Shows
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Compliance Strategies with Monica WallaceOn this episode of Driving the Deal, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by Monica Wallace, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery and a leader of the firm’s Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance practice. Together, they break down the rise in government healthcare audits, the use of extrapolated overpayments, and how providers can prepare. Monica emphasizes avoiding overproduction of documents, getting legal and billing experts involved early, and acting quickly on audit letters to protect appeal rights. The episode also covers how audit history impacts M&A deals and why compliance readiness is more important than ev...2025-06-2721 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | McDermott HealthEx Series: Evolving Landscape of PPMsIn our final episode of our McDermott HealthEx series, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, and Krist Werling, Partner & Global Head of Health & Life Sciences at McDermott Will & Emery, welcome Robbie Allen, CEO of US Heart & Vascular, for a candid conversation on the state of physician practice management. They explore the shifting dynamics of the PPM market, what it takes to build a truly integrated and high-performing platform, and how evolving physician expectations, new tech, and regulatory pressures are shaping the future of the space.2025-06-0922 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | McDermott HealthEx Series: Behavioral Health Deep Dive In our third episode of our HealthEx series, live from the inaugural McDermott HealthEx conference in Nashville, TN, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, and Krist Werling, Partner & Global Head, Health & Life Sciences at McDermott Will & Emery, are joined by Gaurav Bhattacharyya, Chief Executive Officer of Geode Health, and Amanda Jester, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery. The group dives into the evolving behavioral health landscape, including consolidation trends, access and reimbursement challenges, workforce dynamics, and the future of value-based care. They also explore how AI is enhancing administrative efficiency while maintaining the importance of human connection...2025-06-0315 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | McDermott HealthEx Series: Opportunities in the Post-Acute Sector We continue our HealthEx series, live from the inaugural McDermott HealthEx conference in Nashville, TN. On this episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group sits down with Sarah Kitchell, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, and Michael Zawadski, CEO of Collabrios Health, to explore trends and deal dynamics in the evolving post-acute care landscape. They discuss the resurgence of M&A activity, the impact of value-based care and Medicare Advantage, technology’s growing role, and the importance of scalable, integrated networks.2025-05-3018 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | McDermott HealthEx Series: Pharma and DME Market TrendsKicking off our HealthEx series, Driving the Deal is live from the inaugural McDermott HealthEx conference in Nashville, TN! Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group and Krist Werling, Partner & Global Head, Health & Life Sciences at McDermott Will & Emery are joined by Farragut’s own Director or Research, Jackie Williams and Colby Catania, Senior Vice President in Houlihan Lokey's Healthcare Group. They dive into current investment trends and market dynamics in the pharmacy and durable medical equipment (DME) sectors, with a spotlight on the booming infusion therapy space. They discuss payer and reimbursement landscapes, regulatory tailwinds, the im...2025-05-2014 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Inside the 2025 Healthcare Market: A Conversation with J.P. MorganIn this episode of Driving the Deal, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group and Krist Werling, Partner & Global Head, Health & Life Sciences at McDermott Will & Emery are joined by three very special guests from J.P. Morgan, Matt Wedge, Managing Director & Co-Head of Middle Market Healthcare Investment Banking; Michael Smith, Executive Director; and Trey Hanlan, Managing Director. Together, they discuss signals shaping the healthcare investment landscape, from M&A momentum to sector hot spots, and share what they’re watching as we head into the 2025 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Leadership Summit in Nashville.2025-04-2322 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | HPE Miami Recap with Bailey & Co.’s Rebecca SpringerIn this episode of Driving the Deal, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, and Krist Werling, Partner & Global Head of Health & Life Sciences at McDermott Will & Emery, are joined by Rebecca Springer, Director of Market Development at Bailey & Company, to break down the biggest takeaways from HPE Miami. They dive into the 2025 deal outlook, key macroeconomic drivers and challenges, lender sentiment, emerging deal strategies, and what recent activity reveals about the health of the market. Tune in for expert insights on the risks and opportunities shaping healthcare private equity in the year ahead! 2025-04-1025 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | 2025 Executive Compensation Committee: Key Priorities and Strategic InsightsThis special quarterly series of the Governing Health podcast with SullivanCotter highlights developments in and offers support to the board’s executive compensation committee in light of the many complex operational, technical, and strategic issues that the committee confronts. In this episode, Michael Peregrine, Tim Cotter, Bruce Greenblatt, Kathy Hastings, and Jeff Holdvogt offer recommendations for the committee to focus on in 2025, including: Establishing appropriate incentive goals in an evolving health system Prioritizing executive succession planning/leadership development Keeping appraised of regulatory and market trends Ensuring flexibility and defensibility in committee approval proce...2025-04-0834 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Board Dialogue: Hospital Leadership’s Top Challenges in 2025We’re delighted to offer the latest episode in the Governing Health: Board Dialogue series, featuring Ken Kaufman, co-founder and managing director of healthcare management consulting firm Kaufman Hall. In this episode, Ken and podcast host Michael Peregrine examine some of the most bewildering challenges facing hospital administration in recent years. Against this backdrop of rapid change, a well-informed and prepared board is more critical now than ever before. Ken shares his insight on: Tackling current hospital operation complexities Issues that relentlessly plague hospital operations The role of outpatient services in financially successful hospitals Manag...2025-03-1426 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | HPE Europe 2024 Takeaways with Sharon LambIn this episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by his colleague, Sharon Lamb, Partner and head of the U.K. Healthcare Practice Group at McDermott Will & Emery. Together, they debrief the HPE Europe 2024 conference in London, covering key trends, including selective deal activity, biotech and pharma services growth, and the rise of medtech driven by AI. Sharon also highlights the challenges of navigating exits and the regulatory landscape in medtech, as well as the outlook for bioscience deals over the next two years.2024-10-1423 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Chevron Overruled – Loper Bright’s Impact on Healthcare with Paul HughesOn this episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by his colleague, Paul Hughes, co-head of the McDermott Will & Emery’s practices focusing on Supreme Court & Appellate Litigation as well as Government & Regulatory Litigation. Together, they explore the recent Loper Bright decision that ended Chevron deference. Paul breaks down the ruling, discusses its implications in the healthcare space, and considers how it might impact existing regulations. Key areas of focus include potential changes for healthcare providers, the effect on private equity investments, and what stakeholders should prepare for in this new legal landscape. Tune in...2024-08-2125 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Board Compensation ProgramsToday’s podcast examines whether board compensation, if appropriate, is legally