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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
New Project Media (NPM) InterconnectionsNPM Interconnections (US) – Episode 151: Heather Cooper | McDermott Will & EmeryOn this week’s podcast, Heather Cooper, Partner at global law firm McDermott Will & Emery LLP, join's NPM's Michelle France to discuss 'One Big Beautiful Bill' as the bill heads to the US Senate for consideration.Cooper, whose practice almost exclusively focuses on federal income tax issues within the renewable industry, shares her thoughts on how the Senate will handle the bill, how hard the industry will be hit, and what developers should and can do to prepare for the changes.NPM is a leading data, intelligence & events company providing business development led co...2025-06-0325 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
Jonathan On MoneyEpisode 110: IN FOCUS: Gifts and Bequests from Covered Expatriates with John Kiely (McDermott Will & Emery)Join Jonathan I. Shenkman, President & CIO of ParkBridge Wealth Management, as he goes “IN FOCUS” to explore more advanced wealth planning topics. This week, we will go IN FOCUS where we cover more advanced wealth planning topics. Today, we are joined by John S. Kiely, who is Counsel at the law firm McDermott Will & Emery LLP based in New York City. John will be discussing “The IRS Issues Final Regulations on Gifts and Bequests from Covered Expatriates.” By way of background, Section 2801 of the Internal Revenue Code was enacted...2025-05-2828 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
Sports Kid PodcastEP.010 - March 31 2025 - TENTH EPISODE! and is Emery's Bracket Toast??Emery is excited to hit his 10th episode tonight and will be ripping packs, giving away t-shirts and talking more March Madness!The 'Sports Kid Podcast' is a father-son duo discussing the latest news on Detroit sports and more!Please visit our website and follow us on our social accounts:Website: https://www.SportsKidPodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportskidpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportskidpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsKidPodcast #Podcast #SportsPodcast #DetroitSports2025-04-011h 11
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
Light on LifeWhy God’s Spirit Will Teach and Transform Your LifeToday, we will explore the Holy Spirit’s role in teaching and guiding the lives of those who follow Jesus. God actively communicates with His children, leading them towards truth and reality. But how does He accomplish this? We often express it as being “led by the Spirit,” experiencing an inner knowing, a prompting, or an urge. We may feel a check or a gentle, velvety like sensation in our spirits. The Holy Spirit of God is real, and He will communicate with and teach us. That is the focus of today’s discussion: Why God’s Spirit Will Teach and...2024-10-1432 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
Life’s CheckmarkEmbrace Faith: Find Your Authentic Self with Jon Emery EP | 96Embrace Faith: Find Your Authentic Self with Jon Emery EP | 96 In this episode of Life's Checkmark, Mauri and I sit down to delve into the profound impact of integrating faith into business. As a seasoned podcaster and coach, I share my rich journey from personal struggles to spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and resilience. I reveal how embracing imperfections and practicing continuous improvement has been pivotal in my personal and professional life, as well as how aligning my business with spiritual values has guided me through transformative experiences. I have faced significant challenges...2024-07-0454 minLight on LifeThree Things You Can Do To Operate in the Will of GodIf you want to know how to grow up spiritually, if your heart desires to know what God's will is for your life, you’ve come to the right place today. On the heels of knowing God’s will, comes this illustrative story from the lips of F.B. Meyer. Myer was a Baptist Pastor and Evangelist whose life spanned England's 19th and 20th centuries. When crossing the Irish Channel one dark starless night, F. B. Meyer stood on the deck by the captain and asked him, “How do you know Holyhead Harbor on so dark a night as this?”...2024-06-3034 min
Product in HealthtechJennifer Geetter of McDermott Will & EmeryJennifer Geetter, a partner at McDermott, Will and Emery, shares insights on AI and data governance, compliance issues related to AI and privacy, and how state and federal guidance can impact AI innovation in healthcare.00:00 - Introduction01:02 - Jennifer's background and role as a digital health lawyer04:11 - Types of clients / legal needs in digital health09:37 - COVID's impact on healthcare delivery and digital health trends14:41 - Challenges faced by digital therapeutics and the future of digital health19:21 - AI capabilities, regulatory guardrails, and considerations for healthcare comp...2024-06-2040 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
The Journey of LifeJourney of Life: Emery Part II and ALS TimelineThis episode finishes up discussions regarding Emery and then transitions into my ALS timeline from start of initial symptoms up until back surgery, will continue timeline next episode.2024-02-0859 min
Outcomes RocketLeveraging Legal and Regulatory Frameworks in Healthcare Technology with Alya Sulaiman, Partner at McDermott Will & EmeryInteroperability and data access play a critical role in healthcare innovation and digital health solutions.In this episode, Alya Sulaiman, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, delves into the complex world of healthcare law and technology. Alya shares some insights in developing and deploying innovative technologies such as predictive analytics, decision support algorithms, EHRs, interoperability tools, and digital therapeutics. She explains how her experience is not solely limited to legal frameworks but also includes meaningful interactions with the practical applications of these technologies. In this conversation, she recounts how the intersection of technology and the legal landscape directly...2023-12-1814 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
