Health Care Corporate Governance: Issues Related to Abstention and Recusal

Health Care Corporate Governance: Issues Related to Abstention and Recusal

Author: American Health Law Association July 8, 2025 Duration: 20:41
Rob Gerberry, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Summa Health, speaks with Michael Peregrine, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery, about the concepts of recusal and abstention, including what they mean, how they’re different, and when it is appropriate to use them. They discuss quorum issues related to recusal, whether abstention only applies to conflict of interest scenarios, best practices for effecting recusal and abstention, and the risks involved. Watch this episode: https://...

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