Brent McDonald is a Partner at Juniper Advisory with over 25 years of experience leading development, strategy, investment banking and legal teams to accomplish the strategic goals of national, regional, and community-based healthcare organizations. He was previously Head of Healthcare Strategic Advisory at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, with responsibility for all not-for-profit healthcare M&A coverage at the firm. Prior to BofAML, Brent led the Acquisition & Development department at Tenet Healthcare Corporation, serving as a key member of Tenet’s executive team, advising on strategic direction and responsible for execution of the company’s strategic transactions. Earlier in his career, Brent practiced law at Norton Rose Fulbright with an active practice in healthcare, tax, non-profit, private equity and corporate M&A law.
Brent earned a B.B.A. in Accounting from Baylor University, a J.D. from Baylor School of Law and an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law. He also completed the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program in Managing Healthcare Delivery.
Select Publications
- “Webinar Series – Medicaid Cuts Through Budget Reconciliation.” Epstein Becker Green. April 2025.
- “Happily Ever After: Strategies to Create Lasting Relationships and Avoid Heartbreak in Your M&A Deals.” American Health Law Association. March 2025.
- “Is your Health System Team Ready for What’s Next? A Recession or More Malaise?” Juniper Advisory. August 2023.
- “Bridging Health Inequity through Health System Partnerships.” The Governance Institute. August 2022.
- “Hospital Mergers, Acquisitions and Partnerships: Perspectives and Execution Strategies.” Louisiana Hospital Association. August 2022.