Health Care Beat is brought to you by Seyfarth's cross-disciplinary Health Care group. Episodes provide listeners with timely and insightful commentary from a range of experts and thought leaders in the space.
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 full transcript of today's episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/HCB_PAGA%26Wage_Hour_Audit_Basics.pdf
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 Spectrum Healthcare Management Services. The group discusses key legal considerations surrounding Designated Health Services and provides actionable insights on how to navigate these complexities.
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 efforts to regulate their use.
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, a member of the DC Labor & Employment practice and the national Health Care Steering Committee, and former director of the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.
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 constitutes joint employment, how health care stakeholders are uniquely affected by it, and best practices around potential joint employment claims.
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 biotechnology space, focusing on how its innovative approaches advance clinical research and product development. He also explains how business immigration has played an important role in shaping the company's strategy.
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 path in the health care sector.
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 of leveraging immigration programs to secure talent in the health care, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries.
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). She also highlights key takeaways for health care organizations from Seyfarth's newly released Human Capital Disclosure Report, which is available to download here: https://bit.ly/3UlpmuQ
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 group talks about the Representation and Warranties Insurance (“RWI”) process and how the right kinds of underlying insurance can maximize RWI coverage.
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 applications are reimbursed by Medicare, private insurance, and others. To view the full Lexology publication, visit: bit.ly/3ZrB9XB.
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, marketing, and e-commerce. Among other topics, the group covers recent enforcement actions and private litigation arising from advertising and marketing health care products, and what we can learn from those cases. To view the full Lexology publication, visit: bit.ly/3ZrB9XB.
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 Chris DeMeo to discuss the section of the publication he wrote on Data Protection and Management. The group also addresses the benefits and risks associated with the utilization of artificial intelligence. To view the full publication, visit: bit.ly/3ZrB9XB.
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 see in bargaining for 2023 and beyond.
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 the section of the publication she co-authored on the investment climate for digital health companies and key transactional issues that impact a digital health M&A deal. To view the full publication, visit: bit.ly/3ZrB9XB.
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-authored on intellectual property protection of digital health developments. Jamaica and Chris discuss unique challenges associated with patenting digital health products and methods, as well as some alternatives to seeking patent protection. To view the full publication, visit: bit.ly/3ZrB9XB.
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 on how businesses can protect their investments in personnel, while successfully mitigating the threat of criminal prosecution.
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 legislative considerations for the confidentiality and protection of personal data.
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 Heather Claus and Chris DeMeo for a discussion about the impact of technology on the health care industry and its ability to effectively manage, maintain, and protect individual data.
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 government enforcement updates.
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 fraudulent insurance and benefit claims.
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 first COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds case, and a new framework for “Granston” dismissals.
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 challenges it presents to both health plans and providers.
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 about the chapter she co-authored on the transformative impact of the pandemic on employers and workers in the health care space. To request a copy of the Future of Health Care in the US publication, please cut and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://www.seyfarth.com/news-insights/the-future-of-health-care-in-the-us.html.
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 the Commercial Litigation practice, join host Adam Laughton to discuss the chapter they authored on the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) and its impact on the fight against COVID-19. In addition to other important topics, our guests provide insight into interpretations of the PREP Act, both from the courts and the US Department of Health and Human Services, through various amendments and advisory opinions issued since the beginning of the pandemic. To request a copy of the Future of Health Care in the US publication, please cut and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://www.seyfarth.com/news-insights/the-future-of-health-care-in-the-us.html.
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 ensure all unvaccinated workers wear a face mask in the workplace. Also on November 4th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a rule that requires vaccination of all eligible staff at health care facilities that participate in Medicaid or Medicare. During this episode of Heath Care Beat, Seyfarth Labor & Employment partners Adam Young and Bill Schurgin join host Adam Laughton for a timely discussion about these new mandates and their overall impact on the health care industry.
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 will have on the shape and scope of HIPAA and associated privacy issues; 2) whether the COVID-19 contingency waivers will be repealed entirely, remain in place, or substantially survive in some modified form; and 3) recent developments not directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but which still have significant potential to alter HIPAA regulations and enforcement in the future. To request a copy of the Future of Health Care in the US publication, please cut and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://www.seyfarth.com/news-insights/the-future-of-health-care-in-the-us.html.
