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Healthy Outcomes, a podcast series from Baker Tilly, discusses hot topics in the healthcare industry. This podcast series brings together Baker Tilly’s team of Value Architects™ and other healthcare industry leaders to talk about issues and opportunities

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    • Dec 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Healthy Outcomes: A Baker Tilly Podcast

    Transforming senior healthcare through value-based care: A discussion with Dr. Kate Goodrich of Humana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 34:06


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Dr. Kate Goodrich, Chief Medical Officer at Humana. Together, they discuss the transformative potential of value-based care, senior-focused healthcare innovation, and more.  Topics of discussion include: The benefits of value-based care over the traditional fee-for-service model How this approach improves patient outcomes and provider satisfaction The ways that specific brands are leading this innovative charge Encouraging results from Humana's partnership with Harvard University in studying senior-focused primary care models How investing more in primary care leads to more savings The benefits to a team-based care approach Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Driving Strategic Decisions with ERM: A discussion with Norris James

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 31:18


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews Norris James, Senior Manager at Baker Tilly's Risk Advisory Practice, specializing in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and board governance. With over two decades of experience, Norris has helped multiple clients adopt Governance practices that have enabled them to build a reputable image, healthy culture, organizational sustainability, and trust. Topics of discussion include:The definition of ERM and leading class ERM characteristicsIdentifying, prioritizing and managing risks in the healthcare provider settingLeveraging ERM to facilitate the achievement of both performance objectives and strategic objectivesHow an ERM strategy can help a healthcare provider protect sensitive and private data, both its own data and patient-related dataHow an ERM strategy can contribute to patient safetyERM's linkage to maintaining financial stabilitySteps a healthcare provider can take to implement an ERM initiative that is appropriate for their organizationFollow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Navigating Healthcare's Regulatory Landscape: A discussion with Celia Van Lenten

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 31:55


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Celia Van Lenten, Principal with the law firm of Miles & Stockbridge. Together, they discuss several hot topics related to the healthcare regulatory environment, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and more.  Topics of discussion include:  M&A activity in the healthcare provider sector and related regulatory perspectives.  Healthcare staffing-related regulatory developments.    The ongoing evolution of artificial intelligence and thoughts on a legal framework that healthcare providers should be aware of when they evaluate their use of AI-enabled technology.  The reasons for the increase in occurrences of cyber breaches in the healthcare industry and what healthcare providers should be doing to be better prepared to handle one. Futuristic thoughts related to the regulatory environment and regulatory scrutiny that healthcare providers will likely be subject to.  Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Insights from rating agency perspectives within the healthcare system; A discussion with Kevin Holloran at Fitch Ratings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 39:33


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Kevin Holloran, Senior Director at Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating agency based out of New York and London. Together, they discuss the ongoing challenges in the industry and other topics affecting the credit ratings of hospitals and health systems.  Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Reflections on a 30+ year healthcare career: Insights and future challenges with David Gregory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 31:12


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews David Gregory, a recently retired Principal in Baker Tilly's Healthcare Practice, who has had a distinguished career spanning over 30 years. His journey began in the late 1980s as an Operations Manager at NYU Langone Medical Center. In the early 1990s, he transitioned to Prudential Healthcare, where he served as a Manager working with healthcare delivery systems. In 1993, David entered the consulting field with Presscott Associates, a firm that provided services across the entire healthcare continuum, including providers, payers, and life sciences companies. Presscott was acquired by Baker Tilly in 2013, where David continued his consulting career until his retirement.Together, they discuss several topics related to the overall healthcare environment, with a focus primarily on healthcare providers.Specific topics of discussion include: Significant healthcare developments over the past 30+ yearsKey challenges facing healthcare provider organizations in the futureMajor opportunities for healthcare provider organizations in the futureAdvice for healthcare leaders navigating challenging timesBeyond healthcare: David's thoughts on what he's most looking forward to in the next chapter of his lifeFollow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    The state of IT in healthcare systems

