Journal of Law & Health Symposium
The CSU|LAW Journal of Law and Health presents its 2025 Symposium, "Financial Pitfalls and Promises: Addressing Modern Challenges in Healthcare Finance."
Health law and finance are two vital pillars of modern healthcare systems, each playing a critical role in shaping the delivery, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare services. The intersection of these two fields presents a rich landscape for exploration, offering insights into the intricate dynamics that govern the healthcare industry. In recognition of this, we invite scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute to a comprehensive discussion through our upcoming conference on healthcare finance.
This interdisciplinary conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among professionals from law, finance, healthcare administration, public health, economics, and related fields. We welcome submissions that delve into various aspects of healthcare finance, including but not limited to: healthcare innovation policy, healthcare financing models, health insurance regulation, healthcare payment systems, medical liability and malpractice, healthcare antitrust and competition law, health information privacy and security, and healthcare fraud and abuse. The symposium will feature a keynote by Dr. Michael Frakes, J.D., A. Kenneth Pye Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University.
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Program Agenda:
1:00–1:30 PM: Opening Remarks
- Alyssa Mitchkash - Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Law & Health, CSU College of Law
- Gilbert Jones – Senior Editor, Journal of Law & Health, CSU College of Law
- Abigail R. Moncrieff – Associate Professor of Law and Political Science, and Co-Director, Center for Health Law and Policy, CSU College of Law
1:30–2:45 PM: Keynote Address: Michael Frakes - A. Kenneth Pye Professor of Law, Duke Law School
Frakes will discuss his research in health, which primarily focuses on understanding how specific legal and financial incentives influence the decisions of physicians and other healthcare providers. Additionally, his research in innovation policy examines the factors that drive behaviors and outcomes at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
2:45–3:00 PM: Break
3:00–4:30 PM: Paper Session
This session will explore critical issues of health disparities and access to healthcare, focusing on the unique challenges faced by marginalized populations. Drawing on case studies, legal analysis, and innovative program models, the presenters will shed light on the complex interplay of social, economic, and legal factors that contribute to health inequities. The session will also offer insights into potential solutions, including healthcare policy interventions, community-based partnerships, and targeted support programs. By highlighting the importance of addressing health disparities, this session aims to promote a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system.
- Jessica Dykes, “Access to Healthcare for Irregular Migrants”, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
- Kelly Naranjo "Addressing Health-Related Social Needs with Innovative Healthcare Spending”, God’s Love We Deliver
- Gary Norman, “Notes on the Heart Health of Women Law Students or Lawyers and Also Disability Disparities”, Department of Health and Human Services