Melissa Brown

Senior Living Executive Strategy (formerly Gravity Healthcare Hacks)

Business EN ↓ 70 episodes

Senior Living Executive Strategy is a podcast for leaders in senior living, skilled nursing, and home health who are responsible for solving complex operational, clinical, reimbursement, and growth challenges. Hosted by Melissa Brown, COO of Gravity Consulting, each episode explores the real issues affecting providers today — from therapy performance and PDPM strategy to home health operations, reimbursement pressure, staffing realities, regulatory change, and the decisions that shape long-term sustainability. This podcast is not about theory. It is about how senior care organizations can appl...

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Melissa Brown

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Tales from the Trenches: Opening Your Own Home Health Agency Part 2 01.05.2024

This is part 2 of Tales from the Trenches: Opening Your Own Home Health Agency, Melissa is joined by her longtime colleague Devin Kassi, the Vice President of Home Health Operations for Gravity Healthcare Consulting. Devin and Melissa have recently been working on a project to open a home health agency and we wanted to share some of our tips and tricks with you!  Support the show

Tales from the Trenches: Opening Your Own Home Health Agency Part 1 01.04.2024

In today's 2-Part episode, Tales from the Trenches: Opening Your Own Home Health Agency, Melissa is joined by her longtime colleague Devin Kassi, the Vice President of Home Health Operations for Gravity Healthcare Consulting. Devin and Melissa have recently been working on a project to open a home health agency and we wanted to share some of our tips and tricks with you!  Support the show

Reimagining the Work Life Balance Part 2 01.03.2024

In Reimagining the Work Life Balance Part 2 , Melissa and Kristin , continue their discussion on emerging trends regarding work life balance and reimaging the work week.  Support the show

Reimagining Work Life Balance Part 1 01.02.2024

In this episode Melissa is joined by long time colleague Kristin Diamond, Chief of Staff for Care Ventures Inc. They discuss emerging trends regarding work life balance and reimaging the work week.  Support the show

When Healthcare AI Has Gone Too Far 01.01.2024

In this episode, Melissa Brown, focuses on the potential risky impacts of implementing Artificial Technology into your documentation system.  Support the show

Seven Secrets to Saving Your Home Health Agency 01.12.2023

In this episode Melissa talks with Devin Kassi, Vice President of Home Health Operations at Gravity Healthcare Consulting. They discuss the 7 most important secrets to saving an existing home health agency! From staffing shortages, non-stop regulatory changes, and less than stellar payment schedules – this is an episode you won’t want to miss!  Support the show

Exciting New Content 01.10.2023

Gravity Healthcare consulting is excited to bring new content and guests as we round out season 3! Make sure to subscribe for updates and our latest episodes.  Support the show

The Terrors of Managed Care Episodic Payment 01.09.2023

In today's episode, Melissa Brown is joined by Devin Kassie, Vice President of Home Health Operations for Gravity, to discuss The Terrors of Managed Care Episodic Payment.   Support the show

Is This Really Happening? 01.08.2023

In this episode, Melissa discusses the staffing mandate that CMS still needs to publish. What does this mean for all of us? The OMB, or Office of Management and Budget, has had the proposed rule for over a month, which is unusual. Does this mean that even the OMB can see how terrible of an idea this is? Do they realize there is no way to mandate this without funding it?  Support the show

Patient Portal Increases Census 20% 01.07.2023

In this episode Melissa Brown, is joined by Matt Prasek, Founder and COO of How's Mom, a progressive patient portal that seamlessly integrates with PCC and Matrixcare. How's Mom How's Mom is the smartphone and tablet app for families with loved ones in senior care centers. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra co...

