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Welcome back to RevDive! Join as Jeffrey Miller, JD, Director in Charge at Granite GRC & Vidal Lupian, Director of Information Technology at Granite GRC join RevDive to discuss data & data security in healthcare.

What you'll get out of this episode: 

• Financial data elements in healthcare that matter 
• How to keep your data protected, and what makes data vulnerable 
• How to prevent data breaches & identify phishing scams

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Welcome back to RevDive! Join as Richard Palarea, CEO at Kermit joins RevDive to discuss challenges & solutions in supply chain management.

What you'll get out of this episode: 

• His background & the background of Kermit 
• The trending supply chain challenges including high margins, staffing shortages, and more
• What work flow optimization is looking like in the supply change industry 
• What to do to prioritize supply chain management

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Welcome back to RevDive! Join as Dr. Jonathan Baktari, MD - Healthcare CEO, Preventative Medicine Expert, Host of Baktari MD joins RevDive to discuss Healthcare's Balancing Act - Navigating Consolidation, Reimbursements, and Non-Physician Providers. 

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we discuss care delivery evolution and the impact of consolidation. As care options impact quality scores, healthcare providers are forced to integrate metrics into care delivery while taking inflation into consideration.

Dr. Baktari discusses healthcare service enhancers, such as ultrasounds, nerve conduction studies, vitamins, and Botox - which are becoming commonplace. 

With the need to expand the reach of healthcare providers, there has been a rise in utilization of non-physician clinicians, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Dr. Baktari discusses this rise the need for balance in provider relations. The podcast also delves into the pendulum swing of care delivery modalities, with patients' preference of telehealth even as we exit the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023.  

What you'll get out of this episode: 

• The healthcare industry is evolving, and healthcare consolidation is becoming more common.
• Reimbursement fluctuation and Pay for Performance has led to healthcare providers to evolve care delivery methodologies.
• The rise of Non-physician providers as the primary healthcare deliverers.

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Welcome to RevDive! For those of you who are new to the Podcast, we use this space to hear from and share with healthcare leaders inside and out of the Revenue Cycle. In this episode Taya & Kem focus on the topics that are critical for success in 2023 including professional development, recruiting talented staff, maintaining company culture and more!

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Outside the box recruiting strategies
• The importance of skill gap assessments
• Maintaining direction by increasing collaboration
• The power of transparent communication and team development

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Welcome back to RevDive! Join as Eric Demers, CEO at Madaket Health joins RevDive to discuss the intersection of technology & healthcare management.

Eric Demers is the CEO of Madaket Health. He believes we can transform healthcare delivery through the power of data and interoperability. With more than 25 years of global healthcare experience, Eric has built and scaled leading technology and service companies, from early stage to Fortune 100. He is highly sought-after for speaking and consulting on international health, having advised global entities and governments on critical issues facing healthcare. A growth-minded leader, Eric has founded three companies and exited two. Eric previously served in strategy-focused executive roles at IBM, Accreon, MEDecision and Orion Health. He is a graduate of Brandeis University and The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

What you’ll get out of this episode: 

• The intersection of technology and healthcare management
• The pros and cons of automation as it relates to provider data management
• Top tips for reducing administrative burden through automation
• Demers' favorite book recommendation

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Welcome back to RevDive! Join as Claire Ernst, JD, Director of Government Affairs at MGMA joins RevDive to give another Spill from the Hill.

The healthcare industry awaits publication of the 2023 CMS Final Rule later this year. As we await what's to come, our guest sheds light on anticipated changes expected within the payment formula which will impact reimbursement to healthcare organizations and providers dependent upon CMS for funding.

In this episode, we also discuss recent Presidential comments made regarding the national perception of our Public Health Emergency; which leaves many stakeholders scratching their heads and others bracing for current 1135 waivers to come to an end. 

Not only are we thrilled to have Claire share her unique "crystal ball" projections for CMS' activities next year, we're excited to bring her back to unpack the 2023 CMS Final Rule after its publication later this year.

What you’ll get out of this episode: 

• Insights into the Sustainable Growth Rate
• Lively discussion on what's happening on, "The Hill"
• Preparation strategies for the end of the Public Health Emergency 

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Episode Details:
Join in as Rae Jimenez discusses important updates to coding, effective in 2023. Say goodbye to components of 1995 and 1997 documentation guidelines, and say hello to standardized documentation. 

Rae expresses that an important metric for efficiency and quality of care is the proper understanding and application of coding guidelines. We discuss the importance of becoming familiar with 2023's guideline modifications.

Coding has evolved into the vast pool of data analytics, in which we can gain accurate information and branch into unique career trajectories. Rae, working for AAPC for 15 years, shares takeaways from her career. Starting off as a clinic assistant, she conveys that an important mindset for healthcare career longevity is that, “there is no small job”. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Summary of key 2023 coding updates 
• Evolution and branching out of the coding profession supports multiple facets of the healthcare industry
• Important mindsets for career longevity in healthcare 

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Welcome to RevDive! For those of you who are new to the Podcast, we use this space to hear from and share with healthcare leaders inside and out of the Revenue Cycle. Our Guest today is answering a question directly from our RevDivers! 

Julie Collins, Innovation Consultant & Lead Faculty for National Science Foundation (NSF) & National Institutes of Health (NIH). Join in as Julie tells our RevDivers how to get into an innovative mindset, what customer discovery means, and how to learn more about the Innovation Corps at NIH where many revenue cycle product leaders got the foundation to succeed. We encourage you to apply these strategies to your process improvements, revenue cycle integrity programs, and general professional outlook.

What You’ll get out of this episode:

• The importance of seeking disconfirmation
• Why leaning into your skill set can take you places
• How to find out more about the resources available at NIH

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Welcome to RevDive! For those of you who are new to the Podcast, we use this space to hear from and share with healthcare leaders inside and out of the Revenue Cycle. Our Guest today is Scott Becker of Becker’s Healthcare and McGuire Woods, LLP. Join in as healthcare celebrity Scott Becker talks about how he and his team created the Becker's Health universe, trends he is seeing in the industry today, and the achievements and failures he navigated on his road to success. 

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• How Becker’s Healthcare became what it is today
• Rising costs, staffing shortages and other industry trends that are seriously affecting the industry today
• The highs and lows of leadership and self-improvement as a factor of success

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Welcome to RevDive! For those of you who are new to the Podcast, we use this space to hear from and share with healthcare leaders inside and out of the Revenue Cycle. Our Guest today is James Lineberger, Executive Director for Anesthesia Associates of Boise. Join in as James talks about the top four pitfalls that leaders fall into when assessing data and transforming internal processes.

What You’ll get out of this episode:

• Why the rule of thumb can be guiding toward failure
• The importance of seeking disconfirmation
• Why too much confidence can be bad
• How are you trapping yourself into a bad situation

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