Leading health law firm McDermott Will & Emery is hosting its annual Physician Practice Management (PPM) and ASC Symposium on April 11-12, 2023, at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville. The event’s program will address the critical business, transactional and regulatory issues impacting growth, profitability and competition for PPMs and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).

“At McDermott, we pride ourselves on being an industry convener, bringing healthcare leaders and business professionals together to build relationships,” said McDermott’s Global Head of Healthcare Jerry Sokol. “PPM-ASC is one of our largest and longest-running programs and we can’t wait to host everyone in Nashville.”

“This is a must-attend event for industry executives to have candid conversations centered on succeeding in today’s dealmaking environment,” said Dana Dombey, healthcare partner and program co-chair. “We are excited to bring together physician founders, strategy and development executives, investors and bankers alongside our best-in-class healthcare transactional, regulatory and litigation lawyers.”

Day one of the conference will feature curated programming with tracks for in-house counsel (includes continuing legal education (CLE) credit), business development professionals and physicians contemplating selling an independent practice.

Day two hosts a variety of sessions led by senior PPM and ASC executives and chief development officers, private equity professionals and top bankers that explore market trends and key issues, including:

• An analysis on how to successfully operate a PPM in today’s world, including capitalizing on opportunities and overcoming obstacles.
• A closer look at current ASC industry trends and how to navigate the growing competition within the space.
• Discussions on acquisition and growth strategies, the challenges industry participants are facing and which tools to deploy to get deals done in today’s evolving marketplace.
• An exploration into how a Republican-led US Congress will affect relevant payment and policies for physician and ASC services.
• Specialty spotlight sessions on cardiology, orthopedics/physical therapy, women’s health and fertility, urology, gastroenterology and behavioral health.

Visit the conference webpage for more information.

Media are invited to attend under Chatham House Rule. To register as media, please contact kchace@mwe.com

McDermott is the nation’s leading healthcare law firm and the only healthcare practice to receive top national rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms,” Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US and Law360. The practice was also recognized by Chambers as “Healthcare Team of the Year” in 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019 and 2022. McDermott has also repeatedly held the top spot in PitchBook’s League Tables as the most active firm for healthcare private equity.

McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.

Leading international law firm McDermott Will & Emery will host its inaugural Value-Based Care Symposium on April 13, 2023, at the W Hotel in Nashville. Held in the epicenter of US healthcare, the event provides a unique opportunity to connect with executives, operators and advisors leading the way in value-based care and gain insight into the most critical business and policy issues facing companies in this space.

“McDermott hosts some of the nation’s leading healthcare industry events, and there has been a growing demand for a symposium focused specifically on value-based care,” said Kate McDonald, partner and Co-Head of the Firm’s Managed Care Practice. “This inaugural event will offer invaluable networking opportunities with senior leaders from the healthcare providers, value-based conveners, health plans, digital health companies and others bringing value-based care to life.”

Sessions will cover a broad range of topics, including:

• Substantive discussions with more than 40 senior executive speakers focused on what’s next from the c-suite and Washington, facing down 2023’s fluctuating economic outlook and more.
• Forecasts and analyses on what it takes to execute value-based models, from government payment models and risk adjustment strategies to the enforcement landscape.
• Deep dives into digital health, health system innovation and clinical specialties in value-based care models.

“Value-based care is changing the business of healthcare, and we are looking forward to hosting industry leaders at the cutting edge of value-based care transformation,” said Jeremy Earl, partner and Co-Head of the Firm’s Managed Care Practice.

Visit the conference web page for more information.

Media are invited to attend the event under Chatham House Rule. To register as media, contact kchace@mwe.com

McDermott is the nation’s leading healthcare law firm and the only healthcare practice to receive top national rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms,” Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US and Law360. The practice was also recognized by Chambers as “Healthcare Team of the Year” in 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019 and 2022. McDermott has also repeatedly held the top spot in PitchBook’s League Tables as the most active firm for healthcare private equity.

McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.