Bart Walker is a Partner at McGuireWoods, an international law firm, and a co-leader of the firm's healthcare and life sciences industry team. In his role, he focuses on healthcare mergers and acquisitions, strategic joint ventures, and regulatory compliance, advising healthcare providers, private equity sponsors, and lenders. Bart's clients include hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental service organizations, urgent care providers, and large physician group practices. He has been recognized as an emerging leader in mergers and acquisitions by The M&A Advisor.

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Healthcare transactions are complex, highly regulated, and often misunderstood. Whether you're an investor, a healthcare provider, or a legal professional, navigating this space requires deep industry knowledge and a strategic approach. How can you balance business priorities with regulatory compliance?

Healthcare M&A facilitator Bart Walker recommends assembling a team of legal, financial, and operational experts to anticipate and mitigate risks. Stakeholders must conduct rigorous due diligence to uncover potential compliance issues early and address them proactively. Bart also encourages industry professionals to stay informed and adapt to emerging trends like increased state-level transaction reporting and the evolving role of AI in healthcare regulation.

In today's episode of Transaction Healthcare, Zak Eisenberg meets with Bart Walker, a Partner at McGuireWoods, to discuss the regulatory landscape of healthcare transactions. He explores the impact of AI on healthcare regulation, why client communication is crucial during transactions, and the shift toward domestic pharmaceutical services.