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By: Editorial Staff, Date: April 23rd, 2024 Mergers and acquisitions, commonly known as M&A, are becoming increasingly common in the healthcare industry, particularly within the hospital sector. As hospitals strive to adapt to the changing healthcare landscape, many are turning to M&A to strengthen their financial position and improve the quality of care they deliver. A report from Kaufman Hall documented a total of 65 healthcare organization mergers and acquisitions from last year, surpassing the 53 filed in 2022. A significant number of these transactions were from financially distressed healthcare organizations. Smaller hospitals are not the only ones [...]

By: Editorial Staff, Date: April 23rd, 2024 Financial risks in the healthcare industry are inevitable, impacting its ability to provide quality care. Stay informed about these risks and learn effective strategies to avoid financial distress through this infographic. Gain deeper insights into distressed healthcare restructuring at our webcast: Distressed Healthcare Restructurings: Navigating the New Normal Upcoming Webcasts Upcoming Webcasts back

By: Editorial Staff, Date: April 9th, 2024 In the intricate landscape of employee benefit plans, understanding and fulfilling ERISA fiduciary duties stand as pillars of responsibility for plan sponsors and administrators alike. ERISA imposes stringent obligations on fiduciaries, requiring them to act solely in the interest of plan participants and beneficiaries. Yet, navigating these duties can be a daunting task due to the evolving legal landscape and shifting regulatory frameworks. This article will serve as a compass for navigating ERISA fiduciary duties, illuminating core principles, and providing actionable insights to excel in the role of fiduciary. The [...]

By: Editorial Staff, Date: April 9th, 2024 Understand and comply with ERISA regulations to ensure the financial security and well-being of employees. Explore ERISA compliance requirements in this infographic. Explore more insights on the evolving landscape of ERISA Litigation at our webcast: Legal Horizons: Exploring Emerging ERISA Litigation Trends Upcoming Webcasts Upcoming Webcasts back

By: Editorial Staff, Date: April 2nd, 2024 Trade secrets are businesses' hidden gems that provide them with a competitive edge, setting them apart from their rivals. This confidential information can take the form of methods, processes, formulas, or techniques that help businesses maintain the uniqueness of their product or service in the market, which can be pivotal for their success. To be considered as a trade secret, two criteria must be met: The information must derive value due to its secrecy; and The owner must take all possible measures to keep the information secret. Protecting trade secrets [...]

By: Editorial Staff, Date: April 2nd, 2024 Businesses should take all appropriate measures to ensure that their trade secrets remain confidential. However, despite these protective measures, the threat of unlawful disclosure of these valuable assets still exists. Explore some techniques that can be used to steal trade secrets in this infographic! Discover practical strategies to protect trade secrets at our webcast: Trade Secrets: The New Frontier of Intellectual Property Upcoming Webcasts Upcoming Webcasts back