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McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Rapid-Fire Medicaid Update Ahead of Senate Vote with Rodney WhitlockIn this episode of Driving the Deal, host Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, is joined again by Rodney Whitlock, Vice President at McDermott+ and longtime Capitol Hill health policy expert for a rapid-fire Medicaid update recorded Friday, June 27. As the Senate eyes a final vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA), Rodney offers a real-time look at where things stood at the end of the week. They break down the Senate parliamentarian’s rulings striking several Medicaid provisions, including restrictions on eligibility and changes to provider taxes, and what remains in play, such as wor...2025-06-3017 min
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 | Healthcare Policy with Joel WhiteOn this episode of Driving the Deal, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, sits down with Joel White, President & CEO of Horizon Government Affairs, to unpack the evolving healthcare policy landscape on Capitol Hill. With Congress already in an ambitious legislative year, they explore: The top congressional priorities shaping the policy agenda How Medicaid reform may play into the broader budget strategy What else is on the table—from PBM reform to Medicare fixes The outlook for key players like pharma and physicians seeking relief The political dynamics at play across the House, Senate, and Whi...2025-05-0219 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Talking Medicaid: A Deep Dive with Rodney WhitlockIn this episode of Driving the Deal, host Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by Rodney Whitlock, Vice President at McDermott+ and a longtime Capitol Hill health policy expert. Together, they unpack why Medicaid has become a political flashpoint in 2025. With the concurrent budget resolution passed earlier in April, they explore what’s driving urgency in Congress, the complex dynamics between the House, Senate, and White House. They also break down the policies most likely to advance, including work requirements and targeted savings efforts, and why providers and advocates should be watching the reconciliation pro...2025-05-0224 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 | FSG’s Webinar Takeaways: Home Health, Hospice, HME & Supplies OutlookOn this episode of Driving the Deal, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by Jackie Williams, Director of Research, and Hope Amsterdam, Lead Post-Acute Care Analyst, to unpack the key takeaways from our recent webinar on the 2025 outlook for Home Health, Hospice, Home Care, HME, and Home Medical Supplies. This episode covers deal volume and valuation trends, regulatory and reimbursement developments, growth and consolidation opportunities, and what’s driving strategy and risk across sectors. From PDGM and Medicaid reforms to labor pressures and due diligence must-knows, this conversation offers a focused view on what in...2025-04-1613 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 PodcastDriving the Deal | Opportunities in Clinical Research Sites with Carlos Orantes and Erik KistlerThe first episode of the new season of Driving the Deal is here! In this episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group is joined by Carlos Orantes, CEO of Alcanza Clinical Research, and Erik Kistler, Managing Director of Houlihan Lokey’s Healthcare Group, to dive deep into the world of clinical research sites and their growing appeal in the private equity space. They’ll be providing an overview of the clinical research site landscape, covering topics such as: Insights into why private equity has targeted this sector, including key financial trends and investment benchmarks. What inve...2025-02-1923 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | 2024 Healthcare Private Equity Wrap-Up with Cantor Fitzgerald's Vikram SithianOn this episode of Driving the Deal, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, sits down with Vikram Sithian, Managing Director and Head of Healthcare Financial Sponsors Coverage at Cantor Fitzgerald, to explore the key trends shaping the healthcare private equity landscape. They discuss the latest in healthcare services dealmaking, delve into subsector activity among sponsors, and highlight the most active areas and emerging themes. The conversation also touches on varying sponsor strategies, the new players entering the healthcare space, and the current state of the financing market.2024-12-1117 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Unlocking Opportunities in Employer-Sponsored Healthcare with Trey Marinello and Chad SchulzOn this episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by Trey Marinello, Managing Director for Houlihan Lokey’s Healthcare Group, and Chad Schulz, Executive Vice President and Managing Director at Alliant Insurance Services. Live from the Houlihan Lokey Global Healthcare Conference in New York City, they embark on a riveting conversation on the booming private equity interest in employer-sponsored healthcare (ESHC). They discuss the macro drivers attracting investors, key attributes of ESHC companies, and strategies for standing out in a crowded market. The conversation covers go-to-market approaches, including the role of insurance brokers, client se...2024-11-2027 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Bankers Corner with Houlihan Lokey’s Mark FrancisOn this episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by Mark Francis, Managing Director and Global Head of the Healthcare Group at Houlihan Lokey. They discuss the state of healthcare private equity in 2024. Mark shares insights on deal activity, key market impacts, emerging opportunities, and the influence of digital healthcare. He also highlights the big challenges and trends shaping the industry. Finally, we wrap up with Mark’s thoughts on what to expect for the rest of the year. 2024-10-2918 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 | Fund Founders