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Taking the Pulse: a Health Care and Life Sciences Podcast

02/17/2026

⚕️This episode, we welcome back Kelli Ferry, recently promoted to Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President of Novant Health.

Kelli shares how her role has evolved as Novant expands across the Southeast, offering insight into her leadership approach, how the legal department is adapting to organizational growth, and the system’s responsible use of AI in both legal and clinical settings.

She also discusses how Novant is preparing for upcoming Medicaid changes and continuing to prioritize patient care and value‑based models.

🔊Tune in now for an inside look at leading a modern legal team in a fast‑growing healthcare system: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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02/16/2026

📢 “For the last five years, staying on top of, interpreting, and helping clients navigate through shocking amounts of regulatory change has been a full-time job.” — Leighton Roper

Regulatory shifts in the health care industry are sn*******ng. Maynard Nexsen attorney and industry veteran Leighton Roper explains why providers must adapt quickly to stay compliant and protected in today’s landscape.

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

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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.

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

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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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