Community Health Collective

Join Jill Steeley and UDS expert Steve Weinman as they break down everything you need to know about the 2025 UDS report submission. From the history of this critical reporting requirement to the latest changes and common pitfalls, this episode is essential listening for any community health center leader preparing their submission. Steve Weinman - FQHC Consultant and CEO Bootcamp Partner Email: sd...

In this enlightening episode, we engage with Attorney Matt Stevens to explore the vital topic of risk management within Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Stevens, with his extensive background in healthcare law, articulates the myriad legal challenges that these health centers confront, particularly in the domains of employment law and compliance. He elucidates the importance of understa...

Most clinical directors don’t get to build their team from scratch — they inherit habits, frustrations, and unwritten rules. If you’re a new medical or dental director trying to “make it work” with a team you didn’t choose, this episode will help you lead with confidence. Jill shares her proven 5-step approach to building trust quickly with inherited teams, even when they’re resistant, burnt out,...

When Jill’s health center rebranded in 2015, brand recognition surged from 23% to 94% in just two years. They gained 1,000+ new patients annually and finally recruited providers after years of trying. In this episode, Murray Steinman , CEO of Flying Horse Communication , explains why confused brands lose patients, how to repair reputations, and the signals that your brand is holding your mission b...

Is your recruitment problem… actually a culture problem? In this solo episode, Jill Steeley shares the uncomfortable truth most clinical directors eventually discover: you cannot out-recruit a broken team environment. If you’re constantly interviewing, raising salaries, offering bonuses, expanding your search radius—and STILL can’t fill (or keep) provider positions—this 15-minute episode will refr...

What if you could sit across the negotiation table from a commercial payer who's also been an FQHC CEO? In this revealing conversation, Jill Steeley interviews Justin Murgel, Senior VP of Provider Networks at Mountain Health Co-Op and former CEO of an FQHC. Justin shares insider knowledge about what payers are really looking for, the biggest mistakes health centers make, and exactly what data move...

Discover Your Leadership Style and Break Through Your Career Ceiling Feeling stuck in your healthcare leadership career? In this transformative solo episode, Jill Steeley introduces her framework of the four healthcare leadership styles and reveals why brilliant, capable leaders stay at the same level for years. This isn't about fixing your weaknesses. It's about understanding your natural leaders...

Patient satisfaction isn't just a nice-to-have anymore—it's make-or-break for retention, outcomes, and your competitive advantage. In this practical solo episode, Jill Steeley tackles one of the most powerful yet underutilized levers in healthcare: speed. Learn how to provide excellent, thorough, compassionate care while respecting your patients' time at every single touchpoint in their journey th...

Are you just copying last year's plan and calling it done? In this comprehensive solo episode, Jill Steeley breaks down the five essential pillars every health center needs in their annual business plan—whether your fiscal year runs January to December or any other cycle. Moving beyond day-to-day firefighting, this episode provides a strategic framework for positioning your health center for succe...

In this critical episode, Jill Steeley sits down with Steve Weinman, owner of FQHC Associates and veteran of 40 years in community health, to discuss one of the most pressing challenges facing health centers today: ICE raids and immigration enforcement. They explore the legal protections available to health centers, practical strategies for maintaining patient access, and how to balance mission wi...

Courage Over Confidence: Working Through Fear as a Leader In this inaugural episode, Jill Steeley opens up about what almost stopped her from starting this podcast—fear. She shares her personal journey of overcoming fear as a former FQHC CEO and now business owner, and provides practical strategies for community health leaders to push past their own fears and accomplish their biggest goals. Key To...