BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery

BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery invites industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and hot topics in healthcare strategy, delivery, and innovation. Listen in as industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators consider how to disrupt the way that millions of Americans receive healthcare. Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and 800 attorneys and principals who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. For more information, please visit blankrome.com.

BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery is a news podcast hosted by Blank Rome LLP, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Blank Rome LLP hosts BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, a news show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Season 2, Episode 4: The Health System of the Future: Ambulatory Growth, Physician Alignment, and Healthcare Transformation with Andre Maksimow

  Aug 3, 202630 minS2

  Season 2, Episode 4 – The Health System of the Future: Evolving Enterprise Strategies, Ambulatory Growth and M&A Perspectives with Andre Maksimow What does it mean to be a health system in 2026? In this episode of Bright Minds in Healthcare Delivery, Eric Tower welcomes Andre Maksimow, Senior Vice President in Kaufman Hall's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, for a discussion on the forces reshaping healthcare delivery that will impact the health system of the future. Andre shares how health systems have evolved beyond the traditional hospital-centric model and the resulting impact on inorganic growth strategies and M&A dynamics. Eric and Andre explore the challenges and opportunities health system leaders face as they navigate declining hospital margins, accelerating physician practice losses, post-acute care constraints, and increased retail healthcare threats. They also discuss how organizations can evaluate strategic investments across the broader enterprise and position themselves for long-term success in an increasingly competitive healthcare landscape. About Andre Maksimow Andre Maksimow is a Senior Vice President in Kaufman Hall's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, where he advises Boards, CEOs, and executive leadership teams on developing inorganic growth strategies and implementing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other innovative partnerships. With more than two decades of healthcare M&A experience, he helps organizations evaluate where to invest and strengthen competitive positioning by executing strategic M&A transactions across acute care, physician, post-acute, provider-sponsored health plans, outpatient imaging, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and other healthcare service sectors.

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  Episode #3

  Season 2 Episode 3: Navigating FDA Regulation and Healthcare Innovation with Tom Sundlof

  Mar 22, 202628 minS2

  In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, host Eric Tower speaks with Tom Sundlof , a former attorney in the FDA's Office of the Chief Counsel and a recent addition to Blank Rome, about the shifting regulatory landscape at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") and what it means for healthcare innovation in 2026. Tom shares insights from more than a decade at the FDA, discussing recent leadership turnover, evolving agency priorities, and key initiatives such as the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher program. He also examines how political pressure, transparency concerns, and internal agency dynamics are influencing drug and device review processes. A central focus of the conversation is the rise of AI‑enabled medical devices, digital health tools, and remote patient monitoring. Tom explains how these technologies are challenging traditional regulatory frameworks, where the lines are drawn between regulated medical devices and unregulated software, and why early engagement with the FDA is critical for innovators. The episode offers a practical, real‑world look at how companies can navigate FDA oversight, balance innovation with patient safety, and position their products for regulatory and commercial success in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. In his practice, Tom provide clients with counsel on regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters for medical devices, combination products, and other FDA-regulated industries.

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  Episode #2

  Season 2 Episode 2: Reimagining Employer-Sponsored Healthcare with Jack Hill of Nomi Health

  Feb 10, 202638 minS2

  In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery , host Eric Tower speaks with Jack Hill, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Development at Nomi Health, about how direct contracting, data transparency, and zero–out-of-pocket plan designs are reshaping healthcare delivery for employers, providers, and patients. Jack shares how Nomi is partnering with health systems, including its recent collaboration with Henry Ford Health , to improve access to care, streamline revenue cycles, and reduce costs for self-funded employers. He also discusses Nomi's national expansion, the growing demand for transparent data analytics through Artemis Health, and why employers and providers are seeking alternatives to traditional insurance models. This episode offers a clear look at how innovative benefit structures can improve utilization, patient outcomes, and financial sustainability, and why 2026 may be a pivotal year for healthcare disruption. Jack is a veteran healthcare executive with nearly 40 years of experience across insurance carriers, provider practice management, and reinsurance. For the past 15 years, he has focused on developing direct‑to‑employer provider contracting models. At Nomi Health, he leads the creation of provider networks nationwide and advances Nomi's mission to modernize employer‑sponsored healthcare.

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  Episode #1

  Season 2 Episode 1: Building Value in Infusion: Data, Compliance, and Deal Readiness

  Jan 13, 202644 minS2

  Join host Eric Tower and his guest Rob Monahan, Managing Director at Triangle Healthcare Advisors, for an insightful conversation on the BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery podcast. In this episode, Eric and Rob dive deep into the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery, focusing on the business of infusion care, mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), and the strategies driving innovation in patient services. Rob shares lessons learned from his extensive career in healthcare M&A, and offers practical advice for sellers navigating today's dynamic market. The discussion explores: The transformation of home and ambulatory infusion care, including recent trends and growth drivers. How private equity and corporate buyers evaluate healthcare businesses—and what sellers can do to maximize value. The impact of reimbursement models, the 340B program, and site-of-care shifts on providers and patients. Key mistakes to avoid when preparing a healthcare business for sale. The importance of compliance, data management, and building a strong organizational bench. With more than 25 years of experience in M&A, Rob has advised on transactions exceeding $30 billion. His impressive credentials, including an MBA and CPA, position him as a leader in the field. Rob's extensive background with major healthcare organizations equips him with the knowledge to navigate complex transactions effectively.

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  Episode #19

  Episode 19: AI Agents in Healthcare: Innovation, Compliance, and the Future of Care Delivery

  Nov 9, 202538 minS1

  Join host Eric Tower for a thought-provoking episode of the BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery podcast as he welcomes Rick Goddard, Senior Vice President, Market Alliances at Lumeris, and Alex C. Nisenbaum, a data privacy and information security attorney at Blank Rome, to explore how intelligent technologies are reshaping the future of healthcare in the United States. The conversation delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence ("AI")—including the emergence of agentic AI—on patient outcomes, healthcare delivery, and strategic innovation. The trio also discusses the latest regulatory frameworks and compliance strategies for AI, guiding listeners through the evolving landscape of responsible technology adoption in healthcare. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on harnessing AI to create new and novel approaches to healthcare delivery. At Lumeris, Rick has a history of leading strategic partnership alliances, business model expansion, and go-to-market commercialization. Prior to joining Lumeris, Rick served as an executive leader at Advocate Physician Partners. He led the Clinical Innovation Department with responsibility for population health analytics, accountable care organization ("ACO") program administration, value-based payment, and innovation strategy deployment. Additionally, Rick has several years of consulting leadership experience from his time at GE Healthcare Camden Group. He has also worked in a variety of healthcare provider settings ranging from physician groups to some of the largest health systems in the country.

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