William W. Horton, a partner in the Birmingham office and co-leader of the firm’s Healthcare Industry Team, was quoted in the Modern Healthcare article “Higher Stakes: Boards Play Pivotal Role in Hospital Direction” about how compliance and liability issues contribute to the growing role of boards in healthcare systems. Mr. Horton explained how the role of the board is becoming increasingly more involved, saying, "Boards tend to be much more focused. They ask questions and get involved. They don't want to end up being accused by a government agency of playing along and not taking action." To read the full article, please click here.