HPE Miami 2023: Key Takeaways - McDermott Will & Emery

HPE Miami 2023: Key Takeaways

Overview


HPE Miami 2023 was packed with unique panels and roundtable discussions where leading investors, bankers and industry experts provided their knowledge on the dynamic healthcare and private equity landscape. Check out the takeaways below for key insights regarding the challenging market, the latest developments in the industry and more.

 

In Depth


Click on the links below to view key takeaways and presentations from HPE Miami 2023.

Independent Healthcare Company Transactions Forum

Preparing Your Company for a Transaction: Learn how to prepare your company for these important steps to optimize outcomes and mitigate risks.

The Best Transaction for You: Different Deal Types and Structures: Discover how these different transaction types will help you maximize value and give you a clearer vision for your post-transaction life. | VIEW PRESENTATION 

Assessing Market Conditions in the Current Economic Environment: Learn about valuable insider knowledge regarding favorable deal terms and how companies should best position themselves for success when in discussions with potential buyers.

Founder Success Stories and Lessons Learned: Gain valuable insights from executives who have already partnered with a sponsor, including how they differentiated themselves from market competition, the evaluation process they undertook when determining the right next step for their companies.


Private Equity Fund Sponsor & Investor Masterclass

Private Equity Fund Secondary Developments: Continuation Vehicles and Other GP-Led Transactions: Discover structure, key points of negotiation and trends with respect to continuation funds and other GP-led secondary transactions.

Fundraising in a Challenging Environment: Get an overview of the current market and insight into which strategies are yielding successful fundraising outcomes.

Trends and Developments in Fund Finance: Oh My!: Learn about the latest in subscription capital call and NAV facilities, management fee facilities and management and executive lines of credit from lenders and investors on the front lines of fund financing trends. | VIEW PRESENTATION 


Plenary Sessions

2023: WTF? | What’s The (winning) Formula?: Find out what it takes to be successful in an area filled with landmines and opportunity and dealmaking predictions for 2023 and beyond.

Strategies for Closing Healthcare Deals in Current Market Conditions: Discover how to seize opportunities in spite of recent complexities and navigate the headwinds, as well as what you should watch for when vetting potential investments.

Fund Liquidity and Co-Investment Solutions: Explore how GP’s are evolving in this environment by utilizing creative liquidity and co-investment solutions.

Financing Healthcare Companies in a Challenging Market: Dive into financing strategies for existing credits and new credits in the current market and uncover insights into specific challenges and opportunities for healthcare financings across the entire portfolio. | VIEW PRESENTATION 

Getting Tactical: What Healthcare Investment Bankers Think: Find out what investment bankers at leading financial institutions predict for the year ahead, in particular as it impacts healthcare investing, a sector that has historically outpaced other industries during previous slumps.


Roundtables

Hot PPM Specialties: Spotlight on Cardiology, Ortho/PT and GI: Unpack how PPM expansion continues at a brisk clip as both financial and strategic investors pursue opportunities in many specialties, particularly cardiology, orthopedics/physical therapy and GI.

Revolutionizing Healthcare with Value-Based Care: Examine the current market for value-based care companies and how investors can identify value-based care companies that will succeed over the long-term.

Current Issues and Trends in Purchase Agreement Negotiations and Rep & Warranty Insurance: Discover top-of-mind issues in negotiating purchase agreement terms in today’s market.

Digital Health Investing: Hot Areas for Innovative Healthcare Delivery: Learn about the latest developments in digital health and the critical inquiries to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.

The Next Generation of PE and Hospital & Health System Collaboration: Dive into the how and why of the evolution of these partnerships and what the future holds for these creative deal structures.

Buyer Beware: The Importance of Due Diligence in Healthcare Transactions: Review best practices for conducting thorough due diligence, including key healthcare risk areas and requirements, and the tools needed to make well-informed decisions.

Tailwinds Impacting the Surge in Pharma Services Investing: Explore the tailwinds continuing to support pharma services and investment opportunities in this growing industry.

Driving Behavioral Health to New Heights: Uncover the opportunities and challenges for investors in behavioral health businesses as well as a closer look at some data around the growth of the industry.

Mitigating Risk & Liabilities: Strategies for 100 Days Post-Close and Beyond: Gain insight on the steps that investors can take to promote compliance as well as the roles, responsibilities and best practices for those serving in board roles, including strategies to mitigate risk, both for sponsors and portfolio companies.

Distressed Investing: Where are the Opportunities?: Learn where and how to invest in healthcare companies to take advantage of the opportunities (or avoid the pitfalls) they present.

Washington Insights: Expected Federal Health Policy and Reimbursement Changes in 2023: Discover how new Washington power plays will affect relevant payment policies for a variety of health services.