Coffee with Coker
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAs healthcare business consultants, we are committed to helping healthcare organizations and professionals navigate the healthcare industry. Our discussion will focus on current events in the healthcare industry and how leaders in healthcare organizations can effectively overcome challenges.
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CwC - Bonus - One Month into MACRA Webinar
January 31, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBRoz Cordini, Brandt Jewell, and Alex Kirkland join Mark for a webinar to discuss the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP). The discussion was recorded live during its presentation on January 24, 2019. Contact Information Subscribe to our feed in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Like what you hear? Leave a review! Not there? Let us know! We welcome all feedback from our listeners. Please submit questions on any of the topics we discuss or q...
CwC - Ep. 25 - 2019 Healthcare Industry Trends
January 17, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBRoz Cordini, Aimee Greeter, Brandt Jewell, Stephen Ross, and Chris Torregosa join Mark to share their thoughts on current healthcare industry trends and where the industry is heading in 2019. The discussion was recorded live during its presentation to the company as part of the 2018 Coker Group annual meeting. Contact Information Subscribe to our feed in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Like what you hear? Leave a review! Not there? Let us ...
CwC - Ep. 24 - Healthcare Strategic Planning: Working Now for the Future
January 03, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 28 MBAimee Greeter and Taylor Harrison join Mark to discuss the importance of prioritizing new strategic initiatives as the healthcare industry continues to evolve. Aimee, Taylor, and Mark talk about the importance of strategic planning—and the process for strategic planning--as the healthcare industry changes. Contact Information Subscribe to our feed in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Like what you hear? Leave a review! Not there? Let us know...
CwC - Ep. 23 - History of Coker Group
December 20, 2018 19:00 - 54 minutes - 33.9 MBCraig Hunter, Jeannie Cagle, Kay Stanley, and Max Reiboldt join Mark to share the history of Coker Group and how the firm was founded. The discussion was recorded live during its presentation to the company as part of the 2018 Coker Group annual meeting. Contact Information Subscribe to our feed in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Like what you hear? Leave a review! Not there? Let us know! We welcome all feedback from our listeners. Pleas...
CwC - Ep. 22 - Espresso Shot #5: Changes to Reimbursement from CMS for CY 2019
December 13, 2018 12:00 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MBBrandt Jewell and Alex Kirkland join Mark to discuss the final rule from CMS last month announcing changes to the physician fee schedule for 2019. Brandt and Alex provide their input on the changes that have been announced and what it means for physician practices. Contact Information Subscribe to our feed in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Like what you hear? Leave a review! Not there? Let us know! We welcome all feedback from our liste...
CwC - Ep. 21 - Q&A Episode – December 2018
December 06, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBJessica Combs joins Mark to in a Q&A style discussion to address recent questions on healthcare trends. Mark addresses each question on various topics including private equity interest in healthcare, the opioid crisis, neutral site payments, healthcare technology, and revenue cycle management. Questions We have heard much discussion in the media and throughout this election season on the opioid crisis, but I’m curious if this is something of a significant impact yet on physicians and medi...
CwC - Ep. 20 - What Lies Ahead for Physicians and Hospitals in America?
November 15, 2018 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39 MBMax Reiboldt and Tom Anthony join Mark to discuss what lies ahead for physicians and hospitals in America. Max, Tom, and Mark talk about the changes in the healthcare market and the transformation of the marketplace over recent years. Episode Synopsis As the end of 2018 approaches, Max and Tom talk about how the healthcare industry has undergone tremendous change, and they discuss patient expectations, technology, regulatory adjustments, value-based care, models of care, and concerns abo...
CwC - Ep. 19 - ValuePath™: Where Does Your Journey Begin?
November 01, 2018 11:00 - 41 minutes - 27.1 MBEllis Knight, MD, and Mark Stabile join Mark to discuss the ValuePath™ approach to value-based care and the benefits of technology solutions. Mark, Dr. Knight, and Mark talk about the changes in the healthcare market and the transition to value-based care as a delivery model and business model. Episode Synopsis Mark Stabile is the CEO of TEAM of Care Solutions, a company that combines best-practice operational processes with the most advanced healthcare technology platform in the world t...