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 30:32


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Ed Ricks, a director in Baker Tilly's Healthcare Solutions Practice. Ed is a former Healthcare System CIO and COO. Together, they discussed several topics related to the overall healthcare environment with a significant lean towards IT related matters.  Specific topics of discussion include: The impact of recent ransomware and information security breaches related to healthcare provider organizations.  How healthcare systems are responding to decrease the impact of these events.  The current state of healthcare IT How healthcare systems can optimize their IT environment Healthcare M&A activity and if it hast resulted in improved efficiencies What Ed misses and doesn't miss about being in the role of CIO at a healthcare system organization. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Key takeaways from the 2024 National Council for Mental Wellbeing Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 31:12


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Krista Pankop, Partner and Leader of Baker Tilly's Not-for-Profit Practice and Behavioral Health Practice. Together they discuss topics and issues addressed during the April 2024 National Council for Mental Wellbeing Conference (NATCON).  Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    The state of mergers and acquisitions in healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 32:39


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Riley Newsome, Director within Baker Tilly's Transaction Advisory Services Practice. Together they discuss merger and acquisition activity in the healthcare space, including the current state of M&A markets, the factors that are driving transactions right now, and what's on the horizon for 2024. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Navigating the current state of healthcare finance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 28:07


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Andrew Donahue, Director of Healthcare Finance Policy at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Together, Mark and Andrew discuss the pivotal issues at the heart of healthcare finance such as inflation,  the implications of demographic shifts on the sector, and more, and how these issues are impacting hospital and health systems nationwide. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    The Life Plan Communities Outlook for 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 32:53


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Margaret Johnson, senior director and the senior living sector lead at Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating agency. Together, Mark and Margaret discuss various issues related to Life Plan Communities, the US Not-for-Profit Life Plan Communities Outlook Report for 2024, what drives Fitch's rating process, and more. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the healthcare sector

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 35:02


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Baker Tilly's leader of diversity, inclusion and belonging, Shane Lloyd. Together, Mark and Shane discuss the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the healthcare sector and ways organizations can successfully implement DEI strategies.  Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Affiliations in the senior services sector

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 36:39


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Beverly Asper, a director in Baker Tilly's senior services consulting practice. Together, they discuss affiliation activity in the senior services sector and the reasonings why not-for-profit organizations look to merge, acquire and/or affiliate with other candidates.  Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Navigating the healthcare financial landscape in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 28:53


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Jack Dwyer, owner and Chairman of the Board of Capital Funding Group, a leader in the healthcare and multifamily financing industry, providing creative and holistic solutions for facilities nationwide, with a focus on long-term care and assisted living. Together, they discuss various healthcare and healthcare financing related topics, as well as the work that Jack and his wife, Nancy, are doing with The Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development CenterFollow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Empowering healthcare leaders with data-driven decision making

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 37:57


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Baker Tilly's Heather Herc, director, and Brad Gummig, senior manager. Together, they discuss the importance of data in healthcare and how healthcare leaders can utilize it to drive data-driven decision making.Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Final Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) and proposed outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) changes for fiscal year 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 36:13


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Baker Tilly's Keith Hutcheson, Partner, and Brian Restivo, Director in Baker Tilly's acute care reimbursement practice. Together, they discuss the final rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the federal fiscal year (FY) 2024 related to the hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) which will become effective Oct. 1, 2023. In addition, they discuss the proposed outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) rule which will become effective Jan. 1, 2024.  Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Exploring aspects of leadership, management, innovation and technology in healthcare organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 32:20


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Stephanie Dorwart, CEO of ALTIUS Healthcare Consulting Group. Together, Mark and Stephanie talk about leadership development, organizational structure, workforce optimization and the influence of technology in healthcare organizations.  Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Exploring home and community-based services: Insights and considerations for healthcare organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 30:41


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Francesca Muterspaw, CEO of Simple Solution Consulting. Together, they discuss home and community-based services (HCBS) and what healthcare organizations need to know about home and community-based services. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Navigating the 340B Drug Pricing Program for healthcare providers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 31:47


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Sherri Faber, president and CEO of 340B Compliance Partners. Together, they discuss the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program), a federal government program created in 1992 that requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to provide outpatient pharmaceuticals to eligible healthcare providers and covered entities at discounted prices.  Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Navigating the No Surprises Act: Opportunities and challenges for provider and payer organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 28:18