feasible and whether healthcare organizations need to implement such programs in order to recruit, retain, and recognize board members. Host Michael Peregrine is joined by guest Bruce Greenblatt, Managing Director at Sullivan Carter. Together they cover a range of considerations for not-for-profit healthcare organizations on the adoption and design of a board compensation program. Bruce believes that the board compensation programs are both beneficial and necessary, and during the conversation, he shares insights on: Why these programs are experiencing a resu...2024-08-1227 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Clinical Trial Site Management with Jiayan ChenOn this episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, and Krist Werling, McDermott Partner and co-head of the Firm’s Private Equity Practice Group, are joined by their colleague, Jiayan Chen, also Partner at McDermott Will & Emery. Together, they provide an overview of the pharma services space and, specifically, dive into clinical trial site management, a space that Krist and Jiayan have worked in extensively over the years. They share insights in investing in the space and discuss key players and key regulatory considerations.2024-04-2923 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Insights from JPM 2024The Driving the Deal podcast is back for its fourth season! We're bringing you the latest topics impacting the healthcare private equity space. In this new episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, and Krist Werling, McDermott Partner and co-head of the Firm’s Private Equity Practice Group, are joined by Farragut Square Group’s Assistant Vice President, Holly Stokes, and Director of Research, Jackie Williams, to provide insights from the 2024 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. Together, they discuss what people are expecting this year in the deal market, providing key takeaways and shar...2024-01-2921 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | National Health Expenditures with Devin Stone In this special episode of a multi-part series, host Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by his colleague, Devin Stone, head of data analytics at McDermott+ Consulting (M+) and former economist at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Office of the Actuary, where he served as co-lead for the 2016-2025 national health expenditure projections. They embark on the first ever videocast edition of Driving the Deal, which can be found on Farragut’s YouTube page (link below). Together, they highlight interesting trends and offer their own thoughts on CMS’s national health expenditures projections for 2...2023-12-2026 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Allergy & ENT with Cantor Fitzgerald’s John Jamison In this episode, host Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, and Krist Werling, McDermott partner and co-head of the Private Equity Practice Group, sit down with John Jamison, Director of Healthcare Investment Banking at Cantor Fitzgerald. Together, they discuss the macroenvironment of the allergy and ENT space, commenting on what’s sparking interest in the sector and what’s in store for the next year. Additionally, they take a look at the service mix and provide thoughts on investing in the space.2023-12-0818 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Healthcare’s Wicked ProblemsWe’re delighted to offer the latest episode in our popular series of podcast dialogues with Ken Kaufman, co-founder and managing director of healthcare management consulting firm Kaufman Hall. In this episode, Ken and host Michael Peregrine return to the social science concept of “wicked problems”—problems that have no single, correct solution. In fact, a solution that improves one aspect of a wicked problem usually makes another aspect of the problem worse. Ken believes that the current hospital operating environment is overwhelmed by wicked problems. During the conversation, he shares his insigh...2023-11-0935 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Diving Into the European Deal Markets with Sharon LambIn this episode, host Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by his colleague, Sharon Lamb, Partner and head of the U.K. health practice at McDermott Will & Emery. Together, they debrief HPE Europe 2023, discussing their findings on investment trends and opportunities, as well as current market challenges. They also provide insight on innovative advancements, market dynamics, and forecasts for 2024.2023-11-0317 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Recapping HPE Miami 2023 In this episode, hosts Kristian Werling, McDermott partner and co-head of the Firm’s Private Equity Practice Group and Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, recap McDermott’s 2023 HPE Miami event. Together, they share key themes from the conference, discuss current healthcare deal market highlights and chat about various areas of interest and activity in spaces such as infusion/AICs, cardiology, ophthalmology, home care personal services, payor services, etc. Brian and Krist also share their thoughts on the timing of market activity and Silicon Valley Bank’s impact on the market.2023-04-0716 minMcDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Bankers Corner with BGL’s J. Kyle Brown & John M. Tiedmann Jr. In this episode, host Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, and Krist Werling, McDermott partner and co-head of the Private Equity Practice Group, are joined by Brown Gibbons Lang & Company’s own John M. Tiedmann Jr., Director and senior member, and J. Kyle Brown, Managing Director and senior member of their Healthcare & Life Sciences team. They discuss the current state of the deal market and deal flow and provide insight into the most active spaces in healthcare and the macro market forces affecting opportunities this year.2023-03-2927 minMcDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Insights from JPM and 2023 OutlookThe Driving the Deal podcast is back for a third season, bringing you the latest topics impacting the healthcare private equity space. In this new episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group (FSG), and Krist Werling, McDermott Partner and co-head of the Firm’s Private Equity Practice Group, are joined by Farragut Square Group Assistant Vice President Holly Stokes to provide insights from the 2023 JPM Healthcare Conference and an overview of what to expect this year in the deal market. They discuss key takeaways on the state of the M&A market and touch on various se...2023-02-0715 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Recapping HPE New York 2022In the 14th episode of Season 2: Driving the Deal, Krist Werling, McDermott Will & Emery partner and co-head of the Firm’s private equity practice, and Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, recap McDermott’s 2022 HPE New York event. Together, they share key themes from the conference and discuss current healthcare deal market highlights, including: The trends slowing down large deals while also powering activity in the low and middle market The current debt market, outlook for 2023 and potential financing opportunities A look at the activity within the pharmaceutical services space An overview of recent CMS rule...2022-11-1620 minMcDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Bankers Corner: Outlook for Home and Community-Based Services with Damon Terzaghi (featuring guest hosts Hope Amsterdam and Jackie Williams)In the 11th episode of Season 2: Driving the Deal, Krist Werling, McDermott partner and co-head of the Private Equity Practice Group, and Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, are joined for a guest interview hosted by Farragut Square Group’s own Jackie Williams and Hope Amsterdam. In this episode, Hope and Jackie interview Damon Terzaghi, senior director of LTSS policy at the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities, to provide an overview of the home- and community-based services (HCBS) space. Together, they discuss the following: The increase in demand for HCBS before and...2022-10-0433 minMcDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Bankers Corner: The End of Q2 with Mark FrancisIn the 10th episode of Season 2: Driving the Deal, Krist Werling, McDermott partner and co-head of the Private Equity Practice Group, and Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Mark Francis, managing director at Houlihan Lokey and head of its Healthcare Group, as they summarize the