Episodes

June 17, 2026

Let’s Talk Compliance: Not All wRVU’s are Created Equal (Part 2)

In this episode, Jana Kolarik, a partner in Foley’s Health Care Practice Group, and Angie Caldwell, principal and CFO of PYA, continue their discussion on the importance of work relative value units (wRVUs) and fair market value (FMV) under the Stark Law and what this can mean for how health care organizations pay their physicians.
April 29, 2026

Let’s Talk Compliance: Not All wRVU’s are Created Equal (Part 1)

In this episode, Jana Kolarik, partner in Foley’s Health Care Practice Group and Angie Caldwell, CFO and managing principal of PYA, discuss the importance of work relative value units (WRVUs) and fair market value (FMV) under the Stark Law and what this can mean for how health care organizations pay their physicians.
Jan. 5, 2026

Chanda Center for Health: Reimagining Access to and Delivery of Long-term Disability Care

In this episode, Lauren Carboni, co-chair of Foley’s Health Care Litigation Area of Focus, is joined by Chanda Hinton, Founder and Executive Director of The Chanda Center for Health, a pioneering nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with long-term physical disabilities. This episode highlights the significance of The Chander Center for Health for the long-term physically disabled community. They will discuss the Center’s bold advocacy efforts to make integrative and collaborative servic...
July 16, 2025

Let’s Talk Compliance: The Risks and Pitfalls of Health Care Supply Chain Compliance

In this episode, Monica Chmielewski, vice chair of Foley’s Health Care Practice Group and Shannon Sumner, Chief Compliance Officer and Nashville’s Office Managing Principal of PYA explore how supply chain compliance is affecting the health care industry and share the risks and penalties associated with not being in compliance.
Nov. 21, 2024

Let’s Talk Compliance: Physician Compensation Plans and Trends of 2024

In this episode, Let’s Talk Compliance Hosts Jana Kolarik a Partner of Foley’s Health Care Practice Group and PYA Principal Angie Caldwell, discuss physician compensation plans and the latest trends in physician compensation of 2024.
Sept. 4, 2024

Let’s Talk Compliance: Health Care Organizations Take Note: Trends and Pitfalls in the Bond Market Compliance Space

In this episode, partner Jana Kolarik of Foley’s Health Care Practice Group and PYA principal Angie Caldwell host Heidi Jeffery, a partner in Foley’s Finance and Financial Institutions Practice Group, and Matt Stuart, a Principal in PYA’s Audit Assurance Service Line, discuss the latest trends in the bond market and the bond compliance pitfalls that organizations should avoid.
July 22, 2024

Let’s Talk Compliance: What the July 3rd Ruling on FTC Non-Compete Ban Means for the Health Care Industry

In this episode, Benjamin Dryden, vice chair of Foley’s Antitrust & Competition Practice Group and David McMillan, managing principal of consulting and chief financial officer at PYA, discuss the recent July 3rd ruling on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Non-compete Ban and how this will affect the health care & life sciences industry.
July 1, 2024

Let’s Talk Compliance: What the FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes Means for the Health Care Industry

In this episode, Benjamin Dryden, vice chair of Foley’s Antitrust & Competition Practice Group and David McMillan, managing principal of consulting and chief financial officer at PYA, discuss the FTC’s most recent decision to ban non-competes and how this ban will affect the health care & life sciences industry.
June 26, 2024

Health Care Philanthropy: Navigating the Hurdles, Rules, and Restrictions

In this episode, Jason Kohout, chair of Foley’s Family Office’s practice and Tax, Benefits & Estate Planning associate Emmaline Jurgena are joined by Kevin Melvin, legal counsel of Mayo Clinic’s Office of Gift Planning. This episode dives into what you could expect to see as you navigate health care philanthropy, in respect to restrictions, naming gifts, and other concerns.
Dec. 5, 2023

Let’s Talk Compliance: Medical Device and Physician Arrangements

In this episode, partner Jana Kolarik of Foley’s Health Care Practice Group and PYA prinicpal Angie Caldwell interview partner Kyle Faget, co-chair of Foley Health Care Practice Group and co-chair of the firm’s Health Care & Life Sciences Sector’s Medical Device & Equipment Area of Focus and PYA consulting principal Tynan Kugler on medical device company arrangements with physicians. Specifically, we'll be discussing arrangements that can raise compliance issues and how to potentially mitigate s...
Oct. 16, 2023

Let’s Talk Compliance: How Compliance Issues Affect Health Care Transactions

In this episode, partner Jana Kolarik of Foley’s Health Care Practice Group interviews partner Roger Strode of Foley’s Health Care and Transactional Practice Groups and Michael Ramey, managing principal of PYA's Strategic and Transaction Solutions on how compliance issues impact the health care transaction process.
Aug. 30, 2023