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Baker Tilly's Michelle Reay, senior manager and Kevin Coonan, principal in our healthcare solutions practice. Together, the three of them discuss the No Surprises Act, which intends to protect patients from unexpected medical expenses when receiving out-of-network care, and the effect this legislation is having on both healthcare providers and payers across the country.Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Improving healthcare delivery through employee experience and patient engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 26:58


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Dr. Tony Reed, senior vice president, and chief quality, safety and experience officer at Inspira Health. Together, the two discuss the current environment of the healthcare industry, issues faced by health systems, and what is on the horizon for this upcoming year and beyond.Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Proposed Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for fiscal year 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 30:54


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Baker Tilly's Keith Hutcheson, Partner, and Brian Restivo, Senior Manager in Baker Tilly's acute care reimbursement practice. Together, the three of them discuss the proposed rule issued in April 2023 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for federal fiscal year (FY) 2024 related to the hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS). Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Navigating challenges in 2023 and beyond for healthcare organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 25:34


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, Flint Brenton, the CEO of Syntellis Performance Solutions, joins Mark Ross to talk about the Syntellis CFO Outlook Report and the latest market trends. Together, Mark and Flint discuss the pain points currently faced by the healthcare industry, what's on the horizon for 2023, and how organizations can prepare for and adapt to challenges they might face moving forward. So press that play button and join us for another insightful episode of Healthy Outcomes, brought to you by Baker Tilly. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Key insights for not-for-profit leaders in behavioral health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 31:50


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, presented by Baker Tilly, host Mark Ross is joined by Toni Pergolin, the President and CEO of Bancroft,  one of the largest human services providers in New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia region. Together, Mark and Toni discuss some of the current challenges faced by behavioral health organizations and nonprofits, her book “Too Important to Fail: Leadership Lessons for Nonprofits,” and she even dispels some of the common myths about nonprofits too. So join us for an informative conversation on this episode of Healthy Outcomes, brought to you by Baker Tilly. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/ 

    The current state of cybersecurity in the healthcare industry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 29:27


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, presented by Baker Tilly, host Mark Ross sits down with Jeff Krull, a Partner in Baker Tilly's Risk Advisory Practice, and a leader in providing cybersecurity related services to our Healthcare Provider clients, as well as organizations outside the healthcare sector. Together, Mark and Jeff talk about some of the areas that most healthcare organizations struggle with when it comes to cybersecurity, how to mitigate the risk of cyber attack, and more. So join us for an insightful conversation on this episode of Healthy Outcomes, brought to you by Baker Tilly. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    The senior housing and care sector – Challenges and opportunities; a discussion with thought leader Bob Kramer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 36:58


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, presented by Baker Tilly, host Mark Ross is joined by the Co-Founder and former CEO of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, Bob Kramer. Bob  is currently a strategic advisor to NIC and he recently launched a new organization called Nexus Insights. In other words, he is a thought leader and innovator in the senior housing and care sector. Together, Mark and Robert discuss some of the largest industry challenges for senior housing and care providers today, as well as the key role innovation plays in a company's success. So join us for an enlightening conversation and wonderful episode of Healthy Outcomes, brought to you by Baker Tilly. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Insights into the credit ratings of hospitals and health systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 37:59


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, presented by Baker Tilly, host Mark Ross is joined by Fitch Ratings Senior Director, Kevin Holloran. Fitch Ratings is an international credit rating agency based out of New York City and London – investors use their ratings as a guide when making certain investment related decisions. Together, Mark and Kevin discuss Fitch's recent report, “U.S. Not-For-Profit Health Systems Outlook 2023,” as well as the biggest issues impacting healthcare systems today, core credit drivers for hospital related organizations, and more. So join us for another insightful episode of Healthy Outcomes, brought to you by Baker Tilly. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Mergers and Acquisitions in the senior services sector

