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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review news from the AHCA convention and other offseason updates.They discuss the highlights of the Frozen Four in St. Louis, notably Western Michigan's championship win. They delve into the underdog status of Western Michigan, their impressive post-New Year's performance, and standout coaching strategies.Another major topic is the NCAA's shift from the PairWise ranking system to the NCAA Power Index (NPI), aiming to simplify team selections for tournaments. The conversation also touches on the American Hockey Coaches Association Convention, where important updates like reducing the transfer portal window and potential roster limits were discussed.Additionally, the discussion includes the possibility of NCAA hockey gaining more autonomy and the interest in NCAA coaches for NHL positions.Lastly, there is a mention of future draft prospects and a nod to the retirements of key figures in college hockey coaching.

Explore the vibrant community of Albion through the lens of health and wellness. Cassidy Porter hosts an engaging conversation with Jessica Mitchell, Executive Director of the Albion Health Care Alliance, as they delve into the vital role the AHCA plays in advocating for accessible healthcare services. Learn about the AHCA's impactful programs like the Community Table of Albion, a food distribution initiative that served over 16,000 individuals last year, and Healthy Babies Day, a longstanding event supporting maternal and infant health. Join this inspiring exploration of how one organization is making a tangible difference, fostering a healthier future for Albion.

Mark Parkinson is the President and CEO of AHCA and an effective, powerful, and passionate advocate for the nursing home industry. He joins Steve Moran to discuss current challenges and opportunities in the industry.

In hiring lifelong “Washington guy” and veteran Beltway lobbyist Clif Porter as its next president and CEO, the American Health Care Association has perhaps a more insightful view into presidential and congressional politics than ever before. In his first interview since his promotion, Porter opened up with McKnight about his unique leadership style, caring for his mother and, among many other vital topics, how he expects the US presidential election will unfold for the long-term care sector. “If there's a (Kamala) Harris administration, obviously, there's concerns it would continue in the direction President Biden has,” he cautions in this McKnight's Newsmakers podcast. But, he quickly adds, there are also possible reasons for hope whether Donald Trump or Harris wins the White House. Porter also forecasts who is favored to win each chamber of Congress and how the races generally have tightened over the last few months. In addition to that, this “new” hire, who is currently AHCA's senior vice president of governmental affairs, opens up to McKnight's Executive Editor James M. Berklan about how the Supreme Court's Chevron ruling may affect providers, the role of music in his life, and what his vision for the future of long-term care is after his upcoming run as the most visible and prominent spokesman for the long-term care sector in all the land.

Steve is joined by Mark Parkinson, the President and CEO of AHCA and an effective, powerful, and passionate advocate for the nursing home industry. He joins Steve to talk about current challenges and opportunities in the industry.

WOOWHO!!!! It's Nurses Uncorked one year anniversary! 52 episodes in the can and never missed a single week! While other podcasts often do seasons and reruns, Nurses Uncorked puts out original episodes every week!    In this episode Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss a controversial new Florida law, SB7016, that allows doctors to perform C-sections outside of hospitals. They are joined by Nurse Jessica's husband, who is an OB-GYN, to provide insights on the topic. The conversation covers the potential risks and complications of performing C-sections outside of hospitals, the requirements for advanced birthing centers, and the impact on access to care in rural areas. The conversation explores the potential impact of advanced birthing centers in Florida, with a focus on the financial incentives for physicians and the potential consequences for patient safety. The discussion touches on topics such as the choice for physicians to practice in these centers, the potential for increased malpractice insurance rates and the role of NICA coverage. The conversation also delves into the staffing and resources needed for these centers and the financial aspects of the legislation. In this final part of the conversation, the nurses discuss the potential challenges and timeline for implementing advanced birthing centers. They also touch on the role of organizations like AHCA in establishing the rules and regulations for these centers. The conversation then shifts to the concerns raised by the Florida Hospital Association and the increased Medicaid payments for maternity care. Nurse Jessica and her husband reflect on their experience working together and the reactions they received from colleagues.   Thank you to our sponsor, Vivian Health! Head to https://vivian.health/nursesuncorked to shop the ultimate job marketplace for all healthcare workers!    Thank you to our sponsor, Stink Balm Odor Blocker! Please visit  https://www.stinkbalmodorblocker.com/  and use promo code UNCORKED15 for 15% off your purchase!   Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com    Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Anniversary Celebration! 05:30 Controversial Law Allows C-Sections Outside of Hospitals 09:00 Push to Lower C-section rates 11:22 Risks and Concerns of Performing C-Sections in Advanced Birthing Centers 12:12 Incentives for OBGYNs 16:15 Requirements for Advanced Birthing Centers 17:15 Potential Challenges and Complications 20:48 Impact on Access to Care in Rural Areas 23:58 Financial Motivations Behind the Law 26:35 NICA Coverage 30:34 Differences Between Birthing Centers and Advanced Birthing Centers 36:30 Problem of the Week 39:05 C-section Stays and Post-op Pain Management 49:15 Complexities of the Legislation 53:00 Timeline Implementation 55:20 Florida Hospital Association's Input on SB 7016 01:02:17 Reflecting on Jessica and Husband Working Together 01:07:03 Enema of the Week Award   Cocktail of the Week: Mimosas Champaign and Orange Juice (or pineapple juice) to taste   Enema of Week Award: "Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com    New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday (Monday for patrons!). 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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review news of the offseason.In this episode:A quick look back at Denver's NCAA national championshipNews from the AHCA convention in NaplesProposed rule changes from the NCAA ice hockey rules committeeSt. Thomas' departure to the NCHCMike Snee leaving College Hockey Inc.

