NGA is excited to announce the launch of a webinar series on Legal Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies. This four-part series is hosted in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Bar Association and aims to provide a more in-depth look into the common legal challenges posed by public health emergencies. The webinars will feature subject-matter experts and spotlight states and localities’ responses to public health emergencies.
Information Sharing 101: Protecting Public Health Data
The fourth webinar in the series will focus on providing an overview of the legal authorities to collect, use, share, and protect information in a public health emergency. Experts will also discuss constitutional considerations with sharing medical information and applicable federal and state statutes.
Moderator:
Greg Sunshine, JD
Public Health Analyst
Public Health Law Program
Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Speakers:
Cason Schmit, JD
Department of Health Policy and Management
Texas A&M School of Public Health
Rachel Hulkower, JD, MSPH
Public Health Analyst
Cherokee Nation Assurance
Public Health Law Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
