Seema Verma is the former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). As the head of CMS, she sought to improve the lives of the nearly 100 million Americans that benefit from federal programs under CMS’ authority, and specifically long term care residents, by reducing unnecessary paperwork for providers and putting patients first, modernizing the survey and certification system, and, of course, leading the way through COVID.  

Tune in to hear about what those early COVID days were like at CMS, what she is up to now, and what she thinks about the Biden Administration's efforts to create a national minimum staffing ratio for SNF operators. This is an episode not to be missed!

We spoke with Derek Prince, CEO of HMG Healthcare out of Texas, about the issues he’s facing as an owner/operator in the long term care sector, as well as an advocacy leader at the highest levels in Texas and Washington, D.C.

Listen to this fascinating discussion about his career beginning on the front lines as a certified nursing assistant to now serving as the CEO of one of the largest operators in Texas.

Despite the numerous workforce, reimbursement, and regulatory challenges facing the sector, Derek remains very optimistic about its future.

Join Scott Tittle, host of Versed: A VIUM Capital Podcast, along with Bernie McGuiness, CEO of Majestic Care, as we hear about the incredibly innovative work Bernie and his team are doing to attract and retain high quality staff during these very difficult times. Bernie’s passion for his team members and residents is evident in his lifelong commitment to the profession in which he’s played so many important roles. As the CEO of Majestic Care, he’s perfectly positioned to share some very informative thoughts on President Biden’s Nursing Home Reform Proposal, especially the looming national minimum staffing standards, and CMS’s recent announcement that SNF Medicare payments could be cut by nearly 5%.

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A discussion with Zach Shamberg, President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association, about the workforce crisis and agency staffing challenges

Heath Boddy, the former President of the Nebraska Health Care Association & the new Chief Business Development Officer for Vetter Senior Living. Heath shares his story of growing up in long-term care, his days as an operator himself, his time as an advocate for the sector in Omaha & in Washington D.C., & what he’s up to next in his new role with Vetter Senior Living.