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In this episode of Voices in Health Law, host Ramana Rameswaran of Polsinelli sits down with Michelle Busuito, Assistant General Counsel at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, for a preview of her session at the 2026 National Managed Care Institute taking place in Nashville, TN on November 12-13. To learn more and to register for MCI go to ambar.org/mci2026.

This special discussion includes representatives from the Health Law Section, Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Council, Law Student Division, Senior Lawyers Division, and Young Lawyers Division. The roundtable discussion has panelists reflecting on all of their professional (some personal) transitions and the emotional levels they encountered through each transition.

Lisbeth Bulmash from JAMS joins Voices in Health Law to provide a grounding in what alternative dispute resolution covers. After discussing the basics of what ADR means, Lisbeth discusses issues that commonly bring healthcare parties to pursue ADR. Lisbeth also discusses how AI is currently helping the ADR process along with some cautionary notes.

In the final installment of a three-part series with VMG Health, host Jeff Wurzburg is joined by Elizabeth Burrows, Managing Director in VMG's Health Revenue Management Practice, to discuss the 340B drug pricing program — a critical but often underutilized revenue source for covered entities. Elizabeth covers how qualifying organizations can maximize 340B revenue, the strategic case for in-house pharmacies, compliance essentials including audit preparedness and database accuracy, and key trends to watch in 2026 — including the potential rebate model shift, manufacturer restrictions, and the implications of TrumpRx on 340B pricing.

In part two of a three-part series with VMG Health, host Jeff Wurzburg is joined by coding and revenue cycle expert Debra Rossi to break down key regulatory guidelines from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Debra covers Incident-To billing requirements, CMS Split/Shared Visit rules, critical care billing under codes 99291 and 99292, and E&M updates

In this first installment of a three-part series sponsored by VMG Health, host Jeff Wurzburg is joined by Pam D'Apuzzo, Managing Director of Coding, Audit, and Compliance at VMG Health, for a timely breakdown of the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule. Pam covers the February 2026 extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities through 2027, including audio-only and audio-video service rules, state licensure considerations, and documentation requirements. She also walks through the 2.5% conversion factor increase, practice expense methodology changes, work RVU adjustments for surgical procedures, and updates to the Medicare telehealth approved services list. The episode closes with new RPM and RTM billing thresholds that expand reimbursement opportunities for more providers.

In this episode of Voices in Health Law, host Ramana Rameswaran sits down with Greg Fliszar from Baker Donelson to discuss the federal 340B program and the impacts of current changes. This episode is a preview of what Greg will be discussing in his presentation at the 2026 Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference titled “The 340B Drug Pricing Program - A Target for Transformation.” To register for EMI or to find out more about sessions and activities, go to ambar.org/EMI2026.

Ashley Osak from Polsinelli joins Voices in Health Law to break down what it means for a healthcare organization to pursue a transaction with private equity. Ashley discusses the types of transactions that private equity will pursue along with increasing oversight and review by state agencies. Ashley also predicts what the near term future may hold for private equity in healthcare.

In this episode of Voices in Health Law, Andy Demetriou sits down with Arthur Peabody, Chair of the ABA Health Law Section Task Force on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Tracey Frisch of the American Arbitration Association to discuss the recently released American Bar Association Formal Opinion 518, which addresses the duties and responsibilities of lawyers who act as mediators.

Host Andy Demetriou talks with Tricia Asaro of Greenberg Traurig about the history and evolution of managed care, the key players in the industry, current affordability and access challenges and her perspectives on the future of managed care.

In this episode, Stephen Holland, Senior Counsel at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP is interviewed by members of the Washington Health Law Summitt planning committee (Sam Ruddy, Crowell & Moring, LLP and Tenia Clayton, Baker Donelson). Stephen, who will be speaking at the Washington Health Summit occurring on December 8-9 in Washington, DC, gives his candid insights about the government shutdown and Congressional pathways to reopening the government, as well as its potential impacts on health policy going forward. If you are navigating the current intersection of law and health policy, this episode delivers timely insights you won't want to miss and hopefully sparks your interest in attending the Washington Health Law Summit next month! For more information and to register go to ambar.org/whs2025

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.

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.

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.

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!