The Leadership Lab with Asbel Montes

Can data, innovation, and collaboration truly rebuild the foundation of emergency medical care? In this episode, Asbel Montes sits down with Dr. Gerad Troutman, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Global Medical Response (GMR), one of the largest ambulance services in the United States. Together, they dig into how data-driven models, nurse navigation systems, and patient-centered design are transfo...

What if one of healthcare's greatest untapped resources isn't technology or funding but EMS itself? In this episode of The Leadership Lab Podcast, Asbel Montes talks with Dr. Victoria Reinhartz, Executive Director of the National Association of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Providers (NAMIHP), about how Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) and Community Paramedicine (CP) are redefining the future of heal...

What if EMS doesn't prove its value and loses its seat at the table? In this episode of The Leadership Lab podcast, Asbel Montes sits down again with Dr. Eric Beck to unpack the future of EMS and its critical role in value-based healthcare. Dr. Beck warns that the era of fee-for-service is ending and EMS must adapt now. This episode offers a roadmap for EMS leaders, healthcare finance executives,...

What if EMS was more than transport? In this episode of The Leadership Lab, Asbel Montes sits down with Henry Lewis, Executive Director of the South Carolina EMS Association, to explore how EMS is moving beyond flashing lights and faster ambulances to become a cornerstone of community healthcare. Henry shares how South Carolina unified fragmented EMS groups, built cross-sector partnerships, and se...

What if the Medicare policies we've trusted for decades are actually widening gaps instead of closing them? In this episode of The Leadership Lab with Asbel Montes, healthcare economist Dr. Lisa Grabert joins us to break down the real trade-offs shaping Medicare Advantage, traditional Medicare, and telehealth. Dr. Grabert reveals why beneficiaries' choices are so predictable, how Congressional inv...

Why is one of healthcare's most critical systems still stuck in the past? In this episode of The Leadership Lab Podcast, Dr. Charles Miramonti shares how he went from front-line EMS responder to leading bold reforms that connect emergency services to value-based care. From unifying Indianapolis EMS to launching mobile integrated health platforms, he explains what it takes to move EMS beyond a "tra...

When EMS leaders unite around value, policy follows. In this episode of The Leadership Lab, Asbel Montes sits down with Butch Oberhoff, Senior Director of Government Affairs at Acadian Ambulance Service and President of the Texas EMS Alliance, to unpack how strategic advocacy, clinical credibility, and data-driven storytelling reshaped emergency care policy across Texas. From solving EMS workforce...

When the pressure's on, do you prioritize rapid growth or intentional, value-based leadership? In this episode of Leadership Lab podcast, Asbel Montes examines the tension between aggressive growth and value-based leadership, especially in healthcare systems that are facing burnout, budget constraints, and cultural erosion. From the growing presence of AI to the unforgettable leadership showdown b...

What does it cost when a system built for emergencies becomes the only response to a behavioral health crisis? In this compelling episode of The Leadership Lab, Asbel Montes sits down with Dr. Octavious Bishop, Doctor of Psychology and advocate for systemic healthcare reform. Together, they examine the rising tension between compassionate care and financial risk in pre-hospital and emergency respo...

EMS is often the forgotten link in the healthcare delivery chain—but that oversight comes with real costs. In this episode, Kim Godden, Vice President at Superior Air Ground Ambulance, shares her journey from CASA advocate to healthcare legal and compliance leader. She unpacks the power of advocacy in EMS and how a single form—the Physician Certification Statement (PCS)—helped cut red tape, reduce...

Leadership isn't one-size-fits-all—and neither is your journey. In this powerful episode of The Leadership Lab podcast, I invite you to explore your personal leadership soundtrack. Drawing from my personal background as a musician and executive leader, I share vulnerable stories and actionable insights to help you: ✅ Identify the unique song that defines your leadership style ✅ Tune out critics...

Is artificial intelligence the next breakthrough in healthcare finance—or just another buzzword? In this episode of The Leadership Lab Podcast, together with Brian Choate, we unpack the real-world impact of AI on healthcare reimbursement, automation, and operational efficiency. With firsthand insights and candid conversation, they explore how healthcare organizations can harness AI the right way—w...

Healthcare systems are strained. Clinical staff is overwhelmed. And the cost of care keeps rising. So how can healthcare finance leaders create sustainable, patient-centered solutions—today? In this episode, Brandy Beierle, Chief Clinical Officer at Home Care Home Base, shares game-changing insights on the integration of mobile health and community paramedicine—a model that could transform how we...

Are healthcare brands missing the mark?  Most organizations market like they're the hero—but in today's hyper-competitive healthcare space, that narrative is no longer enough. In this episode, Bethany Cranfield and Prentice Howe of Door No. 3 dive deep into why challenger healthcare brands must pivot their messaging—from self-centered to patient-centered—to achieve growth and measurable ROI. What...

Are we thinking about healthcare reimbursement the wrong way? Why do 55% of EMS and Mobile Integrated Health programs fail? Is it time for EMS to shift from being the "hero" to the "guide" in healthcare?   In this inaugural episode of The Leadership Lab, we dive deep into the world of healthcare finance, EMS, and Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) with Eric Beck, President & CEO of ESO, as we disc...