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WellRithms Publishes E-Book Exposing Abusive Medical Billing Practices

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The publication exposes common abuses in hospital and physician billing that cost a typical union or employer health benefit plan millions of dollars every year.

Key Points: 
  • The publication exposes common abuses in hospital and physician billing that cost a typical union or employer health benefit plan millions of dollars every year.
  • Moreover, 62% of the two million personal bankruptcies filed each year are the result of medical debt, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute.
  • The e-book details 10 case studies of egregious billing practices that turn common procedures into episodes costing more than $100,000 – offering guidance on how to fight back and pay only what’s fair.
  • “As this guide documents, WellRithms provides health plan sponsors a comprehensive, legally defensible protection that is second to none.”

GETZLER HENRICH NAMES JOHN D. BAUMGARTNER MANAGING DIRECTOR IN HOUSTON OFFICE

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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He has advised debtors, senior lenders, mezzanine lenders, trustees, and unsecured creditors of companies in industries that include oil and gas, healthcare, energy services, power and utilities, retail gas marketing, retail power marketing, midstream energy companies, real estate, web hosting/e-commerce, transportation, and retail services. He serves in interim management roles-- as a Chief Restructuring Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer- - as well as fiduciary roles for post-confirmation trusts.  He also serves as a consulting and testifying expert, primarily related to insolvency litigation. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK , Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John D. Baumgartner has joined Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC, ( getzlerhenrich.com ), one of the nation's oldest and most respected middle-market corporate restructuring and operations improvement firms, as a Managing Director and Head of the firm's Houston office.
  • In announcing Mr. Baumgartner joining Getzler Henrich, Joel I. Getzler, Co-Chairman of Getzler Henrich, said, "We are pleased to welcome John to lead the Houston office.
  • William H. Henrich, Co-Chairman of Getzler Henrich continued, "Houston and the many industries John serves, including oil and gas, energy services, power and utilities and retail gas marketing, are especially important growth opportunities for Getzler Henrich.
  • As a distinguished turnaround and operations improvement leader well-entrenched in the Houston market, we are thrilled to add John to our team.

GETZLER HENRICH NAMES DANIEL O'BRIEN MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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In announcing Mr. O'Brien joining Getzler Henrich, Joel I. Getzler, Co-Chairman of Getzler Henrich said, "We are pleased to have Dan as part of the Getzler Henrich team. As a distinguished turnaround and operations improvement leader with outstanding experience in situation assessment, resource allocation, strategic planning and business restructuring—both in the US and globally -- he will significantly help grow our services to meet the needs of our expanding client base."

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Daniel O'Brien has joined Getzler Henrich & Associates, ( getzlerhenrich.com ) one of the nation's oldest and most respected middle-market corporate restructuring and operations improvement firms, as a Managing Director in the firm's New York Office.
  • In announcing Mr. O'Brien joining Getzler Henrich, Joel I. Getzler, Co-Chairman of Getzler Henrich said, "We are pleased to have Dan as part of the Getzler Henrich team.
  • Mr. O'Brien joins Getzler Henrich from FTI Consulting, where he has been Managing Director since 2019.
  • He has also served as a Senior Consultant to boutique turnaround management firms, a Director in Deloitte's Reorganization Services Group, and a Director at E&Y Restructuring LLC.

Getzler Henrich & Associates' Charvi Gupta Honored As a "40 Under 40" by the American Bankruptcy Institute

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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Ms. Gupta joined Getzler Henrich in 2018 and has over ten years of experience across corporate turnarounds, operational and financial restructuring, M&A, and bankruptcy situations.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Gupta joined Getzler Henrich in 2018 and has over ten years of experience across corporate turnarounds, operational and financial restructuring, M&A, and bankruptcy situations.
  • She has extensive experience working with companies to address liquidity issues, develop cost reduction plans, implement process improvements, and improve profitability.
  • Commenting on Ms. Gupta's ABI recognition, Joel I. Getzler, Co-Chairman of Getzler Henrich said, "We are very proud of Charvi.
  • Her ABI honor is further recognition of her ability and achievements at both Getzler Henrich and within our profession."

Katten Boosts New York Insolvency and Restructuring Team with Addition of Lucy Kweskin

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Lucy F. Kweskin has joined the firm as a partner in the Insolvency and Restructuring practice in New York.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Lucy F. Kweskin has joined the firm as a partner in the Insolvency and Restructuring practice in New York.
  • "She is a creative and hard-working restructuring partner who exemplifies the best of legal talent and provides outstanding client service, which the Katten team strives to excel at for all clients."
  • Most recently, Kweskin served as a global restructuring partner at Mayer Brown, where she excelled representing firm clients in all aspects of corporate restructuring matters.
  • "Katten is extremely proud and excited to have Lucy join its growing and strong Insolvency and Restructuring practice," said Reisman.

