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Nurse Executive PodcastMarket Trends in Mental Health CareIn this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Bryan Cote, a managing director on BRG's Healthcare Transactions & Strategy team. They discuss market trends and factors affecting mental health, including cost, treatment, models, and developments over the years.
2025-10-2120 minNurse Executive PodcastManaged Care Fundamentals for the Nurse ExecutiveIn this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Jeff Leibach, a managing director and leader of BRG's Revenue Strategy Services team. They dive into the fundamentals of managed care, including revenue strategy, charge capture, volume and patient mix, and questions to consider when evaluating your facility departments.
2025-07-1531 minNurse Executive Podcast2025 US Healthcare and Life Sciences Transactions OutlookIn this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with David Wildebrandt, a partner and managing director at BRG. They discuss key findings from BRG's recent 2025 US Healthcare & Life Sciences Transactions Outlook report, including transactional evolution and industry disruptors.
2025-05-2316 minNurse Executive PodcastImproving Length of Stay by Targeting Low CMI DRGsNick Chmielewski speaks with Caroline Segovia-Marquez, MBA, BSN, RN, ACM, CMAC, a managing consultant on BRG's Care Transitions team. They discuss how targeting lower case mix index (CMI) diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) can be effective to improve length of stay. Prior to admission, the team must manage all points of entry to ensure that patients are admitted appropriately and assigned the correct status.
2025-05-1317 minNurse Executive PodcastImproving Length of Stay by Targeting Specific Care UnitsNick Chmielewski speaks with Kamela Kolander, LMSW, CCM, a consultant on BRG's Care Transitions team. They discuss how targeting specific care units prior to providing care can be an effective strategy to reduce length of stay by considering patient data, facility and patient demographics, payer and provider mix, and potential unit barriers.
2025-04-1514 minNurse Executive PodcastImproving Length of Stay by Targeting Provider VariationNick Chmielewski speaks with David Broussard, MBA, BSN, RN, a managing consultant on BRG's Care Transitions team. They discuss how targeting provider variation can effectively improve length of stay (LOS). They review how analyzing provider variation begins with establishing trustworthy, transparent data and understanding LOS metrics, order entries, and more across service lines, providers, and physician groups.
2025-03-1826 minNurse Executive PodcastInnovations in the Menopausal Care MarketNick Chmielewski speaks with Bryan Cote, a managing director in BRG's Healthcare Transactions & Strategy team. They discuss Bryan's white paper The Menopausal Care Market, released in September 2024. In the paper, Bryan analyzes potential health issues experienced by menopausal women and explores solutions to improve women's health and quality of life during this transitional period.
2025-02-1823 minNurse Executive PodcastPreparing Your Front-Line Leaders for SuccessIn this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Lowell Hardin, MSN, RN, NRP, NHDP-BC, a masters-prepared registered nurse and managing consultant on BRG's Clinical Transformation team. They discuss preparing front-line nurse leaders for success, based on Lowell's recent training of over one hundred leaders in an academic medical center. Through the training, he highlighted that in order to succeed, leaders must be aware of their actions and behavior in the workplace, take accountability (delegate and follow up on tasks), and have crucial conversations with team members.
2025-01-2112 minNurse Executive PodcastCurrent Industry TrendsIn the season 4 premiere, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Bill Orrell, MBA, BSN, RN, a managing director and member of BRG's Clinical Transformation Team. They summarize 2024 in terms of performance improvement and project work and outcomes within BRG; discuss what they anticipate for 2025; and review industry trends around medical care, including inpatient care, ambulatory services, and change management. They also discuss the podcast series as it moves into the new season.
2025-01-0718 min
Best For BusinessBRG on The Rogue Horsemen, MLW, Tommy Dreamer, Victorium, and The Let's Wrestle ChampionshipBrett Ryan Gosselin (BRG) joins me on the podcast for Episode 35 of Best For Business, sharing his journey from the ice rink to the wrestling ring and the incredible milestones in his career. We dive into his transition from playing hockey to pursuing professional wrestling and how his passion for hockey evolved over time. BRG discusses his transformation from Todd Harris to his current persona and the invaluable lessons he’s learned from mentors like Matt Taven and Vincent. BRG talks about developing confidence and his "gift of gab," his time with Northeast Wrestling as the NEW LIVE Champion, an...
