The Health Law Network is AHLA's exclusive online platform — a dynamic environment where health lawyers, compliance officers, in-house counsel, and regulatory professionals connect with peers, share knowledge, and advance their careers. Accessed through your AHLA membership, the Health Law Network brings together the resources and relationships that help you navigate a complex and ever-changing field.
The Health Law Network is available exclusively to AHLA members. Access requires an active membership.
Access the Health Law Network Join AHLAThe Health Law Network consolidates three powerful member resources in one place. Whether you want to ask a question of a national peer network, invest in your professional development, or contribute your expertise to AHLA, there is a space for you here.
Peer discussion forums organized by practice area, career stage, and professional identity.
Explore Communities ↓One-on-one professional connections for career guidance and knowledge sharing.
Learn More ↓Browse and post volunteer opportunities across AHLA's programs and initiatives.
Learn More ↓AHLA Communities are online discussion forums where members ask questions, share resources, and engage in substantive conversations about the issues that matter most to their practice. With communities spanning practice areas, career stages, and professional identities, every member will find relevant conversations — and a network of peers ready to engage.
Members may join any community aligned with their practice area, professional role, or interests. Some communities are reserved for specific member groups and are accessible by invitation or membership eligibility.
| Community | Who It's For |
|---|---|
| Health Law Topical Community | All members — automatically enrolled. The general forum for substantive health law discussion across all topics. |
| Academic Medical Centers and Teaching Hospitals | Professionals addressing laws, regulations, and enforcement actions relevant to AMCs and teaching hospitals. |
| Compliance Professionals | Compliance officers and professionals seeking a forum to discuss industry topics and share experiences. |
| Early Career Professionals and Students | Those new to health law looking to network, find mentors, and gain practical insight into the profession. |
| Hospitals and Health Systems | Members focused on legal, financial, and operational issues in health care business strategies and transactions. |
| In-House Counsel | Members addressing legal issues arising from laws and regulations affecting providers, payers, regulators, manufacturers, and suppliers. |
| Payers, Plans, and Managed Care | Members working with health plans, insurers, third-party administrators, pharmacy benefit managers, and hybrid organizations. |
| Physician Organizations | Members focused on physician-hospital arrangements, credentialing practices, group practice structures, and compensation methodologies. |
| Post-Acute and Long Term Services | Members engaged with case law, legislative initiatives, and trends in the long term care services industry. |
| Solo Practitioners | Solo and small-firm health law practitioners seeking advice, resources, and peer support. |
| Adjunct Faculty | Current and former adjunct faculty sharing best practices, resources, and strategies for effective teaching. |
| Advancing Women in Health Law | Women, their allies, mentors, and sponsors discussing legal and workplace developments and supporting each other's advancement. |
| Accessibility Allies in Health Law | Members with disabilities and their allies promoting inclusion and sharing best practices around accessibility in health law. |
| BIPOC and Allies in Health Law | Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and their allies connecting and advancing inclusion in the health law community. |
| LGBTQ+ and Allies in Health Law | LGBTQ+ members and allies promoting diversity and addressing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in health law. |
| Mentoring Community | Active mentors and mentees in AHLA's Mentoring Program connecting, sharing resources, and engaging with the broader cohort. |
Additional communities exist for specific member groups, including AHLA Fellows, Life Members, and AHLA Leadership, and are accessible based on eligibility.
Browse and Join CommunitiesAHLA's Mentoring Program connects members across career stages for meaningful, one-on-one professional relationships. Enrollment is open year-round, and the program is available to all AHLA members — whether you are seeking guidance or ready to share your expertise.
Once enrolled, participants also gain access to the Mentoring Community on the Health Law Network — a dedicated space to connect with fellow mentors and mentees, share resources, and engage with the broader program cohort.
Learn More and EnrollThe Volunteer Town Square is where AHLA members discover volunteer opportunities and connect with the committees, task forces, programs, and initiatives that advance the Association and the health law profession. Volunteering with AHLA is one of the most effective ways to expand your network, build your profile, and make a lasting contribution to the field.
The Health Law Network is included with your AHLA membership. Log in with your member credentials and follow these steps to engage immediately.
For answers to common questions about navigating the platform, managing notifications, and community guidelines, visit the Health Law Network FAQ or contact AHLA.
Access to the Health Law Network is an exclusive benefit of AHLA membership. Join more than 12,000 health lawyers, compliance officers, and regulatory professionals who rely on AHLA to stay informed, connected, and prepared.
Join AHLA Today View Membership Benefits