Host Jim Tate talks to Clifton Porter to explore issues related to long term care in the US. As Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living, Clifton provides unique insights based on his 30+ years in the field. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Join us as we explore the transformative influence of technology on the evolution of value-based care. Leaders from MatrixCare, a key technology solution, and Mark Parkinson, President of AHCA, join us to discuss the challenges faced by post-acute providers in the ever-changing world of value-based care. Together, we'll uncover the role of technology in overcoming these challenges and shaping the future of healthcare. Join this insightful conversation that brings together technological expertise and strategic leadership, exploring the intersection of technology and the ongoing evolution of value-based care.

Speakers:Breanna JamesonCEOLewiston Transitional CareKimberly MarselasSenior Editor McKnight's Long-Term Care NewsLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/cascadia-healthcare/

There Must be a Claim for Coverage Under a Claims Made Policy Homeland Insurance Company of New York (Homeland) issued Plaintiff a claims made  liability insurance policy covering errors and omissions, effective January 16, 2019 to January 16, 2020.  Plaintiff eQHealth AdviseWell, Inc., f/k/a eQHealth Solutions, Inc., a Louisiana corporation that provides health care management services to Medicaid agencies, commercial healthcare payers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employer groups. In Eqhealth Advisewell, Inc. v. Homeland Ins. Co. Of N.Y., Civil Action No. 22-00050-BAJ-EWD, United States District Court, M.D. Louisiana (July 15, 2023) the USDC resolved the dispute over coverage. BACKGROUND Homeland issued a Managed Care Organizations Errors and Omissions Liability Policy (“the Policy”) to Plaintiff. The Policy covered “Damages and Claim Expenses in excess of the Retention that [Plaintiff is] legally obligated to pay as a result of a Claim ...” A “Claim,” as defined by the Policy, “means any written demand from any person or entity seeking money or services or civil, injunctive, or administrative relief from [Plaintiff].” Plaintiff Authorizes Treatment For B.N., A Florida Resident, In Oklahoma One of Plaintiff's contracts was to provide Medicaid management services to the State of Florida. Under this contract, Plaintiff's primary operational contact was Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”), which is the state agency responsible for administering Florida's Medicaid program. Plaintiff's Communications To Defendant Regarding B.N.'S Treatment At Brookhaven The lawyer stated that “[n]o lawsuit has been filed, at least as yet.”  Plaintiff and Florida AHCA's Settlement with Brookhaven At the point of a settlement eQHealth had virtually no choice but to settle on the terms agreed by AHCA and Brookhaven. The settlement agreement was signed by the last parties on September 20, 2019, and pursuant to it, eQHealth paid Brookhaven $262,500. Defendant denied coverage on February 3, 2020, stating that: “[n]o Claim against eQHealth was reported to Homeland, eQHealth did not ask for consent to settle any Claim, and Homeland did not provide prior written consent for the settlement, or for any expense, payment, liability, or obligation eQHealth may have had in relation to this matter. Therefore, no coverage is available for the settlement payment eQHealth made to Brookhaven.” DISCUSSION Homeland expressly conditioned coverage of all claims under the Policy on the filing of notice of a “Claim” against Plaintiff. When considering what constitutes a “claim” to trigger coverage under a “claims-made” insurance policy, the court relied on the Fifth Circuit that instructs trial courts to differentiate the “mere threat of a claim” from an “actual claim.” The USDC concluded that despite the numerous communications between the parties and relevant third parties, no communication rose to the definitional level of a “Claim” such that coverage under the Policy was triggered. ZALMA OPINION Homeland included in its policy wording a definition of the word "claim." For the insured to obtain defense or indemnity it must establish that a claims, as defined, happened. Without question threats were made. A settlement was reached and the insured paid money to fund the settlement. Yet, no one made a "claim" as defined, the insurer was not advised of the settlement nor was it advised of the insured's intent to pay until after it paid although the decision to pay was a "business" decision since no one made a demand in writing that they pay for a cause of loss insured against, there could not be coverage for a claim or loss triggered under the policy's clear and unambiguous definition of the word "claim." (c) 2023 Barry Zalma & ClaimSchool, Inc. Please tell your friends and colleagues about this blog and the videos and let them subscribe to the blog and the videos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barry-zalma/support

