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

Host Dr. Jay Anders discusses all things value based care with guest Lynn Carroll, COO of HSBlox. Together they discuss the evolving dynamics of Medicare Advantage plans, proposed changes under the new White House Administration, the dual role of artificial intelligence to clean up claims and streamline workflows, and how the value-based care model continues to rise in importance.

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Tell Me Where IT Hurts: Lynn Carroll, COO of HSBlox on Medicare Advantage plans

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 Justin invites Matt Ethington, CEO of ChronicCareIQ, a company that provides a care management platform designed to improve patient outcomes, optimize reimbursement, and strengthen patient-physician relationships. Justin and Matt discussed the evolution and opportunities in chronic care management, highlighting its growing adoption, financial potential, and role in transitioning to value-based care. 

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This Just In Radio: Matt Ethington on Evolution and Opportunities in Chronic Care Management

Host Matt Fisher talks to Heather Trafton, President, Evergreen Nephrology, about the evolution of value based care and building infrastructure for success; important role of data for VBC success; differences between VBC focused on primary care and specialty; lessons learned from developing new VBC approaches.

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Healthcare de Jure:  Heather Trafton, President, Evergreen Nephrology

Episode 133- OR Nurse Leadership to Drive Perioperative Service Line Performance

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 Justin continues his discussion in Part 2 of 2 with Matt Ethington, CEO of ChronicCareIQ, a company that provides a care management platform designed to improve patient outcomes, optimize reimbursement, and strengthen patient-physician relationships. Justin and Matt discussed the evolution and opportunities in chronic care management, highlighting its growing adoption, financial potential, and role in transitioning to value-based care. 

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This Just In Radio: Matt Ethington on Evolution and Opportunities in CCM Part 2 of 2

S3E9: What's Trending NOW is how a smarter revenue cycle empowers better care. On this episode host Shahid Shah is joined by Rob Stuart, CEO of Claim.MD, a leading EDI Clearinghouse, providing innovative, affordable electronic claims management solutions that streamline billing and boost cash flow for healthcare providers. Rob shares insights on the strategic role of revenue cycle and where payer go wrong. Additionally why getting claims right the first time is now a front-line clinical priority, and how technology, infrastructure, and payer-provider collaboration can drive value-based care. 

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Trending NOW: How a Smarter Revenue Cycle Empowers Better Care

Meet Chris Caramanico the CEO of Elligint Health, a company formed by the merger of Health EC and Virtual Health. Host Fred Goldstein discusses with Chris bringing together VirtualHealth’s award-winning medical management platform, HELIOS®, with HealthEC’s industry-leading population health analytics, Elligint Health delivers precision-driven, integrated solutions that simplify complexity, enable actionable interventions, and empower healthcare organizations to thrive in value-based care models. Chris provides insights on the rapidly changing data needs and system requirements for regional payers and ACOs to gain insights into the care they are providing and how best to imrpove quality while controlling costs as the US healthcare system moves to Value Based Care.  

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PopHealth Week: Meet Chris Caramanico, CEO of Elligint

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