Interested in learning more about health law and where this growing career path might take you?
Not sure which classes to take in law school? Find out here!
Not sure which classes to take in law school? Find out here!
Where do health lawyers work?
Health lawyers work in law firms of all sizes, for nonprofit advocacy groups, as in-house counsel for hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, and health maintenance organizations, and for government agencies or for professional and trade associations. Click here to read the essay, "I'm Interested in Health Law... Now Where Can I Get a Job?," by Jennifer Bard of Texas Tech University's Law School.
Who are health lawyers' clients?
Health care lawyers in private practice often represent health care providers, such as hospitals, nursing homes, health maintenance organizations, physicians, dentists, clinical laboratories, and health insurance carriers. Health care lawyers also represent consumers and patients on issues related to their care. Those in government agencies may do regulatory work or represent the state against nursing homes, insurance companies, or medical personnel involved in liscensing issues.
What are common health law topics?
Health Law covers Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, certificates of need, insurance regulation, medical-staff relationships, bioethics, informed consent, risk management, professional licensure and certification, antitrust and health care fraud litigation, and policy monitoring and development.Recommended Courses at UW Law School *Some classes may not be offered every year
UW Law School Clinical Experience Center for Patient Partnerships The Center advocates for patient choices and preferences with health care providers, insurers, and other parties. In general, "advocacy" will focus on problem solving and communication to help patients and providers make good decisions together, and for patients to then get access to the desired care or treatment. The Center fosters good health care partnerships between a patient and his/her health care providers and among the multiple parties involved in care and treatment. This may include accompanying and advocating for a patient with providers, insurers, and other parties in informal problem solving and grievance hearings. Please also check out the CPP's Student Resources page. |