Leah Heimbach, President of Healthcare Management Solutions
Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC (HMS) is an exceptional business whose unique capabilities involve purposeful integration of clinical expertise with information technology (IT) solutions. These solutions are revered by HMS’ customers, as reflected in the CPARS evaluations that HMS has received. This blend of clinical and IT expertise allows HMS to touch the entire healthcare delivery lifecycle of its primary customer, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Show Notes:
00:31-2:26: Jim introduces today’s guest Leah Heimbach, president of Healthcare Management Solutions which is in Fairmont, WV! Jim also asks Heimbach to share a little bit more about herself with the audience.2:27-2:47: Heimbach mentions that she was born and raised right here in West Virginia and talks about the comradery of the people that she works with on a day to day basis.2:48-2:55: What is your 30 second elevator pitch for Healthcare Management Solutions?2:56-3:44: “We do a lot that has to do with healthcare and IT integration of solutions. Our primary customer is the Federal Government as well as we work directly with states. The biggest bulk of our work involves conducting healthcare facility inspections on-sight surveys.”3:45-4:01: What brought you into this type of business? 4:02-5:23: Heimbach says that she and her partner at the time started the business because they had worked at many different places and entities and really wanted to make a positive impact on healthcare delivery. Heimbach went on to say, “We also wanted to create a culture in a company that was very family-friendly and that people felt valued and appreciated.”5:24-5:32: What’s the one thing you’re most excited for HMS right now?5:33-6:25: “It’s got to be the difference we’re making in so many people’s lives.”6:26-6:35: What’s your geographic footprint? How many areas are you working in?6:36-6:45: “We work in every state in U.S. territory.”6:46-7:09: Take us back to your worst business moment and share with us that story.7:10-8:06: Heimbach shares with Jim the struggle there was to receive financial backing when she was first starting HMS8:07-8:10: What was your takeaway from that experience?8:11-8:18: “Don’t give up. Don’t take no for an answer. And you’ll eventually find the doors to open or you’ll create those doors.”8:19-8:40: What would you say is the best thing about being in business here in the mountain state?8:41-9:09: “I’d have to say it’s having access to a really good workforce. Having people who have a good work ethic and really care about what they do.”9:10-9:23: What would you say has been your best business moment thus far?9:24-14:36: “I would probably say it’s when we won our first federal contract.” Heimbach also mentions the award that HMS recently won which was the 8A graduate of the year award from the Small Business Association.14:37-15:00: Jim takes a moment to recognize the incredible sponsors of Positively West Virginia that allow us to tell these awesome stories of West Virginia companies.15:02-15:15: What’s the long-term vision for HMS?15:16-15:57: “The long-term vision is to provide the great services that we do now, but we want to expand where we do that… Also, we’re lo