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 11: Revisiting Retail Health
In this episode of the JTaylor Healthcare podcast, Kyle and Herd are joined by guests Stephen Kretschmar and Mark Billings of CFGI to revisit the evolving landscape of retail healthcare nearly a year after their initial discussion.
Recent developments have seen major players withdraw from the retail health space, raising important questions about its future. This episode examines the strategies, successes, and setbacks of key retailers such as Walgreens, CVS, and Dollar General as they navigate the complexities of establishing a presence in healthcare. Are we witnessing the decline of retail health, or will these companies successfully pivot to create sustainable models?
Join us as we explore these changes and consider what lies ahead for retail healthcare. Will innovative ideas and partnerships prevail, or is this the beginning of the end for retail healthcare’s ambitious expansion?
Interested in learning more about CFGI and the services they provide? Contact Stephen and Mark at https://www.cfgi.com/.
Season 4 Episode 10: Current Challenges in Clinical Staffing
In the latest installment of the JTaylor Healthcare Podcast, Kyle and Herd are joined by EARN Founder and CEO Ryan Smeets, to explore the critical challenges facing the healthcare industry today. Topics discussed include staffing shortages in rural hospitals, the impact of financial stress on nursing staff, and the potential of AI to streamline clinical documentation.
Follow along as the team discusses the importance of investing in nurses as both caregivers and professionals, and what the outlook is for future opportunities in the nursing field. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare and the pivotal role of nurses.
Interested in learning more about Ryan and his clinical staffing company? https://www.earncares.com/
Season 4 Episode 9: ACOs and Emerging Value Based Care Models
Welcome to the first video episode of the JTaylor Healthcare Podcast!
In episode 9, Kyle is joined by Partner Anna Brewer, CVA and special guest Dr. Jim Walton, DO, MBA, to discuss the evolution and challenges of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in the US healthcare ecosystem. Follow along as the episode explores the benefits ACOs provide, while highlighting key obstacles like workforce issues and the need for provider buy-in. For anyone interested in value-based care, this engaging conversation offers valuable perspectives on the complex journey towards the future of healthcare.
Season 4 Episode 8: Leadership and Culture
In episode 8 of the JTaylor Healthcare Podcast, Kyle and Herd deviate from the usual healthcare topics and host a thought-provoking dialogue focused on leadership and organizational culture. Joined by seasoned leaders Dr. John Buck and David Reese, this episode offers a rich exploration into the development of positive workplace culture through intentional leadership.
Looking to enhance your leadership skills and cultivate a thriving workplace environment? Tune into this episode as the team shares valuable insights and practical advice as lived through a combined seven decades of leadership experience.
Season 4 Episode 7: Capital Planning
In Episode 7, Kyle Kirkpatrick and Herd Midkiff are joined by Michael Dewerff, CFO at Bryan Health and the JTaylor team, Caleb Rooker and Easton Tally, who worked alongside Michael to build a strategic capital planning tool.
Michael and the team delve into the critical role of capital planning in driving organizational growth and sustainability. The team also discusses Bryan Health's strategic approach to capital allocation and the importance of aligning investments with the organization's long-term objectives to drive balance sheet resiliency.
Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation!
Season 4 Episode 6: Price Transparency
In Episode 6 of this season of the JTaylor Healthcare Podcast, Kyle and Herd are joined by Anna Brewer and Nick Matheson to explore new Health Plan Price Transparency regulations and how different members of the healthcare industry can leverage unprecedented data availability.
The group will dive into how these massive datasets, when cleansed and interpreted by industry experts, help both healthcare providers and healthcare consumers increase data driven decision making.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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