Susan Morse

Illinois

Executive Editor at Healthcare Finance News

Managing Editor of @HC_Finance. I write about all things finance for providers and payers, health policy geek.

Articles

WebMD CMO Dr. John Whyte selected as new CEO of the AMA

4 days ago | healthcarefinancenews.com | Susan Morse

Dr. John Whyte will become the AMA's new CEO on July 1. Photo: Courtesy American Medical AssociationWebMD CMO Dr. John Whyte has been chosen to lead the American Medical Association as executive vice president and CEO. Whyte replaces Dr. James L. Madara, whose 14-year tenure as CEO and executive VP ends June 30. Whyte's tenure begins July 1. Whyte ushers in a new era of leadership for the 178-year-old institution, the AMA said.
Shadow SEC: FCPA Books and Records Requirements Must Be Vigorously Enforced

5 days ago | clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu | John Coffee |Hillary Sale |Susan Morse |Miriam Baer

President Trump signed on February 10 an executive order (the “Executive Order”) directing the U.S. Attorney General over the next 180 days to (i) review the guidelines and policies governing investigations and enforcement actions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), (ii) review existing FCPA investigations and actions, and (iii) cease initiation of any new such investigations and actions.
Hospital groups say Medicaid cuts threaten financial stability

5 days ago | healthcarefinancenews.com | Susan Morse

Photo: Jeremy Walke/Getty ImagesHospital groups say the GOP budget resolution would cut Medicaid coverage to millions and further hurt struggling providers. The budget resolution released late Sunday includes at least $715 billion in cuts to Medicaid, a federal program that shares costs with states for healthcare coverage for low income families and for long-term care.
Arnold & Porter Discusses SEC Staff Issuance, Revision, and Withdrawal of C&DIs for Rule 10b5-1

5 days ago | clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu | John Coffee |Hillary Sale |Susan Morse |Miriam Baer

On April 25, 2025, the SEC Staff issued two new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C+DIs) with respect to Rule 10b5-1.
New York-Presbyterian laying off 2% of workforce

1 week ago | healthcarefinancenews.com | Susan Morse

Photo: Johner Images/Getty ImagesNew York-Presbyterian has confirmed that it is reducing its workforce by 2%. "Given current macroeconomic realities and anticipated challenges ahead, we have made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce by approximately 2%," the New York City-based health system said by statement. Two percent represents 1,000 of the health system's 50,000 employees.
Game of Votes: The Lifecycle Logic of Tenure Voting Rights

1 week ago | clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu | John Coffee |Hillary Sale |Susan Morse |Miriam Baer

Tenure voting rights, which grant increased voting power to long-term shareholders, reward duration, stability, and strategic patience. They allow founders and insiders to maintain control while accessing public capital. And when structured carefully, they can help create a shareholder base aligned with long-term corporate goals, reducing speculative behavior and fostering strategic stability. But tenure voting is not just about who holds power—it’s about when they do so, and for how long.
SEC Commissioner Peirce Proposes Safe Harbor, Sandbox for Crypto on Blockchain

1 week ago | clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu | John Coffee |Hillary Sale |Susan Morse |Miriam Baer

Welcome to the penultimate day of the SEC’s 31st International Institute for Securities Market Growth and Development. Before I begin, as I am sure you anticipate based on what you have heard from many SEC speakers this week, my views are my own as a Commissioner and not necessarily those of the SEC or my fellow Commissioners. The Institute’s longevity signals the importance of capital formation and the development of capital markets.
Cleveland Clinic partners with Regent Surgical for ambulatory surgery centers

1 week ago | healthcarefinancenews.com | Susan Morse

Photo: Courtesy Cleveland ClinicCleveland Clinic is partnering with Regent Surgical to combine lower ambulatory surgery center rates with the health system's clinical expertise. The partnership is expected to reduce expenses for insurers and patients through expanded access to cost-effective outpatient ASC procedures.
U.S. Banking Agencies’ Shift Toward Crypto Integration

1 week ago | clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu | John Coffee |Hillary Sale |Susan Morse |Miriam Baer

In April 2025, the landscape of U.S. crypto regulation shifted significantly. Three of the country’s principal bank regulators – the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) – jointly moved to relax or rescind longstanding restrictions on banks engaging with digital assets.
Skadden Discusses States’ Move To Coordinated Data-Privacy Enforcement

1 week ago | clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu | John Coffee |Hillary Sale |Susan Morse |Miriam Baer

In a major development for businesses subject to state data privacy laws, eight state privacy regulators have joined forces to form the “Consortium of Privacy Regulators,” a bipartisan coalition aimed at coordinating enforcement and protecting consumer privacy through collaboration. The announcement, made by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) on April 16, 2025, represents a new era of multistate cooperation in the enforcement of comprehensive consumer privacy laws.