end of Q2 for the healthcare industry. Together, they discuss the following: Healthcare sectors poised to see an increase in deal volume and activity A review of activity and deal flow in Q1 and Q2 Sectors that are cooling off post-Q1 and Q2 The impact of digital h...2022-09-0828 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Healthcare Antitrust in the Biden Administration with Ashley FischerIn the newest episode of Season 2: Driving the Deal, Krist Werling, McDermott partner and co-head of the Private Equity Practice Group, and Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Ashley Fischer, McDermott health antitrust partner. Together, they discuss the following concerning healthcare antitrust in the Biden administration: The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) signaled interest in the effect of private equity on competition How the FTC views hospital consolidation Major cases in the physician market and subsequent enforcement activity Tips for investing with new scrutiny Labor market competition and recent significant cases 2022-08-1724 minMcDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: The No Surprises Act with Brian StimsonIn Season 2, Episode 7 of Driving the Deal, Krist Werling, McDermott partner and co-head of the Firm’s Private Equity Practice Group, and Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Brian Stimson, a partner in McDermott’s Healthcare Practice Group and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services. Together they discuss current litigation surrounding the impending future of the No Surprises Act, as well as: -The specialties most impacted by the legislation and subsequent litigation - An overview of the No S...2022-07-0124 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Board Engagement on Emerging Patient Care and Safety, Finance and Workforce IssuesOngoing COVID-19 and related patient care concerns are competing with unexpected financial and economic, and workforce, challenges for room on the boardroom agenda. Hospital and health system boards must find time to accommodate these and other emerging oversight issues within the context of an already-crowded governance docket. Diligent director preparation and fulsome management support, along with disciplined leadership from the board chair and CEO, will well position the board to satisfy these expanded oversight duties. Diligent director preparation and fulsome management support, along with disciplined leadership from the board chair and CEO...2022-06-1435 minMcDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Unwinding the Public Health Emergency with Brian StimsonIn the sixth episode of Season 2: Driving the Deal, Krist Werling, McDermott Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity and Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Brian Stimson, Healthcare Partner at McDermott Will and Emery and former Acting General Counsel & Principal Deputy General Counsel for US Department of Health and Human Services, discuss the unwinding of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). They discuss the following topics: Expected end of the COVID-19 PHE Conclusion and future of telehealth flexibilities Medicaid eligibility issues associated with the end of the PHE Remaining PREP Act Declarations N...2022-06-0818 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Board Dialogue - Addressing Current Social and Economic IssuesThe key topics that should be receiving board attention in the near term have less to do with traditional operational matters, and more to do with social and economic issues of concern to the workforce and the mission. To bring understanding to these key concerns, we turn to our quarterly conversation with Ken Kaufman, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Kaufman Hall. Ken has been visiting with clients and other leaders of the healthcare industry and has also been busy with his popular blog, addressing pressing subjects ranging from inflation to artificial intelligence. Ken has returned t...2022-05-0940 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Live From Nashville an Ophthalmology Conversation with Justin Santa CruzIn the fifth episode of Season 2: Driving the Deal, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, and guest co-host Holly Stokes, Senior Associate at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Justin Santa Cruz, Chief Development Officer at US Eye, an integrated, multi-specialty eye care platform. Recording live at McDermott’s annual Physician Practice Management & ASC Symposium in Nashville, Brian, Holly and Justin discussed: Operational and demand changes US Eye made in response to COVID-19 Current challenges and opportunities in the ophthalmology space Key features of ophthalmology assets for acquisitions and expansion The increasing role of private eq...2022-05-0922 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastThe Great Resignation and Healthcare CEOsThe social and economic phenomenon known as “the Great Resignation” is now impacting hospital and healthcare CEOs. This, according to important new analysis from the well-known outplacement and search firm Challenger Gray & Christmas. To provide boards with a perspective on rising incidents of CEO resignation and their impact on healthcare organizations, we turn to our quarterly conversation with John Challenger and his latest survey findings on the CEO employment status. In this episode, host Michael Peregrine and John Challenger offer members of the board executive search, finance and HR committees an important update regarding CEO resig...2022-04-2723 minMcDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Observations from Nashville Symposium on PPMsIn the fourth episode of Season 2: Driving the Deal, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, and guest co-host Jackie Williams, Head of Research at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Holly Stokes, Senior Associate at Farragut Square Group, live at McDermott’s annual Physician Practice Management & ASC Symposium in Nashville. Brian, Jackie and Holly discuss: The stability and continued interest in gastroenterology and ophthalmology Specialties emerging as the next frontier for PPMs Challenges and special considerations for cardiology and ambulatory infusion The current macro pressures for PPMs including budget neutrality, clinical labor, sequester and pay-go 2022-04-1813 minMcDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Live at HPE MiamiIn the third episode of Season 2: Driving the Deal, Krist Werling, McDermott Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity, and Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Mark Francis, Head of Healthcare and Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey, live at McDermott’s annual Health Private Equity event in Miami. They discuss the following topics: Healthcare sectors poised to see an increase in deal volume and activity Convergence of sectors creating new services in the next five years Future of orthopedic deals and changing sector activity “Transformative” deals and entering the innovative side of healthcare Value-b...2022-03-3023 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastPart 2 | Are We There Yet? Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting and Enforcement with Epsilon Life SciencesOn this episode of In the Trenches, McDermott partner and program host Brian Stimson continues his conversation with Mark Farrar and Katherine Norris of Epsilon Consulting and Mara McDermott, Vice President of McDermott+Consulting to discuss their thoughts on the Cares Act and Provider Relief Funds, including: Pain points for providers on PRF compliance and enforcement Proactive steps to mitigate PRF fund risk regarding balance billing A simple and conservative approach to the loss of revenue methodology Risks and considerations presented with “double-dipping” Best practices for providers to mitigate risk in 2022 Points when engaging with HRSA 2022-03-2425 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastOf Digital Interest | Digital Health Trailblazer: Liz Rockett, Managing Director, Kaiser Permanente VenturesIn this episode, McDermott partner Dale Van Demark sits down with Liz Rockett for her thoughts on working at the intersection of investor-driven and mission-driven healthcare investment, the role of entrepreneurs in driving healthcare innovation, what's driving the flow of investor dollars into the digital health space and more.2022-03-2429 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastPart 1 | Are We There Yet? Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting and Enforcement with Epsilon Life SciencesOn this episode of In the Trenches, McDermott partner and program host Brian Stimson sits down with J. Mark Farrar and Katherine Norris of Epsilon Life Sciences and Mara McDermott, Vice President of McDermott+Consulting to review the history of the PRF, the big pain points for PRF recipients, and what to do about them, including: How HHS stood up the PRF at the height of the pandemic How different PRF recipients operationalized the program requirements What providers can still do if HHS denied some or all the PRF funds they sought How the recent history i...2022-03-1827 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Current State of Managed CareIn this second episode of Season 2 of Driving the Deal, Krist Werling, McDermott Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity, and Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Frank Martin, Head of Commercial Care at Farragut Square Group and a leader in commercial managed care. The topics discussed include: - The dominant trends in the commercial care market heading into 2022 - The state of beneficiary enrollment in Medicare Advantage - Managed care payor interaction in the Behavioral Health space and Medicaid - Proactive revisions to change of...2022-03-0322 minMcDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Insights from Virtual JPM and 2022 OutlookIn this episode of Driving the Deal, Krist Werling, McDermott Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity, and Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Holly Stokes, Senior Analyst at Farragut Square Group and veteran of numerous healthcare deals across the provider continuum. The topics they discuss include: The state of the deal market in 2022 Deal questions surrounding PPMs Overview changes impacting the post-acute and home health sectors Changing activity in the behavioral sectors with a focus on SUDS Increased deal activity in the digital health space 2022-02-0935 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastThe Role of Litigation and Courts in Shaping Healthcare PolicyOn this episode of In the Trenches, McDermott partner and program host Brian Stimson sits down with Michael Kimberly, co-chair of McDermott’s Supreme Court appellate practice, and Bill Dombi, President of the National Association for Homecare and Hospice, to discuss their thoughts on the relationship between litigation and healthcare policy, including: Insights from Michael's and Bill’s careers on the APA litigation side of health law How to engage with agencies to increase the likelihood of obtaining good policy outcomes without resorting to litigation Similarities between the rulemaking process and trial court proceedings and the impor...2022-02-0844 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastOf Digital Interest | Digital Health Trailblazer: Andrew Davies, Digital Health Lead, ABHIIn this episode, McDermott partner Sharon Lamb sits down with Andrew Davies for his thoughts on UK's digital health market, medical device regulation, areas for digital health opportunity, Brexit's impact on healthcare innovation and more.2021-12-0721 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastTired of Being Your Hero: Reimagining the Post-Pandemic Healthcare IndustryAs the US comes out of the dreaded fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry is facing one of the biggest unintended consequences of the pandemic — “tired of being your hero” syndrome. With healthcare professionals leaving the industry in the name of burnout, stress, safety, moral harm, and even personal freedom, a passive governance approach to caring for the caregivers simply won’t work anymore. To review what board members need to do to be engaged in the face of these issues, as well as their governance implications, Michael Peregrine is joined by David Jarr...2021-11-2131 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastThe Inside Track on Value-Based HealthcareLyn Amor Macaraeg is the Vice President of Legal Services and Corporate Secretary with agilon health, and is a longtime colleague and friend of program host Brian Stimson. Lyn began her career at the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC), and has over 15 years of legal experience, including serving as in-house counsel to leading health plans. On this episode of In the Trenches, McDermott partner and program host Brian Stimson sits down with Lyn to discuss: Insights from Lyn’s move into the managed care side of health law, from her time with the DMHC to her ro...2021-11-0835 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastOf Digital Interest | Digital Health Trailblazer: Michelle Davey, Co-Founder & CEO, WheelIn this episode, McDermott partner Marshall Jackson sits down with Michelle Davey for her thoughts on virtual care's role in strengthening health infrastructure, provider-focused telehealth solutions, driving forces behind the growth of telehealth and more.2021-11-0813 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastOf Digital Interest | Digital Health Trailblazer: Dr. Karen Murphy, Chief Innovation Officer, GeisingerIn this episode, McDermott Digital Health partner Dale Van Demark sits down with Dr. Karen Murphy for her thoughts on how healthcare systems can make accesses easier for patients, the growing disruption and innovation in the healthcare industry, closing the digital divide and more.2021-10-2633 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastThe Making of Health Policy: Perspectives from a 20+ Year Hill VeteranMcDermott+Consulting Vice President Rodney Whitlock has nearly 25 years of experience in the health policy arena, having spent more than two decades as a staff member on Capitol Hill before moving into health policy consulting. On this episode of In the Trenches, McDermott partner and program host Brian Stimson sits down with Rodney to discuss: Insights from Rodney’s time on Capitol Hill, from the Republican takeover of Congress in 1994 to the Obama administration in the 2010s Lessons learned from the successes and failures of both parties on big health policy matters The value of listening, political shifts in...2021-10-1320 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastPublic Health Policy Lifecycle: A Conversation with a Former Chief of Staff & Health Exchange Deputy Director McDermott+Consulting Vice President Debbie Curtis served as a chief of staff to a member of Congress and a member of the professional staff on the House Committee on Ways & Means, as well as a deputy director of the DC Health Benefit Exchange. On this episode of In the Trenches, McDermott partner and program host Brian Stimson sits down with Debbie to discuss: Debbie’s experience with health policy on Capitol Hill Lessons learned from growing the DC Health Exchange Debbie’s perspective on the Administration’s prioritization of health equity and approaches to Medicare and Medicaid. Insights into the potential post-pandemic public healthc...2021-09-1328 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastExcellence in Governance and Director Certification: A Conversation with NACD Leadership Excellence in Governance and Director Certification: A Conversation with NACD Leadership As corporate directorship increases in complexity, the ability of directors to fully engage with the board agenda and to be an effective partner to management are two of the most critical corporate governance issues. In this environment, the ability of directors to be “certified” as to their competency to serve is attracting greater interest. To review what board members need to know about director certification and how the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) works to support the profession of directorship, Michael Peregr...2021-08-2434 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastOf Digital Interest | Digital Health Trailblazer: Lee Shapiro, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, 7wireVentureIn this episode, McDermott Digital Health Co-Chair Lisa Mazur sits down with Lee for his thoughts on key ingredients of a successful digital health solution, what he looks for in early-stage companies, top trends in digital health and more.2021-08-1226 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastThis Isn’t The Economy That Was Expected: A Conversation with John ChallengerIn this unusual post-pandemic recovery period, the economic signals on which business leaders and policymakers