Full course description
8 Hours
Self-Paced
Earn a Badge
Course Overview
Gain skills to navigate healthcare contracts, mergers, acquisitions and policy. Manage legal and ethical challenges in a rapidly changing healthcare industry. This fully online course is part of Creighton University's Health Law for Professionals program. Complete all four courses to earn your Health Law Certificate.
Course Details:
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- 100% Online & Flexible
- Affordable Tuition
- No LSAT or GRE Required
- Expert-Curated Curriculum
- All Materials Included
Who Should Enroll
This noncredit course is ideal for professionals in healthcare administration, law, compliance, public health, policy, HR, risk management and innovation leadership seeking legal skills in healthcare.
Course Instructor
Rachel Adams, JD
Rachel Adams, JD, is a licensed healthcare attorney in Nebraska, Illinois, New York and the District of Columbia, specializing in regulatory compliance, transactions, and corporate governance for health systems, physician groups and private equity-backed platforms. She advises on complex deals and key regulations including the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute and corporate practice of medicine laws. Rachel also counsels clients on antitrust strategy and represents pharmacies—chain, independent, wholesale and veterinary—in both regulatory and transactional matters. She holds a JD from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, a LLM from Saint Louis University School of Law and a BS from St. Louis University.
What You’ll Learn
Learn the fundamentals of healthcare contracts, from the Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine to key clauses like non-compete and warranties. Explore healthcare transactions including asset sales, mergers and joint ventures. Gain insights into antitrust issues, valuations and essential legal documents. Review real contract examples from hospitals, private equity groups and physician partnerships to strengthen your healthcare law expertise.
FAQ - Do you offer tuition assistance?
We do not offer tuition assistance for lifelong learning courses or certificates. However, Creighton alumni, faculty, staff and eligible partner employees, along with their spouses and dependents, may qualify for a 15% discount. One discount per offering. Other restrictions may apply. Learn more.