The Legal DepartmentAI Fundamentals: What The Legal Department Needs To Know About Artificial Intelligence With Alya Sulaiman Of McDermott Will & Emery (E2)Artificial Intelligence has undeniably transformed so much of how we do things that we can only conclude it is here to stay. For the legal profession, this means it is only a matter of time, if you haven’t already, for us to confront and accept this added dimension to our work. Our guest in this episode already foresees that every lawyer will someday become an AI lawyer. Alya Sulaiman of McDermott Will & Emery joins Stacy Bratcher to give us the basics of AI, demystifying this technology that is shaking up our lives. Alya is one of the legal th...2023-11-0738 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 minLight on LifeThree Things You Can Do To Operate in the Will of GodIf you want to know how to grow up spiritually, if your heart desires to know what God's will is for your life, you’ve come to the right place today. On the heels of knowing God’s will, comes this illustrative story from the lips of F.B. Meyer. Myer was a Baptist Pastor and Evangelist whose life spanned England's 19th and 20th centuries. When crossing the Irish Channel one dark starless night, F. B. Meyer stood on the deck by the captain and asked him, “How do you know Holyhead Harbor on so dark a night as this?”...2023-10-0734 min
The Compliance GuySeason 6 - Episode 10 - Elliot Golding, Partner / McDermott Will & Emery LLPSean was joined by Elliot Golding of McDermott Will & Emery to discuss all things HIPAA Privacy and Security, Information Blocking, and a few more critical aspects of cybersecurity! This episode is a must for all medical practices, hospitals and health systems to ensure your compliance with the ever-changing landscape!
Elliot is Sean's go-to when it comes to Data Privacy and Cybersecurity!
About Elliot Golding:
Elliot Golding (CIPP/US) is a partner in McDermott Will & Emery's Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice. Elliot provides business-oriented privacy and cybersecurity advice to a wide...2023-06-0136 min
A Beacon of HopeUnlocking Ancient Wisdom: Mihaere Emery is our Beacon of HopeHow Māori Teachings are Transforming Lives in South Auckland...
Honoured to welcome Mihaere Emery, a dedicated advocate for Māori culture, a specialist advisor, and a passionate mentor as a guest on the podcast. Mihaere has worked tirelessly to create opportunities for at-risk-youth and support mental health initiatives in South Auckland by embracing the wisdom of the past and using it to challenge the future. Mihaere's journey exemplifies the power of hope and perseverance. Join host Will Fleming as he delves into an inspiring conversation with Mihaere Emery, exploring how his deep connection to Māori culture has shaped his...2023-04-0443 min
Church & Culture PodcastCCP45: On Superstition and God's WillIn this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss how best to discern between superstition and God's will. Dr. White recently wrote a blog titled “About Those Angel Numbers” that sparked a lot of interesting feedback from our readers. What caught people off guard was the idea that something they deemed as loving guidance from up above - a sign from an angel or a deceased loved one - might really be opening up a door for the presence of evil in your life. And this can go far beyond mere angel numbers. So h...2023-01-2031 minLight on LifeHow to Absolutely Discern the Will of God: What the Bible SaysIn today’s podcast, we examine one of the most well-known questions that Jesus' followers pose — how do I discern the will of God for life? We could simplify the question to 'what is God’s will for my life?' This is an essential query that you must walk out in your everyday life. The answer to this doesn’t come by wondering — it comes by an active, diligent, heartfelt seeking of God. How to Absolutely Discern the Will of God: What the Bible Says, that's our focus on this week's Light on Life.2022-12-0330 min
Light on LifeTen People Who Will Not Inherit the Kingdom of God: What You Should KnowFrom our study in Ephesians, we look at the Kingdom of God from a slightly different point of view. We are talking about inheriting the Kingdom of God not. The Bible details for us those who will not inherit the Kingdom. Ten People Who Will Not Inherit The Kingdom Of God: What You Should Know — all on this on this week’s Light on Life.2022-11-2633 min
McDermott 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 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 min
Governing HealthBoard 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 min
McDermott 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 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 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | Part One - Priorities and Trends for the Compensation CommitteeThe board’s executive compensation committee has traditionally been one of the most prominent of all board functions, with its focus on such interconnected responsibilities as oversight of the executive compensation process, compensation data analysis, talent recruitment and executive search. This episode is the first in a two-part discussion filled with valuable insight and the latest developments affecting compensation committees from two recognized health industry compensation and benefits experts, Tim Cotter and Ralph DeJong. Tim and Ralph will discuss such important topics as: - The current state of salary, increase budgets, ince...2022-04-0132 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastEstablishing the Compensation of the Chief Executive Officer — Part OneThe board’s executive compensation committee has traditionally been one of the most prominent of all board functions, with its focus on such interconnected responsibilities as oversight of the executive compensation process, compensation data analysis, talent recruitment and executive search. This episode is the first in a two-part discussion filled with valuable insight and the latest developments affecting compensation committees from two recognized health industry compensation and benefits experts, Tim Cotter and Ralph DeJong. Tim and Ralph will discuss such important topics as: The current state of salary, increase budgets, incentive award leve...2022-03-3132 min
Hard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 69: Will & Face (of Chris)Hi Swallowerz, this week we cover: New Music, Zeus network drama, Remy Ma says Doja Cat isn't a rapper, Oscar recap, Tiffany Haddish vs a fashion reporter and more. Topic of the Day: What transpired with Will Smith at the Oscars needs to be broken down. You know we don't mind.
