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Speaker: Elizabeth Walker, JD, MHA, FACHE, Principal, BDC Advisors & Kevin Woodhouse, JD, Partner, Ice Miller
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Location: Wynne Courtroom, Inlow Hall, 530 W. New York Street, Indianapolis, IN
Please join the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Hall Center for Law and Health for Mergers and Acquisitions in the Trump Era: Expect the Unexpected presented by Elizabeth Walker, Principal, BDC Advisors & Kevin Woodhouse, Partner, Ice Miller on Thursday, September 14 at 4:30pm.
Registration is closed, but walk-in CLE is still available.
Presentation Summary:
Uncertainty reigns for the long term political fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as ongoing efforts from Congress and the administration to repeal and replace significant chunks of that landmark statute continue. In this tumultuous environment, healthcare providers are seeking innovative strategies to conserve capital, manage populations, tie up referrals and find efficiencies. Regional and even national reach are increasingly required to be attractive to patients and insurers. Strategic opportunities are being sought to ensure the continued growth and success amongst disruptive forces, including innovative competitors, declining payments, flat or decreasing inpatient volumes, and increasing price sensitivities among consumers.
Trends in recent years demonstrate that mergers, acquisitions, and other forms of partnerships are a critical strategy as hospitals and health systems seek to provide coordinated, cost-effective care across the continuum. 2017 has seen a rapid pace of deal activity, which is predicted to accelerate. With that activity comes antitrust scrutiny. Large deals must pass muster with the Federal Trade Commission, which has scuttled several hospital mergers in recent months. While COPAs may provide a path forward in some unique circumstance, other alternative means of collaboration are increasingly being considered. In this rapidly evolving landscape, public policy drivers are playing a larger part in the decision-making process.
During this Grand Rounds session, the speakers will discuss the legal issues at hand and will examine the larger public policy context. Following this presentation, attendees will be invited to participate in a question and answer session during which they can discuss how best to advise their clients about these important health law issues.
Parking:
Due to road construction on or near campus, we recommended parking at the IU Indianapolis Sports Garage at 875 West New York Street. Please note this is a change from previous years.
Parking is available for a nominal fee (credit/debit card) at the Sports Garage, as well as the Gateway Garage.
Special Accommodations:
Individuals with disabilities who need special assistance should call (317) 278-4789 no later than one week prior to the event. Special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs.
