Wondering where I have been? This episode explains and provides information about my latest book and podcast. You can learn more at KarmaLeaders.com.

Bob joins the latest episode of The Healthcare Badlands Podcast, providing some really interesting insights into the future of virtual assistants through his work with the VA Health System. We tackle the tough questions of how can AI augment the healthcare system in a patient-centered approach. 

Jeff Morgan and Kristi Burgess of JL Morgan and Associates join the latest episode of The Healthcare Badlands Podcast todiscuss the value of patient communication and assessment post discharge from hospitals and other healthcare organizations. More importantly, they focus on the improvements in quality and patient satisfaction in service to these same organizations. They also tackle the topic of what is the best method for higher scores - internal or outsource, and paper versus phone surveys.

Mary Mayhew tackles the important topics of legislative changes for the healthcare industry including what has become known as the Big Beautiful Bill. We also discuss the important topics of improving population health and behavioral health care.

Dr. Kahane shares in detail the value of Statin medications in treatment of cholesterol. He also explains the risks of not taking the medication to reduce the risks of stroke and heart attack despite poor information shared on the social media sites. After that interesting discussion, the discussion turns to other important topics of hormone replacement therapy and national policy on prescription medication advertising and social media impact.

Glenn has made a career or rural hospital leadership in addition to serving two terms as the Chairman of the Alabama Hospital Association. Topics include the challenges of small rural hospital leadership and operations and the necessary connection with the local community. Additionally, we discuss advocacy, behavioral health, and other topics. Don't miss this episode!

Danne shares insights to the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill and the impact expected to hospitals. She also discusses advocacy, working at the State and Federal level, and other topics. This is a very timely podcast episode given recent changes in healthcare legislation.

Many will remember Dan Collard from his time with StuderGroup. He is now reunited with Quint Studer where they are leading through the Healthcare Plus Solutions Group. An operator at heart, Dan shares his thoughts on improving financial, quality, and satisfaction metrics while maximizing your team’s performance.

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Paul is a wealth of knowledge and has an impressive view ofsome of the greatest challenges healthcare and physician practices are facing. In Part 2, we focus on AI, PBMs, and Prior Authorizations - all issues that create both opportunity and issues for providers.

Paul is a wealth of knowledge and has an impressive view of some of the greatest challenges healthcare and physician practices are facing. In Part 1, we focus on Tragic Alignment related to vertical and horizontal integration of providers and payors.