2024-12-2649 minNurse Executive PodcastNurse Executive Fundamentals of Pre-Anesthesia ScreeningIn this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Noreen Hudson, MSN, RN, BRG's Nursing team lead for perioperative services. This episode continues a series that started in season two reviewing the various departments comprising the perioperative services division. They focus on the evaluation process of pre-anesthesia screening as well as pre-anesthesia testing (PAT), also referred to as pre-admission testing or pre-surgical testing (PST). They discuss the pre-surgical process that ensures all guidelines are met and patients are optimally prepared.
2024-12-1716 minNurse Executive PodcastNurse Executive Fundamentals of the Preoperative UnitNick Chmielewski speaks with Noreen Hudson, MSN, RN, BRG's Nursing team lead for perioperative services. They continue a discussion from season 2 of the podcast by reviewing the various departments comprising perioperative services. They delve into the processes and functions of the Preoperative Unit, also known as "pre-op," including assessments and measures completed prior to surgery.
2024-08-2018 min
Real Talk With BRGWe lost BRG 3 times - A candid conversation with the President of BRG Dr Emmanuel AbikoyeIn our latest episode of Real Talk with BRG, we had the honor of hosting the President of BRG Dr Emmanuel Abikoye aka chief coach of LagosThe conversation was enlightening and inspiring as he shared insights into the core values and operational standards defining BRG.He talked about the thorough process BRG uses to ensure that every property they work with is carefully checked and ready to be marketed by their realtors.Full video out now.Don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2024-07-2945 minNurse Executive PodcastHealthcare Quality Essentials for the Nurse ExecutiveNick Chmielewski speaks with Kristen Geissler, MBA, MS, PT, CPHQ, a managing director in BRG's Clinical Economics practice. They discuss how to identify and analyze quality, measures, and outcomes to make improvements within a health system, as well as how nurses can involve themselves in quality improvement initiatives.
2024-07-0223 minNurse Executive PodcastUsing AI for Better Nursing Decisions and Better Patient OutcomesIn this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN, chief nursing officer at Mednition. They discuss utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to better analyze patient needs and prevent mistakes when providing care, fundamentally improving results and satisfaction. Deena was previously a speaker in BRG's Nurse Executive Forum series in May 2021 and took part in a discussion on "AI and Machine Learning in the Emergency Department.
2024-05-2144 minNurse Executive PodcastAI and the Future of Healthcare Nick Chmielewski speaks with Paul Osborne, a managing director and leader of BRG's Healthcare Performance Improvement practice. They discuss BRG's recently released report AI and the Future of Healthcare, including the importance and advantages of utilizing artificial intelligence in the medical industry. Find out more about the report at: https://www.thinkbrg.com/insights/publications/ai-in-healthcare/.
2024-03-1214 minNurse Executive PodcastPerformance Improvement Solutions with Returns on InvestmentIn the season 3 premiere, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Bill Orrell, MBA, MSN, RN, a managing director on BRG's Clinical Transformation team. They discuss the first two seasons of the podcast, current industry trends, and performance improvement solutions with returns on investment.
2024-01-1627 minNurse Executive PodcastNurse Executive Fundamentals of the PACUNick Chmielewski speaks with Noreen Hudson, MSN, RN, BRG's nursing team lead for perioperative services. They continue their conversation about the various departments comprising perioperative services. They discuss the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU); phases 1, 2, and 3 recovery; on-call coverage practices; and PACU boarding in the midst of hospital room capacity constraints.
2023-12-2821 min
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2023-12-2702 minNurse Executive PodcastNursing Leadership and Clinical Supply Chain: Bridging the Gap In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Marianne Bondanza, MSN, RN, CCRP, CLNC, an associate director in BRG's Non-Labor Clinical Supply Chain team. They discuss the value clinicians bring in terms of product efficiency and cost reduction while sustaining and/or enhancing patient outcomes.
