The Legacy of Health Law Pioneers

The BU Health Law Program is marking its 70th year. It's a big deal, and it's worth taking a moment to think about the people who made it happen. Fran Miller, George Annas, and Wendy Mariner are the founders. They are often called FGW for short. They did a lot of important work in health law. Many people who work at the program now have shared their thoughts. Some talk about the research they do. Elizabeth McCuskey looks at how health care is paid for. Aziza Ahmed focuses on human rights. Dionne Lomax studies rules that stop businesses from acting unfairly. Christopher Robertson thinks about trust. Kathy Zeiler looks at how health care is bought and sold. Others share what it's like to be a student there. Dianne McCarthy talks about how teachers guide students. Laura Stephens pushes students to do their best. Michael Ulrich loves teaching. Larry Vernaglia mixes law and public health. The founders also did a lot of important work outside the program. Nicole Huberfeld helps share research with more people. Kevin Outterson talks about how FGW helped start the health law field and the important places that are part of it now. It's clear that these founders have done a lot. Their work has had a big impact on many parts of health law. They are leaders who teach and do research. Their contributions are huge, even if it's hard to measure them all. These reflections are just the start of understanding their legacy. Health law is a big field. It's about the rules and laws that affect health care. It's important because it helps keep people healthy and safe. The BU Health Law Program has been a big part of this field for 70 years. It's a good time to think about how far it has come and who made it happen.