with Vistria’s David SchuppanOn this episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by David Schuppan, Senior Partner and Co-Head of Healthcare at The Vistria Group, for the very first episode of our Fund Founders series. They set off on an insightful discussion on healthcare trends, investments, and innovation. David shares his perspective on the themes that have driven his career, the businesses he's proud of, and subsectors that have transformed the industry. Tune in as we explore where healthcare is headed, highlighting areas primed for future disruption and meaningful change.2024-09-3021 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Bankers Corner with Edgemont’s Eugene GoldenbergOn this episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by Eugene Goldenberg, Managing Director at Edgemont Partners. Together, they explore the dynamic post-acute care sector and the latest trends in healthcare M&A. Eugene offers a deep dive into the current state of the market, highlighting key trends in personal care, hospice, and home health. Brian and Eugene discuss what’s driving M&A activity, explore valuation trends, and uncover the challenges and opportunities investors face in this space. The conversation also touches on the broader healthcare M&A landscape, including the impact of re...2024-09-1326 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 PodcastDriving the Deal | Safeguarding Healthcare – Cybersecurity Insights with Baxter Lee from Clearwater SecurityOn this episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by Baxter Lee, CFO of Clearwater Security, to discuss the escalating issue of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector. Baxter sheds light on recent cyber-attacks, including the Change Healthcare breach, and examines their financial, operational, and privacy impacts. He explains how Clearwater collaborates with healthcare organizations to enhance their cybersecurity posture and offers insights into the future of healthcare security. Baxter also shares best practices for defending against cyber-attacks, emphasizing strategic financial planning, compliance, and regular assessments. Tune in for a riveting discussion on safeguarding healthcare...2024-07-3127 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Break-Down with Holly StokesOn this episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by Farragut’s own Assistant Vice President, Holly Stokes. Holly breaks down the newly released Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) rule for 2025, discussing the PFS mechanics, key proposals, and anticipated pressures. They review the net cut to the conversion factor and its impact on stakeholders, including potential Congressional interventions and pandemic telehealth flexibilities. Additionally, the conversation highlights bright spots in primary care, gastroenterology, and behavioral health.2024-07-2320 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Predictions with Sheila Madhani and Holly StokesOn this episode, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group is joined by Farragut’s own Assistant Vice President, Holly Stokes, and Sheila Madhani, President of Madhani Healthcare Consulting, as they dive into predictions for the upcoming 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Rule. They share their insights into the rule’s potential impact, as well as providing an update on congressional relief, and what this could mean for the conversion factor in 2025. This episode was recorded prior to the official release of the Physician Fee Schedule Rule, and predictions and analyses are based on preliminary information and may be subj...2024-07-0225 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal | Bankers Corner with L.A. Galyon IV from Brentwood Capital AdvisorsOn 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 L.A. Galyon IV, Managing Partner at Brentwood Capital Advisors discussing the evolving healthcare deal market, key drivers, challenges, and notable trends shaped by technological advancements. We'll also delve into Brentwood's unique strategies, recent milestones, and what sets them apart in this dynamic landscape.2024-06-2823 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: NSA Update with Holly Stokes In this episode, host Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by Farragut’s own Assistant Vice President, Holly Stokes. Holly provides an update and 2024 outlook for the No Surprises Act (NSA). They discuss the carve out, as well as the status of the committee and their recommendations. Along with this update, they share their thoughts on the NSA’s potential impact on the industry.2024-03-0413 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 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: Bankers Corner with Houlihan Lokey's Mark Francis In this episode, host Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by Houlihan Lokey’s own Mark Francis, Managing Director and Global Head of its Healthcare Group. Together, they discuss the sectors expected to see an increase in deal volume and activity, a review of activity and deal flow in the last three quarters, sectors that are cooling off, the impact of digital health in the healthcare industry, and an outlook for the rest of the year and 2024.2023-10-1018 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Navigating the 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule with Holly Stokes In this episode, host Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group (FSG), is joined by FSG’s own Assistant Vice President, Holly Stokes, in an insightful overview of the recently released 2024 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. They shed light on the PFS’s significance and impact on providers. Holly provides a comprehensive overview of the proposed changes, including the notable 3.4% cut to the conversion factor, and presents an outlook for potential congressional intervention as well as other specialty-specific changes.2023-08-1517 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Behavioral Health Series