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is exiting the pandemic as a much different organization than what it was just five years ago, cutting its massive footprint back to seven states and, with its parent organization, Sanford Health, pursuing a merger with another major Midwestern health system. The pandemic “forced us to reflect on who and where we serve,” CEO Nate Schema told McKnight's Long-Term Care News Senior Editor Kimberly Marselas at the AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing on June 6. Schema is the association's not-for-profit board member and spent his time in DC sharing insights with key Midwestern leaders on the possible implications of a coming federal staffing minimum. He and several other Good Sam leaders also stressed the need for common-sense legislation that can help create a workforce pipeline for skilled nursing facilities. His chief concern remains impact on rural access to care. “It's no secret: We've closed 13 buildings now over the last two years. It's forced people to now have to make some really hard decisions, and I don't want to ever have to be in that situation where I'm standing in front of family members and loved ones and say, ‘You going to have to drive another hour or two away,' Schema says in this episode, recording live at the Briefing. “I'm concerned that a minimum staffing mandate could create an even greater disproportionate impact on our rural seniors. It's those seniors who are going to pay the price.”

Adult Family Care Homes are Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA” or Agency) licensed facilities that provide care to disabled adults and frail elders in a family-type living environment. These adults choose to live with an individual or a family in a private home. One key distinction between an Assisted Living Facility and an Adult Family Care Home (“AFCH”) is that the Provider must also live in the home, which can be owned or rented by that Provider. The home has to meet the local zoning requirements prior to obtaining the AHCA license. The intent behind the Adult Family Care Home Act is to allow for residents of AFCHs to remain as independent as possible and to avoid placement in a nursing home or other licensed facility. AFCH means a full-time, family-type living arrangement, in a private home, under which a person who owns or rents the home provides room, board, and personal care, on a 24-hour basis, for no more than five disabled adults or frail elders who are not relatives. Personal care services includes individual assistance with or supervision of the activities or daily living and the self-determination of medication, and other similar services. A resident who requires 24-hour nursing supervision may not be retained in an AFCH unless such resident is an enrolled hospice patient and the resident's continued residency is mutually agreeable to the resident. Certain types of family-type living arrangements are not required to be licensed as an AFCH. Although no more than five adults may reside in the home, the licensed maximum capacity of each AFCH is based on the service needs of the residents and the capability of the provider to meet the needs of the residents. Any relative who lives in the adult family-care home and who is a disabled adult or frail elder must be included in that maximum resident count. Web: www.JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw Youtube: @JonesHealthLaw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joneshealthlaw/support

What are the possibilities and opportunities for the future of long-term care? Phil Fogg, President/CEO of Marquis Companies and Consonus Healthcare and Board Chairman of AHCA/NCAL knows the issues that are being faced and sheds a light on how they can be solved. Now is the time to build back and improve our industry and the care we provide.

Staffing shortages and high turnover rates are constant challenges across the sector. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has only made things worse. Nursing facilities have lost nearly a quarter million employees during the current pandemic. Given the direct correlation between staffing levels and adverse outcomes -- including increased mortality, hospitalizations and ED visits -- how can facilities improve the safety and quality of care when workers can't be had? Back by popular demand, we'll discuss ways nursing homes can maximize staff efficiency by putting first things first. Among the issues our provider panel will address: Streamlining workflows and optimizing processesSystematic and consistent use of operating protocolsTraining and development to boost capabilities and versatilitySupport that can ease staff burdens like feedback, variety, and growth, because when employees are satisfied, work is completed faster and with better results  You will walk away with proven methods to enhance operational efficiencies while improving outcomes.  pharmerica.com

Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society just marked its 100th anniversary, but its leaders are looking forward to a future in long-term care that will, in many ways, look much different.Now the nation's largest not-for-profit senior living organization (when ranked by nursing care beds), Good Sam is advocating for legislative change, making investments in people and technology and depending on the call of mission to help it thrive for years to come.“We're constantly looking for people who have a heart for this work,” said President and CEO Nate Schema, outlining recruitment strategies at the 2022 American Health Care Association Convention in Nashville.“That looks a little different now than it once did. The identity is a little different, but what I'm constantly reassured by is this vibrancy, this faith that's being lived out in all of our communities. I think that truly is a differentiator for us.”Even as Schema looks to attack his organization's staffing and census challenges organization, he is playing a larger role on the national scene. During the convention, he was elected to a three-year term on AHCA's board of governors.In this episode hosted by McKnight's Long-Term Care News Editor Kimberly Marselas, Schema outlines what his organization — and others — will need to continue delivering quality care in coming years. Follow us on twitter:  @mcknightsltcnwww.mcknights.com

Kevin Grayson provides an introduction to LEAN Six Sigma, and subsequent tools and problem solving structures such as: DMAIC, DMADV, the 8 wastes (DOWNTIME), 5S, and value stream mapping. Kevin Grayson is the assistant director of technology management at NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES). He provides strategic coaching and training in areas such as competitiveness review, business strategy development, new product introduction, innovation, advanced manufacturing methods, performance excellence and market growth. Kevin also supports other areas of IES including quality management systems and Six Sigma instruction. Kevin is an adjunct instructor in the Biomedical Engineering department where he teaches DFSS and certifies senior design projects. Kevin is also a Baldrige Examiner and AHCA Master Examiner and serves on the TNCPE Board of Directors. Kevin has been an AHCA master examiner for the AHCA/NCAL program since 2016. Kevin is a frequent speaker at conferences and professional meetings, typically speaking on subjects such as innovation, performance excellence or Six Sigma. Kevin has B.S. degrees in both electrical engineering and economics from NC State University, an MBA from Brenau University and an M.S. in electrical engineering from UNC-Charlotte. Kevin is certified as a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt (MBB). Industry Expansion Solutions: https://www.ies.ncsu.edu/ More on The BME Grad Podcast: Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/

Kevin Grayson provides an introduction to LEAN Six Sigma, and subsequent tools and problem solving structures such as: DMAIC, DMADV, the 8 wastes (DOWNTIME), 5S, and value stream mapping. Kevin Grayson is the assistant director of technology management at NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES). He provides strategic coaching and training in areas such as competitiveness review, business strategy development, new product introduction, innovation, advanced manufacturing methods, performance excellence and market growth. Kevin also supports other areas of IES including quality management systems and Six Sigma instruction. Kevin is an adjunct instructor in the Biomedical Engineering department where he teaches DFSS and certifies senior design projects. Kevin is also a Baldrige Examiner and AHCA Master Examiner and serves on the TNCPE Board of Directors. Kevin has been an AHCA master examiner for the AHCA/NCAL program since 2016. Kevin is a frequent speaker at conferences and professional meetings, typically speaking on subjects such as innovation, performance excellence or Six Sigma. Kevin has B.S. degrees in both electrical engineering and economics from NC State University, an MBA from Brenau University and an M.S. in electrical engineering from UNC-Charlotte. Kevin is certified as a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt (MBB). Industry Expansion Solutions: https://www.ies.ncsu.edu/ More on The BME Grad Podcast: Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bme-grad/support

If you are listening to this podcast it means that you have probably received a letter from the Agency for Healthcare Administration (“AHCA”) stating that they have uncovered criminal offenses that disqualify you from working for a health care provider. AHCA may have uncovered this offense a result of background screening submitted as part of the employment process for a health care provider and/or participation as a Medicaid provider. This applies to clinical staff as well as facility owners, administrators and chief financial officers and those seeking enrollment as a provider in the Florida Medicaid program. Fear not, because you may be eligible to file an Exemption from Disqualification if you meet certain criteria. Our firm can assist you with demonstrating to AHCA by clear and convincing evidence that an exemption from disqualification should be granted. The application will only be reviewed once all relevant supporting documents are received by AHCA. Filling out the application can be a bit tricky, so you should definitely hire a health law attorney that has experience with doing so in order to prevent delays in processing your application. Once you've submitted your application it takes approximately 30 days for AHCA to render its decision to you. Exemptions granted by one agency will be considered by other agencies, but it is not binding on subsequent agencies. It is possible for AHCA and DOH to deny your application even though you feel you meet the criteria for an exemption. In those instances, our firm will represent you before AHCA and DOH Boards if you chose to contest the Agency decision. You have 21 days from the date you sign for the certified letter to request an appeal. The administrative law judge will only decide whether the agency's intended action is an abuse of discretion. Web: www.JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw Youtube: #JonesHealthLaw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joneshealthlaw/support

In this episode, we'll hear from Mark Parkinson firsthand on his specific request to have Congress take additional steps to ensure the safety and protection of America's most vulnerable. You will walk away with a better understanding of how these measures would help invest in the frontline caregivers our nation's seniors need, so they continue to have access to high quality, long-term care. Read the full letter.

