Top Ten 2026: Looking Ahead on Reproductive Health Care

• March 13, 2026

Based on AHLA's annual Health Law Connections article, this special ten-part series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2026. In the eighth episode, Sheela Ranganathan, Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University School of Health, speaks with Jody Joiner, Member, Weaver Johnston & Nelson PLLC, and Amanda Smith, Counsel, K&L Gates LLP, about the latest trends and developments in reproductive health care. They discuss EMTALA, shield laws, medication abortion, and emerging ethical and legal challenges.