Thinkset Podcast

In this episode, BRG managing directors John Kelliher, Paul Osborne, and Haywood Miller discuss how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the clinical and business models for healthcare providers and what tactics they are using to stabilize finances. They outline strategies hospitals should focus on once the United States enters the recovery stage of this crisis.

BRG Director Katie Norris speaks with Matt Turetzky of Norton Law Firm. Matt breaks down his experience in FCA matters within the healthcare industry and the challenges defendants may face in false claims. Katie and Matt also discuss whistle-blower claims and provide insights on how companies can litigate cases successfully.

BRG Managing Director Orlando Alvarez joins the podcast to speak about his work in healthcare strategy. In the ever-evolving healthcare industry, Strategic Agenda Management (SAM) can create a framework to measure the success of specific strategies. Orlando explains the benefits and functions of SAM along with his insights from two decades of healthcare experience.

BRG Principal Steven Parker, leader of the firm’s Financial Investigations and Regulatory Compliance practice in the APAC region, joins us on this episode, which was recorded in anticipation of the Phase One trade deal with China. Steven discussed the evolving regulatory environment on mainland China and what it could mean for future joint ventures in the country. He also spoke about the increased focus on risk management for companies looking to invest in the region.

Dr. Shireen Meer, a director in BRG’s Disputes & Investigations group, joins host Eddie Newland for a conversation on antitrust leniency. She discusses an article she recently coauthored on the topic, as well as other trends she has noticed in antitrust enforcement. Dr. Meer is an economist specializing in the application of economic analysis to litigation and consulting matters.

Phil speaks with Jill Kouri, chief marketing officer of real estate giant JLL, about her hands-on leadership style, improving gender parity in corporate America and … dirt bikes? They’ll also discuss the changing role of the CMO and JLL’s vision of itself for the coming years—specifically related to the company’s new purpose statement.

BRG Managing Director Colm Gibson, who is part of the firm’s European Economic Regulation practice, joins host Eddie Newland to discuss the victory of Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party in the UK’s general election on December 12. Colm talks about what is ahead for the UK and what the vote means for business leaders, and provides his take on potential immediate and long-term ramifications.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Brad Cornell, a managing director in BRG’s Disputes & Investigations group and leader of the Climate Change, Energy, and Finance practice. Our conversation focuses on the financial realities of global warming. Dr. Cornell talks about a realistic timeline for moving past carbon-based fuels, upgrading energy infrastructure, and how to make the cost of carbon clear to consumers.

In the second episode of his podcast, Dr. Andrew Agwunobi outlines potential ways to address problems facing healthcare organizations. He dives into how hospitals and other organizations can approach doctor satisfaction, systems management and cost improvements. To wrap up, Andy gives his outlook on the future of the industry.

Dr. Andrew Agwunobi, a BRG special advisor and former co-chair of the firm’s Healthcare Performance Improvement practice, joins host Eddie Newland. Andy is a board-certified pediatrician who now serves as chief executive officer and executive vice president for Health Affairs at UConn Health. In the first of a two-part episode, he discusses issues facing today’s hospitals, the tools available to health system leaders to address financial challenges and his views doctor satisfaction.

In this episode, Phil Rowley connects with Don Bunnin, who is vice president, Medical Aesthetics & Litigation for Allergan. Don joined Allergan in 2010 as litigation counsel and over the past decade has become a senior member of the company's corporate legal department. He reflects on the cultures he's experienced throughout his career and provides insights into the evolving regulatory landscape of healthcare. Don also describes how the legal department is moving past its reputation as the "department of no."

In this episode, we speak with BRG Director JoAnna Younts. JoAnna, working out of Washington, DC, is a member of BRG’s Health Analytics practice. We cover the regulatory landscape surrounding telemedicine and talk about state and federal statutes that have guided both commercial insurers and federal programs. She also shares her prediction and hopes for what the future of telemedicine will look like in the US.

On this episode of the Thinkset podcast, we welcome Andrea Kramer. Andie is a partner in an international law firm, where she has served on the Management and Compensation committees and was the first chair of the Gender Diversity committee. She has also been named one of the 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal. On today's podcast, we preview Andie’s workshop at the upcoming BRG Women’s Leadership Conference, “Your Dream Team: Building a Personal Board of Advisors.” We also discuss her work helping women navigate their careers and the publication of her new book, It's Not You, It's the Workplace: Women's Conflict at Work and the Bias That Built It.  

On this episode of the podcast, we welcome Sheila Heen. Sheila is the CEO of Triad Consulting and has been a lecturer at Harvard Law School since 1995. She has spent the last twenty years with the Harvard Negotiation Project, researching and developing negotiation theory. Her book Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback provides the basis for our discussion today. We also preview what to expect at her workshop for the BRG Women’s Leadership Conference later this year.

Aon’s Chief Administrative Officer for Commercial Risk Solutions Steve Keogh talks with Phil about how technological disruption is changing the world of risk management. One example: there are hundreds of billions between what is recorded as a cyber loss and what is recorded in cyber premiums—and Aon wants to narrow that gap. Steve also details how cyber risk has evolved beyond retail and healthcare to essentially all sectors—and how there’s a glaring lack of uniformity when it comes to who within companies should be on point when it comes to cyber risk management.

In our last episode, we covered LIBOR’s history and reasons why it’s being phased out. Now, we dive into what’s next and LIBOR’s replacement: SOFR.  Michael Whalen, a managing director in BRG’s Washington, DC, office, explains different approaches to replacing LIBOR and what the next generation of benchmarks will be expected to handle.

In this episode, we speak with Michael Whalen, a managing director in BRG’s Washington, DC, office. He has more than twenty-five years of experience in advising, structuring, and raising more than $20 billion in finance for capital-intensive infrastructure projects across the energy value chain and other infrastructure sectors. In the first of two episodes with Michael, we focus on the future of LIBOR, one of the key benchmark rates in the world economy, which is set to go away in 2021. He provides a brief history of LIBOR and discusses why it’s being phased out.

In the inaugural episode of his podcast, BRG’s Phil Rowley speaks with Jaime Diaz of the Golf Channel, and formerly of Golf World. Phil and Jaime cover what inspires and motivates leaders, transitioning from print to broadcast, the preparation that goes into The 19th Hole on the Golf Channel and how the individual sport of golf is increasingly embracing the concept of teams. Phil and Jaime also discuss the self-sufficiency of golfers like Zach Johnson and Jack Nicklaus, Ben Crenshaw’s status as a student of the game—and how Tiger Woods is proud of being stubborn.

In this episode, we speak with BRG Director Katie Norris and Heidi A. Sorensen from Foley & Lardner LLP. Katie has more than seventeen years of experience in corporate governance and compliance in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and cosmetics industries. Heidi is a healthcare attorney who focuses on healthcare fraud and abuse and compliance issues. Katie and Heidi discuss compliance considerations companies should factor into their strategy and planning when they are entering the US market from abroad, or when they are preparing to commercialize an FDA-regulated product. They walk us through the various regulatory agencies involved in this process and provide keen insight on how to structure and implement a sustainable compliance program.

Nicole Abboud, host of The Gen Y Lawyer podcast, joins host Eddie Newland. After five years of practicing law, Nicole launched her own business, Abboud Media. Her podcast has been recognized by the ABA Journal as one of the top legal podcasts for its ability to deliver quality content relevant to young lawyers. She discusses her path from lawyer to consultant, her insights on changes to marketing within the legal profession, and advice for new lawyers looking to establish their brand.