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Course Overview
Telemedicine, artificial intelligence, digital health platforms, reproductive technologies and 3D printing are redefining how care is delivered. With these advancements come complex legal, regulatory and ethical questions that leaders must navigate.
This course explores the forces driving healthcare innovation as well as the barriers that can slow progress. You'll examine federal and state laws that impact new technologies, evaluate the opportunities and challenges of telemedicine and digital health and analyze how tools like generative AI create new areas of legal and ethical risk.
You'll also explore leadership models that support responsible innovation, equipping you to make informed decisions in environments defined by rapid change and uncertainty.
Course Features:
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- Part of the Health Law Certificate
- 100% online and self-paced
- No LSAT or GRE required
- Expert-curated curriculum taught by legal and healthcare subject matter experts
- All course materials included
- Part of the Health Law Certificate
Who Should Enroll
This noncredit certificate is ideal for professionals in healthcare administration, law, compliance, public health, policy, HR, risk management and innovation leadership seeking legal skills in healthcare. If you make decisions that impact patient privacy, risk, compliance, contracts or innovation, this certificate gives you the legal fluency to lead responsibly.
Course Instructor
Amy Bagge-Smith, JD
Amy Bagge‑Smith, JD serves as general counsel and chief privacy officer for a digital healthcare startup focused on modernizing the delivery and exchange of health data. She specializes in healthcare regulations, privacy and security, technology transactions and compliance. Her in‑house and regulatory experience gives learners a real-world perspective on the challenges of managing privacy and security in a fast‑evolving digital health environment.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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- Analyze the forces shaping healthcare innovation, including the nine barriers from GE’s Reimagining Better Health report
- Differentiate federal and state laws and explain how each influences innovation in healthcare
- Evaluate the advantages and challenges of telemedicine and identify the organizations operating in digital health
- Contrast traditional AI with generative AI, assess the related legal and ethical risks and recommend responsible use practices
- Discuss emerging technologies—including reproductive health tracking tools and 3D printing—and outline their legal and operational implications
- Summarize why effective leadership is essential to responsible innovation and outline the core components of the Healthcare Leadership Model
- Analyze the forces shaping healthcare innovation, including the nine barriers from GE’s Reimagining Better Health report
FAQ
What are the benefits of completing this course?
Healthcare is undergoing rapid digital transformation. Leaders must understand the legal, ethical and regulatory impact of AI, telemedicine, digital health tools and emerging technologies to innovate responsibly and protect patients.
Is this course part of a certificate?
Yes. This course is one of six in the Health Law Certificate, but it can also be taken individually.
How long does it take to complete?
This self-paced course takes approximately one hour to complete, but you can move at a pace that fits your schedule.
How is the course structured?
The course is delivered fully online through short modules, real world examples and application-based learning. All materials are included with enrollment.
What is the career outlook for individuals who complete this program?
Professionals with training in healthcare law are in growing demand across hospitals, health systems, government agencies and consulting firms. Skills developed in this course support roles in compliance, regulatory affairs, healthcare administration, public health and legal consulting. This course and the Health Law Certificate provide a competitive edge in a high impact, evolving field.
Can I earn Continuing Education credits?
Creighton University is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is valid for 1.0 PDCs for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.
Do I need to have a law degree to take this course?
No. A law degree is not required, and neither is standardized testing such as the LSAT or GRE. This certificate is open to professionals from a variety of backgrounds who are looking to better understand the intersection of law and healthcare.
Do you offer tuition assistance?
We do not offer tuition assistance for noncredit 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.