Zak Eisenberg is the Vice President of Merritt Healthcare Advisors, which provides investment banking services to healthcare services organizations. In his role, he manages the strategic development and execution of ASC, surgical hospital, and physician practice transactions. Zak specializes in sourcing and analyzing transactions and capital and negotiating and structuring investments. Previously, he was a Biofund Venture Analyst at New Orleans Bioinnovation Center, a biotech and life science-focused venture capital firm, and led the analysis team at a renewable energy-focused private equity firm.

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AI can reduce healthcare costs and enhance patient journeys. How might this reshape the current landscape and address some of healthcare's most significant challenges, like the rising cost of capital and employee recruitment and retention?

Leveraging AI for diagnostic imaging allows healthcare practitioners more time to focus on patient care and streamlines healthcare delivery operations. With increased efficiencies, healthcare professionals can foster a work environment that prioritizes employee needs, retaining staff during an industry-wide labor shortage. Additionally, operational efficiency allows officials to analyze and reduce debt for more economic flexibility. 

In the second installment of Transaction Healthcare, Zak Eisenberg welcomes John Nantz, Barry Tanner, Bede Broom, and Geoffrey Cockrell back to the show. Together, they discuss leveraging AI and navigating financial trends in healthcare. They also touch on employee recruitment and retention, capital structures in the healthcare investment space, and debt management.