Pursue a Certificate in Health Care Compliance

Administered by the Health Law and Policy Program, the Health Care Compliance Certificate designates J.D. and LL.M students who have completed a concentration of courses in health care law and compliance.Read more

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Spring 2021 Health Law Legislative and Regulatory Process Colloquium

Spring 2021 Health Law Legislative and Regulatory Process Colloquium

The Health Law Legislative and Regulatory Process Colloquium is held biennially. The Spring 2021 colloquium will be entirely virtual and asynchronous, featuring experts on four case studies.

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Health Law and Policy Program Hosts "Health Justice: Engaging Critical Perspectives in Health Law & Policy" Conference

Health Law and Policy Program Hosts "Health Justice: Engaging Critical Perspectives in Health Law & Policy" Conference

On Friday, Oct. 2, American University Washington College of Law Health Law and Policy Program, in partnership with ChangeLab Solutions and the Saint Louis University Institute for Healing Justice and Equity (IHJE), presented “Health Justice: Engaging Critical Perspectives in Health Law and Policy” – a virtual conference that addressed structural racism, poverty, and other social determinants of health.

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AUWCL Health and Law Policy Program Excels in U.S. News 2021 Ranking

AUWCL Health and Law Policy Program Excels in U.S. News 2021 Ranking

American University Washington College of Law ranked among top Health Care Law programs by U.S. News World Report. “We’re honored to be recognized as one of the top health law programs in the nation. Our faculty and alumni work together to ensure our students graduate practice ready and connected to a myriad of opportunities,” says Professor Lindsay F. Wiley, Director of the Health Law and Policy Program.

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Health Law and Policy Summer Institute Hosts Lunch and Learn Series

Health Law and Policy Summer Institute Hosts Lunch and Learn Series

On Friday, May 31, American University Washington College of Law’s Health Law and Policy Summer Institute held the first event of its annual summer lunch and learn series, entitled “Health Care Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities.”

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Health Law and Policy Program Hosts Opioid Crisis Conference

Health Law and Policy Program Hosts Opioid Crisis Conference

On Feb. 22, 2019, American University Washington College of Law’s Health Law and Policy hosted “The Opioid Crisis: Rethinking Policy and Law," bringing together leading experts from across the country in the fields of public policy, law, economics, medicine, public health, law enforcement, and emergency response to re-imagine policies and laws related to the opioid epidemic.

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Health Law Legislative and Regulatory Practice Colloquium - Spring 2019

Health Law Legislative and Regulatory Practice Colloquium - Spring 2019

Health Law and Policy Program presents: Health Law Legislative and Regulatory Practice Colloquium Series - Spring 2019. Join us for a series of events highlighting current developments in health law and policy.

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AUWCL Health Law & Policy Program Recognized as One of the Best Health Law Programs in the Country

AUWCL Health Law & Policy Program Recognized as One of the Best Health Law Programs in the Country

“We’re honored to be recognized as one of the best health law programs in the country. Through our course offerings, externship program, student-run publication, competition teams, and networking events, we’re working hard to ensure our students graduate practice-ready and connected to opportunities in the Washington, DC area and beyond. Our alumni are practicing law at the top of their field and giving back to students by coaching them in competitions and on the job market.” - Professor Lindsay Wiley, Director of the Health Law and Policy Program

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