rely to inform their decisions are going haywire. To help answer the difficult economic questions facing healthcare officers, executives and advisors, Michael Peregrine is joined by John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a global outplacement firm, to discuss the board’s top post-pandemic economic challenges, including: 4 challenging economic factors impacting healthcare board members and trustees Insights into job participation rate and unemployment rates The current inflationary trend and its impact on healthcare organizations Focused work of key committees including finance, hum...2021-07-2123 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastLEADERSHIP, CHARACTER AND COMPLIANCE: PERSPECTIVES FROM A FORMER US ATTORNEYAs the United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii, McDermott partner Kenji Price led a team responsible for representing the United States in a wide array of criminal and civil litigation. On this episode of In the Trenches, he sits down with host Brian Stimson to discuss: His military experience and the impact it had on his approach to leadership The importance of relationship building with the law enforcement community Leading the US Attorney’s Office in Hawaii, including his work on national security and drug trafficking matters Insights for general counsels on heightened enforcement act...2021-06-2936 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastBoard Leadership After COVID-19: A Conversation with Jamie OrlikoffBoard responsibilities for COVD-19 related concerns aren’t over yet—not by a longshot. On this episode of the Governing Health podcast, Michael Peregrine and special guest Jamie Orlikoff, President of Orlikoff & Associates, Inc. and a national advisor on governance and leadership to the American Hospital Association, discuss: COVID-19 focus while pursuing business resiliency Insights into the board’s role in preparing for potential new disease profiles Governance implications of mask-wearing and vaccination implementation Bracing for potential post-COVID-19 hospital readmissions The board’s public profile on public health matters Insights into the composition of the post-p...2021-06-0830 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastBreaking Down the President’s HHS Budget Proposal with Former HHS Financial Leader and McDermott+ConsultingThe President’s recently-released budget presents policy and business questions for every industry within the health sector. To help make sense of the potential impact on the health sector, today’s episode of In the Trenches zeroes in on the proposals in the budget related to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Jen Moughalian, former Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources at HHS and Mara McDermott, Vice President of McDermott+Consulting, join host Brian Stimson to discuss: Presidential budget proposals and federal budgeting during transitions generally HHS programs that ma...2021-06-0524 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastOf Digital Interest | Digital Health Trailblazer: Micky Tripathi, National Coordinator For Health IT, ONC-HHSIn this episode, McDermott Digital Health Co-Chair Stephen Bernstein discusses innovation opportunities presented by the interoperability rule, the importance of practical application in rulemaking and more.2021-05-2529 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastIn the Trenches, Ep. 5: Conversation with a "Lawyer's Lawyer" on Appellate and Executive Branch AdvocacyConversation with a "Lawyer's Lawyer" on Appellate and Executive Branch Advocacy Jenn Dickey, Associate Chief Counsel at the US Chamber Litigation Center for the US Chamber of Commerce, is the quintessential lawyer’s lawyer, having served as a Supreme Court Clerk, Associate Counsel to the President, and Deputy Associate Attorney General. On this episode of In the Trenches, Brian Stimson, McDermott partner and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), sits down with Jenn to discuss her perspectives on: Supreme Court and appellate advocacy The...2021-05-2436 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastOf Digital Interest | Digital Health Trailblazer: Dr. Farzad Mostashari, CEO & Co-Founder, Aledade Inc.In this episode, McDermott Digital Health partner Jennifer Geetter sits down for a candid conversation on the state of digital care in the US, the importance of data sharing for effective care and public health, and more.2021-05-1924 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastPrepping for Post-Pandemic Prosecutions: Conversation with a Former Federal Fraud ProsecutorMcDermott partner Julian André served as a federal criminal fraud prosecutor for six years in one of the busiest and most dynamic jurisdictions in the United States: the Central District of California. His service spanned the COVID-19 pandemic when the U.S. Department of Justice was ramping up efforts to police frauds on COVID-19 relief programs. On this episode of In the Trenches, Brian Stimson, McDermott partner and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), explores the following topics with Julian: > Increased enforcement activity and f...2021-05-1728 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastOf Digital Interest | Digital Health Trailblazer: Dr. Damon Broyles, VP, Clinical Innovation, Mercy Technology ServicesIn this episode, McDermott partner Bernadette Broccolo sits down with Dr. Broyles for his thoughts on the measures and avenues for health system success in implementing new digital health technologies, the areas of digital health innovation driving health system digital health strategies, the importance of balancing health system innovation imperatives and enterprise risk tolerance and more.2021-05-1026 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastRestructuring and BankruptcyDriving the Deal Podcast: Restructuring and Bankruptcy Considerations 2020 brought a global liquidity crunch impacting many industries, including healthcare. In this episode of the Collaborative Transformation: Driving the Deal series, McDermott Partner Krist Werling speaks with colleague Felicia Perlman, Partner and Global Co-Head of McDermott’s Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group. They discuss restructuring and bankruptcy trends, including the impacts to private equity and forecasts for the healthcare industry moving forward. Specific topics include: Restructuring trends that are unique to the healthcare industry Strategic guidance for private equity investors when preparing for a...2021-04-2935 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastHealthcare Antitrust Enforcement Outlook with Former DOJ Antitrust Prosecutor and Strike Force District LeaderA revitalized focus on antitrust in healthcare has increased healthcare companies’ concerns about their compliance status. On this episode of In the Trenches, Brian Stimson, McDermott partner and former Principal Deputy Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services, and Antitrust partner Justin Murphy, former prosecutor in the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, for an overview of healthcare antitrust enforcement issues and proactive steps companies need to take in order to remain compliant. Brian and Justin discuss: The focus of DOJ’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) and defining the “red flags of collusion” DOJ’s use...2021-04-2237 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastThe Evolving Role of Insurance in Private Equity InvestmentsDriving the Deal Podcast: The Evolving Role of Insurance in Private Equity Investments In this episode of the Collaborative Transformation: Driving the Deal series, McDermott Partner Krist Werling is joined by Neil Krauter, National Practice Leader of Private Equity at Risk Strategies and Founder of Krauter & Company. With a wealth of experience in private equity insurance, Neil explains how private equity funds' needs have changed and addresses current trends in the space, including: The evolving role of rep and warranty insurance in private equity investments Insurance dynamics and issues in the rapidly ch...2021-04-2137 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastBoard Dialogue on Post-Pandemic Preparedness with Ken KaufmanOn this episode - the second in our new Governing Health special edition series - Ken Kaufman, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Kaufman Hall and Michael Peregrine discuss a number of important post-pandemic developments, including: Long-term