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Fraud, Waste and Abuse: Are We Entering a New Enforcement Era?

In this episode, Venn President Erik Olson sits down with Emilia DiSanto, Executive Vice President and Chair of Venn’s Oversight & Investigations practice, to discuss the evolving federal focus on fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid. The conversation explores broader trends in healthcare oversight and enforcement, the growing role of AI and data analytics in investigations, and what healthcare organizations should be thinking about as the regulatory and compliance landscape continues to evolve. Emilia brings more than four decades of experience across Capitol Hill and the executive branch, including senior investigative and oversight roles with the Senate Finance Committee and Senate Special Committee on Aging, as well as leadership positions within multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of State and the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Learn more from Venn: www.vennstrategies.com Subscribe to Venn insights: https://vennstrategies.substack.com/

Reconciliation: Will They or Won’t They?

A second reconciliation bill is back on the table in Washington, but whether it actually comes together is still an open question. In this episode, Venn President Erik Olson is joined by Margaret French, Senior Vice President in the firm’s healthcare practice, and Justin Livesey, Vice President in the tax, trade and finance practice, to break down where things stand, the political dynamics shaping the debate, and the key hurdles that could determine whether a package moves forward and what it means for organizations considering how to engage. Learn more from Venn: www.vennstrategies.com Subscribe to Venn insights: https://vennstrategies.substack.com/

Geopolitical Risk and Energy Markets

Venn President Erik Olson and Senior Vice President Kate Marks sit down for a timely conversation on the forces shaping today’s energy landscape. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, they unpack what’s happening in the Strait of Hormuz, why it matters for global energy markets, and how the ripple effects are impacting prices, infrastructure, and supply chains. Learn more from Venn: www.vennstrategies.com Subscribe to Venn insights: https://vennstrategies.substack.com/