Ep 125- HIMSS Review Part 2

On this special episode Daniel Marino is joined by Fred Goldstein, President of Accountable Health and podcast host of PopHealth Week, to unpack key takeaways from HIMSS25. They share their experience at this year’s conference, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), digital technology, and future trends. Already, AI is transforming care delivery and decision-making, while digital technology is revolutionizing patient engagement and operational efficiency. Join them for an insightful conversation on the evolving healthcare technology landscape and the trends shaping the future of care delivery, driving a more connected and efficient healthcare ecosystem.

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VBC Insights: HIMSS Review Part 2

Ep 127 - Dr. Jain- Improving Perioperative Services to Enhance Value-Based Care

Exploring one of the most significant drivers of total cost of care: surgical and perioperative services. With surgical services accounting for up to 70% of a hospital’s revenue, inefficiencies in the OR can have a profound impact on both financial and clinical outcomes. On this episode Dan sits down with Dr. Amit Jain, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery and Chief of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Jain also serves as Director of Value-Based Care for Johns Hopkins Health System. Together, they unpack how organizations can reduce costs while improving performance outcomes such as length of stay and readmission rates—ultimately advancing their value-based care strategy. Tune in for expert insights on aligning surgical services with cost-effective, high-quality care delivery. 

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VBC Insights: Dr. Jain - Improving Perioperative Services to Enhance Value-Based Care

Ep 128- Tanya Allee- Campbell- workforce challenges. Compensation plan/model

Host Dan Marino explores one of the most pressing issues in healthcare today—workforce engagement and retention. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare organizations have faced unprecedented levels of burnout, turnover, and staffing shortages. Dan is joined by Tanya Allee, Vice President of Patient Experience at Campbell County Health, a rural health system that is making meaningful strides in workforce development. Tanya shares practical strategies and initiatives to boost staff satisfaction, improve retention, and create a healthy culture of support and engagement. Tune in for valuable insights on how health systems can navigate workforce challenges and create a healthy organizational culture resulting in better patient care.

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VBC Insights: Tanya Allee on Workforce Challenges

Ep 129-  Advancing Post-Hospital Recovery Through Value-Based Models

As hospitals and health systems continue to evolve in value-based care, optimizing the post-acute recovery process has become a top priority. On this episode Dan is joined by Diane Shifley, Assistant Vice President of Population Health and Post-Acute Services at a major Chicago health system to discuss how robust transitions-in-care programs can drive better patient outcomes. She shares insights on the critical role of early patient evaluation—whether at hospital admission or pre-surgery—in shaping effective transitions. They explore how transitional care models that include post-acute facilities and home care can reduce readmission rates, improve patient satisfaction, and control post-acute costs. This episode offers actionable strategies to strengthen your transitions-in-care to support patients through successful recovery.

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VBC Insights: Advancing Post Hospital Recovery Through Value Based Models

Ep 130- Value-Based Shift: Inside the CMS TEAM Transformation 

On this episode Dan explores the newly introduced  the CMS Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)—a mandatory five-year, episode-based pricing model, informed by earlier initiatives from the CMS Innovation Center. Designed to cover high-volume, high-cost surgical procedures, TEAM represents a significant shift in how hospitals and providers approach bundled payments.  

Join Dan and special guest Lucy Zielinski, an expert in value-based programs and HCC coding, as they unpack what the TEAM model entails and what participating hospitals must do to prepare for the January 1, 2026 implementation. Gain insights how this model influences financial performance, drives care coordination redesign, and introduces new incentives and penalties. Whether you are a healthcare leader, provider, or payer, don’t miss this overview of one of CMS’s initiatives shaping the future of value-based care. 

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VBC Insights: Value-Based Shift: Inside the CMS TEAM Transformation

On this episode Dan explores the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in population health. As AI continues to dominate industry conversations and drive vendor offerings,  healthcare leaders are faced with questions: What is real, what is hype, and where does the value lie? 

