June 16, 2025 - Media Mentions

        Andrew Ferrer Featured in ABA Health Law Section Article on Massachusetts’ 2025 Healthcare Reform

        ABA Health Law Section's "Top Ten Column"

        Verrill attorney Andrew Ferrer was recently featured in the American Bar Association (ABA) Health Law Section’s “Top Ten” column for his insights on Massachusetts’ groundbreaking 2025 healthcare reform law.

        In the article, “The Changing Legal Landscape in the Hub of Healthcare and Its National Implications,” Andrew explores how the new law—The Act Enhancing the Market Review Process—tightens oversight of healthcare transactions. He explains how these changes could significantly reshape regulatory frameworks and deal-making not only in Massachusetts but across the country, signaling a broader trend with major implications for healthcare providers, investors, and legal professionals nationwide.

        To read the full article, please click here.

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