Sept. 20, 2017 – The health care industry is undergoing massive changes, regardless of the politics in Washington, D.C. And whether efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act are ultimately successful, there are some key trends that won’t likely change in the industry, says David Cade, CEO of the American Health Lawyers Association.
For lawyers working with clients in the health care field, “the focus should be on doing what you can with your clients to expand opportunities to be more innovative in outreach” and increase the client base, says Cade. In particular, health care providers should continue to use technology more efficiently to “drive the cost of health care down, expand health care reach, and improve access.”
Lawyers should, of course, follow legislative developments, says Cade, but don’t neglect the day-to-day management of clients or trends in the marketplace. “The innovation market is driving the change, the technology is driving the change [in health care],” says Cade.
Bottom line, stay steady and follow the marketplace.
David Cade presented at the State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE’s 2017 Health, Labor, and Employment Law Institute.
Health Law Seminars
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"Health Law Update," 2017 Health, Labor, and Employment Law Institute, multiple webcast replay dates available.
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"Navigating the Challenging Health Insurance & Health Plan Environment," 2017 Annual Meeting & Conference, multiple webcast replay dates available.
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"The Doctor Will See You Now: The Legalities of Telemedicine," CLE OnDemand.
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"Health Information Privacy: Compliance and Best Practices," CLE OnDemand.
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"Securing Information in a Mobile Health World," CLE OnDemand.
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"Responding to Requests for Mental Health Records," CLE OnDemand.