impact of the successes and challenges of the COVID-19 vaccination process Strategic implications in transitioning beyond the worst of the pandemic Traits of healthcare organizations that will emerge from the pandemic stronger than before Appropriate board response to the mental and physical exhaustion of healthcare workers Corporate ESG reporting and healthcare’s role in the corporate social responsibility movem...2021-04-1442 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastEpisode 2On this episode of In the Trenches, Brian Stimson, McDermott partner and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is joined by Mara McDermott, Vice President of McDermott+Consulting and guest Satya Thallam, former Senior Counselor in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a conversation on rulemaking processes, the Biden administration's expected approach on health policy and more. Satya, Brian and Mara discuss: The roles of OMB, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS...2021-04-1235 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDeep Dive into D&O Coverage: A Q & A with Kevin LaCroixThe amount and cost of D&O coverage is a matter of basic concern to the healthcare director. There is a direct link to the commitment with which the board and individual directors approach their fiduciary duties, and the scope and effectiveness of D&O coverage. This episode of the Governing Health podcast features special, real-world questions from healthcare chief legal officers for D&O expert, attorney, and Executive Vice President of R-T Specialty, LLC Kevin LaCroix. Kevin and Michael talk us through: The increasing cost of D&O coverage dur...2021-04-0735 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastIn the Trenches, Ep. 1: DOJ Enforcement and Proactive Compliance: A Conversation with Former Federal ProsecutorsOn this episode of In the Trenches, Brian Stimson, McDermott partner and former Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), sits down with McDermott partners Ben Curtis and Carlos Ortiz, two former Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors with decades of combined experience trying cases and conducting investigations across the US and in collaboration with international enforcement agencies. Brian, Ben and Carlos look back on the valuable experience they gained and top achievements while with the federal government and look ahead at potential enforcement challenges and proactive...2021-04-0549 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastAnalyzing Shifts in Healthcare Private Equity TrendsIn this episode of the Collaborative Transformation: Driving the Deal series, McDermott Partner Krist Werling speaks with Barry Freeman, Managing Director and Co-Head of Healthcare at Lincoln International, about current trends and topics surrounding the evolution of healthcare and its impact on private equity. They discuss: A shifting mindset surrounding deals in the payor market Key questions private equity investors want answered before investing in healthcare Growth trends in government payor plans and their impact on providers Investor insights into the home healthcare and telehealth spaces Additional Resou...2021-03-2536 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastKey Private Equity Investment Opportunities in 2021In this episode of the Collaborative Transformation: Driving the Deal series, McDermott Partner Krist Werling is joined by Cheairs Porter and Geoff Smith, Managing Directors at Harris Williams, to discuss key topics surrounding mergers and valuations in the private equity space, including: Key characteristics of various competitive fund managers and non-traditional private equity funds Merging and scaling practice management assets and upcoming platform combination opportunities Steps to running a successful auction process from a seller’s perspective Valuation predictions for strong healthcare businesses in 2021 Additional Resources: McDermott Will & Emery Harr...2021-03-1733 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Macro Trends in Post-Pandemic Private Equity InvestmentsIn the latest episode of the Collaborative Transformation: Driving the Deal series, McDermott Partner Krist Werling is joined by Jeff Woods, Co-Head of Healthcare at EY-Parthenon, to discuss macro trends that are impacting private equity investments in healthcare including: The impact of deferred healthcare spending on new private equity deal activity Investment opportunities in urgent care, healthcare IT, and surgical specialties Key considerations when investing capital in hospitals Trending investment activity in healthcare and technology Additional Resources: McDermott Will & Emery EY-ParthenonCollaborative Transformation Healthcare Life Sciences Ne...2021-03-1029 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastA Lender’s Perspective on Healthcare PE DealsDriving the Deal Podcast: A Lender’s Perspective on Healthcare PE Deals In the latest episode of the Collaborative Transformation: Driving the Deal series, McDermott Partner Krist Werling is joined by Tricia Lebo, Managing Director at Citizens Bank, to discuss opportunities that could spur private equity deals in healthcare. The topics they cover include: The current state of the debt markets and their impact on PE deal activity Investing opportunities arising from the growth in home medical equipment Other healthcare subsectors that are seeing deal activity pick up Additional Resources: McD...2021-03-0322 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Clearing Regulatory Hurdles in Public Hospital M&AIn the third and final episode of our series on public hospital M&A, we discuss key regulatory considerations when executing public hospital M&A and planning for post-transaction success. McDermott partners Emily Cook and Megan Rooney are joined by Rex Burgdorfer, managing director at Juniper Advisory to discuss: Key regulatory approvals that hospitals must anticipate and address Public and government hospital considerations regarding successful 340B participation, including DSH percentage thresholds The significance of critical access hospital status to acquirers and steps hospitals can take to maintain this designation and receive the same benefits as larger s...2021-03-0121 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastKey Payor Changes Affecting Healthcare Private EquityHealthcare payors face many potential changes in the coming year, all of which will impact private equity firms’ outlook on the sector. From federal initiatives to growth in value-based care, 2021 promises to bring significant challenges and opportunities for private equity investors in healthcare. In the second episode of the Collaborative Transformation: Driving the Deal series, McDermott Partner Krist Werling is joined by Frank Martin, Vice President of the Managed Care division at Farragut Square Group. They discuss why payor changes impact private equity, covering: What healthcare private equity investors can expect from the Biden adm...2021-02-2427 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastHealthcare Private Equity Opportunities Under the New AdministrationDespite the pandemic's impact, the volume of healthcare private equity transactions accelerated in the latter half of 2020. Now in a new year with a new administration, investors should expect both new opportunities and challenges to emerge in the healthcare sector. To help navigate the evolving landscape, we're dedicating a series of podcast episodes to healthcare private equity. Hosted by McDermott Partner Krist Werling, look for new episodes as part of the Collaborative Transformation: Driving the Deal feed. In this first installment, Krist talks with Brian Fortune, Senior Director at Farragut Square Gr...2021-02-1625 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Board Dialogue with Ken KaufmanThis episode - the first in our new Governing Health special edition series - features Ken Kaufman, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Kaufman Hall. Ken will join us as a co-host with Michael Peregrine for the Board Dialogue series, which will feature robust discussions of the governance trends and health industry issues of the day. On this episode, Ken and Michael cover the turbulence that has resulted from the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, the transition of the presidential administrations, and the larger issues of public discord and their resulting impact on healthcare. Their conversation high...2021-02-0234 