2023-11-1523 min
Thinkset PodcastESG for Healthcare Organizations: Opportunities and Potential ChallengesBRG's Robin Cantor and Mike Fine from Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs discuss how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are impacting the healthcare sector and opportunities and challenges healthcare organizations face in meeting ESG standards and challenges.
2023-10-0415 minNurse Executive PodcastAddressing Verbal Aggression to Reduce Workplace ViolenceNick Chmielewski speaks with Rebecca Harris, DNP, MBA, BSN, RN, an associate director on BRG's Care Transformation team. They continue an earlier podcast discussion on healthcare workplace violence. Dr. Harris's work has focused on verbal aggression as a mechanism to reduce workplace violence against nurses. This episode summarizes her policy analysis, which can be viewed at https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/son_dnp/132/.
2023-09-1418 min
Thinkset PodcastThe Evolving Role of Data Privacy in M&A DisputesDaniel Ryan and Amy Worley discuss data privacy issues, digital assets and services, and the shifting regulatory landscape in relation to BRG's 2023 Mid-Year M&A Disputes Report.
2023-09-1225 min
Nurse Executive PodcastEffective Ambulatory Strategies to Decrease Hospital CensusNick Chmielewski speaks with Dr. Scott Wolf and Dr. Dustin Fowler, members of BRG's Strategy and Ambulatory Services team. They discuss strategies to maximize both net revenue and quality while decreasing hospitalization census.
2023-08-1525 min
Nurse Executive PodcastHospital-Based EMSNick Chmielewski speaks with Lowell Hardin, MSN, RN, NRP, NHDP-BC, a managing consultant in BRG's Emergency Care Solutions team and fire chief in his local community. They discuss hospital-based emergency medical services (EMS), including key information for a hospital's nurse executive.
2023-07-1825 min
Nurse Executive PodcastNurse Executive Fundamentals of the Sterile Processing Department Nick Chmielewski speaks with Noreen Hudson, MSN, RN, BRG's nursing team lead for perioperative services. They continue their discussion about the various departments that comprise perioperative services. In this episode, In this episode, they focus on process and management within the sterile processing department. Listen to their previous podcast, where they discussed "Perioperative Services and the Operating Room."
2023-06-1524 min
Nurse Executive PodcastNursing Leadership in Financial Crisis In this episode, Nick Chmielewski and Bill Orrell speak with Peter Chadwick, a managing director in BRG's Corporate Finance team. They discuss the current state of healthcare organization finances in the United States and its implications for the nurse executive.
2023-04-2828 min
Nurse Executive PodcastRevenue Integrity and Charge CaptureIn this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Ashley Tomczak, RHIA, CPC, a senior managing consultant in BRG's Revenue Cycle team. Ashley has a background in nursing and a unique perspective on both the clinical and nonclinical sides of the firm. They discuss the impact capture charge has on revenue and how maintaining proper capture charge (including clinical documentation and communication, for example) allows a company to maximize revenue.
2023-03-3124 min
Nurse Executive PodcastPerioperative Services and the Operating RoomNick Chmielewski speaks with Noreen Hudson, MSN, RN, BRG's nursing team lead for perioperative services. In this episode, Noreen describes perioperative services within a hospital setting, with the operating room being one of six departments. She explains how all six departments function separately yet efficiently, touching closely on the process of the operating room.
2023-02-1626 min
Nurse Executive PodcastNursing Span of ControlNick Chmielewski speaks with Kim Vance, MSN, RN, NE-BC, an associate director in BRG's Patient Care Optimization team. In this episode, they discuss factors in optimizing and approaching span of control within a facility, including hours of operation, patient turnover rate, and overall environment safety.
2023-01-0621 min
Nurse Executive PodcastNursing Leadership's Role in Care TransitionsNick Chmielewski speaks with Josephine Wahl, MS, RN, FACHE, an associate director in BRG's Care Transitions Team who has a background in nursing and patient care services. In this episode, they discuss nursing leadership's role in care transitions.
2022-12-1524 min
Nurse Executive PodcastMedical Surgical NursingNick Chmielewski speaks with Summer Bryant, DNP, RN, CENP, CMSRN, Senior Managing Consultant on BRG's HPI Inpatient Nursing Team. She is also the president of the Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing. In this episode, they discuss the topic of Medical Surgical Nursing.
2022-12-0119 min
Thinkset PodcastInsights from the Top | Law Firm Leadership: John QuinnIn the second episode of the Insights from the Top podcast, BRG Executive Chairman David Teece speaks with John Quinn, founder of the global litigation firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan. They discuss the firm’s specialized focus on litigation, retention and recent developments at the firm, and greater investment in future leaders within the industry.
2022-11-2919 min
Nurse Executive PodcastClinical VariationIn this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Karen Barrow, FACHE (Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives), a Registered Nurse by background and associate director in BRG's Clinical Variation team. They discuss key aspects of reducing clinical variation and how this focus can improve quality and reduce costs.
2022-11-0120 min
Thinkset PodcastInsights from the Top | Law Firm Leadership: Bill BaldigaIn the first episode of the Insights from the Top podcast, BRG Executive Chairman David Teece speaks with Bill Baldiga, a partner at and the former chief executive officer of the law firm Brown Rudnick. They discuss topics including competitive markets, disruptive solutions, and how creativity can impact culture.
2022-10-1326 min
Beyond the Bottom Line with Bert MillerDan Arment | President and CEO Riddell Inc. at BRG SportsDan Arment was appointed to president and chief executive officer of Riddell and BRG Sports in June 2016.Dan joined BRG Sports in 2001 and has held a number of leadership roles at both the brand and corporate level. Most recently, he served as executive vice president of BRG Sports, member of the BRG Sports Board of Directors, president of Riddell, and president of Bell Cycling Products. As a BRG Sports executive, he played a key role in several transactions including the divesture of the Action Sports business and Kollege Town Sports.Promoted to president of Riddell...
2022-09-0624 min
Thinkset PodcastUsing Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in eDiscovery ProjectsKarl Schliep and Steven Gawthorpe discuss developments in the eDiscovery space and how BRG’s Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning group uses technology to solve complex business problems.
2022-06-2132 min
Novant Health Inside RemarkableLessons from a #1 BRG Leader (part 2)(Part 2 of 2) We continue our discussion with Candace Williams to learn more about how BRG leadership impacted her and what her plans are for the future.Ashleigh Hargrave 00:05Welcome to Mosaic, your Novant Health podcast for diversity, inclusion and equity. You'll learn more about the mosaic of similarities and differences that make us stronger, and how health equity benefits us all. Piece by piece. We're telling the stories of the beautiful mosaic of Novant Health. Becky Knight 00:25Welcome to part two of our conversation with Candace Williams, immediate past co...
2022-05-2507 min
Novant Health Inside RemarkableLessons from a #1 BRG Leader (part 1)(Part 1 of 2) Candace Williams talks about her term as co-leader of the Women Business Resource Group at Novant Health. Learn why their work was awarded the #1 spot at the national Impact Awards. Then join us for Part 2 where Candace shares how BRG leadership impacted her and how that's opening up new opportunities for her.Ashleigh Hargrave 00:05Welcome to mosaic, your Novant Health podcast for diversity, inclusion and equity. You'll learn more about the mosaic of similarities and differences that make us stronger, and how health equity benefits us all. Piece by piece, we're telling t...
2022-05-2510 min
GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier016 - GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier - Our Digital WorkforceToday, I'll be speaking with Michael Canale, the head of BRG's Financial Services Technology team. Mike has over twenty years of experience across consumer finance operations, servicing, and technology. At BRG, he focuses on our financial services technology strategy, products, and strategic relationships. Mike and I have been working a lot on our Digital Workforce product, which leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to automate lots of the back-office functions of businesses. I love talking through some of the macro trends that will impact this industry as a whole, and the way that Mike's positioning Digital Workforce is something...
2022-05-0328 minThinkset PodcastLeveraging Machine Learning to Usher in a New Era of WorkMichael Jelen and return guest Michael Canale discuss their collaboration on BRG’s Digital Workforce product, which leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to automate a variety of return-to-office functions of business.
