Studio CPO

🎙️ 70 Years of Caring. A Lifetime of Dedication. 💙

Studio CPO celebrates its 76th episode with a very special guest! 🌟

Host Stephen Buck, CPO President/CEO, visits with Joanna Cooper, owner of Broken Arrow Nursing Home, where she has devoted more than 70 years of service!

Founded by her mother, Naomi, in 1956, the 104-bed facility has been a big part of Joanna's life since she began working there as a teenager. Today, she continues to share her wisdom, experience and leadership with staff every day. ❤️

Through decades of challenges and triumphs, Joanna says her faith guides her, and caring for nursing home residents is her calling.

As Joanna puts it: "I have been put on this earth to see that they get the best of care." 🙏

👏 Don't miss this inspiring conversation about faith, leadership and a lifetime of caring!

🎧 Tune in!👇

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💎 It’s the Diamond 75th Episode of Studio CPO! 🎉

Host Steven Buck, CPO President/CEO, welcomes Kimberly Green, founder and CEO of Sage Integrated Health. 🏥

From starting as a nurse aide to becoming a healthcare leader and doctoral candidate, Kimberly shares her inspiring journey, the power of teamwork, and how a devastating auto accident transformed her perspective on caregiving. ❤️

Her advice to her 21-year old self? When life takes an unexpected turn, ask yourself: “How is this going to help me grow?” 🌱

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, humility and making a difference! 🎙️✨

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🤖 Ready to unlock the power of AI for your business?

🎙️ Join Studio CPO host Steven Buck for a fascinating discussion with Madeline Mitchell Stacy on Artificial Intelligence and the incredible opportunities it presents for businesses, both large and small!

Madeline is a faculty member and Executive-in-Residence at the University of Central Oklahoma, where she designed and launched their new AI Management MBA program.

💡 She compares the world-changing impact of AI to the emergence of the printing press, the railroads, and electricity. Her overarching goal? To help bring along the next generation and empower everyone to understand that what they are doing truly makes a difference. ✨

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🎙️  New Studio CPO episode!

Host Steven Buck, President/CEO, welcomes back Tandie Hastings, CEO of Companion Health, former CPO Board Chairwoman and current Board member of the National Center for Assisted Living.. 

Tandie shares her insights on the value of NCAL to Oklahoma’s Long Term Care facilities, the benefits of diverse perspectives on the national board, and the impact of intergenerational programs that bring children and seniors together.  She also discusses HB 2749 and how these programs are inspiring and motivating residents in her facilities. ❤️👧👵

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🎙️ EPISODE 72 OF STUDIO CPO IS HERE! 🎙️

Steven Buck, CPO President/CEO, welcomes Kindra Harris, administrator at Meridian Nursing Home in the southern Oklahoma community of Comanche. 🏡❤️

Kindra helped guide Meridian Nursing Home to an AHCA/NCAL 2026 Bronze Quality Award 🏆 — and she shares what that recognition means to her staff, residents and their loved ones.

💬 “It shows the residents and loved ones that we are committing ourselves to quality and continually trying to improve.”

Kindra also shares some great advice she would give her 21-year-old self: Leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about listening better, staying open to change and continuing to learn. 👂💡

A great conversation about quality, leadership and the people who make long-term care special! ❤️

🎧 LISTEN NOW!

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🎙️ New Studio CPO Podcast! 🎙️

This week, Studio CPO host Steven Buck, CPO President & CEO, welcomes back Brett Coble, President & CEO of Bridges Health! 👋

⭐️ Brett shares his thoughts on the need for increased Medicaid reimbursement to help LTC operators keep pace with rising costs.

🏛️ He also discusses his candidacy for the AHCA/NCAL Board of Directors and why he believes the board plays a critical role in advocating for long-term care.

📚 And to wrap things up, Brett shares what he's reading — What to Make of a Life by Jim Collins — and what he's listening to: Harvard Business Review podcasts. 🎧

▶️ Listen to this week's episode of Studio CPO! 🎙️

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🎙️ Studio CPO celebrates Episode 70! 🎉

Join host Steven Buck, CPO President/CEO, for a fascinating conversation with Alex Weintz, founding partner of OKC-based public affairs firm Amber Integrated.

From growing up in New York City to Washington and Lee, public service and serving as Gov. Mary Fallin’s Communications Director, Alex shares his journey — and his more than 10-year partnership with CPO. 🤝

Alex talks about advocating for Oklahoma’s long-term care providers and residents at the State Capitol, and why CPO’s partnership with Dream Flights is one of the most impactful experiences he’s shared with the organization. ✈️🇺🇸

His advice to leaders? “Lead by example” — and remember that failure is an opportunity to learn and grow. 💡

🎧 Don’t miss this milestone episode of Studio CPO!

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🎙️ New Studio CPO Podcast!

Join host Steven Buck, CPO President & CEO, for an inspiring conversation with Barry Carr, Chairman & Co-Founder of Ignite Medical Resorts, and Randi Carr, Chief of Staff.

✨ Hear how they built a successful multi-state LTC organization, why they're passionate about quality care, the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards, and the importance of advocating with Congress.

🏆 Plus, celebrate Ignite Medical Resorts OKC, a 2026 Silver Quality Award recipient!

💙 Their leadership philosophy is simple: Lead from the front and let your team know you're in it together.

🎧 Listen now!

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Join host Steven Buck, CPO President & CEO, for an eye-opening conversation with Shane Carden, Co-Founder & CEO of UnityCare Technologies, LLC, a CPO Business Associate member.

🔐 Shane explains the growing cyber threats facing health care and long-term care providers, including how today's organized hacking groups are using 🤖 Artificial Intelligence to infiltrate business networks, steal passwords, access bank account information, and compromise other sensitive data.

💡 Shane also shares:

✅ The leadership styles he admires

✅ Lessons he's learned along the way

✅ What he would tell his 21-year-old self

This is an informative and thought-provoking episode every long-term care leader should hear.

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🎙️In Episode 67 of Studio CPO,  Jackson Lisle, founding partner at Amber Integrated, joined us to break down the recent election results, share his insights on what to expect in the August runoffs, and discuss how his journey into politics began. Tune in for an inside look at the political landscape and the experiences that shaped his career!

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