Healthy Outcomes: A Baker Tilly Podcast
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHealthy 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 that can help your organization win now, and anticipate tomorrow.
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The state of mergers and acquisitions in healthcare
April 23, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyUS Instagram @bakertillyus Presented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertil...
Navigating the current state of healthcare finance
March 26, 2024 19:02 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyUS Instagram...
The Life Plan Communities Outlook for 2024
February 27, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyUS Instagram @bakertillyus Presented by Baker ...
Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the healthcare sector
December 12, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyUS Instagram @bakertillyus Presented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/
Affiliations in the senior services sector
November 28, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyUS Instagram @bakertillyus Presented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/
Navigating the healthcare financial landscape in 2024
October 31, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOn 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 W...
Healthy Outcomes: Navigating the healthcare financial landscape in 2024
October 31, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOn 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 W...
Healthy Outcomes: Empowering healthcare leaders with data-driven decision making
October 17, 2023 21:22 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyUS Instagram @bakertillyus Presented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/
Empowering healthcare leaders with data-driven decision making
October 17, 2023 21:22 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyUS Instagram @bakertillyus Presented 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
September 26, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBOn 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 ...
Exploring aspects of leadership, management, innovation and technology in healthcare organizations
September 05, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyUS Instagram @bakertillyus Presented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/
Exploring home and community-based services: Insights and considerations for healthcare organizations
August 22, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyUS Instagram @bakertillyus Presented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/
Navigating the 340B Drug Pricing Program for healthcare providers
August 08, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyUS Instagram @bakertillyus Presented b...
Navigating the No Surprises Act: Opportunities and challenges for provider and payer organizations
July 25, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyU...
Improving healthcare delivery through employee experience and patient engagement
July 11, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyUS Instagram @bakertillyus Presented by Baker Tilly https://www.bakertilly.com/
Proposed Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for fiscal year 2024
June 20, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBOn 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 Us Twitter @bakertillyus Facebook @BakerTillyUS Instagram @...
Navigating challenges in 2023 and beyond for healthcare organizations
June 06, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBOn 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...
Key insights for not-for-profit leaders in behavioral health
May 23, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOn 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...
The current state of cybersecurity in the healthcare industry
May 09, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn 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 jo...
The senior housing and care sector – Challenges and opportunities; a discussion with thought leader Bob Kramer
April 25, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBOn 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 ...
Insights into the credit ratings of hospitals and health systems
April 11, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBOn 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, c...
Mergers and Acquisitions in the senior services sector
March 28, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBOn 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 Fellowshi...
Direct-Care Workers in the Post-Acute Care Sector – Challenges and Opportunities
March 14, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOn 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...
Healthy Outcomes: Direct-Care Workers in the Post-Acute Care Sector – Challenges and Opportunities
March 14, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOn 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...
Reflection and insight about the senior services industry
February 22, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBOn 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 impa...
Creating an effective corporate compliance program for healthcare providers
January 31, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBListen 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
January 17, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBListen to our Healthy Outcomes podcast episode for a discussion about corporate compliance as it relates to healthcare providers.
The evolution of managed care contracting
January 03, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBListen to our Healthy Outcomes podcast episode for a discussion about managed care contracting.
The Inflation Reduction Act and its effect on healthcare providers
December 14, 2022 17:08 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBListen 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
November 29, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBListen 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
November 16, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBListen 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
November 01, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBOn 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
October 18, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBOn 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
October 03, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBOn this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Nate Voss, a managing director 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
September 22, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBListen 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
September 13, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOn 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
August 23, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBOn 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 envi...
Diversity, equity and inclusion within the healthcare industry
August 09, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBOn 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 DE...
Current trends within the healthcare real estate market
July 26, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBOn 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...
The rise of CCBHCs and the importance of quality of care measures in behavioral health
July 12, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBMajor topics and themes discussed at NatCon 2022 On 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 includ...
Medicare reimbursement updates for fiscal year 2023
June 28, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBOn 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 2023 The importance of accurately reporting uncompensated care so that hospitals can receive their fair share o...
Reconsidering the behavioral health industry in 2022 and beyond
June 14, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOn 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 serv...
Senior services industry outlook from the perspective of a CEO
May 31, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOn 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 ...
Healthcare industry trends in a post-COVID-19 world
May 17, 2022 15:53 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBOn 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...
Key factors and trends impacting M&A activity in the healthcare industry
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn 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 ar...
How healthcare providers can succeed in value-based care (VBC) arrangements
April 19, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOn 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 h...
Private equity trends within the healthcare provider industry
March 28, 2022 18:21 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBOn 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 ind...
The value of cybersecurity in the healthcare industries
March 15, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOn this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews Jeff Krull, Partner, CPA, CISA at Baker Tilly, to discuss the role of the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability) when it comes to cybersecurity in the healthcare industry. Krull explains why healthcare organizations may be challenged with attracting and retaining the necessary cybersecurity resources, especially in the age of telehealth and remote work. He also details exactly what ransomware is and how it works...
The role of internal audit in healthcare
February 16, 2022 19:58 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews Baker Tilly partner Mark Laccetti about how internal audit can mitigate risk for healthcare organizations. Laccetti also breaks down the chain of command and organizational structure when it comes to internal audits, and details how internal audits respond to disruptive external forces that can negatively impact healthcare providers. Topics of discussion include: An overview of internal audit A rundown of the expansive list o...
Understanding funding and compliance requirements for not-for-profit behavioral health organizations
February 01, 2022 16:20 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIn response to these unprecedented times, not-for-profit (NFP) behavioral health organizations have been receiving a myriad of funds from federal or state coronavirus relief programs. With such a high volume of relief programs, it may be difficult for organizations to stay up to date with where the money is coming from and the compliance requirements associated with it. Listen to this informative Healthy Outcomes podcast episode as industry specialists discuss current behavioral health fund...