This episode is sponsored by: Mosaico, a journey towards a global HIV vaccine for all. For more information about the Mosaico study, go to: www.mosaicostudy.com
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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 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 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
RiskWatch2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Sarah Walters of McDermott Will & EmeryThe 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.Tune into this interview with Sarah Walters, Partner with McDermott Will & Emery.2021-12-0105 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
The James Bond ComplexJames Bond's DB5 interview with Will LawrenceWe all know the car. It's sleek Italian lines, 4.0 litre inline six bubbling away, hiding twin machine guns, a smoke screen, tire thrashing spikes... wait what? Ah yes, it's 007's car! The Aston Martin DB5, having first appeared in 1964s Goldfinger is synonymous with James Bond. So much so that publishing house Hero Collector has come out with a 290 page book on it, penned by Eon publicist, Will Lawrence. HE sat down with our resident gearhead Emery to chat about this recent release. Start your engines! 2021-10-2726 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
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kevin-emery/message2021-08-0344 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
Big Gay Fiction PodcastGay Agendas & Meet Cutes with Jason June & Emery LeeJeff & Will announce the Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection for June: "Seeking Solace," the third book in the "Walker Boys" series by Ari McKay. Jeff reviews "Jay's Gay Agenda" by Jason June and "Meet Cute Diary" by Emery Lee before he interviews the authors about their debut YA novels. Jason June and Emery discuss the inspiration for their stories, both drawn from their own lives. They also talk about their desire to bring an authentic teen experience to the page, exploring themes like first times, finding pronouns that fit, and telling stories where queer teens get...2021-06-0755 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 minLight on LifeFour Things that Will Unnerve Your Spirit ManThere are many things that can prick your conscience. In this podcast, we discuss four in particular. Your conscience is the voice of your spirit man. It is the main way that God communicates with you. The Lord will unnerve your spirit man and He will try to lead you out of wrongdoing. Learning to listen to your heart is a part of growing up in God. Four Things that Will Unnerve Your Spirit Man, that's our focus on this week's Light on Life.2021-05-2930 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 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
Governing HealthBoard 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
Living With WillConversations with Gareth Emery (Music, Lasers, Legend)What's goin on Y'all,
There aren't many episodes that get me so excited that I stay up all night editing them but this episode is one of those cases!
Gareth Emery is an outrageously talented musician. His sense of how to entertain is unrivaled (go watch a live show of his), and he's breaking into the NFT scene like an absolute legend.
