The JTaylor Healthcare Podcast

About the JTaylor Healthcare Podcast

Since 2021, the JTaylor Healthcare Podcast has explored industry trends, current events, and strategy insights on topics that directly influence our daily work and the clients we serve. With extensive healthcare experience in consulting, valuation, hospital management, strategic planning, and M&A transaction support, our podcast hosts Kyle Kirkpatrick and Herd Midkiff bring a wealth of knowledge to each episode.

As we embark on the fourth season of the podcast series, we extend a warm invitation for you to join us and actively engage with Kyle and Herd and guests as they delve into the hottest topics in healthcare. From operations to valuations, and every topic in between, each episode aims to unravel the complex dynamics of the healthcare industry.

Season 4 Episode 5: Cybersecurity Insights with Julian Ratnayeke

Season 4 Episode 5: Cybersecurity Insights with Julian Ratnayeke

In this episode of the JTaylor Healthcare Podcast, Kyle and Herd interview Julian Ratnayeke, founder of Urbego, a leading cybersecurity and technology solution company. Together, they delve into the critical topic of healthcare cybersecurity, exploring the risks posed by cyber threats, the importance of proactive planning, and effective mitigation strategies.

As businesses continue to leverage technological advancements, it is now becoming a necessity for companies to adopt proactive cybersecurity measures. Planning for cyber-attacks is no longer merely an IT precaution, but an essential component of modern risk management. Tune in to the podcast to learn how you can effectively mitigate and plan for these events.

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Season 4 Episode 4: Unlocking Value: The Power of a Quality of Earnings Analysis

Season 4 Episode 4: Unlocking Value: The Power of a Quality of Earnings Analysis

In the latest episode of the podcast, Kyle and Herd are joined by Partner Julie La Pata and Senior Manager Mike Many, who deliver unparalleled insights on the intricacies of a Quality of Earnings analysis and its importance for both buyers and sellers engaging in strategic transactions. The team discusses JTaylor’s differentiating approach to evaluating healthcare entities’ revenue and why a Quality of Earnings analysis with the right team can help clients achieve desired outcomes and improve the overall deal experience. Follow along and discover the JTaylor approach to Quality of Earnings and Revenue in the Healthcare sector.

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Season 4: Episode 3 - Ambulatory Surgery Centers with Traci Albers

Season 4: Episode 3 - Ambulatory Surgery Centers with Traci Albers

Traci Albers, CEO of Surgical Management Partners joins the team to discuss all things related to managing Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). Whether it’s revenue cycle management, de novo facility development, operational improvements, or financial consulting work, Traci has seen it all when it comes to improving ASCs. Join Kyle, Herd, and Senior Manager Connor Wanhanen as the team delivers valuable insights into the ASC landscape and how patients, hospital systems, physician groups and investors all contribute to the space.

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Season 4: Episode 2 - Site Neutrality

Season 4: Episode 2 - Site Neutrality

In the latest installment of the JTaylor Healthcare Podcast, our team discusses the current impact of Site Neutrality in healthcare reimbursement and other related bipartisan legislative proposals to reimburse services at the same rate regardless of the site of service.

Tune in as Herd explains the outlook for MedPAC’s site neutrality proposal and other bills currently circulating through congress. Matt Reisen and Jon McLeod, JTaylor’s site neutrality experts provide additional commentary on strategic risk assessments every health system should be undergoing to quantify how site neutral payments could affect reimbursement and revenue streams. Take an in-depth look with the team as they explain how site neutral payments may lead to financial stress and strategies to mitigate the downside risk and capitalize on opportunities these proposals will produce.

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Season 4: Episode 1 - Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Season 4: Episode 1 - Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Kyle and the team begin season four by taking an in depth look into how artificial intelligence (AI) has recently gained traction across industries and the role AI plays in the healthcare industry.

Kyle delves into this topic alongside Andrew Pluff, Jon McLeod, and Walker Reese, to provide background on the history of AI, the current applications, and how AI can serve as an alternative approach to solving many healthcare inefficiencies. Listen in as the JTaylor team discusses this emerging topic within healthcare in the first episode of what will be a recurring podcast theme throughout the year.

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