Meet the one and only ALF Boss! Pascal Bergeron aka "The ALF Boss" is a one of a kind CAREpreneur. Pascal earned the title ALF Boss through his computer software system/webpage alfboss.com alfboss.com is a mobile learning management app built specifically for assisted living facility staff! Not only can your staff get the AHCA required training they need, but it also gives assisted living employees a virtual community to be a part of. Pascal created this app to streamline the recurring training that AHCA requires of assisted living facility employees. His services provide an easier user experience for staff and help keep records for management organized. Basically, he totally changed the assisted living game! This is why the ALF Boss earns the title of a CAREpreneur. Tune in to hear about the ALF Boss's journey as well as industry trends, expert opinions, failures and wins, and everything in-between! Make sure to follow the ALF Boss on social media! ▶︎ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/ALF-Boss-106898566376147/ ▶︎ LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/alf-boss/ ▶︎ WEBSITE | https://alfboss.com/ #seniorcare #adultdaycare #assistedliving _________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: Pascal Bergeron 00:00 - 4:18 Pascal (ALF Boss) Software Journey. 4:23 - 10:57 AHCA Experiences with ALF. 11:00 - 14:03 Changes in the ALF industry. 14:05 - 19:56 The effects of the ALF industry during the pandemic. 19:58 - 23:16 The Reasons for selling the ALF facility. 23:17 - 32:20 The difference between ALF and Adult Day Care 32:20 - 39:54 private pay Or Medicaid or Medicare audience 39:54 - 46:12 Making Real Connections 46:13 -50:14 Thoughts on Placement agencies. 50:19 - 53:36 Future of ALF Boss 53:37-58:05 The Franchising Business / Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Special  Guests:Dr Pat WhiteAn accidental exposure to Highland cattle shortly after graduating from veterinary college in 1980 sent Pat and her husband Larry on a 2-year trip of exploration around the US. Looking at the breed and talking to breeders before they finally made the life altering purchase of their first two Highlands in 1983. Thirty-eight years later - LEA-White Farms runs 30 brood cows (down from 60) and Pat continues to enjoy raising them and watching talented young people show her cattle. She now does essentially all the work on the farm herself. Other than a mineral mix and the small amount of corn and molasses fed to the weanlings, everything else the cows consume is grown on the farm or in rare years, purchased directly from a neighbor. Pat is intimately involved in the day-to-day management and care of the cattle. She has been an active participant in both national and regional Highland cattle associations since the late 1980s. She has written numerous articles on a regular basis for The Bagpipe. These articles have elicited recognition, comments and thanks from breeders (not limited to Highlands) across the country and around the globe. She presently serves on the AHCA's Board of Directors. One of her  main interests in addition to the breeding of Highland cattle lies in accurate and realistic education for both neophyte and experienced breeders concerning cattle health, care and welfare. She also has an abiding interest in encouraging honest, ethical business practices as it concerns Highland breeders.Dr Stephan JanzStephan Janz is a retired GP, Highland Cattle Breeder, Cattle Judge  and Author based near Hamburg, Germany.He started his own Highland Fold in 1988 with the importation of his first cows/heifers from Scotland. His Fold  has kept a closed herd ever since, never buying any new females. In peak times the herd amounted to 30 head A keen visitor of Scottish folds, breeders and shows, he  was given the opportunity to  junior judge alongside experienced judges, in the likes of  Bill Smith, Donald MacDiarmid (Leys Castle), Donald MacGillivray (Pennygown), Archie Howat (Rigg) and John Redpath and in 1995 he was invited to serve on the panel of judges of the HCS and has since judged shows in Germany, Denmark, Finland, Austria, Switzerland and Scotland. Being previously active in the show ring himself, his fold produced three male champions at the German National Highland Show. Stephan has recently completed and published his book;  "Highland Cattle - Ikone des schottischen Hochlands", a 480 page encyclopedia on all things Highland Cattle and a must in any breeders library. (Editors Note: "Highland Cattle" is currently only available in German language with a translation expected to be published soon) Podcast Panel:Dr. Glen Hastie - Bairnsley HighlandsHost:Deniz Karaca - Yatarna Highland Cattle FoldTo contact us with any questions or suggestions for topics you would like to have discussed, please email;e. info@yatarna.com.auShow Notes:weblinks:404 Not Found (bairnsley.com)Crop Ear in Highland Cattle (cruachan.com.au)Evaluation of Cattle Traits (cruachan.com.au)Bairnsley Highlands - Horn Shapes in Highland CattleERLING Verlag » Highland Cattle (erling-verlag.com)

