Health Care Corporate Governance: Issues Related to Abstention and Recusal | McDermott

Health Care Corporate Governance: Issues Related to Abstention and Recusal

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Overview


Partner Michael Peregrine and Rob Gerberry, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Summa Health, discuss the intricate concepts of recusal and abstention within healthcare governance. They explore the key differences between these two practices, the appropriate times and methods for their application, and their impact on board decision-making. The discussion also addresses the complexities of quorum requirements when recusals occur. Whether abstention is only for conflicts of interest, best ways to do these procedures, and the legal and reputational risks.

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