In this episode, Tripp Johnson and Marcus Shumate dive deep into the intricacies of growth within the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on the balance between expansion and maintaining quality care. They explore the often perceived conflict between staying small and intimate versus scaling up to provide broader services and value. Tripp shares his perspective on how growth does not necessarily equate to losing the human touch, drawing from personal experiences and organizational goals at the Advaita Collective.

Key Topics Discussed:

The Dynamics of Growth:

• Tripp discusses the expected growth of their healthcare practice, anticipating a doubling of both therapists and medical providers within a year.
• The conversation delves into the perception of growth in healthcare and the tension between expansion and maintaining personalized care.

Human Connection vs. Expansion:

• Tripp and Marcus examine the notion that growth can lead to a loss of personal connection with clients and staff.
• Tripp argues that with the right leadership and systems in place, it's possible to scale while preserving the human element of care.

Balancing Culture and Systems:

• The episode highlights the importance of strong organizational culture and systems to support growth.
• Tripp emphasizes the need for goal alignment among staff and how this fosters a thriving workplace even as the organization expands.

Institutional Knowledge and Data Integration:

• The challenges of maintaining institutional knowledge during periods of rapid growth are discussed.
• Tripp stresses the importance of effective data management and communication systems to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Ethical Considerations and Growth:

• The ethical implications of growth and the criticism of corporate healthcare are explored.
• Tripp shares his views on maintaining ethical standards and quality care in a growing organization, countering the negative stereotypes associated with larger healthcare entities.

Future Outlook and Recruitment:

• Tripp mentions upcoming recruitment efforts for therapists and psychiatric providers as part of their expansion plans.
• The conversation concludes with a call to action for potential candidates who are passionate about working in an integrated and supportive team environment.

If you're a healthcare professional looking to join a growing, dynamic team that values both human connection and personal growth, reach out at [email protected]. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry!

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In this inaugural solo episode, I dive into the latest strategies and reflections from the past week at Advaita Health Ventures. Join me as I explore the critical importance of aligning incentives, the challenges of managing a growing team, and our journey toward becoming a data-driven organization. From tackling utilization issues to implementing innovative compensation models, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the lessons we've learned and the steps we're taking to scale sustainably. 

Topics Covered

1. Aligning Incentives:
   • The concept of aligning individual goals with organizational goals.
   • Challenges of aligning incentives in a growing company.
   • Strategies implemented: financial incentives, productivity bonuses, and additional PTO options.
2. Utilization and Data-Driven Decisions:
   • Overview of our approach to data integration and utilization.
   • Benefits of transitioning to a data-driven model.
   • Examples of data-driven improvements in patient care and provider workload management.
3. Compensation Models and Flexibility:
   • New compensation structures: straight salary, productivity-based pay, and 1099 options.
   • Offering flexibility to providers based on their personal and professional needs.
4.  Recruitment and Team Building:
   • Implementing a referral bonus program to attract top talent.
   • Strategies for identifying and recruiting high-quality candidates.
5.  Learning from Mistakes:
   • Reflecting on a recent hire that didn't work out as planned.
   • Importance of setting up new roles for success and understanding organizational needs.
6.  The Path Forward:
   • Plans for hiring a full-time data analyst.
   • Importance of building a solid data architecture for future growth.
   • Upcoming projects and the excitement of scaling the organization.

Key Takeaways:

• Aligning incentives is crucial for sustainable growth and employee satisfaction.
• Becoming a data-driven organization requires a solid data architecture and thoughtful integration.
• Flexibility in compensation and recruitment can help attract and retain top talent.
• Continuous learning and adaptation are key to overcoming challenges and achieving success.

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• Advaita Integrated Medicine
• Green Hill Recovery

Join Tripp Johnson and Marcus Shumate as they delve into the intriguing world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this episode, they explore the polarizing views on AI adoption, its impact on creativity, and its potential to transform various industries. From the ethical implications to practical applications, Tripp and Marcus provide insightful analogies and real-world examples to discuss how AI is reshaping our lives and work. Tune in to discover why being an early adopter can be both exciting and essential in this rapidly evolving landscape.

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• Tripp's Blog

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In this episode of Tripp Talks, he delves into the intricacies of healthcare outcomes measures, critiquing the system for boasting of efficacy without foundational substance. With a passion for transparency and reform, Tripp leads the discussion on the need for a shift towards structural and process measures before celebrating outcomes. He dispels common industry illusions and offers an unfiltered perspective on how healthcare can truly work for the benefit of people. 

