Health Care Beat

The dynamic and highly regulated nature of the health care industry often gives rise to multifaceted disputes among providers, payors, and other key stakeholders. As these challenges continue to evolve, so too does the need for effective and adaptable resolution strategies. In this episode of Health Care Beat, co-host Amanda Genovese and guest co-host Torrey Young welcome John Libby, a distinguish...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, we continue our series on the intersection of artificial intelligence and health care. Divya Reddy, Senior Director & Senior Corporate Counsel at Houston Methodist Hospital, joins co-hosts Amanda Genovese and Chris Demeo to discuss the role of AI governance in the hospital setting. Divya shares how Houston Methodist’s AI Governance Committee was established and...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, co-host Chris DeMeo is joined by Seyfarth partner Arnold Brown and Shaun Hawkins, Managing Partner of Pier 70 Ventures, to discuss what investors look for in early-stage health care innovation. The conversation explores how founders can balance innovation with risk, navigate regulatory and legal complexities, and use strong compliance and IP strategies as a com...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, we explore the latest trends in health care enforcement, including developments aligned with the OIG Work Plan and emerging Data Fusion Center priorities. Torrey Young, Partner in Seyfarth’s Commercial Litigation Department and Trials and Health Care Litigation practices, joins co-hosts Amanda Genovese and Chris DeMeo to break down what regulators are focusing...

This installment of Health Care Beat continues our series on the intersection of artificial intelligence and health care, focusing on the legal and compliance challenges that come with rapid innovation. Co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Amanda Genovese welcome Seyfarth attorney Caroline Pieper to explore how AI is reshaping health plan administration — particularly with respect to claims administration — a...

This episode of Health Care Beat kicks off a multi-part series exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, health care, and the evolving legal landscape that organizations must navigate to stay compliant and adaptable. Co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Amanda Genovese are joined by Rachel See, Senior Counsel in Seyfarth’s Washington, DC office. Together, they examine AI’s transformative impact o...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Amanda Genovese are joined by Seyfarth attorneys Elizabeth MacGregor and Galen Sallomi, members of the firm’s California Wage & Hour Group in San Francisco. Elizabeth and Galen discuss recent Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reforms and the critical importance of wage and hour audits for California health care employers. Read the fu...

Health care professionals face unique risks when it comes to complying with Designated Health Services regulations, and understanding how to mitigate these risks is essential for protecting your organization. On this special 50th episode of Health Care Beat, co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Amanda Genovese are joined by Mike Lu, Chief Operating Officer, and David Way, Chief Executive Officer, of Full Spec...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Amanda Genovese are joined by Jesse Coleman, a Commercial Litigation partner in Seyfarth’s Houston office and co-chair of the firm’s national Health Care group. Together, they discuss restrictive covenants in the health care sector, some of the unique arguments for and against their use in this field, and recent state and federal effort...

This episode of Health Care Beat focuses on how employers can best address objections to providing treatment in a health care setting when those objections are based on religious beliefs regarding the requested treatment. Co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Amanda Genovese are joined by Seyfarth partners Karla Grossenbacher, chair of the Washington, DC office’s Labor & Employment practice, and Leon Rodriguez...

In this episode of Health Care Beat, we focus on California joint employment principles as they apply to the health care industry. Co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Amanda Genovese are joined by Bailey Bifoss, a Labor & Employment partner in Seyfarth’s San Francisco office, along with Jeannette Albo, Director & Associate General Counsel of Legal Services at Community Health System. The group discusses what...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, we continue our multi-part series in collaboration with Seyfarth’s Global Immigration practice. Daniela Mayer, Counsel in the firm’s Boston office, rejoins co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Amanda Genovese, along with Pascal Descargues, Founder and CEO of Genoskin, who makes his first appearance on the podcast. Pascal highlights Genoskin's transformative impact on the b...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Amanda Genovese are joined by Logan Geen, Corporate Counsel of Managed Care Contracting at Lehigh Valley Health Network. Logan shares his career journey and highlights some of the challenges he has faced as corporate counsel for a large health care system. He also provides practical advice to recent law school graduates considering a pa...

This episode of Health Care Beat kicks off a two-part series in collaboration with Seyfarth’s Global Immigration practice. Co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Amanda Genovese are joined by Daniela Mayer, Counsel in the firm’s Boston office, as well as Fred Chereau, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Alexion Pharmaceuticals. The group discusses Fred’s career trajectory and the value...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Amanda Genovese are joined by Ameena Majid, Seyfarth’s Impact & Sustainability Partner and co-chair of the firm’s Impact & Sustainability practice. Ameena shares insights into the evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) landscape, and why ESG has become a priority for companies across all sectors (especially health care). S...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Jamaica Szeliga highlight some of the most important health law developments from 2023. From court decisions to legislative activity, the pair cover a range of noteworthy topics and related considerations for stakeholders across the industry.

On this episode of Health Care Beat, Gena Usenheimer, the co-creator and co-leader of Seyfarth’s Transactional Risk Insurance Group, joins co-hosts Jamaica Szeliga and Chris DeMeo to discuss the use of insurance in connection with M&A activity in health care deals, or health care adjacent deals (SaaS, technology), both prior to acquisition and in connection with a transaction. In particular, the g...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, we wrap up our series inspired by Seyfarth’s collaboration with Lexology on the release of an updated overview of legal issues affecting digital health in the United States. Co-hosts Jamaica Szeliga and Chris DeMeo discuss the section of the publication Chris wrote on “Payment and Reimbursement.” Their conversation focuses primarily on how digital health applic...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, we continue a series inspired by Seyfarth’s recent collaboration with Lexology on the release of an updated overview of legal issues affecting digital health in the United States. Renée Appel, a member of Seyfarth’s commercial litigation practice, joins co-hosts Jamaica Szeliga and Chris DeMeo to discuss the section of the publication she wrote on advertising,...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, we continue our special series inspired by Seyfarth’s recent collaboration with Lexology on the release of an updated overview of legal issues affecting digital health in the United States. John Tomaszewski, a partner in Seyfarth’s International Data Protection group and co-leader of the firm’s Global Privacy & Security team, joins co-hosts Jamaica Szeliga and...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, co-hosts Jamaica Szeliga and Chris DeMeo are joined by Tom Posey, a partner in Seyfarth’s Labor & Employment department and a member of the firm’s Labor Management Relations practice. Tom discusses how the pandemic, as well as recent NLRB rulings and administrative mandates, are impacting labor negotiations in the health care industry and what you can expect to...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, we continue our special series inspired by Seyfarth’s recent collaboration with Lexology on the release of an updated overview of legal issues affecting digital health in the United States. Breanne Vaclavik, an associate in Seyfarth’s Corporate department and a member of the firm’s M&A practice group, joins co-hosts Jamaica Szeliga and Chris DeMeo to discuss th...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, we kick off a special series inspired by Seyfarth’s recent collaboration with Lexology on the release of an updated overview of legal issues affecting digital health in the United States. Jamaica Szeliga, a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property group and NEW Health Care Beat co-host, joins Chris DeMeo to discuss the section of the publication she co-autho...

Health Care Beat host Chris DeMeo provides a quick update on what to expect from the podcast this spring.

On this episode of Health Care Beat, host Chris DeMeo is joined by Kristine Argentine, partner in Seyfarth’s Chicago office and chair of the firm’s Commercial Consumer Class Action Defense group. Their discussion focusses on a string of recent cases involving the pursuit of employers across the health care industry (and others) for labor-related antitrust violations. Kristine also provides insight...