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Health Law Section

The Health Law Section is the voice of the national health law bar within the ABA.  Its 8,500 strong members from across the United States represent clients in all segments of the health care industry, including physicians, hospitals and other institutional providers, teaching and research organizations, managed care organizations and other third-party payors, pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers.

2024 False Claims Act Mock Trial Institute

Join us October 16-18 at the DC Court of Appeals Historic Courthouse for this award winning event! Be a part of the experience, watch experienced plaintiff and defense counsel make their opening statements, present and argue the evidence, and assess the themes used to try to convince the jury why a verdict for their client is appropriate.

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2024 Managed Care Institute

Join us November 7-8 at the Norton Rose Fulbright New York Office for #MCI2024! The National Managed Care Institute is an annual educational symposium hosted by the American Bar Association's Health Law Section for attorneys in private practice, in government service and in-house that work in the area of managed care and with risk-based health care entities of all types.

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Welcome to the Health Law Section

Join Health Law Section Council and Membership Committee leaders for a 30-minute live Zoom session to ask questions and learn more about the Section and its various Divisions, Interest Groups, and Task Forces. Leaders will discuss how members can get involved, and how members can leverage the Section can help advance themselves and their organizations while serving their clients. This session is great for both new section members and those who need a refresher on the Health Law Section and all it has to offer.

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Diversity & Inclusion

The Health Law Section promotes collaboration, coordination, and communication to advance ABA Goal III – to eliminate bias and enhance diversity and inclusion throughout the Section, legal profession, and justice system.

Publications

Voices in Health Law

A podcast of the American Bar Association Health Law Section reflecting the diverse industry voices of the healthcare bar. An episode is released every other Tuesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud and More!

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Our Interest Groups

Free for Health Law Section Members

The main work of the Section is done through its twenty Interest Groups (IGs). The IGs provide opportunities for participation by Section members, creating a forum for interaction and networking in the area of shared interest.

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ABA Health Law Section Communities

This new web-based platform is designed to make it easier for you to connect and collaborate with your peers, discuss important health law topics related to your Interest Group and Task Force preferences, and keep up-to-date about the latest member offerings.

Annual Law Firm Recognition

The ABA Health Law Section is proud to announce the Tenth Annual Top 10 Recognitions for the South, Southeast & D.C., Midwest, Northeast and West Regions.

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Contact Information

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