Tripp expresses his frustration with the healthcare industry's current fascination with outcomes measures, arguing that these often self-produced metrics are premature without robust structural and procedural foundations. He underscores the value of organization composition, accreditations, and proper engagement strategies in truly documenting healthcare effectiveness. Later in the dialogue, technological solutions take center stage. The conversation highlights how advancements like sentiment analysis and AI can make healthcare more efficient and patient-friendly, aligning with the ultimate goal of human flourishing. 

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• www.aimwellbeing.com 
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• www.advta.ai 

Music & Editing 

Tyler Ford / By George (www.bandbygeorge.com) 

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In this revealing episode of Tripp Talks, he delves into the intricacies of healthcare outcomes measures, critiquing the system for boasting of efficacy without foundational substance. With a passion for transparency and reform, Tripp leads the discussion on the need for a shift towards structural and process measures before celebrating outcomes. He dispels common industry illusions and offers an unfiltered perspective on how healthcare can truly work for the benefit of people. 

Johnson expresses his frustration with the healthcare industry's current fascination with outcomes measures, arguing that these often self-produced metrics are premature without robust structural and procedural foundations. He underscores the value of organization composition, accreditations, and proper engagement strategies in truly documenting healthcare effectiveness. Later in the dialogue, technological solutions take center stage. The conversation highlights how advancements like sentiment analysis and AI can make healthcare more efficient and patient-friendly, aligning with the ultimate goal of human flourishing. 

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•  www.aimwellbeing.com 
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Music & Editing

Tyler Ford / By George (www.bandbygeorge.com) 

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Behind the Scenes at Advaita Collective," where we pull back the curtain on the inner workings of our behavioral health company. In this episode, our CEO takes you through the latest happenings in the field, gives updates on current projects and initiatives, and introduces you to our newest team members. Dive into our mental model on how to approach challenges and opportunities, and stay tuned for our discussions on current events affecting our sector. From celebrating milestones like Nick's 14-year anniversary with us to discussing the potential impacts of the NC Opioid Settlement and the exciting developments in AI and analytics at advta.ai, this episode is packed with insights. Join us as we explore how all these elements contribute to delivering greater value to our patients and team members.

Timestamps

0:01:52 - Transitioning to Microsoft cloud infrastructure and benefits
0:03:19 - Launching PHP and outpatient detox programs
0:04:43 - Importance of organizational values and their evolution
0:08:45 - Celebrating Nick's 14 years of recovery
0:09:15 - Adapting to changes in treatment field and leveraging technology
0:10:54 - Streamlining reporting and data use for accountability
0:11:22 - Building connections from EHR to Power BI for analytics
0:12:12 - Using Power BI to automate clinical utilization data
0:12:51 - Analyzing prescribing habits and medical data with Power BI
0:14:06 - AI's impact on healthcare and future integration plans
0:15:23 - Phases of innovation initiative: analytics, cloud architecture, AI
0:16:59 - Leveraging AI to streamline healthcare processes and improve patient experiences
0:18:21 - AI as a tool to increase time spent with patients
0:19:34 - Focusing on data analytics and patient-provider relationship in healthcare
0:20:31 - Launching a new website and building custom solutions
0:21:45 - Positioning oneself for success instead of predicting outcomes
0:23:51 - Tripp discusses company's expansion and motivations behind new spaces
0:25:24 - Importance of personalized care and training for therapist team
0:26:26 - Vision of offering primary care and specialized services in the long term
0:26:37 - Progress and impact of Change Healthcare situation
0:27:07 - Cyberattack on Change Healthcare and resulting halt in claim payments
0:28:13 - Optimism about payments picking up, chaos caused by the situation
0:28:55 - Concerns about cybersecurity and data protection
0:30:07 - Criticism of UnitedHealthcare's handling of cyberattack and compensation offer
0:30:35 - Impact of cyberattack on healthcare system and future of cybersecurity
0:31:03 - Company's preparedness and importance of awareness and security measures
0:31:28 - Focus on security in transition away from Google
0:31:56 - Company's presence in Chapel Hill and expansion plans in the area
0:37:14 - Excitement and pride in leading the team

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Check out Tripp's Feature on Will White's "Stories from the Field" Podcast

"Tripp Johnson's Journey to Behavioral Healthcare Innovation"

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fKxVJ1k6pYPqiEct3ImFV?si=1012a04c98554909