Special  Guests:Dr Pat WhiteAn accidental exposure to Highland cattle shortly after graduating from veterinary college in 1980 sent Pat and her husband Larry on a 2-year trip of exploration around the US. Looking at the breed and talking to breeders before they finally made the life altering purchase of their first two Highlands in 1983. Thirty-eight years later - LEA-White Farms runs 30 brood cows (down from 60) and Pat continues to enjoy raising them and watching talented young people show her cattle. She now does essentially all the work on the farm herself. Other than a mineral mix and the small amount of corn and molasses fed to the weanlings, everything else the cows consume is grown on the farm or in rare years, purchased directly from a neighbor. Pat is intimately involved in the day-to-day management and care of the cattle. She has been an active participant in both national and regional Highland cattle associations since the late 1980s. She has written numerous articles on a regular basis for The Bagpipe. These articles have elicited recognition, comments and thanks from breeders (not limited to Highlands) across the country and around the globe. She presently serves on the AHCA's Board of Directors. One of her  main interests in addition to the breeding of Highland cattle lies in accurate and realistic education for both neophyte and experienced breeders concerning cattle health, care and welfare. She also has an abiding interest in encouraging honest, ethical business practices as it concerns Highland breeders.Dr Stephan JanzStephan Janz is a retired GP, Highland Cattle Breeder, Cattle Judge  and Author based near Hamburg, Germany.He started his own Highland Fold in 1988 with the importation of his first cows/heifers from Scotland. His Fold  has kept a closed herd ever since, never buying any new females. In peak times the herd amounted to 30 head A keen visitor of Scottish folds, breeders and shows, he  was given the opportunity to  junior judge alongside experienced judges, in the likes of  Bill Smith, Donald MacDiarmid (Leys Castle), Donald MacGillivray (Pennygown), Archie Howat (Rigg) and John Redpath and in 1995 he was invited to serve on the panel of judges of the HCS and has since judged shows in Germany, Denmark, Finland, Austria, Switzerland and Scotland. Being previously active in the show ring himself, his fold produced three male champions at the German National Highland Show. Stephan has recently completed and published his book;  "Highland Cattle - Ikone des schottischen Hochlands", a 480 page encyclopedia on all things Highland Cattle and a must in any breeders library. (Editors Note: "Highland Cattle" is currently only available in German language with a translation expected to be published soon) Podcast Panel:Dr. Glen Hastie - Bairnsley HighlandsHost:Deniz Karaca - Yatarna Highland Cattle FoldTo contact us with any questions or suggestions for topics you would like to have discussed, please email;e. info@yatarna.com.auShow Notes:weblinks:404 Not Found (bairnsley.com)Crop Ear in Highland Cattle (cruachan.com.au)Evaluation of Cattle Traits (cruachan.com.au)Bairnsley Highlands - Horn Shapes in Highland CattleERLING Verlag » Highland Cattle (erling-verlag.com)