Omni Management Group Expands their C-Suite Leadership and Appoints Walt Brown as Chief Financial Officer and EVP of Operations

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Management Group, is pleased to announce the strategic expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Walt Brown as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Operations.

Key Points: 
  • WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Management Group, is pleased to announce the strategic expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Walt Brown as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Operations.
  • Brian Osborne, Omni's CEO and President, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are pleased that Walt is joining our senior leadership team.
  • Prior to joining Omni, Mr. Brown served as a Managing Director in the FTI Consulting Corporate Finance/Restructuring practice.
  • Mr. Brown is highly experienced assisting clients with all aspects of corporate restructuring, including financial data compilation and claims management.

Sherwood Partners Launches Sherwood Advisory Services and Appoints Spencer Ware Managing Partner of New Advisory Group

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Sherwood Partners today announced the launch of Sherwood Advisory Services, a new advisory group that leverages the strength of Sherwood Partners’ platform to deliver tailored turnaround and restructuring solutions to middle market companies.

Key Points: 
  • Sherwood Partners today announced the launch of Sherwood Advisory Services, a new advisory group that leverages the strength of Sherwood Partners’ platform to deliver tailored turnaround and restructuring solutions to middle market companies.
  • Sherwood Advisory Services will be led by Spencer Ware, a seasoned turnaround and restructuring professional, who brings over two decades of experience from AlixPartners, Zolfo Cooper, and Riveron to lead this new group.
  • Martin Pichinson and Michael Maidy, Co-Founders of Sherwood Partners said, “We are very excited to have Spencer lead our new Sherwood Advisory Services group.
  • We are confident he is the dynamic leader needed to lead and grow Sherwood Advisory Services.”
    “I am thrilled to launch Sherwood Advisory Services and bring together Sherwood’s stellar reputation in the market with my twenty years of restructuring experience,” said Mr. Ware.

COHN & DUSSI ATTORNEY ANDREW B. GLAAB NAMED TO 2023 NEXTGEN 40 UNDER 40 LIST BY MONITOR DAILY

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohn & Dussi , a full-service law firm with its principal office in Boston, is pleased to announce that Attorney Andrew B. Glaab has been named to the 2023 NextGen Leaders 40 Under 40 List.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohn & Dussi , a full-service law firm with its principal office in Boston, is pleased to announce that Attorney Andrew B. Glaab has been named to the 2023 NextGen Leaders 40 Under 40 List.
  • The NextGen Leaders 40 Under 40 List , published annually by Monitor Daily, spotlights emerging talents in the equipment finance space and highlights individuals who are pioneering innovative paths within the industry.
  • Monitor Daily is recognized as the authoritative publication within the equipment finance sector.
  • In addition to Monitor Daily's Next Gen Leaders List, Glaab was named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars List in 2022 and 2023 and to the Boston Magazine Top Lawyers List in 2022.

Greenberg Traurig Adds Nationally Recognized Restructuring & Bankruptcy Attorney Julia Frost-Davies to Boston Office

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expands its global Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice with the addition of leading creditors lawyer Julia Frost-Davies as a shareholder in the firm's Boston office. She joins from Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP where she was a partner.

Key Points: 
  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expands its global Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice with the addition of leading creditors lawyer Julia Frost-Davies as a shareholder in the firm's Boston office.
  • BOSTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expands its global Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice with the addition of leading creditors lawyer Julia Frost-Davies as a shareholder in the firm's Boston office .
  • With over 25 years of experience, Frost-Davies has a nationally recognized, market-leading practice representing creditors in complex Chapter 11 cases.
  • "The addition of Julia further bolsters our global restructuring team," said Shari L. Heyen , co-chair of the firm's global Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice and managing shareholder of the Houston office .

PKF Clear Thinking Welcomes Marjorie Kaufman as Partner

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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CRANFORD, N.J., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PKF Clear Thinking, the award-winning business advisory firm and subsidiary of PKF O'Connor Davies, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, today announced the hiring of Marjorie (Margie) Kaufman as Partner. Kaufman, who has provided turnaround and interim management expertise for companies around the country for over thirty years, brings immense experience in developing and implementing strategic and financial plans that drive business success and control costs. She will be based out of the Firm's Boston, Massachusetts, office.

Key Points: 
  • Kaufman brings over 30 years of turnaround experience and in-depth expertise in health care, manufacturing and retail sectors
    CRANFORD, N.J., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PKF Clear Thinking, the award-winning business advisory firm and subsidiary of PKF O'Connor Davies, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, today announced the hiring of Marjorie (Margie) Kaufman as Partner.
  • "With a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in diverse industries, Margie is an outstanding addition to the team," said Stuart Kessler, Chief Executive Officer of PKF Clear Thinking.
  • "With a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in diverse industries, Margie is an outstanding addition to the team," said Stuart Kessler, Chief Executive Officer of PKF Clear Thinking.
  • Kaufman joins PKF Clear Thinking from Christmas Tree Shops, LLC, where she served as Chief Financial Officer.