CwC - Ep. 18 - Physician Compensation: Automation Solutions with ProCARE Portal
October 25, 2018 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31 MBJustin Chamblee, Jack Liu, and Matt BonDurant join Mark to discuss the evolution of physician compensation and the benefits of a software solution. Mark, Justin, Jack, and Matt talk about the changes in the healthcare market and how these changes have affected compensation. Episode Synopsis Jack and Matt are managing partners with ProCARE Portal, a software-as-a-service platform built around a rules-based engine to automate the administration of physician compensation plans. Coker Group ...
CwC - Ep. 17 - Executives Beware: Five Questions Astute Boards are Asking about Healthcare IT
October 18, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes - 31.4 MBTerry Wilk joins Mark to discuss the use and management of a healthcare organization’s information resources, systems, technologies, and staff. For their discussion, Mark and Terry pose five critical questions that Boards should be asking concerning the use of IT throughout their organizations. Episode Synopsis Mark and Terry discuss the need for executives and boards to ask the right questions to help their organizations make the appropriate decisions. They explain why executives and bo...
CwC - Ep. 16 - Improving Access to Care for Patients
October 04, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBBrandt Jewell joins Mark to discuss improving access to care for patients which has many different interpretations. For their discussion, Mark and Brandt define patient access as the ability for patients to access care promptly, and how a provider practice manages patient touch points and schedules to coordinate service access and minimize wait times. Episode Synopsis Mark and Brandt discuss how to improve access to care for patients by reducing patient wait times, better managing provid...
CwC - Ep. 15 - Espresso Shot #4: Understanding Physician Compensation Market Data
September 29, 2018 18:00 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBJustin Chamblee joins Mark to explain physician compensation market data and the correlation between wRVUs, total cash compensation and the total cash compensation per wRVU ratio. Episode Synopsis Mark and Justin discuss the foundational premise of alignment between compensation and wRVU productivity. They provide examples illustrating the corresponding compensation per wRVU ratio which allows alignment to occur. Figure Extras Episode 5: Espresso Shot #1: The Perpetual Upward Shift...
CwC - Ep. 14 - How Prepared Are You for MACRA?
September 20, 2018 11:00 - 58 minutes - 41.5 MBDr. Mac Knight and Brandt Jewell join Mark to discuss preparing a physician practice for MACRA participation. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) becomes effective January 1, 2019. Episode Synopsis Mark, Dr. Knight and Brandt discuss how MACRA and other pay for performance reimbursement models are shaping the healthcare industry and how these changes are affecting the physician practice. They explain key data points to review while preparing for the changes...
CwC - Ep. 13 - Espresso Shot #3: An Introduction to Physician Services
September 13, 2018 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15 MBBrandt Jewell joins Mark to discuss various services available to physician practices and healthcare organizations working with physician groups. Coker’s physician services focus on a myriad of factors affecting the “physician enterprise.” Episode Synopsis Mark introduces Brandt and his expertise within the physician services realm. They provide an overview of key areas to consider during the volume-to-value shift including process improvement, operational considerations, and physician e...
CwC - Ep. 12 - ValuePath™: Transitioning to a Value-Based Care Delivery Model
September 06, 2018 11:00 - 57 minutes - 57.3 MBDr. Mac Knight joins Mark to discuss Coker’s approach of transitioning to a value-based care delivery model. ValuePath™ is a suite of services designed to aid physicians and healthcare organizations with improving their quality of care and lowering the cost of services. Episode Synopsis Mark and Dr. Knight outline the key success factors for performance under value-based care, including clinical integration, care process design, contracting for value-based care delivery, operational perf...
Episode 11: Revenue and Quality Integrity: A Comprehensive Approach to Coding, Compliance, and Clinical Documentation
August 16, 2018 11:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBDr. Mac Knight joins Mark to discuss Coker’s comprehensive approach to coding, compliance and clinical documentation known as revenue and quality integrity (RQI). As a former clinician, Dr. Knight is familiar with the challenges physicians face during the clinical documentation process and importance of proper coding from both a compliance and billing standpoint. Episode Synopsis Mark and Dr. Knight explain the RQI process and discuss the importance of accurately coding and completing cl...
