Value-Based Care Insights

As healthcare providers grapple with the shortage of anesthesia providers and increasing financial constraints, leaders are redefining their relationships with anesthesia providers. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, Daniel Marino is joined by Tim Hanners and Dr. Dave Lebec where they address these challenges and explore best practice approaches in working with employed and independent...

With private equity's growing influence in healthcare systems, the significance of aligning healthcare providers has never been greater. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, we delve into the complexities of private equity interests and their profound impact on healthcare providers. Join Ericka Adler, a seasoned attorney and manager at Roetzel & Andress, as she explores the curren...

As Medicare Advantage enrollment rises and traditional Medicare enrollment declines, collaboration between payers and providers becomes essential. However, these relationships have historically been fraught with challenges and various administrative complexities. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, we explore the critical need for effective payer-provider partnerships. SueEllen Carroll,...

As healthcare providers engage in payer contract negotiations, understanding their contractual reimbursement rates compared to their market has never been more crucial. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, we sit down with Damon Morse, an expert in rate analyses to discuss the challenges healthcare providers face with payer contract negotiations, and the strategies required to level discu...

Medicare Advantage has been the subject of significant attention lately among provider organizations due to its distinctive demands that influence traditional practice operations norms. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, we sit down with Sarah Hartley, an expert in health information management, and discuss some of the hurdles with new Medicare Advantage contracts, along with the effort...

Forty-five years after a Chicago hospital pioneered an integrated network strategy, the healthcare landscape has undergone a significant shift towards prioritizing preventative care. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, Jeffry Peters, an expert on medical group strategy, along with Michael Antoniades, President of the University of Chicago Medicine, explore the groundbreaking challenges a...

Within the healthcare industry, effective organizational culture requires building trust, nurturing collaboration, and positioning leaders to drive strategic and impactful change. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, we sit down with Dr. Eric Velazquez, Professor of Medicine at Yale, alongside Doug McKinley, a clinical psychologist and leadership coach. Together, they explore the challeng...

Behavioral health is pivotal for overall patient well-being, yet healthcare providers are just beginning to recognize the significance of lifestyle factors and social determinants in delivering this sort of whole-person patient-centric care. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, host Dan Marino sits down with Dr. Matthew Burg, a clinical health psychologist at Yale, to explore how social d...

Effective care management is essential for achieving favorable population health outcomes. Yet, the current structure of care management focuses on reacting to health issues and does not adequately anticipate patients' needs. As providers assume risk-based contracts, the abilities to shift to prospective care management allows care managers to more effectively meet the patient’s needs by integ...

Improving patient outcomes requires a close look at the latest innovations in healthcare. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, we sit down with Dr. Jason Spangler, CEO of the Innovation and Value Initiative, a non-profit organization focusing on advancing the science of determining the merit of various clinical innovations. Dr. Spangler sheds light on health technology assessments (HTAs),...

With the recent push for healthcare reform, state governments started to issue crucial legislation to redesign the Medicaid program. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights , we explore the new terms and conditions of New York’s 1115 demonstration waivers. With Vanessa Guzman, CEO of SmartRise Health, we share insights into the $6 billion initiative focusing on health equity, workforce invest...

One of the critical bellwethers of a healthcare organization's success in strategic planning is how well the health system leaders work with their boards. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, we sit down with Ivan Mitchell and Ann Scott Blouin to identify 2024 healthcare trends, their impact on provider organizations, and how executive leaders can engage with their board of directors....

With post-acute care, providers face various challenges, ranging from reimbursement struggles to meeting the evolving demands of an aging population. Hal Katz, a partner with Husch Blackwell, lends his expertise to shed light on how post-acute providers can navigate these challenges and advance into value-based care. Gain insights on transforming post-acute care models, establishing integrated net...

As 2023 draws to a close, we’d like to revisit episodes that explored relevant issues we’ve seen throughout the past year. Host Daniel J. Marino revisits these profound discussions and how they impact the future trajectory of health systems, hospital and the provider community. Featuring esteemed guests in their respective fields, Dan and his guests look back on important elements affecting strate...

Amidst uncertainties surrounding financial returns and the pace of value-based care, providers and executives harbor reservations regarding the privatization of risk. This episode unravels the intricacies of transitioning from fee-for-service to value-based care, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that accompany this transformation. In this episode of  Value-Based Care Insights,  D...

In recent years, the call for health equity has driven healthcare systems, in the communities they serve, to champion better patient care and improve their well-being. However, this aspiration brings with it a series of social and cultural challenges. Join us in the latest episode of Value-Based Care Insights as we sit down with Vanessa Guzman, CEO of SmartRise Health, a healthcare thought leader...

Electronic health record (EHR) systems can be powerful management tools, but using them improperly can present challenges for both physicians and patients. In this episode, we dive into the role of EHR systems in value-based care. Our guest, Dr. Kim Furry, a seasoned orthopedic surgeon and an Epic-certified Physician Builder, unveils the intricate challenges physicians encounter while building and...

Today, medical groups are grappling with financial challenges due to the pressures from limited access to providers, private equity, declining reimbursements and rising costs. On this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, Daniel J. Marino sits down with colleague Lucy Zielinski to discuss the opportunities associated with forming strategic partnerships for clinical service lines. Learn about the n...

The added pressures for medical groups, coupled with the limited resources and high demands, require an intentional, strategic roadmap to success. On this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, we sit down with Jeff Peters to discuss the evolving healthcare landscape and what medical groups should be thinking about to position themselves for the future. Gain valuable insights into innovative strate...

With the adoption of capitation models and the growing demand for coordinated care, healthcare providers continue to shift away from traditional payment models. On this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, Lynn Carroll, COO of HSBlox, sheds light on this transition. Learn about the evolution from performance-based to risk-based contracts, the value of sub-caps within capitation models, and the pi...

In the world of academic service lines, the alignment of physician executives and physician assistants is paramount. On this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, Jason Raidbard, Executive Administrator at the University of Chicago, unveils the challenges and strategies of crafting a dyad partnership of leaders within academic service lines. Gain insights on the importance of a shared patient-cent...

From its humble origins as an academic gathering of a few attendees, the Population Health Colloquium has evolved into a diverse gathering of brilliant minds in the field of population health and value-based care. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, we sit down with Dr. David B. Nash as he discusses the Population Health Colloquium taking place September 18-20th in Philadelphia. We dive...

When it comes to making big decisions, strategic plans often overshadow the critical aspect of leadership culture. This episode of Value-Based Care Insights welcomes Keith Hadley, whose expertise lies in building healthy organizations and improving organizational decision-making through building high-performing teams. Discover the roots of misalignments in leadership teams and the significance of...

Risk-based contracts are revolutionizing the healthcare industry, prompting a transition to value-based care. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, guests Cliff Frank and Dr. George Mayzell explore the key aspects of risk-based contracts and provide actionable insights for physicians and practitioners navigating this transformative shift.

Rising prices and sky-high interest rates are posing significant operational and care delivery challenges for hospitals. In our latest episode of  Value-Based Care Insights , Nillie Djassemi, CFO of Houston Physician’s Hospital, shares valuable insights on navigating these challenges. Together, Dan and Nillie explore the importance of investing in vendor management and capital expansion to thrive...