General Information/Website
What is the American Health Lawyers Association?The American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) is the nation's largest, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) educational organization devoted to legal issues in the health care field with more than 13,500 members.
AHLA is governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of nationally-recognized health lawyers from a wide variety of practice settings and areas of expertise.
Does AHLA have discussion lists? What are the AHLA Communities? AHLA Communities (
http://communities.healthlawyers.org) is home to more than 20 topical discussion lists as well as professional forums (such as the Women's Network, Life Members, and Young Professionals). The discussion lists and forums are open to members and non-members of AHLA, and use the same login and password as the AHLA website.
Ready to subscribe? Visit your "myAHLA" profile at
www.healthlawyers.org/myahla, enter your login information, and then click the blue button to customize your "Email and List Preferences". Then hit "save" and you're all set!
Once subscribed, you will receive notifications of discussions in the community via email, or you can view discussions, search past items, and access information directly at
http://communities.healthlawyers.org, using the same login as the AHLA website.
Please Note: It may take up to 30 minutes for your subscriptions to take effect. If for some reason you are not able to see the new group in your “My Communities” list or see it in the “Latest Discussions” section of the site after that time, please contact us at (202) 833-1100, prompt #2 or email
communities@healthlawyers.org.
Where can I find AHLA on social media?AHLA has a presence on many social media platforms, including Twitter
@healthlawyers and Facebook. Visit our
social media page for links to all of our accounts.
Does AHLA have a Job Bank?AHLA’s Career Center is available to both job seekers and employers, and lists recent and updated opportunities in a variety of settings nationwide.
Does AHLA help locate attorneys for legal advice?
AHLA is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) educational organization and cannot provide referrals or recommendations for attorneys. Contact your local/state bar association for further assistance.
How do I update my name, address, or contact information?Go to myAHLA to update all of your contact information. While you are there, be sure to fill out your demographic profile, so we can learn more about the diversity of our membership.
How can I obtain a copy of a receipt for my membership or purchase?You should receive an automatic receipt when your purchase has been processed. You can also check
your myAHLA page to view any receipts and print them directly or call us at (202) 833-1100.
Why do I need to create a website login account if I’m not a member?
If you have previously been a member, attended one of our programs or webinars, purchased a resource from AHLA, or subscribed to one of our topical Discussion Lists, you will already have a website login account created. Search by your email address or contact us. If this is your first time you have interacted with AHLA, you will need to create an account.
Membership Questions
How do I join or renew my AHLA membership?It’s easy! You can click the link in the top right of the website (Join Us), or login to
your myAHLA account if you already have a username and password. You can also join by calling (202) 833-1100, prompt #2.
I’m not a health lawyer – can I still join AHLA?
Absolutely! AHLA’s attorney and in-house counsel members represent the best in their profession, but we also welcome members such as compliance and privacy officers, finance officers, health care consultants, regulatory professionals, physicians, nurses, CEOs, public health officials, and others interested in health care legal and regulatory issues.
Does attending an AHLA program or webinar automatically make me a member of AHLA?
No. AHLA educational events and distance learning events are separate from AHLA membership (unless otherwise stated).
How long will it take to process my membership application?
Membership applications are processed upon receipt. Once your application is approved, you will receive an emailed receipt and a new member welcome within 2 weeks. If you join online and your payment has been processed, you will have access to members-only content areas.
Are my membership dues tax deductible?
AHLA dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes, but may be deductible as a professional expense.
What do I receive as an AHLA member/what are the member benefits?
AHLA’s membership benefits include valuable and informative publications, online resources, and much more
How do I enroll in a Practice Group? You must be a current AHLA member to join a Practice Group, for a small additional enrollment fee. You can add Practice Group enrollments any time by accessing
your myAHLA account information and adding it into the shopping cart, or you can call (202) 833-1100, prompt #2.
What are the benefits of Practice Group enrollments? Practice Group enrollments offer many benefits, including email alerts, Member Briefings, newsletters, and toolkits, educational webinars, distance learning opportunities, and in-person luncheons. Learn more about each of the groups on our Practice Groups pages.
Publications and Periodicals
What is the Health Law Archive?The Health Law Archive is an online repository that contains approximately 30,000 documents from AHLA’s sources, including in-person program papers and audio, back issues of the
Journal of Health & Life Sciences Law;
AHLA Weekly articles, Practice Group newsletters, member briefings, webinar recordings, magazines, and out-of-print publications. The Archive is available by subscription or member benefit for certain levels of membership (such as students).
What is the Journal of Health & Life Sciences Law? Do I need to pay to access it? AHLA members receive the
Journal of Health & Life Sciences Law, as a member benefit. The
Journal provides critical practical information that will help advise your clients in the ever-changing world of health and life sciences law. The
Journal is an online publication (available at
www.healthlawyersjournal.com) with an interactive format, allowing users to click through citations, do keyword searches, and view the
Journal on mobile devices.
Subscription options are available.
I’m not receiving one of my membership publications, who do I contact?
Education (In-Person Events, Distance Learning, Continuing Education)
When is AHLA's Annual Meeting?
AHLA's Annual Meeting and In-House Counsel Program and are held each summer, usually the last week of June.
How do I register for an AHLA in-person program, webinar, bootcamp series, or distance learning event?
When you are reading the information about upcoming events such as in-person programs or webinars, you can select "Register Now" to add to the shopping cart. Don’t forget that AHLA members receive discounts on registration.
Where do I find my Continuing Education/CLE certificates from an AHLA event?AHLA is an approved sponsor for continuing legal education and continuing professional education credits in most states. We apply for other types of professional education credits when appropriate. Each attendee must complete the Continuing Education Credit Request Form distributed at each program and return it to AHLA in order to receive credit. For more information, visit
the Continuing Education page. You may then view and print your certificates in
your myAHLA profile.
Do you offer recordings of past events and webinars? ePrograms of many in-person programs are available for purchase and download
in the AHLA Bookstore.
How do I access my previously purchased ePrograms, resources, or recordings?If you have purchased a downloadable resource or eProgram from
the AHLA Bookstore, you will see those items in
your myAHLA area.