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 30:54


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, presented by Baker Tilly, host Mark Ross is joined by President and CEO of FellowshipLIFE, Brian Lawrence. FellowshipLIFE is a not-for-profit senior services organization that currently has operations in various parts of New Jersey, with a vision to transform the aging experience and empower all those they serve to live their best life, to the fullest. Together, the pair talk about M&A activity in the senior services sector, specifically some of FellowshipLIFE's recent successes in the M&A space, as well as the reasons for those successes. So join us for another thoughtful episode of Healthy Outcomes, brought to you by Baker Tilly. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Direct-Care Workers in the Post-Acute Care Sector – Challenges and Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 30:34


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, presented by Baker Tilly, host Mark Ross speaks with Executive Vice President of Policy at PHI, Robert Espinoza. PHI seeks to transform eldercare and disability service as the nation's leading authority on the direct-care workforce. Together, the two discuss how to professionalize and elevate direct-care workers, how to approach the challenge of recruiting and retaining those workers, and what advice Robert has for post-acute care workers. Don't miss this insightful episode of Healthy Outcomes, brought to you by Baker Tilly. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Reflection and insight about the senior services industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 30:03


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, presented by Baker Tilly, host Mark Ross is sitting down with the Director of Senior Living Research & Development at Ziegler, Lisa McCracken. Ziegler is one of the leading investment banking firms in the senior services sector in the US, and Lisa is at the forefront of cultivating positive change within the industry. Together, the pair discuss challenges experienced by senior services providers in 2022, what's on the horizon for 2023, as well as the impact that the rising interest rate environment and construction costs are having on capital project planning. Don't miss this insightful episode of Healthy Outcomes, brought to you by Baker Tilly. Follow UsTwitter @bakertillyusFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/

    Creating an effective corporate compliance program for healthcare providers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 20:15


    Listen to our Healthy Outcomes podcast episode for a discussion about the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) current work plan, the OIG's seven elements for an effective compliance program, and compliance related best practices.

    Corporate compliance for healthcare providers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 52:45


    Listen to our Healthy Outcomes podcast episode for a discussion about corporate compliance as it relates to healthcare providers.

    The evolution of managed care contracting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 28:15


    Listen to our Healthy Outcomes podcast episode for a discussion about managed care contracting.

    The Inflation Reduction Act and its effect on healthcare providers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 25:41


    Listen to our Healthy Outcomes podcast episode for a discussion about the Inflation Reduction Act and its effect on healthcare provider organizations.

    Effectively resolving motor vehicle accident accounts; an interview with the CEO of Red Dot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 20:14


    Listen to our Healthy Outcomes podcast episode for a discussion about RedDot and the value that RedDot can bring to healthcare provider organizations across the US.

    The role of the CFO within healthcare provider organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 33:35


    Listen to our Healthy Outcomes podcast episode for a discussion about the role of the CFO in the healthcare provider industry and how organizations can efficiently evolve and adapt.  

    Implementing a digital transformation strategy for healthcare providers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 34:08


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Kayla Flint, principal, and Kevin Gardner, director, on the Baker Tilly Digital team, about digital transformation as it relates to healthcare providers.

    Implementing an effective hospital-at-home care delivery model

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 27:16


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Steve House, a managing director in Baker Tilly's healthcare information technology practice, about the hospital-at-home care delivery model.

    New Markets Tax Credits for healthcare providers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 29:12


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Nate Voss, a principal with Baker Tilly Capital. In part two of this two-part series, Ross and Voss discuss how healthcare providers can use New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) to expand their services to low-income communities.

    Fiscal year 2023 reimbursement updates for hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and hospice agencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 21:27


    Listen to our Healthy Outcomes podcast episode for a discussion about updates to the skilled nursing facility (SNF) and health systems final rule.

    Trends, issues and updates in the senior service industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 33:35


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Gary Pezzano, the President and CEO of LeadingAge PA, about various topics relevant to senior services providers.  

