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Mar 19 2026

Amita Sanghvi Outlines Growing Legal Stakes of Health Data Exchange in AHLA Bulletin as High-Profile Interoperability Lawsuit Unfolds

The ongoing Epic v. Health Gorilla lawsuit has quickly become one of the most closely watched disputes in health data interoperability. In a new bulletin published by the American Health Law Association, Coppersmith Brockelman attorney Amita Sanghvi analyzed the case and its potential implications for national health information exchange. In the article, Amita explored allegations in the lawsuit and how the dispute may affect governance and oversight within national interoperability frameworks such as Carequality and TEFCA. The analysis highlights legal and operational questions the case raises for organizations that participate in health information exchange networks. The bulletin also examines the broader policy tension between expanding access to health data and maintaining strong privacy safeguards. As national exchange networks grow, the case may influence how courts, regulators, and...

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Mar 11 2026

Mel Soliz Co-Presents AHLA Webinar on Evolving Interoperability Litigation

Naomi Jorgensen

Joining a recent webinar hosted by the American Health Law Association, Partner Mel Soliz examined how interoperability disputes in health care are increasingly spilling into litigation. In the presentation, “When Interoperability Becomes a Lawsuit: National Networks, Information Blocking, and State Claims,” she explored the legal frameworks actively shaping data exchange, along with the growing tension among access, competition, privacy, and enforcement. Mel offered a practical primer on key interoperability laws and frameworks, including the Information Blocking Rule, ONC Health IT Certification Program, TEFCA, Carequality, and emerging state-level laws. The session also examined how interoperability uncertainties are fueling disputes, resulting in high stakes complex commercial litigation. Mel’s practice focuses on compliance with data privacy and interoperability laws, health tech contracting, complex data sharing platform design, and interoperability disputes. She...

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Jan 27 2026

Partner John C. Kelly Elected to Nation’s Premier Association for Experienced Mediators & Arbitrators

Naomi Jorgensen

Coppersmith Brockelman is pleased to announce Partner John C. Kelly has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN), America's foremost professional organization for seasoned civil and commercial mediators and arbitrators. John’s invitation to the Academy cements his standing among the most sought-after neutrals nationwide while strengthening the firm’s emerging alternative dispute resolution practice. “We’re delighted to recognize John C. Kelly to the Academy’s Arizona Chapter in recognition of Excellence in his mediation practice,” said Darren Lee, Executive Director of NADN. NADN membership is by invite only, based on peer nominations and due diligence research under the guidance of its state committees. Nominees must meet stringent practice requirements in collaboration with the national defense bar (DRI) and trial bar (AAJ) associations. A highly skilled litigator, arbitrator, and mediator, John represents companies in complex commercial and regulatory matters spanning employment, tort, insurance, commercial, real estate, health care, and education matters. As a judge pro tem for the...

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Jan 23 2026

Chelsea Sage Gaberdiel Examines Expanded Federal Web Accessibility Mandates Impacting Health Care & Public Entities This Spring

Naomi Jorgensen

A new federal rule is set to heighten digital accessibility across the health care sector and state and local governments. By May 2026, covered organizations that receive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding — along with large public entities — will be required to demonstrate compliance with specific accessibility standards on websites, kiosks, mobile content, and more. In a recent Coppersmith Brockelman Client Alert, “Spring Deadline Looms for Compliance with New Federal Web Accessibility Rules for Health Care and Public Entities,” Chelsea Sage Gaberdiel outlined what the new requirements mean in practice, who will be affected, and how to prepare. Chelsea explained that the rules extend compliance obligations to a wider range of digital content, including some third-party materials. She also highlighted limited exceptions and...

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Jan 13 2026

Coppersmith Brockelman Expands Interoperability Dispute Practice Amid Growing Data-Sharing Complexity

Naomi Jorgensen

Coppersmith Brockelman has scaled its interoperability litigation capabilities in response to rising demand for data-sharing guidance in an increasingly regulated environment. This expansion strengthens the firm’s ability to guide clients through a wider range of interoperability challenges where regulatory obligations around data access, APIs, and system design intersect with commercial contracts and competitive conflicts. The enhanced practice merges regulatory depth with litigation strength to provide a full range of counsel, from early dispute strategy to formal proceedings when necessary. Partner Mel Soliz leads the effort, bringing deep experience with federal and state information blocking and interoperability mandates, HIN/HIE frameworks, and health IT infrastructure. She works alongside partner Gabriel Aragon, whose practice focuses on high-stakes commercial litigation, and partner Andrew Fox, who brings valuable experience in unfair...

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Jan 08 2026

Chelsea Sage Gaberdiel Breaks Down Proposed HHS Rules Limiting Gender-Affirming Care Among Minors & Gender Dysphoria Disability Protections

Naomi Jorgensen

On Dec. 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed sweeping changes that would restrict access to certain gender-related medical care for minors and narrow federal nondiscrimination protections tied to gender dysphoria. In the latest Coppersmith Brief, “Proposed Rules Restricting ‘Sex-Rejecting Procedures’ for Minors and Removing Gender Dysphoria from Disability Nondiscrimination Protections," Chelsea Sage Gaberdiel analyzed the court’s reasoning and what this means for providers, states, and Medicare and Medicaid recipients moving forward, while flagging open legal questions and upcoming public comment deadlines that may influence final rules. Chelsea Sage Gaberdiel draws on extensive civil litigation experience to help educational and corporate institutions navigate sensitive disputes, core operational issues, and compliance demands. She advises academic and business leaders on employment matters, constitutional questions, anti-discrimination...

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Amita Sanghvi Outlines Growing Legal Stakes of Health Data Exchange in AHLA Bulletin as High-Profile Interoperability Lawsuit Unfolds

Mel Soliz Co-Presents AHLA Webinar on Evolving Interoperability Litigation

Partner John C. Kelly Elected to Nation’s Premier Association for Experienced Mediators & Arbitrators

Chelsea Sage Gaberdiel Examines Expanded Federal Web Accessibility Mandates Impacting Health Care & Public Entities This Spring

Chelsea Sage Gaberdiel Breaks Down Proposed HHS Rules Limiting Gender-Affirming Care Among Minors & Gender Dysphoria Disability Protections

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