ABA Health Law Section


	January 2010 Volume 6 Number 5

Free Resources from the Health Law Section

Now that the holiday season is over, the Health Law Section of the ABA would like to share a few of your current member benefit offerings as part of our ongoing effort to keep you apprised of all your Section membership has to offer. Please review the list below for links to materials you may find useful. To access members-only resources, please first login to the ABA website at www.myaba.com using your ABA ID or email address. Note that your password is your last name, unless you've changed it. If you have any issues logging onto the website, please contact the ABA Service Center at 800-285-2221.

Health Law Section Podcasts
Podcasts are downloadable MP3 files that may be played back on your computer or portable MP3 player (iPod). Because these files are larger, download times may take longer.

Health Law Section HITECH Task Force
The Health Law Section HITECH Task Force, comprised of over 60 attorneys from across the country, have volunteered their time to help develop several resources addressing HITECH. They include white papers, FAQS, amoung other documents which are complimentary to all Health Law Section members.

Cross-walk between current Business Associate Agreement and new HITECH Act requirements | Podcast
Business Associate Agreements under the HITECH Act
HITECH Task Force FAQs
For more HITECH information and resources click here.

Health Law Section Publications

Career Productivity Series: FREE to ABA members

Navigating through today’s economic climate has proven to be a daunting, but not insurmountable task. Listen to the ABA Career Productivity Series for insight on how to overcome career challenges during this volatile time. Join us for one or more of these three teleconferences (limited space is available for these programs). The programs in the series focus on how to identify job opportunities, utilize social media, and develop strategies for succeeding as a solo practitioner.
Click here for more information.

January 7	How to Use Social Media in Job Searches
January 21	Ten Questions that Lawyers Ask about a Job Search
February 5	Smart Soloing: Success Strategies for Diverse Lawyers

Discounted CLE Teleconference and Live Programs

The Health Law Section sponsors or co-sponsors at least one CLE teleconference or live event every other week. Health Law Section members receive significant discounts to these valuable programs for gaining and maintaining a deep understanding of healthcare law. Check back often here as new programs are added regularly:

January 13	Prescription for Conflict: The Scope of Federal Preemption Under Medicare Parts C and D
January 14	Fundamentals of Medical Staff and Peer Review
January 27	Employment and Other Alternatives for Physicians
January 28	HITECH Act: Avoiding Penalties in a High Penalty World and the Evolution of Business Associates
February 4	Stark Law Basics
February 17-19	Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference 2010, Phoenix, AZ
March 11	Anti-Kickback Law Basics

The ABA Health eSource is distributed automatically to members of the ABA Health Law Section . Please feel free to forward it! Non-members may also sign up to receive the ABA Health eSource.