Beyond the Stethoscope: Vital Conversations with SHP

In this episode, Jason & Aaron sat down with Tyler Barnett and Matthew Nichols, PhD, from University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH. They discuss the powerful goal-setting framework known as OKRs, or Objectives and Key Results. As leaders within the Population Health and Analytics team at UH, and with expertise in OKRs, Tyler & Matt dive deep into the OKR methodology, share specific examples o...

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...

During this episode, we interview Dr. Dean Rottinghaus, who has successfully launched and managed a hospital-based Diabetes Management Clinic for Jenkins County Medical Center in Millen, GA.   Dean has taken his previous 30 years of healthcare experience and desire for effective treatment options for those with chronic conditions and found a cost-effective way to help those in need of Diabetes man...

In today's episode, our hosts Jason Crosby & Aaron Higgins go over our new format and then jump into four news headlines with some generally positive news: There's been a marked drop in healthcare debt since 2020, Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Pharmacy could save the country billions in medication costs, the FTC may be pumping the brakes a bit on the rapid changes in the retail he...

In today’s episode Jason Crosby and Aaron Higgins look into the future of retailers in the healthcare space. Throughout Season 1, we often discussed how retail giants like Amazon, Walmart, and even Best Buy have waded into the waters of healthcare delivery and they're promising disruption.  In this outsized episode, we really unpack what this means for healthcare in the coming years. Credits...

On today’s episode you’ll hear our interview with Mike Scribner and John Crew. We covered a variety of topics, such the No Suprises Act and other regulatory and legislative trends, and the role of Medicare Advantage in Ambulatory Care. We also talked about the impact of traditional Medicare to independent ASC's and the managed care strategies independent ASC's can take and utilize in 202...

On today's episode, join us as we dive into the world of Value Based trends in primary care markets with guests Mike Scribner, John Crew, and Kelly Mooney. They share their expertise and discuss how independent PCPs will be impacted by these trends in healthcare. They will highlight both Commercial and Medicare arrangements in the marketplace, how practices are impacted by such, as well as ho...

As you may have noticed, we've been taking some time off from the podcast these last few weeks, but we're gearing up behind the scenes to bring you our next season. We're excited to announce that Season 2 of Beyond the Stethoscope Vital Conversations with SHP will start in mid-February. During our first week back, we'll have four episodes as we dig deep into what the feature of...

In this episode, Jason shares with us the results of a study that shows PCPs may be unfairly punished with poor MIPS scores. Aaron shares a warning about two different crypto viruses targeting healthcare organizations. And we briefly discuss our upcoming season 2. Then, Aaron sits down with our very own Jason Crosby to talk about CINs, how they work, how to start or join one, the keys to a success...

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....

In this episode, Jason shares with us a few of the "Top 10 Digital Health Stories of 2022" and Aaron discusses a recent survey that shows 6 out of 10 patients have had a poor experience with healthcare in the last year. Then we tease a bit about our upcoming changes in season 2. Then Jason interviews Aaron about the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The program has continued to evolve in th...

In this episode, Jason shares a report that shows that hospital safety improved prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but did the pandemic erase all our progress? And Aaron shares how workers in all sectors are taking more sick time, but not for the reasons you might think. Then, we both sat down with Kristin Woodlock, CEO of Woodlock & Associates. For years, Kristin has worked with healthcare organ...

In this episode, Jason shares about a recent study showing that Telehealth is here to stay. And Aaron talks about the growing attitude in Washington about mandating cyber security in healthcare. Then Jason sits down with Troy Reichert, the Chief Revenue Officer of Coral, where he oversees all business development strategies working with advisors, medical providers, and industry leaders to expand 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...

In this episode, in the headlines, Jason Crosby and Aaron Higgins discuss the growing helium crisis for MRIs and how the pool of volunteer health transportation drivers is shrinking at an alarming rate. Are we heading for a great volunteer resignation? Then, we continue with part two of the interview that Mike Scribner & John Crew had with Aledade CCO / CPO Sean Cavanaugh. Where they will wrap...

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, 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...

In this debut episode, Aaron Higgins & Jason Crosby discuss some recent headlines about some recent cyber attack class action lawsuits and the HHS Information Blocking rule taking effect.  Then Jason & Mike Scribner sit down in a special 2-part interview with our guest, LeadWorks LLC CEO & founder, Scott Regan. Scott talks to us about the experience economy and how healthcare is not im...

Hi there, you are listening to Beyond the Stethoscope: Vital Conversations with SHP, a podcast where you’ll hear about current health news, interesting interviews, and conversation about the topics that are shaping healthcare.   Who are we? At Strategic Healthcare Partners we work alongside your team to serve as an extension of your healthcare organization. From Managed Care Contracting to Revenue...