The JTaylor Healthcare Podcast

Welcome to season 6 of the JTaylor Healthcare Podcast. In this episode, Kyle and Herd are joined by Mark and Stephen from CFGI for a panel discussion on several key trends shaping healthcare in 2026.

The group revisits the rise and pullback of retail healthcare, including why large players struggled to make the model work. They also discuss the continued shift toward consumer-driven healthcare, the role of virtual care, and how AI is beginning to influence both access and decision-making across the industry.

The conversation wraps with an update on healthcare M&A activity, including current deal trends, valuation dynamics, and a discussion on why transactions fail in today’s more disciplined environment.

The JTaylor Healthcare Podcast closes out 2025 with a comprehensive year-in-review, as Kyle and Herd sit down with Blake and Clete Madden and JTaylor Partner Anna Brewer to unpack the biggest healthcare stories of the year. From staffing and reimbursement challenges to care delivery innovation and policy developments, the group examines what mattered most in 2025, and what it means for the healthcare landscape heading into 2026.  

This episode is featured on Blake Madden’s newly launched podcast, Claims Denied.

In this episode, Kyle and Herd build on their conversation from Part 1 and dive deeper into the future implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Medicaid. Specifically, they discuss Medicaid’s tightened eligibility requirements and the financial risks this poses for health systems as patients potentially shift to self-pay, the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, and strategies health systems can use to plan for the changing landscape over the next decade.

In this episode, Kyle, and Herd step into the history of Medicaid—examining its original purpose, how the program is funded, and the key eligibility changes that have shaped it since inception. By tracing these foundations, they set the stage for Part 2, where they will discuss what the “One Big Beautiful Bill” means for Medicaid and where the program goes from here.

In this episode of the JTaylor Healthcare Podcast, Kyle and Herd sit down with a JTaylor consulting partner, Arielle Schmeck, and Virginia Mimmack, a healthcare regulatory lawyer at Jackson Walker specializing in healthcare M&A.Together, they discuss the current economic outlook for healthcare entities, the shifting perspective of the FTC regarding transactions, and the sectors experiencing the most consolidation.

Arielle and Virginia provide valuable insights into the outlook for Healthcare M&A as we enter the second half of 2025. Specifically, they explore the sectors with a high frequency of transactions, including behavioral health, hospice, and dermatology.

Join our team as they break down the key trends shaping the healthcare M&A landscape, and how healthcare organizations can position themselves for success in the evolving market. Whether you're an investor, provider, or industry professional, this episode offers critical information to help you navigate the complex healthcare sector.

In this episode of the JTaylor Healthcare Podcast, Kyle and Connor sit down with Partner Sarah Caldwell and Accounting Supervisor Elicia McGarry from our Tax and Accounting Services division. Together, they explore the critical role accounting services play in businesses and the challenges that arise when financial management falls short.  

Sarah and Elicia provide valuable insights into why strong accounting practices are essential not only in healthcare but across all industries. They also share real-world examples of the risks and consequences businesses face when bookkeeping is neglected.  

Join our team as they break down the financial challenges healthcare entities—especially independent physician practices—encounter and discuss solutions for navigating an industry defined by complexity and shrinking margins.

Welcome to Season 5 of the JTaylor Healthcare Podcast!

To kick off the new season, Kyle and Herd sit down with JTaylor Partner, Haley Adams and Manager Andrew Born to discuss the ongoing challenges physician practices face. This episode dives into critical issues such as declining Medicare reimbursement, rising physician employment costs, the increasing difficulty of maintaining independent physician practices, and the growing demand for high-quality care.

Join our team as they break down these challenges and offer insights on navigating the complexities that today’s physician practices must overcome.

Want to learn more about the growing crisis of physician practice losses? Read our white paper here.

In this episode of the JTaylor Healthcare podcast, Kyle and Herd are joined by guests Blake and Clete Madden to look back on the major healthcare events of 2024 and discuss possible changes for 2025. Topics discussed include staffing and residency shortages, fee for services vs health outcomes solutions, and an outlook on possible healthcare shifts with the changing administration.

Spend some time this holiday season to reflect upon the year with our team to prepare for the new year and new opportunities to come!

In this episode of the JTaylor Healthcare podcast, Kyle and Herd are joined by Brad Phalen with UT Southwestern Medical Center to discuss the advancements UTSW is making in the evolving landscape of healthcare innovations. Topics discussed include the path to commercialize therapeutics, medical devices and digital health, the use of UTSW’s launchpad for its students, and the uses of digital health in the future.  

Join us as we explore these changes and consider what lies ahead for healthcare. Will AI and innovation improve the patient care experience, and what will the landscape of healthcare look like ten years from now?  

Interested in learning more about UT Southwestern? Contact Brad at https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/

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/.