2022-05-0328 minThinkset PodcastDreaming of a Data Privacy ResourceAmy Worley, a managing director in BRG’s data privacy practice, joins Michael Jelen to discuss the creation of BRG’s DREAM software and how the evolution of privacy has led to the need for a data privacy resource.
2022-04-0520 minGAT Podcast: Force Multiplier014 - GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier - If Sexy Compliance is Poker, DREAM is Counting CardsToday, I'll be speaking with Amy Worley, BRG's head of data privacy and the creator of BRG's DREAM product. DREAM stands for Data Risk Expert Assessment Model and is our best attempt to convert Amy's brilliance into a software product. In a nutshell, DREAM intakes hundreds of data points about a company and identifies the areas of biggest risk, estimates [their] dollar value, and suggests potential actions to reduce that risk. I always have a blast talking with Amy, who is a compulsively curious...
2022-04-0526 minThinkset PodcastIntegrating New Technology as a Force MultiplierLuke Sparrow and Michael Jelen from BRG’s Global Applied Technology (GAT) team discuss how technology and software act as a force multiplier to extend the impact of people across any kind of professional organization.
2022-03-2526 min
Thinkset PodcastUsing Technology to Automate Business ProcessesMichael Slattery, a senior managing consultant and the lead of technical operations for BRG’s Global Applied Technologies (GAT) products, joins Michael Jelen to discuss how to use technology to increase the accuracy of results and decrease the time to provide results to customers.
2022-02-0829 min
Thinkset PodcastIt Really Is All About the HypeBRG’s Michael Jelen is joined by Michael Schein, the head hype man of MicroFame Media and author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets from the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. They discuss how important hype is in reaching your target market and getting out the word to your audience.
2022-01-0734 min
Thinkset PodcastCreating a Symphony of Data AnalyticsKevin Hamilton and Michal Jelen from BRG's Global Applied Technology (GAT) team take a deeper look at Symphony, a newly established centralized BI analytics tool, and its offerings to users.
2021-12-1030 min
Thinkset PodcastWhat Makes a Data-Driven Culture?Michael “Hattie” Hatfield and Michal Jelen from BRG's Global Applied Technology (GAT) team discuss how to approach data-driven culture and the many analytical tools that can help empower organizations to make effective, data-driven business decisions.
2021-10-1547 minGAT Podcast: Force Multiplier008 - GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier - Maneuvering the Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem with Karl SchliepToday I'll be speaking with Karl Schliep, who is the Lead Data Scientist in the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning team at BRG. He's in charge of developing state-of-the-art Machine Learning solutions. We cover the difference between Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, the legal implications of AI, and some pretty fun examples of this technology in action to catch oil-stealing pipeline pirates and analyzing surveillance video. Please enjoy this conversation with Karl.
2021-10-1138 min
Thinkset PodcastManeuvering the Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence EcosystemMichael Jelen is joined by Karl Schliep, a lead data scientist in BRG’s artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) team, to discuss similarities and differences between AI and ML and how they are used.
2021-10-0838 minGAT Podcast: Force Multiplier007 - GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier - Analytics Don't Solve Problems with Michael CanaleToday I'll be speaking with Michael Canale, the Head of BRG's Financial Services Technology team and Founder of BRG’s Financial Institutions Advisory Practice. Mike has over 20 years of experience across consumer finance operations, servicing, and technology. At BRG he focuses on our financial services technology strategy, products, and strategic relationships. Mike made some pretty interesting points, including the fact that analytics don't solve problems, they just find them. He discusses the crossroads we're at regarding financial regulation (including the impact of crypto and Decentralized Finance), and the need to automate entire processes through a digital workforce of machines.
2021-10-0230 min
Thinkset PodcastAnalytics Do Not Solve Problems—They Just Find ThemMichael Canale, a managing director in BRG’s Financial Institution Advisory practice, joins Michael Jelen to discuss the crossroads that financial regulation has reached and how technology and financial services work together to solve efficiency issues.
