Health Care Beat

On this episode of Health Care Beat, we learn more about co-hosts Chris DeMeo and Heather Claus, as they share their backgrounds, experience in health law, and insights on top legal issues and trends facing the health care industry.

This episode of Health Care Beat closes out a two-part series focusing on privacy and security risks for health care organizations. Jesse Coleman, co-chair of Seyfarth’s Health Care industry group, along with Leon Rodriguez, chair of the firm's Health Care Regulatory and Compliance group, join hosts Heather Claus and Chris DeMeo for an in-depth conversation about industry-specific regulatory and l...

This episode of Health Care Beat is the first in a two-part series focusing on privacy and security risks for health care organizations. Scott Carlson, chair of Seyfarth’s eDiscovery & Information Governance practice and co-chair of the firm’s global Privacy and Security team, along with Kathleen McConnell, member of Seyfarth’s Commercial Litigation and Data Science & Analytics groups join hosts H...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, host Adam Laughton is joined by Leon Rodriguez, a partner in Seyfarth’s Immigration practice, member of the firm’s Health Care industry group, and former Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Adam and Leon discuss various options available to US health care employers interested in hiring foreign workers amid current staffing shortages.

On this episode of Health Care Beat’s “Health Law Recap,” Chris DeMeo, a partner in Seyfarth’s Corporate department and member of the firm’s Health Care group, provides listeners with a brief discussion of highlights in health law from the month of March. Focusing on information privacy and security, Chris addresses recent reports of data breaches, government warnings on cybersecurity, and various...

This episode of Health Care Beat features Jon Braunstein, a partner at Seyfarth focused on health care, insurance, commercial litigation, and investigations, and a Steering Committee member of the firm’s Health Care, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals group. Jon joins host Adam Laughton to provide a comprehensive overview of state-specific whistleblower laws protecting private payors from false or fr...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, Adam Young, a partner in Seyfarth’s Labor & Employment department and member of the firm’s Workplace Safety & Environmental practice, joins host Adam Laughton to update listeners on the current status of COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the United States, and key considerations for health care organizations to remain compliant and in step with federal guidance.

Medical marijuana is now legal in a growing number of states, with varying levels of control and regulation. On this episode of Health Care Beat, Stanley Jutkowitz, a senior counsel in Seyfarth’s Corporate department and leader of the firm’s Cannabis practice, joins host Adam Laughton to discuss these regulatory nuances and related considerations for hospitals and health care providers.

On this episode of Health Care Beat, Chris DeMeo, a partner in Seyfarth’s Corporate department and member of the firm’s Health Care group, provides listeners with a brief discussion of highlights in health law from the month of January. Focusing on fraud and abuse enforcement, Chris addresses the following topics: the Department of Justice’s recent False Claims Act report, the guilty plea in the f...

The No Surprises Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2022, provides health care patients with federal protection from unexpected out-of-network medical bills. On this episode of Health Care Beat, Ben Conley, a partner in Seyfarth’s Employee Benefits department and member of the firm’s Health Care Reform team, joins host Adam Laughton to discuss the newly implemented legislation and specific...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, we wrap up our special series focused on Seyfarth’s publication, The Future of Health Care in the US: What a Post-Pandemic Health Care System Could Look Like (Second Edition). Kristin McGurn, a partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment department and co-chair of the Health Care, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals group, joins host Adam Laughton for a conversation a...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, we continue our special series focused on Seyfarth’s publication, The Future of Health Care in the US: What a Post-Pandemic Health Care System Could Look Like (Second Edition). Jesse Coleman, a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice and co-chair of the Health Care, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals group, along with Drew del Junco, an associate in t...

On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to ensure that each of their workers is fully vaccinated or undergoes testing for COVID-19 on at least a weekly basis. The rule also requires that these employers provide paid time off for employees to obtain vaccination and ensur...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, our special series continues on Seyfarth’s publication, The Future of Health Care in the US: What a Post-Pandemic Health Care System Could Look Like (Second Edition). Host Adam Laughton discusses the chapter he authored that focuses on three key areas specific to HIPAA and privacy regulation: 1) the impact that new and developing virtual and remote technologies...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, we continue our special series focused on Seyfarth’s publication, The Future of Health Care in the US: What a Post-Pandemic Health Care System Could Look Like (Second Edition). Cindy Mitchell, a partner in the firm’s Real Estate department and co-chair of the Health Care, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals group, along with Chris DeMeo, a partner in the Corporate...

This episode of Health Care Beat continues our special series focused on Seyfarth’s recently released treatise, The Future of Health Care in the US: What a Post-Pandemic Health Care System Could Look Like (Second Edition). Jesse Coleman, partner in the firm’s Litigation department and co-chair of the Health Care, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals industry group, joins host Adam Laughton to discuss t...

This episode of Health Care Beat is the first in a special series focused on Seyfarth’s recently released publication, The Future of Health Care in the US: What a Post-Pandemic Health Care System Could Look Like (Second Edition). Sheryl Tatar Dacso, partner in the firm’s Corporate department and member of the Health Care, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals industry group, joins host Adam Laughton to...

The COVID-19 pandemic and the federal government’s stimulus response have affected the health care industry in many ways. On this episode of Health Care Beat, Bill Hanlon, partner in Seyfarth’s Litigation department and chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy practice, joins host Adam Laughton for a conversation about bankruptcy trends in the health care space as the pandemic moved towards an endemic.

Social Determinants of Health are economic and social conditions that have a profound impact on people’s health, well-being, and quality of life. On this episode of Health Care Beat, Adam Laughton, partner in Seyfarth’s Corporate department and Season 1 host of the podcast, discusses these conditions and how understanding and embracing them is important for health care organizations to help patien...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, Suzie Saxman, partner in Seyfarth’s Corporate department and chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice, joins host Adam Laughton for a discussion on current trends driving M&A activity across the health care industry.

On this episode of Health Care Beat, Jamaica Szeliga, partner in Seyfarth’s Intellectual Property practice and member of the firm’s Health Care, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals industry group, joins host Adam Laughton for a conversation about the development and implementation of the vaccines being used in the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the world continues to struggle with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, pressures mount on health care organizations to properly share personal health information. The challenge to maintain compliance, avoid data breaches, and make decisions on what (or should) be shared with others remains ever-present and more critical than ever. On this episode of Health Care Beat, Jesse Coleman, partner...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, Diane Dygert, Seyfarth partner and chair of the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation department, joins host Adam Laughton for a conversation about the impact of government regulation and guidance on the implementation of employer-sponsored wellness programs. They will also discuss important regulatory considerations for employers offering COVID-19...

On this episode of Health Care Beat, host Adam Laughton is joined by Leon Rodriguez, chair of Seyfarth’s Government Relations & Policy group and former Director of the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights. Their discussion focusses on topics including emerging trends and issues related to patient civil rights, how the Biden Administration plans to address these issues...

Are you a hospital or medical office building owner managing the design, construction, or renovation of your facilities or capital projects? If so, you won’t want to miss this episode of Health Care Beat. Jim Newland, partner in Seyfarth’s Construction group talks to host Adam Laughton about choosing the right delivery format and navigating the risk of design defects, changes, and delays through c...