Join Network attorneys as they highlight their top choices for pivotal, influential judicial decisions over the past year. More than just a “year in review,” this session will help you forecast judicial trends in public health law for 2021. View Page →
The federal Medicaid agency has approved an 1115 waiver that will enable Kentucky to require many Medicaid beneficiaries to work in order to receive coverage. The approval also imposes premiums on very low income people and introduces other eligibility requirements that previous Administrations have refused. Advocates quickly sued, arguing that the approval violates federal law.
Public health officials have great discretion in carrying out their responsibilities to protect health. However, this discretion can be legally challenged by individuals, organizations, and government. This webinar, co-sponsored by the Network for Public Health Law and the Partnership for Public Health Law, will include a discussion of the discretionary authority public health officials have in carrying out their duties, situations where use of discretion may be legally challenged, and factors the law requires to show proof of an abuse of discretion.
by Overview October 26, 2017 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. ESTEffective messaging of public health challenges and interventions is essential to public health…
by Overview November 30, 2017 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. EST The 2016 Five Essential Public Health Law Services framework reflects the key…
by Overview December 14, 2017 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. EST In turbulent political times, crafting public health messages that resonate across differing…