2021-09-3030 minGAT Podcast: Force Multiplier006 - GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier - Product-Market Fit with Chris DuncalfToday, we have a return guest, Chris Duncalf, from the BRG GAT team. Chris has twenty-five years of experience in healthcare informatics from both the private and public sectors. Today, he'll be diving a bit deeper into the product process, understanding how we achieve product-market fit, and how to stay focused on well-defined problems despite our consulting experience pulling us towards each and every client need that's thrown at us. As always, if you have any questions or feedback please drop us a line at gat@thinkbrg.com. And, with that, please enjoy this conversation with Chris.
2021-08-3137 minGAT Podcast: Force Multiplier005 - GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier - Our Product Process with Octavia ThrelfallI’ll be speaking with Octavia Threlfall, Tavie, from our BRG GAT team. Tavie is a senior associate with over five years of project and team management experience. If you’re familiar with our team you’ll know that we leverage the BRG DRIVE software platform to provide solutions to our clients. What you might not know is that every solution or product that we build follows a rigorous product development process. In this conversation, Tavie introduces this process and speaks about how important it is to ensure that our software products are viable, a good market fit, and compet...
2021-07-1225 min
Thinkset PodcastThe Benefits of the Product ProcessOctavia Threlfall, a senior associate in BRG’s London office, and Michael Jelen from BRG's Global Applied Technology practice walk through the newly established product process of BRG DRIVE, the firm's analytics platform, and the benefits it can bring to users.
2021-07-0825 min
GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier004 - GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier - Dive into Design and User Experience with Matteo FeliciToday, I'll be speaking with Matteo Felici from our BRG GAT team. Matteo, or Matt for short, is our creative and artistic director and the designer of the BRG DRIVE platform. As an analytical, left-brain, numbers person, I found this conversation fascinating. We talked about how, whether we realize it or not, design touches every aspect of our lives. We also hear about Matt's approach to technology user interfaces and user experiences and wrap up with a preview of our latest release, DRIVE version five. As always, if you have any questions or comments, please email us at gat...
2021-02-0833 min
Thinkset PodcastDesign in Everyday LifeMatteo Felici and Michael Jelen from BRG's Global Applied Technologies Team (GAT) discuss personal experiences with technology interfaces and user experiences in the industry. They also provide a preview the latest release of BRG's analytics service platform, DRIVE. Learn more about BRG's GAT services.
2021-02-0433 min
Thinkset PodcastUnderstanding the Hotelling RuleIn this episode, Michael Whalen is joined by BRG Director Roberto Cunha to discuss the fundamentals of the Hotelling rule and how this long-standing rule has prevailed in today's economy. Learn more about the Hotelling rule in a paper coauthored by Mr. Cunha, “The Hotelling Rule in Non-Renewable Resource Economics.”
2021-02-0129 min
Thinkset PodcastAre Companies Complying with Work Rules During COVID-19? BRG Asked the EmployeesBRG Managing Director Elizabeth Arnold joins Michael Whalen to talk about how COVID-19 has changed the workplace environment and how well employees are complying with the employment law for remote workers. Ms. Arnold discusses an empirical study conducted recently by BRG Labor and Employment experts to examine hourly employees’ compliance with applicable wage and hour laws in a remote work environment.
2020-12-1822 min
Thinkset PodcastKalev Peekna - Digital Marketing in the Current EnvironmentPhil Rowley connects with Kalev Peekna, managing director and chief strategist at One North Interactive, about One North and BRG’s collaboration to revamp the BRG website. They discuss the process, understanding the impact of COVID-19 on digital marketing, and best practices to help reach a target audience.
2020-09-3020 minGAT Podcast: Force Multiplier003 - GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier - Painting the Picture with Data in Healthcare with Julie CoopeToday I'll be speaking with Julie Coope from our BRG GAT team. Julie is both a registered general nurse in the UK and a registered nurse in the USA, with more than 30 years of commercial and clinical experience. We'll be discussing how Julie applies her clinical experience to help healthcare professionals achieve better outcomes by painting the picture with data.
