Nothing has gained more attention in headlines or as the lead story on the nightly news than the state of the U.S. healthcare industry. A slowly recovering economy teamed with vast changes on the horizon from the new healthcare reform law pose further challenges for the industry, including new concerns for providers. As the industry begins to recover, opportunities are ripe for turnaround professionals. What should those in the turnaround industry know about the current state of the healthcare industry? Is bankruptcy the only solution for struggling organizations? Exactly what impact will the healthcare reform law place on an already challenged marketplace?

A panel of experts, including David A. Rock, Managing Partner of Carl Marks Healthcare Partners LLC, will discuss the current landscape and issues affecting the healthcare industry and providers during the Turnaround Management Association's Spring Conference 2010, Thursday, April 22, at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers.

During the conference's general session, The Healthcare Industry: Financial Distress, Solution, Trends, panelists will examine how such industry trends as reimbursement and regulatory challenges, access to capital, market changes, and general economic deterioration have caused financial distress among healthcare providers.

Participating in the panel are:
• Martin G. Bunin, Alston + Bird LLP (moderator)
• David A. Rock, Carl Marks Healthcare Partners LLC
• Suzanne Koenig, SAK Management Services LLC
• Andrew Turnbull, Houlihan Lokey

The panel discussion will take place 11 a.m. ñ 12:30 p.m. For more details visit www.turnaround.org.