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From critical race theory to neurodivergence on college campuses, this conversation covers a lot of ground. Tripp sits down with Wesley Wade to discuss the neurodivergent college experience, resources available, and Wes’s experience in higher education. Topics covered include: 

• Cultivating a health social media diet
• The role of history in determining our future
• Health insurance + for-profit healthcare (and therapy) 
• Individualism vs. collectivism 
• Identity-first vs. person-first language
• The neurodivergent student experience 

Wesley Jackson Wade is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, a licensed clinical addictions specialist, a certified clinical mental health counselor, and a national certified counselor. He is the owner and operator of Forward Counseling & Consulting, a small consulting and private counseling practice in NC. Wesley holds a bachelor’s degree from NC State University, two master’s degrees from North Carolina Central University–one in clinical mental health counseling and another in career counseling– and he is currently working on a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, & Human Development with a concentration in Counseling and Counselor. Wesley has 9+ years of industry experience, 7+ years of higher education experience, and enjoys teaching, writing, navigating difficult conversations, and leading large-scale complex projects. Wesley is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion with a passion for matters of race, gender, neurodiversity, and disability.

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• Advaita Integrated Medicine
• Green Hill Recovery

In this week’s episode, Tripp sits down with Michael Gilpin of Alpha 180 to hear more about his journey from college dropout to a Chapel Hill graduate. Gilpin shares about how his personal collegiate recovery experience led him to work in the recovery field.

Here are some highlights that Tripp & Michael cover:

• Gilpin’s personal collegiate recovery journey
• The landscape of working in the substance abuse/recovery field
• How Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is relevant to collegiate mental health
• What role do insurance companies play in making mental health care prohibitive?
• What role do colleges play in the collegiate mental health crisis? Is it their responsibility?

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• Advaita Integrated Medicine
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In this week’s episode, Tripp talks with Dr. Hendree Jones. Dr. Jones is a research and clinical psychologist, an internationally recognized leader in behavioral health, and a mother to a college freshman. This wide-ranging conversation 

Here’s a glimpse at what Tripp and Hendree cover: 

• The importance of integrated care: treating both mental and physical health in one system
• COVID’s role in creating “two freshman classes” and how that’s increasing mental health issues on campuses throughout the country
• Increased social isolation due to COVID and how 
• The spike in mental health diagnoses and campus emergencies
• Social media’s impact on college students
• The importance of connection between parents and students
• Behavioral signs a student is struggling with mental health
• The importance of keeping open lines of communication and avoiding blaming and shaming
• The urgency colleges and universities should feel towards addressing student mental health
• The role of connection in retaining clinicians in collegiate environments 

Dr. Hendree Jones is a research and clinical psychologist. She serves as the Executive Director of UNC-Horizons, and she’s an internationally recognized expert in behavioral and pharmacologic treatments for pregnant women and their children. Dr. Jones has received continuous funding from the National Institutes of Health since 1994, has over 200 peer-reviewed publications, and has authored two books. Dr. Jones is an advisor to the UN, WHO, SAMHSA, ASAM, and ACOG through which she consults throughout the United States and abroad.

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In this week’s episode, Tripp sits down and talks with Joanna Lilley. Joanna is a Therapeutic Consultant and works with individuals and families who are often leaving higher education to receive treatment for mental health and substance use. Joanna started her career in higher education counseling and ended up leaving, partially due to the inability to serve students in the most meaningful and impactful ways.

Here’s a glimpse and what Tripp and Joanna cover:

• Joanna’s journey from higher ed counseling to therapeutic consulting
• The dark side of “student retention”
• The role of a therapeutic consultant in a young adults journey to wellness
• How college campuses are ill-equipped to respond to the de-stigmatization of mental health concerns
• How “helicopter parenting” leaves young adults unprepared to navigate struggles in college
• College isn’t going anywhere - you don’t have to have a linear path to be “successful”

Since 2016, Joanna Lilley of Lilley Consulting has been helping families and young adults find treatment options during a time of transition or crisis.  Joanna dedicates herself to working solely with emerging adults who unravel before going to college, when they land on a college campus, or after college graduation.  She is also the host of the Success is Subjective podcast, co-founder of the College Parent Survival Network, and a squeaky wheel about the mental health epidemic in higher education.  To learn more about Joanna and her work, follow the links below. 

Website 
Podcast
Facebook
LinkedIn
Instagram

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