Let’s Talk Compliance: Medicare Advantage Compliance Enforcement Underway

In this episode, partner Jana Kolarik of Foley’s Health Care Practice Group interviews partner Michael Tuteur of Foley’s Government Enforcement & Defense Investigations Practice Group and Valerie Rock, Principal of PYA on Medicare Advantage compliance and enforcement trends and why this is a hot topic in the health care industry.
July 31, 2023

Subsidy Arrangements Between Hospitals and Physician Practices: What You Should Know

In this episode of Health Care Law Today, Foley partner Jana Kolairk discusses subsidy arrangements between hospitals, health care systems, and physician practices with Angie Caldwell, Principal of PYA.
July 10, 2023

TLDR: A General Counsel’s Perspective on Digital Health

We are excited to announce a special series, TLDR. TLDR is focused on the digital health industry and the lawyers operating inside the companies innovating in the space, their work, the industry, and their experiences. In this episode of TLDR, my colleague Evan Hellman is joined by Michelle McGovern, General Counsel of Verana Health, to discuss issues associated with the current legal environment for telemedicine companies and the everyday hustle and bustle of a being a General Counsel.
June 29, 2023

Post Pandemic: Time to Refocus on Your Compliance Program

In this episode, Judy Waltz, Co-Chair of Foley’s Health Care Practice Group, and Shannon Sumner, Chief Compliance Officer and Nashville’s Office Managing Principal of PYA, dive into what it takes to get back to “normal” for compliance programs following the PHE and the burning questions clients are asking.
June 14, 2023

The Rules Have Changed: Decentralized Clincal Trials for Drugs

In this episode, Partner and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Health Care Practice Group, and Partner Monica Chmielweski are joined by Jodi Akin, Founder and CEO of Hawthorne Effect. Hawthorne Effect has embraced the decentralized clinical trial model and is dedicated to enriching the quality, experience, diversity, and access to clinical trials for patients, providers, and sponsors. With Jodi, we explore the newly released FDA Guidance, Decentralized Clinical Trials for Drugs, Biological Products, and De...
Dec. 9, 2022

The Emerging Investigatory Focus on Telehealth: What You Need to Know

In this episode of Health Care Law Today, Nate Lacktman and Maureen Stewart are joined by Mark Josephs, Deputy General Counsel of LifeMD to discuss the current regulatory and legal environment for telemedicine companies regarding online subscription services, and the recent investigations by the federal government of these services.
Sept. 30, 2022

CalAIM: Addressing Whole Person Care in California

In this episode, Foley partner Anil Shankar sits with Jackie Bender, Chief of Finance Strategy for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, to discuss California and Los Angeles County’s recently approved Medicaid waiver called CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal), the multiyear care delivery and payment reform initiative led by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
Sept. 30, 2022

CalAIM: Addressing Whole Person Care in California

In this episode, Foley partner Anil Shankar sits with Jackie Bender, Chief of Finance Strategy for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, to discuss California and Los Angeles County’s recently approved Medicaid waiver called CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal), the multiyear care delivery and payment reform initiative led by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
Sept. 30, 2022

CalAIM: Addressing Whole Person Care in California

In this episode, Foley partner Anil Shankar sits with Jackie Bender, Chief of Finance Strategy for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, to discuss California and Los Angeles County’s recently approved Medicaid waiver called CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal), the multiyear care delivery and payment reform initiative led by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
May 5, 2022

Putting People First in Behavioral Health Reform

In this episode of Health Care Law Today, Foley partner Emily Weber and associate Lauren Carboni talk with Dr. Casey Wolfington of Vail Health Eagle Valley Behavioral Health about behavioral health reform and a people-first approach to behavioral health care that is accessible, affordable and equitable.
May 5, 2022

Putting People First in Behavioral Health Reform

In this episode of Health Care Law Today, Foley partner Emily Weber and associate Lauren Carboni talk with Dr. Casey Wolfington of Vail Health Eagle Valley Behavioral Health about behavioral health reform and a people-first approach to behavioral health care that is accessible, affordable and equitable.
May 5, 2022

Putting People First in Behavioral Health Reform

In this episode of Health Care Law Today, Foley partner Emily Weber and associate Lauren Carboni talk with Dr. Casey Wolfington of Vail Health Eagle Valley Behavioral Health about behavioral health reform and a people-first approach to behavioral health care that is accessible, affordable and equitable.
Feb. 22, 2022

Who’s The Boss: Convergence and Consolidation in Cancer Care

In this episode, Foley Partners Adria Warren and Alexis Bortniker sit with Michael Kolodziej of ADVI Health about the upcoming Cancer Center Business Summit and the current convergence and consolidation in the oncology industry and what that means for the future of cancer care. ACCC 48th ANNUAL MEETING & CANCER CENTER BUSINESS SUMMIT We are thrilled to announce that the ACCC 48th Annual Meeting & Cancer Business Summit (AMCCBS) will now be offered as a hybrid event—with limited in-person attend...