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | 2020 Year in Review: Taking the Temperature of Healthcare Systems with Ken KaufmanAs the year end approaches, hospital and health system executives and their governing boards would do well to examine the lessons learned over the course of this unprecedented year. On this episode of the Governing Health podcast, we examine various aspects of the impact of the pandemic from the corporate healthcare point of view. McDermott Will & Emery healthcare governance partner Michael Peregrine engages in a year end retrospective with top healthcare strategist Ken Kaufman, co-founder, Managing Director and Chair of Kaufman Hall, regarding where the healthcare system stands right now, the challenges it’s likely to face in the co...2020-12-0453 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastOf Digital Interest | Preparing for the 21st Century Cures Act and Information Blocking: Open Notes, APIs and MoreThere have been a number of recent developments surrounding the 21st Century Cures Act and information blocking rules that have the potential to greatly impact open notes sharing and regulations in healthcare. With compliance dates recently pushed back to April 2021, this episode of the Of Digital Interest podcast features McDermott Health Law partners James Cannatti and Scott Weinstein, Chartis Group principal Chelsea Wyatt and associate principal Claudia Miller, and McDermott’s Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Tullio as they discuss healthcare data accessibility and other key issues healthcare providers should keep in mind to comply with new regulations.2020-11-2036 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastFocus on Health Insurance and Coverage After the CurveCOVID-19 has catalyzed significant changes in the patterns of healthcare delivery, with the potential for long-lasting effects on payors as a result. On this episode of the After the Curve podcast, we discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic may shift the healthcare coverage and payment landscape as well as how it may boost integration among payors and providers. McDermott’s Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Tullio is joined by Kate McDonald and Ankur Goel to discuss relevant topics for both payers and the healthcare industry more broadly, including: How COVID-19 is changing healthcare utilization patterns in the US and...2020-11-0217 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastFocus on Healthcare TransactionsThe lasting impact of COVID-19 on healthcare transactions is multifaceted and has rapidly altered the trajectory of the dealmaking landscape as well as business collaborations. On this episode of the After the Curve podcast, we discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting healthcare transactions today, as well as the outlook for the healthcare deal landscape post-COVID-19. McDermott’s Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Tullio is joined by Jed Spielman and Kevin Miller to discuss topics surrounding the impact of the pandemic on healthcare transactions, including: The sectors of the healthcare industries that are most likely to experience a s...2020-10-1318 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastFocus on Regulatory and Enforcement COVID-19 led to major policy changes impacting how healthcare is delivered and reimbursed but only some of these new policies will endure in coming years. On this episode of the McDermott Health Podcast, we discuss how the regulatory landscape and enforcement priorities may shift in both the short and long term as we transition to the post-COVID-19 era. McDermott’s Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Tullio is joined by Monica Wallace and Emily Cook to discuss topics surrounding pandemic-induced regulatory and enforcement changes, including: A definition of “robust” enforcement activity and how internal compliance teams can prepare to naviga...2020-10-0814 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastFocus on ProvidersCOVID-19 led to major policy changes impacting how healthcare is delivered and reimbursed but only some of these new policies will endure in the coming years. On this episode of the McDermott Health Podcast, we discuss how provider organizations can innovate their business models and care delivery to adapt and thrive in a post-COVID-19 world. McDermott’s Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Tullio is joined by Sandy DiVarco and Emily Cook to discuss topics surrounding the impact of the pandemic on healthcare provider organizations, including: The value of government-provided playbooks for healthcare providers in national situations ...2020-10-0618 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastAfter the Curve | Focus on Life SciencesIn this time of crisis, the life science industry has demonstrated remarkable speed, innovation and resilience. In this episode of the After the Curve podcast, our life sciences partners join us to discuss the most promising areas of drug discovery and device development that are emerging from the pandemic and the outlook for the industry in a post-COVID-19 world. McDermott’s Chief Marketing Officer, Leslie Tullio, is joined by Stephen Bernstein and Kristian Werling to discuss key topics impacting the life sciences industry today.2020-10-0121 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastPerspective from the Life Sciences IndustryIn this time of crisis, the life science industry has demonstrated remarkable speed, innovation and resilience. On this episode of the After the Curve podcast, our life sciences partners join us to discuss the most promising areas of drug discovery and device development that are emerging from the pandemic and the outlook for the industry in a post-COVID-19 word. McDermott’s Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Tullio is joined by Stephen Bernstein and Kristian Werling to discuss key topics impacting the life sciences industry today, including: The reasons behind the immunity of life sciences to slowed investments ...2020-10-0121 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastFocus on Health PolicyCOVID-19 led to major policy changes impacting how healthcare is delivered and reimbursed but only some of these new policies will endure in coming years. On this episode of the McDermott Health Podcast, our colleagues from McDermott+Consulting join us to discuss how the pandemic has changed the conversation leading up to the November presidential election and how key policy issues will evolve in the months and years to come. McDermott’s Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Tullio is joined by Eric Zimmerman, Mara McDermott and Jessica Roth to discuss topics surrounding the pandemic-induced policy shifts, including: Hig...2020-09-2922 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastAfter the Curve | Focus on Digital HealthCOVID-19 has demanded a rapid shift in the world of telehealth and digital health, resulting in a global embracing of a telehealth and digital health system that is not yet fully developed. On this episode of the McDermott Health podcast, our digital health partners have joined to discuss the future of telehealth and use of digital tools to speed up care delivery and to improve outcomes in the wake of COVID-19, as well as the vital role of data readiness in reshaping the healthcare system. McDermott’s Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Tullio is joined by partners Stephen Bernstein and Li...2020-09-2422 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastAfter The Curve: A Focus on Digital HealthCOVID-19 has demanded a rapid shift in the world of telehealth and digital health, resulting in a global embracing of a telehealth and digital health system that is not yet fully developed. On this episode of the McDermott Health podcast, our digital health partners have joined to discuss the future of telehealth and use of digital tools to speed up care delivery and to improve outcomes in the wake of COVID-19, as well as the vital role of data readiness in reshaping the healthcare system. McDermott’s Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Tullio is joined by partners Stephen Bernstein and Li...2020-09-2422 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Board Oversight of Quality and Patient Safety: A Conversation with the Joint CommissionAs the accreditor for over 22,000 healthcare facilities, the Joint Commission plays an important role in setting standards for quality and patient safety. It also