About
“I work to understand what drives each client and collaborate as a trusted partner in achieving their goals. This foundation is essential when navigating complex issues, like the evolving impact of AI on patients, providers, and regulators, allowing us to think strategically and pursue the strongest path forward.”
Eric Fish has spent a majority of his career at the intersection of regulation, policy, and innovation, where he helps clients across the health care ecosystem understand and navigate today’s complex compliance challenges while preparing them for the inevitable industry changes we face tomorrow.
Eric brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to his role, providing clients with regulatory and risk management counsel blended with his political savvy to assist in strategic messaging. Having served as general counsel for a large health care association, Eric knows the importance of providing clients with straight-forward, actionable, business-informed guidance. His experience as Chief Legal Officer of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and previous role as Chief Legal Counsel for the Uniform Law Commission provides a deep understanding of health care policy, medical licensing and credentialing, and the complex intersection of law, business, and federal and state policy that he has used to tackle issues across various legal disciplines.
Throughout his career, Eric has proactively addressed how emerging technologies and business models affect regulated industries, balancing the tension between traditional regulatory principles and innovation. He led groundbreaking initiatives such as the drafting of the Interstate Medical Licensing Compact and the development of FSMB’s guidance on the use and regulation of AI in clinical settings. He also collaborated with trade associations, hospital groups, and the private sector to reduce systemic inefficiencies in the licensing and credentialing process through the integration of digital identity principles and verifiable credentials.
Eric’s vision regarding how to regulate for the use of technology in health care, along with his collaborative nature has earned him a reputation as a thought-leader and a sought-after commentator on state and federal regulatory developments. As his clients adjust to the continued evolution of care delivery brought about by greater integration of AI and other digital technologies into care, Eric’s forward-looking and proactive approach allows them to be prepared for future disruptions and transformations to adjust their business accordingly.
News & Insights
News
- Eric Fish and Paul Deeringer Author Chambers and Partners’ Digital Healthcare 2026 Guide for California
- Eric Fish Published in The North Carolina Family Physician Magazine
- Eric Fish on Scripps News: Inside the Lawsuit Over ChatGPT’s Near-Fatal Medical Advice
- Eric Fish on Forbes TV: Inside the Lawsuit Over ChatGPT’s Near-Fatal Medical Advice
- Eric Fish on KNX News: Inside the Lawsuit Over ChatGPT’s Near-Fatal Medical Advice
- Hooper, Lundy & Bookman Recognized in 2026 Legal 500 United States Rankings
- Eric Fish Quoted in Decision Health Part B News
- Eric Fish Published in Dow Jones Risk Journal
- Eric Fish Quoted in Inside TeleHealth
- HLB Lawyers Published in Westlaw Today
- Eric Fish Published in Reuters and Westlaw Today
- Eric Fish Quoted in Cure.
- Eric Fish Quoted in Law360
- Hooper Lundy & Bookman Welcomes Partner Eric Fish to its Washington, D.C. Office
Insights
- California OHCA Issues Revised Pre-Transaction Notice Review Emergency Regulations Implementing AB 1415: What Changed, What Is Now Clear, What Remains Unresolved
- HLB’s Digital Health Blog
- Federal Bill Seeks to Outlaw the Friendly PC/MSO Model Nationwide, but State Enforcement Is the Real Near-Term Risk
- HLB’s Digital Health Blog
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- FSMB Sharpens Regulator Focus on Corporate Influence and Oversight of Clinical Decision Making: What Physicians, MSOs, and Investors Need to Know
- HLB’s Digital Health Blog
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- Predicting Digital Health Trends in 2026
- HLB’s Digital Health Blog
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- The Trump Executive Order on AI Regulation: Key Takeaways for the Health Care Industry
- HLB’s Digital Health Blog
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- Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) Release Governance Frameworks to Address AI in Health Care
- HLB’s Digital Health Blog
- Federal Regulation of AI in Health Care
- HLB’s Digital Health Blog
- New York Introduces Legislation to Regulate Use of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Care
Professional Affiliations
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American Bar Association
Health Law Section