Health care news will be in the spotlight over the next few months as the nation awaits a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

California Western Professor Susan A. Channick, co-director of the UC San Diego/California Western School of Law MAS Degree Program in Health Law, can answer questions related to health law and policy, the U.S. health care reform debate, the rising cost of health care, and providing care for the elderly.

In a recent two-part interview, Channick discussed the current challenges to national health care reform, and how the debate over eliminating the federal budget deficit, creates an opportunity to discuss the larger problem of the rising cost of health care.

To speak with Susan Channick, please contact Marketing and Communications Coordinator Hank Crook.

The 2012 presidential race offers the first real test of money in politics post-Citizens United, the U.S. Supreme Court decision opening the door to Super PACs and other forms of unfettered corporate speech.

California Western Professor Glenn C. Smith studies the intersection between law, government, and politics. He can answer questions about campaign finance laws, the effects of Citizens United, and ongoing efforts to strengthen campaign financing laws.

To speak with Glenn Smith about issues related to the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court, please contact Marketing and Communications Coordinator Hank Crook.