    Capital markets for senior living

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 36:20


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews Jim Bodine, executive vice president at HJ Sims, about the state of the senior services financing markets and the impact that current market conditions have on capital investment and related financing strategies.Topics of discussion include:  Primary issues being faced by senior living providers, including occupancy and workforce issues, and how they are currently being exacerbated by inflation and a rising interest rate environment The state of the senior services financing markets The impact of current market conditions on capital investment (e.g., new projects, reinvestment in current physical plant, etc.) and financing strategies (e.g., bank versus bond financing for not-for-profit organizations, etc.)What can be expected throughout the next 12-24 months as it relates to the senior services financing markets Connect with us to hear more about our healthcare team.  Connect with us

    Diversity, equity and inclusion within the healthcare industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 28:37


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Baker Tilly's leader of diversity, inclusion and belonging, Shane Lloyd, about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as it relates to healthcare provider entities. Topics of discussion include: How DEI is defined within a healthcare provider context and how DEI is connected to social determinants of health and health equity. What differentiates healthcare provider entities from other industry sectors as it relates to DEI.The impact that DEI strategies can have on recruitment and retention efforts and population health. Common DEI initiatives deployed by healthcare providers to move DEI strategies forward, and how to effectively prioritize initiatives.The importance of having team members that are diverse and representative of the populations they serve, across a variety of functional roles and levels, and how diversity can improve patient care and outcomes. The importance of staying disciplined and consistent with DEI initiatives.The importance of developing appropriate metrics to measure progress and success. Connect with us to hear more about our healthcare team. 

    Current trends within the healthcare real estate market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 22:12


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Todd Carpenter, the managing partner of Baker Tilly's real estate advisory practice, as well as Brent Maier, the national leader of Baker Tilly's real estate valuation practice. In part one of this two-part series, Ross, Carpenter and Maier discuss trends within the real estate market that are affecting healthcare providers. Topics of discussion include: The continued shift of inpatient care to outpatient facilities and a hospital's role in the future provision of healthcareDemographic trends and the demand for senior housing and services The importance of adding amenities to facilities to enhance the user experienceAnalyzing alternate uses of undeveloped or underutilized real estate, including land (e.g., workforce housing, non-healthcare uses)The structure of sale-leaseback transactions and how these transactions can benefit both healthcare providers and capital partnersThe impact that COVID-19, inflation and rising interest rates are having on real estate valuations and cap rates The importance of effective capital planning and prioritizing capital projectsConnect with us to hear more about our healthcare team. Connect with us

    The rise of CCBHCs and the importance of quality of care measures in behavioral health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 24:59


    Major topics and themes discussed at NatCon 2022On this second episode of our two-part behavioral health Healthy Outcomes series, our host Mark Ross continues his discussion from the first episode about the major themes discussed at NatCon 2022. In particular, Krista Pankop, Melissa Hicks and Michael Wascura dive deeper into their discussion about certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) and other hot topics impacting behavioral health providers. Topics of discussion include: Challenges behavioral health organizations might face when trying to meet the financial and clinical requirements to become a CCBHCThe importance of recording data and achieving quality measuresDifferent ways behavioral health organizations can receive funding, including through private equity investmentsNew models focusing on prevention rather than treatmentHow allocation of additional government funding can help advance the behavioral health sectorConnect with us to hear more about our healthcare team. 

    Medicare reimbursement updates for fiscal year 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 29:40


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Baker Tilly's acute care reimbursement leader, Keith Hutcheson, about proposed changes to Medicare reimbursement rates and methodologies for FY 2023. Ross and Hutcheson also talk about some of the financial issues hospitals are experiencing.Topics of discussion include: Proposed Medicare IPPS rate change for FY 2023The importance of accurately reporting uncompensated care so that hospitals can receive their fair share of Medicare's predetermined pool of fundsMedicare's rural hospital programs that are scheduled to sunset after Sept. 30, 2022 (e.g., Medicare Dependent Hospital, Low Volume Designation, etc.)CMS' methodology for calculating GME payments Low Wage Index Policy, and the permanent cap on any decrease in a hospital's Wage IndexConnect with us to hear more about our healthcare team. 

    Reconsidering the behavioral health industry in 2022 and beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 19:51


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Krista Pankop, the leader of Baker Tilly's behavioral health practice, as well as senior managers Melissa Hicks and Michael Wascura about the major themes at NatCon 2022. In part one of this two-part series, Pankop, Hicks and Wascura discuss issues facing the behavioral health industry that were addressed at this leading behavioral health conference.Topics of discussion include: Increased demand for behavioral health services and its impact on workforce capacityReimbursement streams for funding and subsidizing the increase in demand of behavioral health services Increases in certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) and how they are fundedFinancial reporting and compliance best practices for CCBHCs and other behavioral health entitiesConnect with us to hear more about our healthcare team.

