Perspectives with Pinnacle

In this episode of the Value-Based Care Corner, John P. Carter sits down with Nicole Bradberry, CEO of the Florida Association of ACOs (FLAACOs) and Texas Association of ACOs (TXAACOs), to discuss the growth of value-based care communities across Florida and Texas, the evolution of ACOs from the early “Wild West” days to today’s increasingly sophisticated models, and why collaboration re...

Value-based care is often associated with primary care, chronic disease management, and payment reform, but what happens when an overlooked specialty has the potential to improve outcomes, reduce unnecessary utilization, and enhance quality of life? In this episode of the Value-Based Care Corner, John P. Carter sits down with Laura Bunso, Founder and CEO of Smart Body Physical Therapy, to explore...

As healthcare compensation and valuation grow more complex against a backdrop of regulatory shifts, evolving workforce needs, and increasing demands for accountability, professionals in this niche space often find themselves without a true community of peers. To fill that gap, the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP) was formed, creating a collaborative platform that...

As hospitals and health systems navigate the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care, leaders face a pressing question: how do you move beyond compliance checkboxes and build real frameworks for transformation? On this episode of Perspectives with Pinnacle, John P. Carter is joined by Pinnacle Partner Anthony Long and Jim Burke from Hall Render Advisory Services to unpack the opportunities...

As artificial intelligence rapidly embeds itself into healthcare workflows, leaders face a defining question: how do you govern a technology that behaves less like a tool and more like a non-human team member? On this episode of Perspectives with Pinnacle, John P. Carter is joined by AI governance expert, Bryan Rotella to explore what responsible AI adoption truly requires in healthcare. Together,...

Rural healthcare is at an inflection point. Across the country, rural hospitals are navigating a growing imbalance between what is required to deliver care and what is realistically sustainable. Workforce shortages persist, reimbursement pressures continue to mount, and in many communities, access to care is becoming increasingly fragile. Against this backdrop, the Rural Health Transformation Prog...

The first ninety days of an executive transition are critical. For healthcare leaders stepping into a new organization, this early window is not just about learning the role or setting strategy. It is about building trust, understanding culture, earning credibility, and establishing the foundation for long-term success. In this episode of Perspectives with Pinnacle, John Carter sits down with Neil...

Fraud, waste, and abuse cost the Medicare program billions each year, but what happens when the organizations accountable for managing costs have little authority to stop fraudulent claims? In this episode of Perspectives with Pinnacle, John P. Carter sits down with David Klebonis, President and COO of Palm Beach ACO, to discuss his recent testimony before the United States House of Representative...