The American Journal of Healthcare Strategy

There are deep problems within the health insurance industry, but where some see problems, Joel Tompkins CRNA, MSN, sees opportunity. We spoke with the Co-founder of LaaSy Health, an innovative organization looking to solve some of the most common challenges our patients face, such as when there are gaps in their primary coverage. Throughout Joel's prolific career he has cared for patient on both an individual and institutional level. Tune into this great episode. #HealthcareAdministration #HealthInsurance #ACA #Obamacare #Medicare #Medicaid #Insurance #InsuranceIndustry #Startup #Career

How can healthcare organizations improve patient outcomes?   Kenyokee Crowell explores strategies for better collaboration, continuity of care, and timely discharge processes, ultimately leading to elevated quality and efficiency in healthcare services. #PatientCare #HealthcareCollaboration #ContinuityOfCare #QualityOutcomes #ProviderPartnership #HealthSystems #PatientFirst #HealthcareStrategy #MedicalCommunity #EfficientCare

Keya Gupta, MHA, LSSBB, an Organizational Consultant at UCI Health, former Administrative Fellow at CalOptima, and friend of the show, sits down with us to talk about her experiences as a fellow and life at two of the nation's most innovative organizations. #Healthcare #HealthcareAdministration #AdministrativeFellowship #HealthcareAdminFellow #AdminFellow #California

Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System are merging, but this doesn't come as a huge surprise, at least for Sanford which has previously attempted mergers with UnityPoint Health, Intermountain Health, and Fairview Health Services - although Marshfield themselves did try to merge once before with Essentia Health. Both organizations have a strong emphasis on serving rural communities. Between 2005 and 2016, rural hospital mergers increased significantly, with more than two-thirds occurring after 2011. While the $10 billion revenue figure might seem modest compared to larger urban systems, it's important to note that this is likely the motivation behind the merger: Rural hospitals generally serve smaller populations, with fewer and less profitable service lines, compared to Urban institutions. #BreakingNews #HealthcareNews #HospitalNews #MandA

We sat down with Dr. Kurt Miceli, the SVP of Behavioral Health at Elwyn, to discuss the challenges of high turnover and lack of provider availability in behavioral and mental health fields. Dr. Miceli provided insights for both clinicians and administrators on how to reduce turnover, improve staff satisfaction, and expand access to care. At the same time, he acknowledged the policy challenges that organizations face and often struggled to overcome. I encourage you all to watch or listen to this informative episode. #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #Healthcare #HealthcareAdministration #Medicine #MedEd #PhysicianLeader #ClinicianLeader

Healthcare management fellowships offer an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build essential leadership skills, and fast-track your journey into senior roles. In our latest interview, our NEW HOST, Vrushangi Shah, MHA, dives deep into the benefits of these fellowships, particularly focusing on the CAHME | Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education-accredited programs and an exciting partnership with The Joint Commission. #HealthcareManagement #LeadershipDevelopment #CAHME #Fellowships #ProfessionalDevelopment #JointCommission #Mentorship #HealthcareLeadership

In this interview, we sit down with Kenyokee Crowell, a healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience, to explore leadership strategies that bridge the gap between providers and payers. Here’s what we cover in the interview: 🔗 Bridging provider-payer collaboration to improve communication and outcomes 🔗 Key insights on physician integration for better patient care 🔗 The power of a customer-obsessed approach in healthcare 🔗 Tips for senior leaders on staying connected with frontline teams 💬 Check it out and let me know what leadership lessons resonated with you! #HealthcareLeadership #VideoInterview #PatientCare #LeadershipStrategies #HealthManagement #PhysicianIntegration

Macy Blake, MHA, a fellow at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist started as a pre-medical student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before realizing she enjoyed the administrative aspects of healthcare while working as an optometric technician. She continued on to intern at UAB Medicine and received her MHA from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health before starting her fellowship at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Macy offers some great insights for both early-careerists and experienced professionals. Be sure to tune into this great episode. #HealthcareAdministration #HealthAdmin #AdministrativeFellowship #AdminFellowship #AdminFellow #AdministrativeFellow #HealthcareAdministrativeFellowship #Healthcare #Medicine #NorthCarolina #Alabama

In this episode, we dive into the journey of Alex Salazar, MHA, a former administrative fellow at Advocate Health, who shares his insights on how this fellowship shaped his career. From navigating high-stakes projects to mastering relationship-building, Alex’s story highlights the tremendous impact of fellowship programs on emerging leaders in healthcare. Whether you’re an aspiring fellow or a seasoned professional curious about the future of healthcare administration, this post will provide valuable insights. Read the full story and discover how administrative fellowships can be a launchpad for a successful career in healthcare! 📈 #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareAdministration #AdminFellowship #HealthcareCareers #AdvocateHealth #MHA #HealthcareInnovation Wake Forest University East Jefferson General Hospital Advocate Health Tulane University #Charlotte #NorthCarolina

How can evolving workforce models transform to fit the everchanging needs of healthcare? Listen to our engaging talk with Geoffrey M. Roche, who shares impactful strategies and experiences in reshaping health sector careers. A must-listen for leaders and innovators! #Healthcare #WorkforceTransformation #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareAdministration Siemens Healthineers #Medicine #Meded Core Education #Education Product10x Accelerator #Eds American College of Education #WorkforceDevelopment