David O’Neal and Drew Stevens to Present at AHLA’s Winter Institute 2026
Jan 07, 2026
David O’Neal and Drew Stevens have contributed an article on federal civil rights enforcement in healthcare in the American Health Law Association’s annual “Top Ten: Health Law Forecast 2026,” published in the January/February 2026 issue of Health Law Connections Magazine. Their article examines a significant shift in federal enforcement priorities under DOJ’s new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative and its use of the False Claims Act to pursue alleged civil rights violations in the health care sector.
The article highlights emerging risk areas for hospitals and health systems, which could see enforcement efforts concerning religious conscience protections, gender-affirming care policies, and DEI programs. David and Drew outline why health care organizations should expect increased scrutiny in 2026 and emphasize the importance of proactive compliance reviews and strategic preparation for potential FCA investigations and litigation.
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