Episode 10: Physician Compensation Round Table Discussion
August 02, 2018 11:00 - 59 minutes - 47.4 MBJustin Chamblee, Jon Morris and Stephen Ross join Mark for a round table discussion on physician compensation strategies. Mark moderates the discussion as Justin, Jon and Stephen outline current trends in designing and managing physician compensation plans, the strategic elements of physician compensation plan design, and the impact of value-based reimbursement on physician compensation and fair market value/commercially reasonable analyses. About the Panelists Justin frequently presents ...
Episode 9: Top 10 Lessons Learned from First-to-Second Generation Transactions
July 19, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBMax Reiboldt and Michael Barry join Mark to discuss the Top 10 Lessons Learned from First-to-Second Generation Transactions. Max oversees Coker Group’s services and the general operations of the firm, and provides sound financial, strategic and tactical solutions to hospitals, medical practices, health systems, and other healthcare entities through keen analysis and problem solving. Michael is a partner in the Corporate Practice and the Healthcare Practice at Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP and f...
CwC - Ep. 9 - Top 10 Lessons Learned from First-to-Second Generation Transactions
July 19, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBMax Reiboldt and Michael Barry join Mark to discuss the Top 10 Lessons Learned from First-to-Second Generation Transactions. Max oversees Coker Group’s services and the general operations of the firm, and provides sound financial, strategic and tactical solutions to hospitals, medical practices, health systems, and other healthcare entities through keen analysis and problem solving. Michael is a partner in the Corporate Practice and the Healthcare Practice at Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP and f...
Episode 8: Espresso Shot #2: Five Fatal Mistakes of an IT Contract
July 12, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBJeffery Daigrepont joins Mark to discuss the fatal mistakes of healthcare IT vendor contracting. Jeffery speaks often on this subject and is intimately familiar with the potential pitfalls of electronic health record vendor contracts. Episode Synopsis Jeffery provides his insight on the top five mistakes committed during vendor contract negotiations and what to avoid, even if you are already under contract with a vendor. Jeffery walks Mark through the common inclusions within contracts t...
CwC - Ep. 8 - Espresso Shot #2: Five Fatal Mistakes of an IT Contract
July 12, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 19.5 MBJeffery Daigrepont joins Mark to discuss the fatal mistakes of healthcare IT vendor contracting. Jeffery speaks often on this subject and is intimately familiar with the potential pitfalls of electronic health record vendor contracts. Episode Synopsis Jeffery provides his insight on the top five mistakes committed during vendor contract negotiations and what to avoid, even if you are already under contract with a vendor. Jeffery walks Mark through the common inclusions within contracts t...
Episode 7: Maximizing Physician Engagement
July 05, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBAimee Greeter and Taylor Harrison join Mark to discuss Five New Approaches to Maximize Physician Engagement. Aimee and Taylor specialize in hospital/physician alignment, accountable care responsiveness, hospital service line development, clinical integration initiatives, strategic planning, mergers and collaborations, operational issues, and financial management. Episode Synopsis Mark, Aimee and Taylor discuss strategies to better engage with healthcare providers and maximize their engag...
CwC - Ep. 7 - Maximizing Physician Engagement
July 05, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 39.2 MBAimee Greeter and Taylor Harrison join Mark to discuss Five New Approaches to Maximize Physician Engagement. Aimee and Taylor specialize in hospital/physician alignment, accountable care responsiveness, hospital service line development, clinical integration initiatives, strategic planning, mergers and collaborations, operational issues, and financial management. Episode Synopsis Mark, Aimee and Taylor discuss strategies to better engage with healthcare providers and maximize their engag...
CwC - Ep. 6 - Overview of the Healthcare IT Market
June 21, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 35.9 MBJeffery Daigrepont joins Mark to discuss the healthcare IT market and provide his thoughts on the current and future trends. Jeffery specializes in healthcare automation, IT system integration, operations, and deployment of enterprise information systems for large integrated delivery networks. Episode Synopsis Mark and Jeffery look at the evolution of the healthcare IT market over the past two decades and discuss what is on the horizon for healthcare technology. Throughout their discussi...
