Beyond the Stethoscope: Vital Conversations with SHP

Are you ready to master the CMS Quality Payment Program changes for 2024? Buckle up as we, your co-hosts Jason Crosby and Aaron Higgins, equip you with the necessary knowledge to navigate these changes. We unpack the crucial amendments, including participation in traditional MIPS, alternative payment models, and the MIPS value pathways. We also delve into the changes that didn't make the cut,...

Ever wondered why so many physicians are leaving their profession? What if we told you that 63% of them are experiencing symptoms of burnout and over 117,000 have quit in the past year alone? Join us, your hosts Aaron Higgins and Jason Crosby, as we unpack the harsh realities of physician burnout and the alarming rise in cyber attacks in the healthcare industry. Our conversation takes us on a jour...

Are you ready to take stock and contemplate gratitude? We're doing exactly that in the latest episode of Beyond the Stethoscope. Join us, Jason Crosby and Aaron C Higgins, as we muse over the last year - the highs, the lows, the triumphs, and the challenges. We're sharing our gratitude for our families, the exceptional team at SHP, and you, our dedicated listeners who inspire us to keep...

What happens when you mix the expertise of Coastal Vascular and Vein Center's CEO Craig Kilgore with the turbulence of the post-pandemic private practice landscape? You get a dynamic and insightful exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing private practices in this transformative era. From the consolidation of payer landscapes to the evolution of volume levels, and the constant s...

Strap yourselves in as we embark on an insightful journey with Craig Kilgore, the captain steering the ship at Coastal Vascular and Vein Center. Craig's ascension from the tech-savvy IT manager and CFO at Holston Medical Group to the high echelons of Charleston ENT and Allergy, and now his leadership role at Coastal Vascular and Vein Center is a story that's as compelling as it is inspir...

Curious about what the latest headlines in the health sector mean for you? Join us for a vital conversation with Jason Crosby & Aaron Higgins where we dissect the implications of the proposed HHS crackdown on information sharing and explore its potential to revolutionize patient data flow across different care settings. We delve into the consequences of non-compliance, especially for hospitals...

Navigating the shifting landscapes of healthcare in a post-COVID world is no walk in the park. Our insightful guest, Damien Scott, CEO of Emmanuel Medical Center, unpacks this maze with us, illuminating pressing issues like the generational divide among physicians, skyrocketing staffing costs, and the dire need for expanding autonomy for nurse practitioners and PAs. We also delve into the vital ro...

Are you intrigued by the dynamics of rural healthcare leadership? Join us as we navigate the complexities of this critical role with a proven and seasoned executive at the helm of rural hospitals in Swainsboro, Georgia. Damien Scott, a CEO with a clinical background, walks us through his interesting journey from physical therapy to hospital administration, while also providing insights into the sc...

The post-COVID healthcare landscape is riddled with burnout and heightened tensions. Are you equipped to navigate these challenges? Join us as we converse with Allison Griffin, a healthcare stalwart with over three decades of experience, who shares profound insights into maintaining a healthy work-life balance amidst this turmoil. Allison peels back the layers on the long-term impacts of the pande...

Are you ready to embark on a new journey with 'Beyond the Stethoscope: Vital Conversations with SHP'? We're kicking off our third season with a bang! Join us, your hosts Aaron C. Higgins and Jason Crosby, as we celebrate our first podcast anniversary and revel in crossing over 1,000 listens. Looking back, we've had a spectrum of engaging interviews and explored a variety of for...

In this episode, Aaron Higgins and Jason Crosby share articles about how our providers and children are burning out, and the new cyber security rules and requirements for healthcare facilities that are being prepared by the Biden administration. Then, we are joined by Sean Cavanaugh, CCO / CPO Aledade. Previously he served as Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicare @ CMS. In t...

In this episode, Jason Crosby and Aaron Higgins provide a quick overview of the PFS Final Rule that released at the end of October. Then Jason talks with Joe Ebberwein. Joe is the Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of Corstrata, a technology-enabled care management solution focused on improving outcomes for wound and ostomy patients. We gain data-oriented insight into this often-neglected area...

