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Goal-setting Methodology Objectives And Key Results (aka OKRs) | Tyler Barnett and Matthew Nichols, PhD
March 15, 2023

In this episode, Jason & Aaron sat down with Tyler Barnett and Matthew Nichols, PhD, from University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH. They discuss the powerful goal-setting framework known as OKRs, or Objectives and Key Results. As leaders within the Population Health and Analytics team at UH, and with expertise in OKRs, Tyler & Matt dive deep into the OKR methodology, share specific examples of how UH has successfully implemented OKRs, and provide insights on how your organization can benefit from OKRs.


Provider Enrollment Updates for 2023 | Raquel Grizzard
March 3, 2023

With the recent CMS updates about provider enrollment, we felt that we needed to bring you some timely information about these changes. We sat down with Raquel Grizzard SHP’s Provider Enrollment expert. She has been working in Provider Enrollment since 2014 and has seen her fair share of changes, but none as dramatic as this all at once.

We discuss DMEPOS, CHOW Filing, changes to the 8550, the new specialists that have been added, and more. Join Raquel Grizzard as she shares her insight and tricks of the trade for all things Provider Enrollment.


Diabetes Management | Dean Rottinghaus
March 1, 2023

During this episode, we interview Dr. Dean Rottinghaus, who has successfully launched and managed a hospital-based Diabetes Management Clinic for Jenkins County Medical Center in Millen, GA.

Dean has taken his previous 30 years of healthcare experience and desire for effective treatment options for those with chronic conditions and found a cost-effective way to help those in need of Diabetes management. He provides condition background, statistics, and treatment options we can all adhere to.


Dropping Medical Debt, FTC Investigations, Mark Cuban’s Drug Co, & ChatGPT in Healthcare
February 22, 2023

In today’s episode, our hosts Jason Crosby & Aaron Higgins go over our new format and then jump into four news headlines with some generally positive news:

There’s been a marked drop in healthcare debt since 2020, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Pharmacy could save the country billions in medication costs, the FTC may be pumping the brakes a bit on the rapid changes in the retail healthcare race, and finally can AI tools like ChatGPT help overworked clinicians?


Retailers and Other Headlines in the Industry Today
February 16, 2023

In today’s episode Jason Crosby and Aaron Higgins look into the future of retailers in the healthcare space. Throughout Season 1, we often discussed how retail giants like Amazon, Walmart, and even Best Buy have waded into the waters of healthcare delivery and they’re promising disruption. In this outsized episode, we really unpack what this means for healthcare in the coming years.


Value Based Care, Pricing Transparency, Managed Care Strategies, and Other Trends and Relevant Impact in the Ambulatory Surgery Center Market | With Mike Scribner & John Crew
February 15, 2023

On today’s episode you’ll hear our interview with Mike Scribner and John Crew. We covered a variety of topics, such the No Suprises Act and other regulatory and legislative trends, and the role of Medicare Advantage in Ambulatory Care. We also talked about the impact of traditional Medicare to independent ASC’s and the managed care strategies independent ASC’s can take and utilize in 2023.


Value Based Care Trends, Impact, and Strategies for Providers in the Primary Care Market | With Mike Scribner, John Crew & Kelly Mooney
February 14, 2023

On today’s episode, join us as we dive into the world of Value Based trends in primary care markets with guests Mike Scribner, John Crew, and Kelly Mooney. They share their expertise and discuss how independent PCPs will be impacted by these trends in healthcare. They will highlight both Commercial and Medicare arrangements in the marketplace, how practices are impacted by such, as well as how best to thrive and incorporate into an overall managed care strategy.


Keys to a Successful CIN | With Jason Crosby
December 21, 2022

In this episode, Jason shares with us the results of a study that shows PCPs may be unfairly punished with poor MIPS scores. Aaron shares a warning about two different crypto viruses targeting healthcare organizations. And we briefly discuss our upcoming season 2.

Then, Aaron sits down with our very own Jason Crosby to talk about CINs, how they work, how to start or join one, the keys to a successful CIN, the potential for legal pitfalls, and how CINs may fit the greater goal of providing value-based care.


Coding Changes for 2023 (Including E&M, New G-Codes, and Screening Reimbursements) | With Steve Adams
December 14, 2022

On today’s episode, Jason shares an article about how Mark Cuban is expanding his low-cost pharmacy project. And Aron shares about how charging for digital messages may be on shaky ground.

Jason sits down with our guest Steve Adams. A Certified Professional Coder Instructor with InGauge Healthcare Solutions with more than 20 years-experience with training others how to code in all arenas of care. Steve dissects the coding changes for 2023 in the Final Rule, including E&M, new G-codes, and screening reimbursements.


The Quality Payment Program 2023 & Beyond | With Aaron Higgins
December 7, 2022

In this episode, Jason shares with us a few of the “Top 10 Digital Health Stories of 2022” and Aaron discusses a recent survey that shows 6 out of 10 patients have had a poor experience with healthcare in the last year. Then we tease a bit about our upcoming changes in season 2.

Then Jason interviews Aaron about the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The program has continued to evolve in the last several years, and this year is no exception. Aaron goes into some of the history of how QPP came about, where the program is heading, and what practices need to be doing now to prepare for it.


Applicable Leadership Tips & the Art of Feedback | With Kristin Woodlock
November 30, 2022

In this episode, Jason shares a report that shows that hospital safety improved prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but did the pandemic erase all our progress? And Aaron shares how workers in all sectors are taking more sick time, but not for the reasons you might think.

Then, we both sat down with Kristin Woodlock, CEO of Woodlock & Associates. For years, Kristin has worked with healthcare organizations as both an advocate and a champion for behavioral health. Kristin now helps organizations work through complex decision-making challenges and develop better methods of communication. We dive into the realm of leadership. In particular with regard to leading during a time of change and innovation.  We further discuss the art of feedback and how best to manage such and develop as a core skill set within your organization.


Direct Contracting Marketplace | With Troy Reichert
November 16, 2022

In this episode, Jason shares about a recent study showing that Telehealth is here to stay. And Aaron talks about the growing attitude in Washington about mandating cyber security in healthcare.

Then Jason sits down with Troy Reichert, the Chief Revenue Officer of Coral, where he oversees all business development strategies working with advisors, medical providers, and industry leaders to expand the adoption and utilization of self-funded medical plans and direct provider relationships. He is an “evangelist” for free market healthcare, fair & transparent pricing and choice for employers, employees, and individuals. His TPA established one of the most successful direct contract programs putting doctors.


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