Counsel That Cares

Healthcare real estate rewards lawyers who understand the business strategy behind the asset, not just the documents that close the deal. In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Morgan Ribeiro, a director in Holland & Knight's Healthcare Section, speaks with John Bryant, the recently retired general counsel of Healthcare Realty Trust, about the evolution of outpatient care, risk management in...

Clinical independence is not a checkbox; it is the foundation that determines whether a healthcare platform can grow sustainably while adhering to the mandate to serve patients. In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Healthcare Transactions attorney John Saran and oral and maxillofacial surgeon Robert "Bobby" McNeill discuss the increasing focus on the intersection of private equity investment a...

False Claims Act enforcement in healthcare is accelerating, and providers cannot afford to wait to react until the government comes calling. In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," litigation attorneys Meredith Auten and Jessica Sievert discuss the U.S. Department of Justice's new National Fraud Enforcement Division, record enforcement recoveries and the sectors drawing the sharpest scrutiny. The...

Telehealth innovation succeeds only when compliance discipline matches the pace of growth. In this episode of Counsel That Cares, Holland & Knight healthcare regulatory attorney Shalyn Watkins and Receptive CEO Amber Gill examine how modern telehealth platforms scale nationwide while navigating fragmented regulations that can differ drastically from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Ms. Gill expla...

Healthcare bankruptcy filings in the middle market dipped in 2025, yet increased costs, payer denials and tighter credit continue to pressure providers across the sector. In this episode of Counsel That Cares, Gibbins Advisors Principals and Co-Founders Clare Moylan and Ronald Winters and Holland & Knight Bankruptcy Partner Tyler Layne analyze restructuring trends in the industry and explain w...

Healthcare private equity enters 2026 seeking more creativity in deal structures and a sharper focus on operational value creation, while remaining mindful of a regulatory environment that continues to shape how transactions are executed. In this episode, Holland & Knight Healthcare attorneys David Marks and John Arnold and Clairvest Group Vice President Rahil Manji discuss what's driving inve...

Wound care is rapidly becoming one of healthcare's most closely watched – and most consequential – growth sectors, and this episode of "Counsel That Cares" gets to the heart of why. Holland & Knight Healthcare attorney Juliet McBride and HealBridge CEO Jon Belsher to unpack the forces reshaping wound care across the continuum, especially in post-acute and skilled nursing settings where patient...

Deal activity may be picking up, but expectations for 2026 are best described as cautious and practical. In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Holland & Knight Healthcare Transactions attorney John Saran and Bailey & Company Director of Market Development Rebecca Springer recap the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, sharing what they heard from sponsors, bankers and operator...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Public Policy & Regulation attorney John Vaughan , Healthcare attorney Dan Silverboard and Public Affairs Advisor Sarah Starling Crossan discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in the healthcare industry. They explore the complex interplay between federal initiatives, such as executive orders and agency rules, a...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Arjan Peters from Capstone moderates a conversation with his colleague Grace Totman , Holland & Knight healthcare attorney John Saran and Association for Responsible Healthcare Investment CEO Regan Parker about the evolving landscape of private equity investments in healthcare. They explore recent federal and state regulatory developments, including tra...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Daniel Patten , a partner in Holland & Knight's Healthcare Regulatory & Enforcement Practice, and Spencer Freeman, chief strategy officer at Gentiva, discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with delivering integrated palliative care services, highlighting the lack of a defined Medicare benefit for palliative care compared to more establis...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Healthcare Transactions attorney Morgan Ivey and Skytale Group President and Head of Consulting Annie Robertson Hockey discuss the rapidly expanding medical spa (med spa) and aesthetics industry. The episode highlights the significant growth of the med spa market, estimated at $16.5 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $45 billion in 2025, driven by incre...

This episode was previously recorded and released by Waller on November 7, 2022, and has been rebranded and relaunched now that Waller is a part of Holland & Knight. Originally released on May 4, 2023. In our final installment of our "Hospitals at a Crossroads" mini-series, Holland & Knight finance and restructuring attorney Tyler Layne is joined by Clare Moylan and Jim Davis from Gibbins...