evaluates the governing bodies and governance structures of healthcare organizations, ranging from acute care facilities and small not-for-profits to large, for-profit multi-hospital systems. Healthcare organizations are focusing more clearly on the benefits of greater system-wide board collaboration on quality of care and patient safety for the business enterprise as a whole. On this episode of the Governing Health podcast, Michael Peregrine is joined by the Joint Commission’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ana McKee and it...2020-09-1416 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Public Hospital M&A and Stakeholder Buy-InDriving the Deal: Public Hospital M&A and Stakeholder Buy-In by McDermott Health Podcast Channel2020-08-1925 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Dealmaking in the Sunlight: Navigating Public Hospital M&APublic hospitals have a uniquely open relationship to the communities they serve, which invites a level of transparency as they consider potential mergers and acquisitions. So what kind of M&A deal activity options are out there for public hospitals dealing with financial pressures, and how can parties navigate regulatory, financial and public opinion to get the deal done? In this episode of Collaborative Transformation podcast series, Rex Burgdorfer, managing director at Juniper Advisory, joins McDermott partner Megan Rooney to discuss: > The major trends driving public hospital M&A > How M&A can strengthen hospitals financially and the regulatory...2020-06-0316 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastMay 15 Friday Newsflash | Coronavirus Health Law BriefingMay 15 Friday Newsflash | Coronavirus Health Law Briefing by McDermott Health Podcast Channel2020-05-1508 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastMay 8 Friday Newsflash | Coronavirus Health Law BriefingMay 8 Friday Newsflash | Coronavirus Health Law Briefing by McDermott Health Podcast Channel2020-05-0810 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastMay 1 Friday Newsflash | Coronavirus Health Law BriefingMay 1 Friday Newsflash | Coronavirus Health Law Briefing by McDermott Health Podcast Channel2020-05-0108 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastApril 24 Friday Newsflash | Coronavirus Health Law BriefingApril 24 Friday Newsflash | Coronavirus Health Law Briefing by McDermott Health Podcast Channel2020-04-2410 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastApril 17 Friday Newsflash | Coronavirus Health Law BriefingApril 17 Friday Newsflash | Coronavirus Health Law Briefing by McDermott Health Podcast Channel2020-04-1706 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastApril 10 Friday Newsflash | Coronavirus Health Law BriefingApril 10 Friday Newsflash | Coronavirus Health Law Briefing by McDermott Health Podcast Channel2020-04-1110 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Board Briefing: The Presidential Candidates' Healthcare ProposalsOn this special episode of the Governing Health podcast, Michael Peregrine is joined by Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director & Political Strategist at Farragut Square Group, and Eric Zimmerman, Principal of McDermott+Consulting, for a board-focused "primer" on the Biden, Sanders and Trump heathcare proposals. This episode explores: • The difference between "Medicare for All" and the "Public Option," and the financial implications of each • "Incremental" v. "Revolutionary" approaches to healthcare reform • Potential timelines for healthcare reforms under Biden or Sanders leadership • The role of price transparency, waivers for states and other Trump administration healthcare policy developments • Key health policy issues boards sho...2020-03-1131 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastOf Digital Interest | Protecting Your Tech: IP Considerations in Digital HealthIn this episode of the Of Digital Interest podcast series, McDermott partners Bernadette Broccolo (Health) and Ahsan Shaikh (IP), explore key issues for digital health companies, their collaboration partners and investors, and start-ups to consider, including: > What is currently patent eligible in the digital health space? > What patent-eligible trends and opportunities are we seeing? > How do laws governing data sharing among digital health collaborators impact the research and development effort and associated IP rights? > What challenges and opportunities do artificial intelligence, blockchain and machine learning present for digital health innovators?2020-02-2132 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastOf Digital Interest | 2020 Digital Health Outlook: Thoughts from CES and JPMOn this episode of the Of Digital Interest podcast, McDermott partners Sarah Hogan and Dale Van Demark share their takeaways from the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show and 2020 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, where they were on the ground and moderating discussions. This episode explores: > The role of digital therapeutics in the digital health marketplace > The role of the consumer in digital health adoption > Forward-looking thoughts on digital health collaborations > The importance of data, privacy and trust for the future of digital health solutions https://www.mwe.com/industries/health/digital-health/2020-02-0627 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastHow to Engage in Constructive DisruptionThe healthcare industry is facing significant disruption from new market entrants and technology innovations that have the potential to improve how healthcare is delivered. But how do you tell which innovative technologies and ventures will have a sustained and positive impact, and which are just noise? In this episode of the Collaborative Transformation podcast series, Lucia Savage, chief privacy and regulatory officer at Omada Health, joins McDermott partner Jennifer S. Geetter to discuss: > What it takes for disruption to be truly constructive in today’s dynamic market > The rise of mobile healthcare delivery and patient engagement, driven by technological ad...2019-12-1326 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Executive Compensation Committee Update: Part 2The supervision, compensation and retention of senior executive leadership is an increasingly pressing issue for boards of directors. On this episode, the second in a two-part series, Michael Peregrine welcomes John Challenger, CEO of outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, and Ralph DeJong, partner at McDermott Will & Emery, to discuss the uptick in CEO turnover levels. This dynamic episode explores how CEO retention issues influence the decision-making process of the executive compensation committee and other board committees.2019-11-2529 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Executive Compensation Committee Update: Part 1An increasingly critical duty for boards of directors relates to the supervision, compensation and retention of the senior executive leadership team. On this episode, the first in a two-part series, Michael Peregrine welcomes Tim Cotter, managing director of SullivanCotter, and Ralph DeJong, partner at McDermott Will and Emery, for a discussion on the latest trends and developments impacting the executive compensation committee's decision-making process.2019-11-1333 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Radical Decision-Making for Health System Boards, Part 2As health system boards pursue transformative opportunities in response to the pressures of disruption, innovation and evolution in delivery models, they are pushed outside of their historical comfort zone. The stakes are high: the radical decisions made today will have lasting and dramatic impacts on the sustainability of the organization. The board must take significant risks, embrace major mission shifts and execute within challengingly short windows of opportunity. Learn more about Radical Decision-Making in the two-part Governing Health podcast series, brought to you by McDermott and KaufmanHall. Visit www.mwe.com/governinghealth.2019-03-1428 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Executive Compensation TrendsIn this episode, host Michael Peregrine discusses current trends in health care executive compensation decisions and the importance of the Board of Directors in making these complex and highly scrutinized decisions. Guests: Tim Cotter, Managing Director of Sullivan Cotter and Ralph DeJong, Executive Compensation Partner, McDermott Will & Emery.2018-12-1929 min