Part III - Investing in Psychiatry with Brentwood’s L.A. Galyon IV In this episode, host Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by L.A. Galyon IV, managing partner at Brentwood Capital Advisors, for the final segment of our three-part behavioral health series. Together, they have a riveting conversation on the psychiatry space, discussing today’s macro-environment and service mix. Additionally, they provide insights on current reimbursement issues and investment opportunities within the sector.2023-07-1126 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Behavioral Health Series Part II: Investing in SUDs with Brentwood’s L.A. Galyon IV During this episode, host Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by L.A. Galyon IV, managing partner at Brentwood Capital Advisors, for part two in our three-part behavioral health series. Together, they delve into the substance use disorder (SUD) space and its macro environment. They also share their thoughts on the evolving demand for relevant services in recent years and provide valuable insights on investment opportunities within the SUD sector.2023-06-1420 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Behavioral Health Series – Investing in Autism with Brentwood’s Dan Beuerlein In this episode, host Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, is joined by Dan Beuerlein, managing director at Brentwood Capital Advisors. Embarking on a three-part behavioral health series, Brian and Dan discuss the autism space, including the macro environment for autism, as well as the service mix and evolution. They also share their thoughts on investing in the autism space. 2023-05-2222 minMcDermott 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: PT Overview with PT Solutions’ Matt Beck-Goolsby In this episode, host Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group, conducts an intimate interview with PT Solutions Chief Strategy Officer (and former Private Equity Sponsor) Matt Beck-Goolsby. Together, they provide an overview of the PT market and discuss: · How PE-backed PT assets can add value to hospitals · The labor market and supply and demand imbalance within PT · Lessons learned from failed PT deals · Tech-enabled advantages · Future opportunities within the PT market2023-02-2222 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 minMcDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Downloading the 2022 Midterm Election ResultsIn Season 2, Episode 15 of Driving the Deal, host Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group (FSG), is joined by FSG’s Health Policy Senior Associate Holly Stokes and Assistant Vice President Hope Amsterdam. Together, they provide an overview of the 2022 midterm election results and discuss which legislative issues we can expect taken up in 2023. During this episode, they talk about: Upcoming end-of-year legislation Midterm implications for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and drug pricing Future telehealth and behavioral health legislation The split US Congress and how it will affect past and future legislation The im...2022-11-2315 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 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: What’s in Store for Post-Acute Care & SNFs in 2023 with Hope AmsterdamIn Season 2, Episode 13 of Driving the Deal, Farragut Square Group’s (FSG) Brian Fortune and Jackie Williams are joined by FSG’s Assistant Vice President Hope Amsterdam. In this episode, they discuss recent reimbursement-related developments for Medicare and Medicaid on the state level, as well as: Major Medicare and Medicaid investments made by states during the most recent budget cycle Positive July rulemaking for post-acute care and inpatient psychology Reimbursement adjustments for hospice, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and inpatient psychology Case-mix adjustments to the positive skilled nursing facility (SNF) patient-driven payment model Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) final rule f...2022-10-1712 minMcDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: What’s Ahead in 2023 for PPMs with Holly StokesIn the 12th episode of Season 2: Driving the Deal, Farragut Square Group’s (FSG) Brian Fortune and Jackie Williams are joined by Holly Stokes, senior research associate at FSG, for a discussion on the future of physician practice management (PPM). Specifically, the trio delves into the regulatory actions that occurred within the PPM sector this past year as we head into end-of-year legislation and rulemaking, as well as the anticipated pressures for market participants in 2023 and 2024. In this episode, they also talk about: Regulatory changes for PPM companies Proposed cuts to the Physician Fee Schedule Implications of the ru...2022-10-1723 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 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastDriving the Deal: Digital Technology Platform Innovation with Litesprite’s Swatee SurveeIn episode 8 of Season 2: Driving the Deal, Brian Fortune, senior managing director at Farragut Square Group (FSG), is joined by Elle Kalisz, a research analyst at FSG, and Swatee Survee, CEO and founder of Litesprite. Together, they explore all things digital technology, including: What is a Digital Therapeutic? What makes a Digital Therapeutic different from traditional digital health tools? The intersection of digital self-help tools and mobile gaming. Provider, payor and employer uptake/participation. Insights for investors interested in the digital technology space. 2022-08-1027 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 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 minMcDermott 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 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 minMcDermott 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 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 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
Governing HealthBoard 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 should exa...2020-03-1131 min