This episode was previously recorded and released by Waller on February 12, 2023, and has been rebranded and relaunched now that Waller is a part of Holland & Knight. Originally released on May 4, 2023. In our third episode of our "Hospitals at a Crossroads" mini-series, Holland & Knight healthcare attorney Jesse Neil is joined by special guests Martie Ross and David McMillan from PYA, a t...

This episode was previously recorded and released by Waller on November 7, 2022, and has been rebranded and relaunched now that Waller is a part of Holland & Knight. Originally released on May 4, 2023. In our second episode of our "Hospitals at a Crossroads" mini-series, Holland & Knight healthcare attorney Jesse Neil and finance and restructuring attorney Tyler Layne are joined by special...

This episode was previously recorded and released by Waller on October 11, 2022, and has been rebranded and relaunched now that Waller is a part of Holland & Knight. Originally released on May 4, 2023. In this episode of Counsel That Cares, we are launching a new mini-series called "Hospitals at a Crossroads" where our attorneys discuss the current status, challenges and opportunities in the h...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Healthcare Transactions attorneys David Marks and Eric Scalzo , along with Chartis Strategic Transformation partners Sri Mani and Eric Mayeda , discuss the increasing scrutiny of investor-owned healthcare entities. They note state legislatures and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alike have expressed increasing concerns over consolidation's potential nega...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," healthcare attorney John Arnold and Erika Haanpaa , a managing director at Cain Brothers, discuss mergers and acquisitions (M&A) trends in the behavioral health industry. Mr. Arnold and Ms. Haanpaa highlight increased investor interest in the sector, particularly in autism-related services and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, along with labor cha...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," healthcare attorney John Saran and PitchBook Lead Healthcare Analyst Rebecca Springer, Ph. D., discuss the state of healthcare transaction laws and their future in 2025. Mr. Saran and Ms. Springer examine the new amended version of Pennsylvania House Bill 2344, released just days before this episode was recorded, and look at the implications of California G...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," healthcare investigations and litigation attorneys Sandra Heller and Jennifer Weaver provide insights on trends driving government enforcement and commercial payer investigations and audits in the behavioral healthcare space. The attorneys note the importance of maintaining a proactive approach by prioritizing early awareness, open communication and swift r...

The second installment of a two-part "Counsel That Cares" series on hospital conversions features healthcare attorney Jesse Neil , public policy attorney Ty Jackson and Isaac Squires , a partner at Jarrard Inc., a healthcare consulting and strategic communications firm. They dive into the complexities of converting public hospitals into private entities, discussing the importance of understanding...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," healthcare attorney Jesse Neil examines the unique challenges and strategic options facing public hospitals, with a focus on navigating the turbulent waters of healthcare transformation. The conversation also looks at converting public hospitals to private status to harness more flexibility and drive growth. Mr. Neil is joined by Anu Singh , a managing dire...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," bankruptcy attorney Tyler Layne is joined by Gibbins Advisors managing directors Clare Moylan and Ron Winters to discuss their company's annual healthcare bankruptcy report. Their conversation highlights key findings in the report, specifically data from 2023 bankruptcy filings in the healthcare space.

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," healthcare attorney Colin Luke examines transactions for hospitals and health systems, as well as what's driving that activity across the country with hospitals and health systems, partnering, acquisitions and sales. Mr. Luke is joined by Rex Burgdorfer, a partner at Juniper Advisory, which is an investment bank that partners with hospitals and health syste...

In this episode of “Counsel That Cares,” healthcare attorney Daniel Patten continues the series of ongoing conversations about value-based care and risk-based reimbursement with special guest Brendan McDonald, the Vice President of Provider Reimbursement and Network Optimization at Highmark Health . Together they discuss the drivers pushing healthcare toward value-based care and higher quality car...