Please note:  “The views and opinions expressed in this Podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views and opinions of the producers or any sponsors affiliated. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Special  Guests:Dr Pat WhiteAn accidental exposure to Highland cattle shortly after graduating from veterinary college in 1980 sent Pat and her husband Larry on a 2-year trip of exploration around the US. Looking at the breed and talking to breeders before they finally made the life altering purchase of their first two Highlands in 1983. Thirty-eight years later - LEA-White Farms runs 30 brood cows (down from 60) and Pat continues to enjoy raising them and watching talented young people show her cattle. She now does essentially all the work on the farm herself. Other than a mineral mix and the small amount of corn and molasses fed to the weanlings, everything else the cows consume is grown on the farm or in rare years, purchased directly from a neighbor. Pat is intimately involved in the day-to-day management and care of the cattle. She has been an active participant in both national and regional Highland cattle associations since the late 1980s. She has written numerous articles on a regular basis for The Bagpipe. These articles have elicited recognition, comments and thanks from breeders (not limited to Highlands) across the country and around the globe. She presently serves on the AHCA's Board of Directors. One of her  main interests in addition to the breeding of Highland cattle lies in accurate and realistic education for both neophyte and experienced breeders concerning cattle health, care and welfare. She also has an abiding interest in encouraging honest, ethical business practices as it concerns Highland breeders.Dr Stephan JanzStephan Janz is a retired GP, Highland Cattle Breeder, Cattle Judge  and Author based near Hamburg, Germany.He started his own Highland Fold in 1988 with the importation of his first cows/heifers from Scotland. His Fold  has kept a closed herd ever since, never buying any new females. In peak times the herd amounted to 30 head A keen visitor of Scottish folds, breeders and shows, he  was given the opportunity to  junior judge alongside many experienced judges and in 1995 he was invited to serve on the panel of judges of the HCS and has since judged shows in Germany, Denmark, Finland, Austria, Switzerland and Scotland. Being previously active in the show ring himself, his fold produced three male champions at the German National Highland Show. Stephan has recently completed and published his book;  "Highland Cattle - Ikone des schottischen Hochlands", a 480 page encyclopedia on all things Highland Cattle and a must in any breeders library. (Editors Note: "Highland Cattle" is currently only available in German language with a translation expected to be published soon) Podcast Panel:Dr. Glen Hastie - Bairnsley HighlandsHost:Deniz Karaca - Yatarna Highland Cattle FoldTo contact us with any questions or suggestions for topics you would like to have discussed, please email;e. info@yatarna.com.auShow Notes:weblinks:Crop Ear in Highland Cattle (cruachan.com.au)Evaluation of Cattle Traits (cruachan.com.au)Bairnsley Highlands - Horn Shapes in Highland CattleERLING Verlag » Highland Cattle (erling-verlag.com)

Podcast | In this episode I sit down and talk with Jack Waldroup Area director of operations at Century Park Associates. We discuss regulations in Florida compared to other states as well as how ALF's are all the same at the end of the day.

Mark Parkinson, stands stunningly at the helm of the American Health Care Association and American Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), the largest U.S. association for long term care. It represents14,000 for-profit and not-for-profit nursing homes and assisted living residences, sub-acute centers and homes for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The organization's mission is to find and help deliver solutions so that frail, elderly and impaired citizens receive the quality of care they deserve regardless of the setting. Prior to serving as the 45th governor of Kansas, Parkinson owned and operated long-term care facilities in both Kansas and Missouri, bringing to his position an understanding of the landscape from an insider perspective. The pandemic and its impact on nursing home residents, brought to light the issues that have long existed in our nation's nursing homes. Seizing on the need for change, Mark Parkinson embarked on a mission to find solutions that would improve the quality of care for our nation's elder citizens. Thus, working in partnership with Leading Age, the Care for Seniors Act was created and released in March, 2021. The Care for Seniors Act addresses four key areas with recommendations for policy changes in each area that can positively impact quality of care. The four areas are: Clinical, Workforce, Oversight and Structural. Mark Parkinson adeptly describes each of the reform areas and how he envisions this can impact nursing home quality of care.

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we share Topher's presentation to all college hockey coaches at the AHCA (America Hockey Coaches Association) Coaches Convention. This is the 4th year in a row that Topher has been asked to speak in front of this esteemed group of coaches, and this year he tackles what he's learned from his relationships with coaches at the highest levels of hockey. He goes through five takeaways: Identity is everything It's all about the people Developing leaders Player accountability How are you spending your time? We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you to all of our sponsors, including GELSTX (gelstx.com), TrainHeroic App, IceHockeySystems.com, and our podcast company we are under Blue Wire Pods. Thank you so much to all of our amazing listeners who continue to push us to be better every episode. And thank you to the ACHA for allowing Topher to speak again at this convention. To get access to more awesome presentations from the convention go to ahcahockey.com.

Podcast - this episode I talk with my friend Tony Damiano who owns and operates Bella Vita Assisted Living. We discuss what it took for him to open his ALF's from the thinking of the idea, constructing, opening, and operating. If you are thinking of getting into the ALF industry there is a lot of awesome info packing in this episode.

