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Taking the Pulse: a Health Care and Life Sciences Podcast

02/10/2026

📢 “There is consolidation not just of vendors, but also of vendor relationships by healthcare providers trying to control costs.”

Maynard Nexsen healthcare attorney Leighton Roper shares current healthcare provider industry trends, including increasing efforts to streamline delivery and operations and reduce cost.

🔊Stream now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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02/06/2026

“Financial pressures are top of list… between threats to public programs such as Medicaid, threats to provider revenue sources, [and] focus on tax exemption by regulatory authorities… all of this affects providers’ cost of capital.”

Maynard Nexsen healthcare attorney Leighton Roper shares how tightening reimbursement, regulatory scrutiny, and capital challenges are shaping provider strategy, and where opportunities still exist for healthcare organizations ready to adapt.

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02/04/2026

🎙️For episode 266, we welcome Leighton Roper, the newest member of Maynard Nexsen’s healthcare and life sciences team.

💊 After nearly 20 years at Duke University Health System, Leighton brings experience in academic medicine, government affairs, and complex corporate, transactional and regulatory healthcare matters.

⚕️He joins us to discuss the biggest challenges facing providers today, from financial pressures and staffing shortages to rapid regulatory change and the growing role of technology in care delivery.

🔊Stream now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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02/02/2026

On episode 265 of Taking The Pulse, we’re joined by Patrick McCarthy, CEO of Validcare, an industry leader shaping the future of clinical research.

Patrick shares how ValidCare is modernizing clinical trials through data, patient‑centric technology, and innovative approaches that accelerate insights while improving the participant experience.

🎧 Listen to the full episode at www.thepulsehealthcast.com or stream on now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi

01/30/2026

📢 “There does seem to be an increased appetite… I haven’t seen this level of interest in VCs in about five years for opening up their pockets.” — Patrick McCarthy, CEO of Validcare

After several tough years for emerging biopharma, the investment climate may finally be shifting.

Industry leader Patrick McCarthy shares why venture capital interest is ramping up again and what early‑stage companies need to show to attract funding in 2026.

🔊 Hear the full conversation at www.thepulsehealthcast.com or stream on now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi

01/28/2026

📢 “Every industry goes through this… automation or advances exist, but it doesn’t mean people want you to change their job or move their cheese.” — Patrick McCarthy, Validcare

💊When it comes to clinical trials, technology-driven disruption also requires shifting long‑standing mindsets and operational models.

Patrick joins the podcast to explain why traditional CROs struggle to adopt new processes, and why emerging biopharma companies are the ones driving a more efficient future.

🔊 Hear the full discussion at www.thepulsehealthcast.com or stream now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi

01/27/2026

📢“The opportunity is more studies with better data at a lower cost and faster. That’s what we’re really excited about.” — Patrick McCarthy, CEO of Validcare

Tech‑enabled clinical research isn’t just about convenience, it’s about unlocking higher‑quality data, reducing delays, and making participation easier for patients and investigators. In this episode of Taking The Pulse, our guest Patrick explains why this shift matters and how it could reshape the future of biopharma and biotech trials.

🔊Stream now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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01/20/2026

🎙️Hosts Heather and Lauren sit down with Patrick McCarthy, CEO of Validcare, to discuss how technology is reshaping the future of clinical research.

💊Patrick shares how Validcare is re‑engineering the traditional CRO model, known for its complexity, by creating a unified, tech-enabled approach that simplifies workflows, increases data quality, reduces costs, and expands access for patients and investigators alike

⚕️Patrick also breaks down the disruption facing biopharma and biotech companies, how evolving investor expectations are influencing emerging life sciences companies, and more.

🔊Stream now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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01/16/2026

📢 “As I I like to call it: a Goldilocks approach. Not too much adoption of AI; not too little adoption of AI.” – Lauren DeMoss, Health Care Attorney

AI is changing the health care and life sciences industries, and organizations are trying to keep up.

In 2025 alone, there were over 1,000 bills introduced in state legislatures that dealt with AI.

Between new technology, security concerns, and regulations, how should industry leaders adopt effective and compliant AI framework?

🔊On our latest episode, Maynard Nexsen health care attorneys Matthew and Lauren dive in to the top issues for health care in 2026 to help you navigate what’s next: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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01/15/2026

📢 “One issue that’s continuing to keep them up at night is cybersecurity threats and the multitude and frequency of cybersecurity threats.” – Lauren DeMoss

⚕️What are the top concerns for health care and life sciences leaders in 2026, and how should they address them?

🔊Stream the latest episode packed with insights, takeaways, and predictions from Matthew and Lauren to help you navigate the evolving health care landscape: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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01/12/2026

📢 “The healthcare industry is dynamic and it never stays the same. Every week seems to be an example of that.” – Matthew Roberts, Maynard Nexsen Healthcare attorney

⚕️What’s changing this year in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, and how do industry leaders stay ahead?

🔊Stream the latest episode packed with insights, takeaways, and predictions from Matthew and Lauren to help you navigate the evolving health care landscape: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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