    Senior services industry outlook from the perspective of a CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 29:46


    On this podcast episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews President and CEO of United Methodists Communities, Larry Carlson, about the impact that COVID-19 has had, and continues to have, on senior services providers. Ross and Carlson also talk about the importance of establishing great relationships and transparency between CEOs, organizational leaders, board members and other stakeholders. Carlson also shares information related to United Methodist Communities' innovative memory care model that is currently being developed. Finally, Carlson provides some advice and counsel to current CEOs and future leaders in the senior services sector.Topics of discussion include: The impact that the coronavirus has had on senior services providers Relationships between CEOs, boards, members of leadership, etc.United Methodist Communities' innovative memory care model currently being developedPractical advice and tips to current senior living CEOs and leadersConnect with us to hear more about our healthcare team. 

    Healthcare industry trends in a post-COVID-19 world

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 30:53


    On this podcast episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews HFMA's Senior Vice President, Rick Gundling, about several challenges facing healthcare providers. In addition to laying out the upcoming obstacles that are most concerning to healthcare leaders, Ross and Gundling discuss changes to care delivery models, including how and where care is being administered. Also discussed are the current issues with addressing the shortage of qualified workers within the industry – both patient-facing and back-office staff – and how advances in technology and automation can help address this problem. Topics of discussion include: The top operational concerns for healthcare providers Changes in facility volume and delivery of careWorkforce shortages, turnover and burnoutAdvances in technology to increase efficiency, productivity, and the quality and delivery of careHealth equity, social determinants of health (SDOH) and access to careConnect with us to hear more about our healthcare team. 

    Key factors and trends impacting M&A activity in the healthcare industry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 28:32


    On this podcast episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Baker Tilly Capital managing director Michael Demers about merger and acquisition (M&A) trends within the healthcare industry throughout 2020 and 2021. In addition to giving context about how the coronavirus pandemic and other factors have caused changing fluctuations in transactions, Ross and Demers discuss their predictions of what M&A activity will look like in 2022 and beyond, as well as what buyers and sellers are looking for when looking to acquire or be acquired.  Topics of discussion include: Healthcare M&A transaction volume in 2020 and 2021 The coronavirus' impact on healthcare investment opportunities Trends and demographic changes that are influencing healthcare transactions Healthcare M&A multiples   Expectations about healthcare M&A activity in 2022 and beyond Connect with us to here more about our healthcare team.

    How healthcare providers can succeed in value-based care (VBC) arrangements

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 32:39


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Baker Tilly's David Gregory about value-based care (VBC) in today's healthcare environment. In addition to discussing some of the basics relative to VBC, Mark and David discuss the investments healthcare providers need to make and the core business capabilities healthcare providers must have to ensure a higher rate of success with VBC arrangements.Topics of discussion include:What healthcare providers can do to ensure a higher rate of success with VBC arrangementsHow healthcare providers can assess their readiness for VBC arrangements with downside riskWhat VBC means to healthcare providers across the care continuumThe importance of the EMR system, and how the EMR system, when optimized, can help providers better manage/measure their VBC arrangementsChallenges faced by providers seeking to expand their participation in VBC arrangementsThe future state of VBC

    Private equity trends within the healthcare provider industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 21:01


    On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews guest Joe Loiacono, Partner, CPA at Baker Tilly, about private equity investments in healthcare provider entities. Loiacono details how investments in private healthcare capital have more than tripled since 2015, and shares what that means for specific sectors, including telehealth. Loiacono also speaks about private equity investment in the healthcare industry, as well as the growth of IT solutions and data in the healthcare industries.Topics of discussion include:Trends in private equity investments in the healthcare provider industryChallenges private equity firms face when investing in healthcareImpacts that the coronavirus pandemic has had on investing in healthcare entities

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