When providers evaluate a managed care contract, reimbursement rates naturally get most of the attention. And for good reason. A few percentage points can make a meaningful difference. But the rate on the page doesn’t always tell you how well…
We were honored to present at the Georgia Society of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (GSASC) conference and present on “Effective Managed Care Strategy in a Volatile World.” During the session, we discussed practical approaches to navigating today’s evolving payer landscape, including…
At the Georgia ASC 2026 Winter Meeting held in February, Mike Scribner and Kelly Mooney of Strategic Healthcare Partners, LLC shared a market‑driven perspective on how ambulatory surgery centers can navigate today’s evolving managed care environment. The presentation examined payer…
The recent SHP webinar, led by Jason Crosby with contributions from Mike Scribner and Phil Church, tackled the pressing issue of tariffs and their impact on healthcare supply chains. The discussion provided actionable insights for hospitals, physician practices, and supply…
On June 18, 2025, Strategic Healthcare Partners (SHP) and Corstrata co-hosted an insightful webinar exploring a significant challenge rural healthcare providers – wound and ostomy care. Titled “Bridging the Gap: Wound Care Solutions for Rural Communities,” the session brought together clinical,…
We’re excited to finally share that Season 5 of the podcast is here. It’s been a while, and some of you may have been wondering what’s been going on behind the scenes. The short answer: we’ve been working. A lot…
QPP 2025 Updates If you haven’t noticed, CMS continues to refine the Quality Payment Program (QPP), with the ongoing goal to enhance quality, reduce costs, and reduce administrative barriers and burdens for clinicians. Providers should review these changes in detail…
After some great feedback from a previous blog regarding Revenue Cycle Management, we thought best to follow up with some general helpful KPI’s. You must keep in mind that an efficient RCM ensures that providers are reimbursed accurately and promptly…
In the past month, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final updates to Medicare payment policies for 2025, which is anticipated to impact physicians, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, Part D prescription drug coverage, and home health…
In the past week, the 2025 federal budget was passed in the House, and introduces a number of impactful changes to healthcare funding and policy. Expected expenditures being what highlights the list. Such notable provisions include cuts to Medicaid, a…