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 department, join host Adam Laughton to discuss the chapter they authored on nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and assisted living facilities, and how the pandemic has resulted in important changes to sector-specific service and delivery models. To request a copy of the Future of Health Care in the US publication, please cut and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://www.seyfarth.com/news-insights/the-future-of-health-care-in-the-us.html.
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 the chapter he co-authored for the publication on the impact of COVID-19 on hospitals and other medical facilities, specifically addressing changes to how services are provided, how they're reimbursed, and how physicians are credentialed. To request a copy of the Future of Health Care in the US publication, please cut and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://www.seyfarth.com/news-insights/the-future-of-health-care-in-the-us.html
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 discuss the chapter she authored that addresses how COVID-19 has influenced how practitioners engage with patients to deliver health care services, operate a clinical practice, and get paid. To request a copy of the Future of Health Care in the US publication, please cut and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://www.seyfarth.com/news-insights/the-future-of-health-care-in-the-us.html.
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 patients in ways beyond the traditional delivery of medical services.
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 in Seyfarth's Litigation department and co-chair of the firm's Health Care, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals group, joins host Adam Laughton to discuss state-specific privacy laws that impact the health care industry. They will also highlight the firm's 50-State Survey of Health Care Information Privacy Laws (https://www.seyfarth.com/news-insights/50-state-survey-of-health-care-information-privacy-laws.html), a resource recently created to assist organizations across the country identify and mitigate potential issue areas in this space.
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 vaccination incentives to employees.
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, and what that will ultimately mean for the health care industry moving forward.
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 contractual provisions and project management/monitoring.
Union negotiation of pandemic-specific terms (e.g. safety protocol, PPE availability, pay incentives), extension of collective bargaining agreements to avoid future negotiations, and general contract enforcement are among the top labor relations issues faced by health care employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode of Health Care Beat, Tom Posey, partner in Seyfarth's Labor & Employment department and member of the firm's Health Care, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals group, joins host Adam Laughton to discuss past, present, and future labor considerations for the health care industry.
Telemedicine, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, has allowed health care providers to offer high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective services that limit disease exposure for staff and patients. Is your organization working towards implementing a successful telemedicine program? On this episode of Health Care Beat, Adam Laughton, partner in Seyfarth's Corporate department and Season 1 host of the podcast, discusses important factors for you to consider.
On this episode of Health Care Beat, we wrap up our special series addressing trends and forecasts related to health law under the Biden Administration. Chris DeMeo, partner in Seyfarth's Corporate department and member of the firm's Health Care, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals group, joins host Adam Laughton for a conversation about the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute, and how the government could implement both as part of its overall administration of Medicare and other federal health care programs.
On this episode of Health Care Beat, we continue our special series addressing trends and forecasts related to health law under the Biden Administration. Adam Laughton, partner in Seyfarth's Corporate department and Season 1 host of the podcast, discusses prominent HIPAA, privacy, and security issues that continue to be central to compliance risks across the health care industry.
This episode of Health Care Beat is the latest in a five-part series addressing trends and forecasts related to health law under the Biden Administration. Jesse Coleman, partner in Seyfarth's Litigation department and co-chair of the firm's Health Care, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals group, joins host Adam Laughton to discuss considerations for health care organizations surrounding fraud litigation and enforcement. Adam and Jesse focus their conversation specifically on the False Claims Act, one of the most significant enforcement tools of the federal government.
On this episode of Health Care Beat, we continue our special series addressing trends and forecasts related to health law under the Biden Administration. Kristin McGurn, partner in Seyfarth's Labor & Employment department and co-chair of the firm's Health Care, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals group, joins host Adam Laughton for a conversation about what the early days of Biden's presidency suggest about legislation and enforcement affecting US health care employers. Top-of-mind areas addressed include workplace safety, labor relations, wage and hour, anti-discrimination and equity, and expanded leave, among others.
This episode of Health Care Beat is the first in a special series addressing trends and forecasts related to health law under the Biden Administration. What can health care organizations expect to see with the Administration change? Will health care reform remain a top priority for President Biden? Leon Rodriguez, chair of Seyfarth's Government Relations & Policy group, and former Director of the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, joins host Adam Laughton for a discussion about the President's health care policies and their legal impact on the industry.
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