Episode 6: Overview of the Healthcare IT Market
June 21, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 35.9 MBJeffery Daigrepont joins Mark to discuss the healthcare IT market and provide his thoughts on the current and future trends. Jeffery specializes in healthcare automation, IT system integration, operations, and deployment of enterprise information systems for large integrated delivery networks. Episode Synopsis Mark and Jeffery look at the evolution of the healthcare IT market over the past two decades and discuss what is on the horizon for healthcare technology. Throughout their discussi...
Episode 5: Espresso Shot #1: The Perpetual Upward Shift of the Median
June 07, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 29 MBJustin Chamblee and Jon Morris join Mark to discuss the recent release of the 2018 MGMA provider compensation market data and Coker’s observations of market data trends. Coker has been observing the data for the past five-to-ten years, noticing the increases that have been occurring. Episode Synopsis Justin and Jon discuss the reasons behind the continual upward shift of the market median despite an industry-wide decline in reimbursement. On May 16, 2018, MGMA released their annual P...
CwC - Ep. 5 - Espresso Shot #1: The Perpetual Upward Shift of the Median
June 07, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 29 MBJustin Chamblee and Jon Morris join Mark to discuss the recent release of the 2018 MGMA provider compensation market data and Coker’s observations of market data trends. Coker has been observing the data for the past five-to-ten years, noticing the increases that have been occurring. Episode Synopsis Justin and Jon discuss the reasons behind the continual upward shift of the market median despite an industry-wide decline in reimbursement. On May 16, 2018, MGMA released their annual P...
Episode 4: AHLA Presentation Recap: Long-Term Value from Post-Merger Integration
May 31, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBMichele Madison from Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, joins Mark to discuss how to create long-term value from transactions through effective post-merger integration. Michele is highly experienced in managing legal issues arising in hospitals, physician offices, or integrated health systems. Episode Synopsis Mark and Michele recently presented at the American Health Lawyers Association Healthcare Transactions conference on the topic of post-merger integration. Throughout their discussion, ...
CwC - Ep. 4 - AHLA Presentation Recap: Long-Term Value from Post-Merger Integration
May 31, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBMichele Madison from Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, joins Mark to discuss how to create long-term value from transactions through effective post-merger integration. Michele is highly experienced in managing legal issues arising in hospitals, physician offices, or integrated health systems. Episode Synopsis Mark and Michele recently presented at the American Health Lawyers Association Healthcare Transactions conference on the topic of post-merger integration. Throughout their discussion, ...
Episode 3: Operational Issues in the Medical Practice and Physician Services Realm
May 31, 2018 16:00 - 56 minutes - 45.5 MBJeff Gorke joins Mark to discuss operational issues and challenges medical practices face in the physician services realm. Jeff has expertise in optimizing the strategic and operational aspects of outpatient care to enhance processes and programs, drive efficiencies, and improve profitability. Episode Synopsis Mark and Jeff explore the greatest challenges hospitals and physicians face today and the importance of a strong relationship between the physicians and administration. As provider...
Episode 2: The Shift to Value-Based Healthcare
May 31, 2018 13:01 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MBDr. Ellis “Mac” Knight joins Mark to discuss value-based healthcare and its impact on the healthcare industry. They cover financing as a driving force in the healthcare landscape and why it continues to become more complex with the shift from pay for service to value-based care. Episode Synopsis With budgetary pressures on Medicare and Medicaid, pay for performance and federal expectations for investment in technology without regard to costs, executives must continuously monitor the fina...
Episode 1: Welcome to Coffee with Coker!
May 25, 2018 12:55 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWelcome to the inaugural episode of Coffee with Coker, a healthcare business podcast published by Coker Group. In this episode, we will introduce the Coker team and lay the groundwork for the podcast moving forward. The Coker Team Mark Reiboldt, Senior Vice President and Director of Strategy -- Lead Host Jessica Combs, Senior Associate and Social Media Manager -- Producer/Guest Host Episode Synopsis Coker Group is a national healthcare consulting firm with over 30 years of experience...