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Taking the Pulse: a Health Care and Life Sciences Podcast

03/20/2026

📢 “AI has now become front and center of the first question we’re asking: how is this business model defensible?”

As AI rapidly reshapes healthcare, leading health care investor Gordon Maner of Frontline Healthcare Partners explains how technology has become a critical lens in evaluating investment opportunities, from defending existing business models to identifying areas where AI can unlock new value across healthcare services.

🔊 Stream episode 269 now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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03/19/2026

📢 “We look for entrepreneurs that have ultimately put the patient above the business.” — Gordon Maner

For Frontline Healthcare Partners, evaluating an investment goes beyond the balance sheet. Gordon shares how patient‑first thinking and strong culture are central to determining whether a healthcare business is the right fit.

🔊 Stream episode 269 now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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03/18/2026

🧪Filmed at the 2026 SCbio Annual Conference in Charleston, Heather and Matthew sit down with Gordon Maner, Partner at Frontline Healthcare Partners and CEO of AMB Wealth, for a conversation on private equity’s growing role in healthcare.

Gordon shares his unconventional path into investing, the strategy behind Frontline’s focus on lower‑middle‑market healthcare services, and why culture matters as much as financial performance.
We also dive into how his team evaluates risk, navigates regulatory complexity, and incorporates AI into investment decisions as healthcare continues to evolve.

🔊Tune in for an inside look at how seasoned investors are thinking about growth, value creation, and the future of healthcare services https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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03/17/2026

📢 “We have the manufacturing piece… we have to make sure that stays the gold standard that it is today.”

Manufacturing plays a critical role in South Carolina’s life sciences industry success. James Chappell, President & CEO of SCbio, discusses why maintaining strong, competitive manufacturing capabilities is essential as the state supports expanding companies and emerging innovators across the ecosystem.

🔊 Stream episode 268 now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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03/16/2026

📢 “We want to make sure that our citizens in South Carolina are prepared for those jobs and they have opportunities.”

Workforce development is a key pillar of South Carolina’s life sciences growth. James Chappell explains how SCbio is building a strong talent pipeline to ensure in‑state workers are ready for high‑impact careers as the industry continues to expand.

🔊 Stream episode 268 now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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03/12/2026

🧪Filmed at the 2026 SCbio Annual Conference in Charleston, Lauren and Heather welcome back James Chappell, President and CEO of SCbio, to discuss the organization’s newly released economic impact report and the explosive growth of South Carolina’s life sciences sector.

James shares what’s driving the nearly $20 billion annual economic impact, why companies are choosing to expand in the state, and how emerging and growth‑stage innovators are shaping the future of the industry.

He also offers insight into workforce development and South Carolina’s potential to become a leading national hub for life sciences.

🔊Tune in now for an inside look at the momentum building across the state https://open.spotify.com/show/5iALGRluQEzbLwjz7JmDi9

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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

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