If you're a fan of his work, or just a fan of amazing art, he has a release called LSR/City launching on Nifty Gateway Apri...2021-04-0841 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 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
Travel TalksEp 21: How Travel Will Change For The BETTER!Travel Talks' new show sees us discuss how travel will be changed for the better by the pandemic, what it is like to travel right now and how you can be more sustainable when on holiday.As well as discussing the future of travel we also go head-to-head fighting our corner for summer vs winter holidays and tackle a difficult hypothetical question which would change the way we travel drastically. Make sure to head over to @TravelTalksPodcast on Instagram to cast your vote for who you think won the head-to-head.Reach out to...2021-03-1544 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 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 minLight on LifeWhy Your Will is A Powerful Help to HealingThe human will is an integral component in receiving healing from God the Father. The Lord doesn't want your will broken. He wants it whole and intact and strong, ready to receive. In today's Light on Life podcast, we take a look at the human will and how it factored into the healing of a man who had been ill for a long long time. We also look at some steps you should take in order to hold on to your healing once it has come. Why Your Will is A Powerful Help to Healing, all of this in...2021-02-1336 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
Governing HealthBoard 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
Governing Health2020 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 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 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: 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
The BackstoryRestarting responsibly: A conversation with Sandra DiVarco, McDermott Will & EmeryHealthcare providers of all types are under pressure - financial and, in some cases, social and political - to restart elective procedures and get back to "normal" operations after COVID-19. But there are risks to that process if it's not handled well. In this conversation, Lauren McConville, partner at Jarrard Inc., and Sandra DiVarco, partner at McDermott Will & Emery, overlay some of the legal/regulatory and communications considerations hospitals and health systems need to mitigate risk and move quickly but responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2122 min
Inside the ICE HouseMcDermott Will & Emery Chairman Ira Coleman at the Intersection of Talent and LawIra Coleman, Chairman of McDermott Will & Emery, joins the podcast to take listeners through the inner workings of closing a deal at one of the world’s leading law firms. He shares insights on the legal issues facing healthcare, why the profession must evolve to meet the needs of the client, and how someone’s Uber rating can make or break their chance to work at the leading edge of law.2020-04-201h 06
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 | Key Governance Developments: A Conversation with Professor Charles ElsonCorporate governance is influenced by a wide range of government regulations, legislative initiatives, stakeholder and public demands, responsibilities to investors and case law. On this episode, Michael Peregrine welcomes Professor Charles Elson, Director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, for a discussion on the complexities of corporate law and governance today. Mr. Elson's perspective on corporate governance best practices and recent cases from the Delaware courts will benefit directors of public, private and nonprofit corporations alike, and reminds us that the law of corporate governance is constantly evolving and being extended in new and different ways.2019-10-1833 minLight on LifeWhy It's Never Wise to Not Obey God's Will for Your LifeIt’s never wise to not obey God’s will for your life. In the Sound of Music, at the close of a frustrating day, the Reverend Mother asks Maria why she has come to the convent. Hesitating, the distraught girl replies, “To discover and do the will of God.” You don’t have to go to a convent or a monastery to find God’s will for your life. There is plenty of God’s will to find in the pages of the Bible. When we look to obey the general principles of God’s will found in the scriptures G...2019-08-1031 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 minLight on LifeWhy You Need to Tell God You Will Do Anything He Asks“Will you please tell me in a word,” said a Christian woman to a minister, “what your idea of consecration is?” Holding out a blank sheet of paper the pastor replied, “It is to sign your name at the bottom of this blank sheet and to let God fill it in as He will.” This is a noble illustration of what consecration is. Today’s Light on Life focus is this area of consecrating yourself to the will of God and a type of prayer that you can pray in this area.2019-03-0235 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 minLight on LifeFour Things that Will Prick Your ConscienceA man was getting ready to lie in court. This man's spirit was trying to speak to him. His conscience was trying to get him not to do it. During the proceedings, the man fled the courtroom. Your conscience will do the same. It will try to lead you out of wrongdoing. Learning to listen to it is a part of growing up in God. Four Things that Will Prick Your Conscience, that's this week's Light on Life.2018-08-2530 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | The Role of the Audit Committee and the Warning Signs of ImproprietyWhen it comes to preventing corporate scandals, regulators typically look to the board as the first line of defense. This is especially the case in the nonprofit sector, where there is no market factor to provide additional oversight and protection. It is in this context that the board’s audit committee provides particular value. Amongst its many roles is the general expectation that it will monitor the potential for financial irregularity and be attentive to the warning signs of fraud, malfeasance or gross mismanagement. And, in the nonprofit sector, we have several recent examples where state and federal regulators ar...2017-11-1027 minLight on LifeIs All Peace in Your Families the Will of God?What are we going to with Jesus words, 'I did not come to bring peace to the earth, but I came to bring a sword, for I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law and a man's enemies will be those of his own household? Tha's what we will take a look at in this week's Light on Life.2017-10-0731 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | What Health Care Boards Need to Know about Business Disruption, Part TwoMichael Peregrine continues the conversation with Ken Kaufman, managing director and chair of Kaufman Hall, about how the forces of “business disruption” are beginning to affect health care. As Ken noted last month, we are starting to see signs of disruption in health care, with the growth of retail clinics, telemedicine, genomics and other new models and technology. The big question remains whether health care will experience the kind of major disruption that we have seen in so many other industries and how health care boards should prepare their organizations.2017-07-1435 min
McDermott Will & Emery Health Law PodcastGoverning Health | What Health Care Boards Need to Know about Business Disruption, Part OneMichael Peregrine and Ken Kaufman, chair of Kaufman Hall, discuss an increasingly important aspect of the board’s oversight duty: the unique concept of business disruption and the expectation that the health care board will timely identify, and react to warning signs of such disruption.2017-06-2328 min