On today’s episode, Jason shares an article about how Mark Cuban is expanding his low-cost pharmacy project. And Aron shares about how charging for digital messages may be on shaky ground. Jason sits down with our guest Steve Adams. A Certified Professional Coder Instructor with InGauge Healthcare Solutions with more than 20 years-experience with training others how to code in all arenas of care....

With the recent CMS updates about provider enrollment, we felt that we needed to bring you some timely information about these changes. We sat down with Raquel Grizzard SHP’s Provider Enrollment expert. She has been working in Provider Enrollment since 2014 and has seen her fair share of changes, but none as dramatic as this all at once. We discuss DMEPOS, CHOW Filing, changes to the 8550, the new...

Welcome to the Season 3 Teaser Trailer for "Beyond the Stethoscope: Vital Conversations with SHP"! In this teaser, hosts Aaron C. Higgins and Jason Crosby give you an exciting glimpse of what's coming up in the new season. Get ready for engaging discussions, the latest healthcare headlines, insightful interviews, and a touch of healthcare humor.  What to Expect in Season 3:  Discove...

In our last episode part of this 4 episode series, as well as last for Season 2, Jason Crosby and Aaron Higgins discuss the leadership style of the Yellow Tux himself, Jesse Cole, and how his passion and energy is share across Banana Land. In continuing of the series highlights, they recall case studies by their very first guest last season, Scott Regan, and how the leader can directly walk in the...

Today is part 3 of our 4 episode series, Jason Crosby and Aaron Higgins peel back the magic a little bit more behind the Fans First culture of the Savannah Bananas and pick up where they left off with our culture comparisons. This week, they look more into the experience once you’ve entered the gates for the game and discuss how the team members serve as the charge behind the energy in the stadium...

In this episode, Jason and Aaron follow up last week with part 2 of our series, “What if your healthcare provider went Bananas?”  We’ll talk about patient and fan engagement and how the fan experience can translate to our industry. And the correlation to the good old Triple Aim we are all familiar with. So, let’s look into how patient and staff engagement may benefit from this Fans First mentality...

Most in our industry have heard of, or read the book, “What if Disney ran your hospital?” In this episode, our host Jason Crosby starts a series in the same light as the well followed book, but in comparison to a nation-wide phenom, The Savannah Bananas. Yep, the baseball team from South Georgia that has figured out how to sustain what they call "Fans First". Join Jason as he kicks off t...

In this episode, Aaron Higgins & Jason Crosby discuss how major retailers are entering into the healthcare space and are likely going to shake things up and they talk about how popular telemedicine has become and how most states are scaling it back.  Then Jason & Mike Scribner finish the 2-part interview with our guest, LeadWorks LLC CEO & founder, Scott Regan. Scott talks to us about...

We're revisiting some of our earlier episodes because the patient experience remains a hot topic in healthcare, with many experts calling for a greater emphasis on patient-centered care.  In this episode, after the headlines with Aaron Higgins & Jason Crosby, our guest Scott Regan provides insights on the experience economy and its impact on healthcare are especially relevant in this cont...

As our reliance on technology in healthcare grows, so does the threat of cyber criminals. In this podcast Aaron & Jason sit down with cyber-security experts from Seimitsu, a Savannah-based IT solutions company, Matt Defore & Randal Humphries. They discuss some of the biggest digital threats facing healthcare organizations today and what simple steps can be taken to solidify your company&ap...

Aaron Higgins and Jason Crosby talk all about AI and how it is already starting to impact healthcare. We start to explore the AI-health revolution and how it's already shaping the industry. From smarter hospitals to better patient outcomes, the possibilities are endless. And we've got news articles stacked higher than a tower of circuit boards, all highlighting how companies are planning...

In this episode, we explore the world beyond medicine and delve into an often overlooked aspect of the healthcare business. Jeremy Miller from Boost by Design joins us as our special guest. Jeremy navigates us through the complex world of digital marketing, breaking down the technical jargon and providing helpful suggestions on how to approach this underappreciated but vital strategic tactic. Cred...

In today's episode, Jason and Aaron dive deep into some of the most pressing and timely healthcare news headlines. Our discussion includes proposed changes to prior authorizations, which have the potential to save billions in employee costs, and Best Buy's expansion of its at-home healthcare service by partnering with healthcare systems. Additionally, we explore the pediatric mental heal...