Simpson Thacher hosted its 2025 Healthcare Perspectives Event on January 7, ahead of J.P. Morgan’s Healthcare Conference. The webinar featured discussions led by Healthcare Partner Vanessa Burrows and Antitrust Partner Karen Kazmerzak, alongside Paul Rodriguez, Simpson Thacher alumnus and Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Sarah Wohl, Senior Counsel Specialist, Assistant General Counsel at Genentech.~~During the event, Vanessa and Paul discussed Paul's previous role as Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as well as the outlook for the healthcare industry in 2025. The event also included a discussion between Karen and Sarah on antitrust considerations related to healthcare mergers and collaborations as well as recent developments in federal and state enforcement and the post-election landscape.