2025 podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Iva2Q6UOt0 Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Send us a textAbout Dr. Moshe Mendelson:Dr. Mendelson has been a clinical investigator for FDA contact lens studies. He is currently an Adjunct Professor for the New England College of Optometry, and has taught students from various colleges throughout his career. Dr. Mendelson is a leading optometrist in the field of Orthokeratology/CRT overseeing one of the busiest Orthokeratology/CRT practices in the nation. He has devoted his practice to this field. Over the last 30 yearsDr. Mendelson has fit thousands of patients with Orthokeratology/CRT contacts and achieved the designation of F.I.A.O., Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology. Dr. Mendelson is one of only a few doctors to obtain this title.He is a member of the American Optometric Association as well as the California Optometric Association. Dr. Mendelson is passionate about his care and works with local schools to provide eye care to underprivileged children.---If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

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