House Calls

Between lawsuits, recalculated payments, and health plans leaving markets, Medicare Advantage has been in the news a lot recently. The Cain Brothers Managed Care team digs in on what’s happening, why, and how MA will likely evolve over next year and beyond. Cain Brothers is a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Wyatt Ritchie, Managing Director and Head of Cain Brothers, dives into the complex dynamics of private equity in healthcare. He discusses whether private equity is the root of healthcare's challenges or part of the solution. Ritchie explores specific partnerships, like Novant Health and TPG Capital, and the shift toward community-focused care. The conversation also emphasizes the need for innovative strategies and government intervention to enhance American healthcare, contrasting it with more centralized systems like Canada's.

Jenny Watson, a director at Cain Brothers, discusses the urgent need for school-based healthcare services across the U.S., including dental, primary, and behavioral health. She highlights innovative practices that can boost children's health and wellness while spotlighting gaps in accessibility compared to Canada. The conversation delves into the challenges of funding and integrating these services within schools, along with successful programs that have proven effective in reaching vulnerable children. Watson’s insights shine a light on the transformative potential of these healthcare initiatives.

In this Quick Hits House Call, Dave talks to Cain Brothers’ Managing Director Carl Hardie about the outsourced medical manufacturing market’s “crazy ride”, how industry leaders are navigating a host of operating challenges, and why the sector is stronger than ever and continues to grow. Cain Brothers is a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets.

In this Quick Hits House Call, Dave talks to Cain Brothers’ Managing Director Mike Elizondo about tumult in the Medicare Advantage market and why this could be an historic opportunity for health plans to drive growth. Cain Brothers is a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets.

In this Quick Hits House Call, Dave talks to Cain Brothers’ Managing Director and Head of M&A John Soden about the recent MedTech and Life Sciences CEO Summit he hosted in Aspen, Colorado which brought innovative leaders together to discuss the complex challenges they’re facing today. Cain Brothers is a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets.

In this Quick Hits House Call, Dave talks to Cain Brothers’ Managing Director Jill Frew about the exciting potential of AI-powered tools to derive insights from physician-patient communications and reduce the burden of documentation, paving the way for more personalized care and greater administrative efficiency. Cain Brothers is a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets.

In this Quick Hits House Calls, Dave talks to Cain Brothers’ Managing Director Dave Morlock about health system turmoil and transformation, the role of private equity, and the upcoming Cain Brothers’ Health System and Private Equity Collaboration Conference on June 12-13 in Nashville. Cain Brothers is a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets.

In this Quick Hits House Calls, Dave talks to Cain Brothers’ Director Andy Labovitz about General Catalyst’s proposed acquisition of Summa Health – and whether that transaction represents the future for more health systems around the country. Cain Brothers is a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets.

In this Quick Hits House Calls, Dave talks to Cain Brothers’ Director Dom Porretta about the intense pressure on skilled nursing facilities and health systems and the need for fresh thinking on joint ventures that reduce discharge bottlenecks and improve day-to-day operations and overall care quality. Cain Brothers is a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets.