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.

The healthcare industry is shaped by legal reforms, financial pressures, and a growing demand for value-based care. For entrepreneurs and physician groups, navigating this complexity requires more than just medical expertise; it demands business strategy, operational foresight, and cultural alignment. How can healthcare leaders prepare their organizations in this dynamic environment while staying true to their mission of improving patient outcomes?

Experts across the healthcare M&A space understand how to navigate deals effectively. Bart Walker emphasizes transparency in due diligence, advising healthcare businesses to identify compliance issues early to avoid costly surprises later. Zak Eisenberg encourages leaders to align every financial decision with a clear strategic purpose, viewing transactions as tools for growth rather than exits. John Nantz highlights the importance of culture and operational discipline in building sustainable healthcare organizations, while Rani Khetarpal underscores the growing opportunity in care coordination and patient navigation.

In this episode of Transaction Healthcare, Zak Eisenberg looks back on his most insightful episodes. Bart Walker, John Nantz, and Rani Khetarpal discuss how to prepare for due diligence in healthcare transactions, build high-performing organizations through strategic alignment, and expand care coordination to improve outcomes for both providers and patients.