This week I got to sit down with a new friend, Mike Roscoe. He's an attorney with the Agency for Health Care Administration. This one went long because the conversation was so good. We talk about everything from Zoom trials (which Mike has done), AHCA, and appellate law. Hope you enjoy it.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent, investigative news, reporting, interviews and commentary

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Turnabout is fair play: That's true in politics, and it's true at Andreessen Horowitz given our internal (and very opinionated!) culture of debate -- where we often agree to disagree, or more often, disagree to agree. So in this special "turnabout" episode of the a16z Podcast, co-founder Marc Andreessen (who is most often in the hot seat being interviewed), got the chance to instead grill fellow partners Frank Chen (who covers AI and much more), Vijay Pande (who covers healthcare for the bio fund), and Alex Rampell (who covers all things fintech). None of the partners had any idea what Marc would ask them. Putting them in the hot seat at our recent a16z Tech Policy Summit, in Washington, D.C., Marc asked them policy questions such as the implications for tech of the American Health Care Act or AHCA (which itself was being hotly debated that exact same day, just a few miles away); the role of regulatory arbitrage; and what happens to companies big and small if Dodd-Frank is repealed. Oh, but they also covered so much more: the pros and cons of using tech to "discriminate" for better risk pooling; the role of genetics in addiction (can/should it be used to determine risk?); the opioid crisis (can tech help?); applying AI as a "salve" for everything (what's hyped, what's real, what's easy, what's hard?); the line between redlining and predatory lending (and where/when did sentiment flip?); and the ethics of artificial intelligence (beyond the ole Trolley Problem). Throw in a classic nature vs. nurture debate, a bit of 2-D vs. 3-D, and some fries (yes)... and the future arrives in this episode in 35 minutes or less.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

If you’re like most people, you haven’t been able to avoid all the discussion surrounding healthcare in the past few weeks and months. To cut through all the static, I brought on Paul Ashley from First Person Benefit Advisors onto my show to ask the most pressing questions. Since the Affordable Healthcare Act was passed in 2010, Republicans have wanted to repeal and replace it. But what does that mean? What does it look like in our every day life? We talk about the real differences between Obamacare (the ACA) and Trumpcare (the AHCA). No matter where you stand on the political scale, healthcare affects every one of us and it’s important to know what each side believes as well as the reality of each bill in the midst of so much opinionated coverage. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does healthcare cost so much?” or “How are other countries able to have what looks like ‘free’ healthcare?” then this episode is for you. Follow Paul Ashley on Twitter or check out First Person Advisors here.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

This week, Sonny Bunch, the venerable co-host of The Weekly Sub-Standard podcast sits in for the TV making Rob Long (he'll be back for the next show, promise!). The boy cover the AHCA debacle, why the Richard Dreyfuss character in Close Encounters of The Third Kind is a terrible person, ruminate on the many different cuts of Blade Runner that vastly the movie's legacy, debate the greatness or lack... Source

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Michael Medved plays clips from Judge Neil Gorsuch's impressive performance during his Senate confirmation hearings. Hugh Hewitt talks with Speaker Paul Ryan about the state of the Obamacare repeal and replace bill. Mike Gallagher brings clarity to the Trump surveillance issue with reporter Sharyl Attkisson. Lanhee Chen of the Hoover Institution discusses Gorsuch and the AHCA bill with Hugh Hewitt. Michael Medved looks at The World Happiness Report and where the United States ranks on that list. Dennis Prager argues that young folks on college campuses are being taught to be unhappy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

A showdown looms for the AHCA, Neil Gorsuch testifies to the Senate and more in today's Playbook in 90 Seconds.

Ricochet Editor-in-Chief Jon Gabriel and Heatstreet’s Stephen Miller chat about Rachel Maddow’s oversold tax scoop on Trump, the languishing Obamacare replacement, and the hateful lefties at the Southern Poverty Law Center. Our intro and outro music is “Bulldozer” by Beverly. Stephen’s song of the week is “Heartworms” by The Shins, and Jon’s is “A Minha Menina” by Os Mutantes. To listen to all the... Source

Ricochet Editor-in-Chief Jon Gabriel and Heatstreet's Stephen Miller chat about Rachel Maddow's oversold tax scoop on Trump, the languishing Obamacare replacement, and the hateful lefties at the Southern Poverty Law Center. Our intro and outro music is “ Bulldozer” by Beverly. Stephen's song of the week is “Heartworms” by The Shins, and Jon's is “A Minha Menina” by Os Mutantes. To listen to all... Source

Previewing President Trump's budget, what's happening behind the scenes with the AHCA and the NCAA tournament, all in today's Playbook in 90 Seconds.

Donald Trump meets with GOP chairmen involved in the AHCA, previewing the next Senate fight and more in today's Playbook in 90 Seconds.