Important MDS Changes for October 2023 01.06.2023

In this episode Melissa is joined by one of our Gravity Consultants, Melissa Keiter, to discuss the Important MDS Changes for October 2023. Support the show

SNF Proposed Rule 2024 – Should You Be Concerned? 01.05.2023

In this episode Melissa Brown, welcomes Carly Chronister, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Compliance Officer for Gravity Healthcare Consulting. They will be discussing the SNF Proposed Rule for 2024 and if our listeners should be concerned.  Support the show

MDS AI: Friend or Foe? 01.04.2023

Would you believe us if we told you we found and validated an AI tool that can perform better than your best MDS person?  To learn more about this technology, Melissa is joined by Justin Quall, Co-Founder & CEO of Oler on the podcast today.  Support the show

Rethinking RPM in Senior Living 03.03.2023

In this episode Melissa Brown is joined by, Aparna Pujar, Founder and CEO of Zemplee, an innovative remote patient monitoring company that is rethinking RPM from the ground up and innovating in meaningful ways.  Support the show

Time to Throw Away Those Masks and Embrace Air Quality? 01.02.2023

Melissa Brown is joined by Dr. Kathryn Worrilow, and she is the founder and owner of LifeAire Systems.  In this episode they will be discussing the latest research on masking.  LifeAire Systems LifeAire delivers medical grade air purity. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Dining Innovations You Need 01.01.2023

Starting off season 3 episode 1, Melissa Brown is joined by Darin Leonardson, Founder and CEO of Transformed Culinary Solutions. They discuss how to delivery culinary value through innovative food solutions and experience-based programming.  Support the show

Options and Diversification Are Your Only Hope 01.12.2022

In Episode 12, Melissa Brown is joined by esteemed guest Garry Pezzano. Garry is currently the CEO of LeadingAge Pennsylvania. A speech therapist with an Executive Master of Business Administration, Garry served more than ten years in executive roles within Genesis Healthcare and Genesis Rehabilitation Services, most recently as senior vice president of clinical practice. Today they will discuss o...

Will This Happen at YOUR Next Survey??? 01.11.2022

Melissa Brown, is joined by, Janine Finck-Boyle from LeadingAge to discuss the goals and objectives of a compliance ethics program.  Support the show

Is Home Care YOUR Solution? 01.10.2022

In this episode, Melissa Brown is joined by a friend and longtime colleague, Mark Goetz. Mark is the President of the Home Care Advocacy Network (HCAN ). Melissa and Mark started collaborating before HCAN when Mark was the Vice President of HCBS Strategy and Management at Asbury Communities . Today Mark will provide us with information on HCAN and with it can do for Senior Living Providers and Hom...

Home Health - The Future of Elder Care 01.09.2022

In this episode, Melissa Brown, is joined by Devin Kassi, VP of Home Health Operations at Gravity. Melissa takes a deep dive into Devin’s background highlighting her expertise and asking important questions. As a home health provider don’t miss out on these valuable tips! Support the show

MedPAC Report – Why Everyone Should Be Concerned 01.08.2022

In this episode, Melissa Brown, breaks down the concerning information in the MEDPACs report that was just released.  Support the show

A Big Shoutout to You! 01.07.2022

This episode is a little shorter and a little different from other episodes in season 2. In this episode, Melissa Brown, says thank you to all of you!  Support the show

The SNF 2023 Proposed Rule – Save Our SNFs! 01.06.2022

Melissa Brown welcomes back Irene Henrich, Vice President of Quality and Compliance for Flagship Rehabilitation, and Director of Therapy Compliance for EDGE Therapy Solutions.  In this episode they discuss the SNF proposed rule for 2023 and some of the key points that you need to be made aware of for the future.  Support the show

Private Equity, Innovation and SNF at Home 01.05.2022

Today’s episode is Private Equity, Innovation and SNF at Home our guest is Peter Waziri, Chief Financial Officer at Parkland Health.  Support the show

The PATH to Healthy Dysphagia Reimbursement 01.04.2022

In this episode; The Path to Healthy Dysphagia Reimbursement, I am pleased to welcome our guest, Mike Peck from Patheous Health. Mike is the CEO, President and Co-Founder of PATHeous Health, who recently acquired MBS envision, which has just been rebranded as Patheous Health Imaging.  Support the show

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