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Transaction HealthcareHow Health Law and Policy Shape the Future of Healthcare TransactionsChristopher (Chris) Raphaely is the Co-chair of the Health Care & Life Sciences Practice Group at Cozen O’Connor, a full-service law firm with practices in litigation, business, and government relations. In his role, he provides transactional and regulatory counsel to various healthcare providers and investors. With nearly three decades of experience in the healthcare industry, Chris specializes in mergers and acquisitions, payer negotiations, HIPAA compliance, and value-based payment arrangements. Before joining Cozen O’Connor, he served as Deputy General Counsel at Jefferson Health System, where he facilitated major transactions and led the system’s restructuring efforts. In t...2025-04-1856 minTransaction HealthcareThe Future of Healthcare M&A: Workforce, Compliance, and Risk Mitigation StrategiesZak Eisenberg is the Vice President of Merritt Healthcare Advisors, which provides investment banking services to healthcare services organizations. In his role, he manages the strategic development and execution of ASC, surgical hospital, and physician practice transactions. Zak specializes in sourcing and analyzing transactions and capital and negotiating and structuring investments. Previously, he was a Biofund Venture Analyst at New Orleans Bioinnovation Center, a biotech and life science-focused venture capital firm, and led the analysis team at a renewable energy-focused private equity firm. In this episode… Healthcare systems face an increasing shortage of providers and nu...2025-01-0922 minTransaction HealthcareBalancing Stakeholder Goals in Healthcare TransactionsZak Eisenberg is the Vice President of Merritt Healthcare Advisors, which provides investment banking services to healthcare services organizations. In his role, he manages the strategic development and execution of ASC, surgical hospital, and physician practice transactions. Zak specializes in sourcing and analyzing transactions and capital and negotiating and structuring investments. Previously, he was a Biofund Venture Analyst at New Orleans Bioinnovation Center, a biotech and life science-focused venture capital firm, and led the analysis team at a renewable energy-focused private equity firm. In this episode… Selling healthcare real estate and practice operations can create fr...2025-01-0222 minTransaction HealthcareMaximizing Healthcare Valuations: Real Estate and Practice StrategiesZak Eisenberg is the Vice President of Merritt Healthcare Advisors, which provides investment banking services to healthcare services organizations. In his role, he manages the strategic development and execution of ASC, surgical hospital, and physician practice transactions. Zak specializes in sourcing and analyzing transactions and capital and negotiating and structuring investments. Previously, he was a Biofund Venture Analyst at New Orleans Bioinnovation Center, a biotech and life science-focused venture capital firm, and led the analysis team at a renewable energy-focused private equity firm. In this episode… Healthcare transactions are often complicated by varying valuation methodologies an...2024-12-2625 minTransaction HealthcareHealthcare Policy Changes and Market EffectsZak Eisenberg is the Vice President of Merritt Healthcare Advisors, which provides investment banking services to healthcare services organizations. In his role, he manages the strategic development and execution of ASC, surgical hospital, and physician practice transactions. Zak specializes in sourcing and analyzing transactions and capital and negotiating and structuring investments. Previously, he was a Biofund Venture Analyst at New Orleans Bioinnovation Center, a biotech and life science-focused venture capital firm, and led the analysis team at a renewable energy-focused private equity firm. In this episode… The incoming presidential administration could initiate significant changes to th...2024-12-1920 min