Dr. David Nash, Founding Dean Emeritus of  Jefferson College of Population Health and a nationally recognized thought leader in value-based care and population health, joins the conversation. Additionally, Rick Howard, a seasoned Chief Data Officer and AI Strategist contributes to the conversation with his deep expertise in driving  data-driven innovation across healthcare organizations. Together, they break down common misconceptions, highlight the most promising AI applications in care delivery, and offer practical insights into how health systems, providers, and payers can responsibly integrate AI to drive meaningful outcomes and return on investment (ROI). 

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VBC Insights: AI in Population Health: Value vs Hype

Host Dan Marino continues the conversation on CMS’s mandatory TEAM Model (Transforming Episode Accountability Model) — a five-year episode-based pricing initiative impacting 741 hospitals across the country. Joining the discussion is Dr. Christian Pean, a board-certified orthopedic trauma and reconstruction surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, executive director of AI and Innovation for Duke Orthopedic Surgery, and co-founder/CEO of Revel AI Health. Together, they unpack the clinical and operational impacts of TEAM, with a focus on five key surgical procedures. Dr. Penn highlights how emerging technologies — including conversational AI platforms — are enhancing episode management and streamlining outreach, triage, and documentation to help providers improve care coordination and succeed under TEAM.

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VBC Insights: Dr. Pean, Ortho Surgeon, Director of AI and Innovation at Duke

Host Dan Marino explores the evolving role of operating room (OR) nurse leaders within the perioperative service line. As perioperative services become an increasingly important strategic and financial focus for hospitals and health systems, the demand is growing for leaders who can combine clinical expertise with business and operational acumen. Joining the conversation is Cheryl Barratt, a seasoned healthcare consultant with over 30 years of experience in surgical services operations, system integration, and performance improvement. Cheryl discusses how perioperative nurse leaders, while strong clinically, frequently lack the training needed to manage the broader responsibilities of these roles. She shares practical insights into how organizations can support their development with leadership, financial, and strategic competencies that enable them to lead more effectively and drive long-term performance. 

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VBC Insights: OR Nurse Leadership to Drive Perioperative Service Line Performance

On this episode Dan tackles one of healthcare’s most persistent challenges: physician burnout. Joining him are two experts who bring both clinical and research perspectives to the conversation. First, Dr. Stephen Hippler, a retired Chief Clinical Officer at OSF HealthCare, oversaw more than 1,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and has led initiatives to support provider well-being and foster a thriving work culture.  Second, Dr. Laurence Weinzimmer, an endowed research professor at Bradley University, is a nationally recognized healthcare researcher and advisor to Fortune 100 companies.  

Together, they share insights from their latest study on “physician fortitude” examining the deeper, human roots of burnout, the organizational and cultural factors at play, and the strategies needed to drive meaningful change. Listeners will gain a nuanced understanding of why burnout persists, and what leaders can do to better support clinicians, build resilience, and improve workforce well-being over the long term. 

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VBC Insights: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: The Power of Fortitude in Healthcare

On this episode Dan explores the potential impact of new federal legislation, including One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, which is set to reshape healthcare delivery and payment models. He is joined by Natalie Davis, a nationally recognized health policy leader who has spent nearly two decades shaping and implementing initiatives to improve access to affordable, high-quality care for all. In 2018, Natalie co-founded United States of Care, an organization dedicated to advancing health equity and ensuring care is accessible regardless of health status, social needs, or income. She also played a key role in launching Town Hall Ventures and The Medicaid Transformation Project. 

Together, they examine the implications of the legislation for hospitals across the country, highlighting both the opportunities to advance value-based care and the challenges of adapting to new funding and operational requirements. Tune in to gain insights into how hospitals can proactively prepare for change, navigate evolving financial pressures, and sustain access and quality of care particularly in resource-limited settings. Strategies are explored to help organizations achieve success while maintaining strong community impact.

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VBC Insights: Federal Policy Shift: Preparing Hospitals for the Road Ahead

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