Raleigh partner Knicole Emanuel will speak at the 2026 Winter Institute: Advising Providers & AI in Health Care Conferences, hosted by the American Health Law Association (AHLA), in Las Vegas on February 11-13. Emanuel will co-present a session titled “AI in Health Care: Navigating Legal Risk and Compliance Obligations,” alongside Leslie Boles, co-owner and president of Revu Healthcare.
This session will explore the expanding influence of AI in health care operations and compliance programs, focusing on both its opportunities and the emerging legal and regulatory challenges it presents. They will analyze the shifting enforcement landscape for AI in health care and present practical governance strategies for implementing, monitoring, and auditing AI tools to ensure ethical use and defensible decision-making. The session will further address the anticipated impact of increased AI adoption on regulatory audits.
The AHLA Winter Institute 2026 offers an integrated view of the legal, regulatory, and operational issues shaping today’s health care environment. Together, these conferences equip attendees with a comprehensive understanding of provider-focused legal strategy and the rapidly evolving challenges associated with AI adoption across the health care system.