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National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. NHDD founder Nathan Kottkamp, a partner with Waller, is joined by Dr. Dan Morhaim, an emergency room physician and long-time state legislator in Maryland, for a discussion about how advance care planning can help healthcare providers improve end-of-life care for patients and their loved ones. Dr. Morhaim's new book "Preparing for a Better End" from Johns Hopkins Press will be available this fall.

In this episode, Don Moody, David Marks and Eric Scalzo, partners in Waller’s Healthcare M&A group, are joined by Jason Porter and Brett Skolnik, managing directors on Baird’s global healthcare team. These dealmakers discuss the dental space and what both providers and investors can expect as it relates to M&A activity and due diligence in the coming months, particularly as a result of COVID and forced closures of practices. 

In this episode, Don Moody, David Marks and Eric Scalzo, partners in Waller’s Healthcare M&A group, are joined by Jason Porter and Brett Skolnik, managing directors on Baird’s global healthcare team. These dealmakers discuss the physician practice management space and what both providers and investors can expect as it relates to M&A activity and due diligence in the coming months, particularly as a result of COVID and forced closures of practices. 

Over the past decade, transactions involving the acquisition or sale of healthcare organizations include considerations regarding patient privacy, data security and cyber compliance. This is even more true today as we navigate a pandemic and prepare for what the future might look like, including greater usage of technology in the healthcare setting.

Beth Pitman, a partner in Waller’s healthcare regulatory compliance practice, joins Baxter Lee, CFO of Clearwater Compliance, and Jon Moore, Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Clearwater Compliance, for an in-depth discussion.

Hospitals and health systems are on the frontlines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. But, behind the scenes, they are grappling to sustain operations and finances significantly impacted by the state of the economy.  In the latest version of our PointbyPoint podcast, Waller’s Ken Marlow and Eb LeMaster, managing director at Ponder, discuss the various factors impacting hospitals and health systems today. They share their insights based on decades of experience advising hospital leaders and look to the future of this healthcare sector. 

Safety concerns for employers and customers may be top of mind for businesses now, but it's also important to understand how the actions you take now can impact your brand long-term. Proper messaging to customers, appropriate social media use and protection of your intellectual property and brand status are important, too. Waller's Laura Merritt talks about managing these challenges and offers helpful pointers for navigating this rapidly evolving business environment.

Healthcare M&A was off to a healthy start early in 2020 but that activity ground to a halt in March and April with the onset of the coronavirus crisis. Waller partner David Marks and Brentwood Capital Advisors’ L.A. Galyon and Porter Meadors take a sector-by-sector look at the current state of healthcare M&A and what the future may hold for the remainder of 2020 and beyond. They also offer advice for healthcare providers that may be exploring options to sustain or grow their businesses. 

COVID-19 has created a great deal of uncertainly for commercial real estate landlords, owners and tenants alike. It's also left many looking at their contracts and obligations to see what they may or may not be responsible for amid a global pandemic and whether 'force majeure' is applicable. Waller attorneys Joe Watson and Lida Alsobrooks tackle these questions and many others to help everyone understand where they stand with leases, contracts and other agreements.

The situation in the U.S. and global economy is continuing to worsen. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay at home orders are putting pressure on a variety of industries -- particularly oil and gas, retail, hospitality and healthcare. Waller attorneys Eric Taube, John Tishler and Jesse Vogtle have a wealth of bankruptcy experience and except that several industries will see waves of bankruptcy filings.

As states begin to lift stay at home orders and businesses plan for reopening, OSHA is asking employers to develop response plans and procedures prior to employees returning to work. Aron Karabel, Steve Hawkins and Mike Palmer offer practical tips for companies as they prepare their plans to help employees, customers and clients stay safe in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.