2020-09-0837 min
Thinkset PodcastAnniversary of the New Enlightenment ConferenceDavid J. Teece, BRG’s chairman and principal executive officer, joins Michael Whalen for a conversation near the first anniversary of 2019’s New Enlightenment conference held at Adam Smith’s Panmure House in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dr. Teece discusses the history of Adam Smith, also known as the father of capitalism and economics, and how Smith’s paradigms of international economics are directly challenged with the surge to prominence of a very different model pursued by China.
2020-07-2328 minGAT Podcast: Force Multiplier002 - GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier - Assessing Information Maturity (AIM) with Chris DuncalfToday, I'll be speaking with Chris Duncalf from our BRG GAT team. Chris is an information professional with 25 years experience in healthcare informatics spanning both the private and public sector. We'll be talking about Chris's methodology for assessing information maturity which we refer to often by its abbreviation, AIM.
2020-07-2232 min
Thinkset PodcastThe Evolving Nature of Due DiligenceJennifer Mannino, a managing director in BRG's Transaction Advisory practice, joins the podcast to discuss her background in investigations and how the advancement in technology has affected the way she conducts business. Jennifer describes previously written articles she authored on due diligence to compare the capabilities in investigations then, now, and years to come.
2020-05-2823 min
Thinkset PodcastCOVID-19 Governmental Funding Sources and Restarting OperationsBRG's Mukesh Gangwal and Paul Osborne moderated a panel discussion with Dr. K. Ranga Krishnan (CEO, Rush University System for Health), Daniel DeBarba, Jr. (CFO, Catholic Health Services of Long Island), and Tri MacDonald (president, BRG). In this extract for their COVID-19 Challenges and Rapid Recovery podcast, they discuss COVID-19 governmental funding sources and how health systems will restart operations under a new-normal environment.
2020-05-2811 min
Thinkset PodcastCOVID-19 Challenges and Rapid RecoveryBRG's Mukesh Gangwal and Paul Osborne moderated a discussion with Dr. K. Ranga Krishnan (CEO, Rush Medical University System for Health) and Daniel DeBarba, Jr. (CFO, Catholic Health Services of Long Island). The panel discussed how organizations are responding to the clinical challenges brought on by the pandemic and the biggest financial and operations issues their organizations are facing.
2020-05-2231 min
Thinkset PodcastChristopher Goncalves and Robert Stoddard — COVID-19 and the Post-Pandemic Economy: Energy Impacts, Winners, and Losers — Impacts on Oil, Gas, LNG and Power Markets and Climate PolicyIn the conclusion of a three-part series, BRG Managing Directors Christopher Goncalves and Robert Stoddard join the podcast to discuss how COVID-19 has played an important role in the recent record-low oil prices and the pandemic's effect on oil and natural gas. They also provide an idea on how this could lead to a new emphasis on green energy.
2020-04-2929 min
Thinkset PodcastBrad Cornell and Peter Keller — COVID-19 and the Post-Pandemic Economy: Energy Impacts, Winners, and Losers — Implications for Energy Financing and Capital AccessIn the second of a special three-part series, BRG Managing Directors Brad Cornell and Peter Keller discuss how COVID-19 has affected the financial markets and clean energy efforts. They also talk about how investors steering away from the establishment of capital could affect the environmental sector.
2020-04-2925 min
Thinkset PodcastRoger Kaiser, Greg Russo, and Charles Cicchetti — COVID-19 and the Post-Pandemic Economy: Energy Impacts, Winners, and Losers — Pandemic Implications and Economic RecoveryIn the first episode of a three-part series, BRG Managing Directors Roger Kaiser, Greg Russo, and Charles Cicchetti join the podcast to discuss potential ways to forecast the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on the economy and the energy sector. They weight in on factors companies and policymakers should consider in taking a first step towards normalcy.
2020-04-2940 min
Thinkset PodcastJohn Kelliher, Paul Osborne, and Haywood Miller — Financial Recovery & Stability in the Midst of COVID-19In this episode, BRG managing directors John Kelliher, Paul Osborne, and Haywood Miller discuss how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the clinical and business models for healthcare providers and what tactics they are using to stabilize finances. They outline strategies hospitals should focus on once the United States enters the recovery stage of this crisis.
2020-04-2821 min
Thinkset PodcastKatie Norris and Matt Turetzky - False Claims Act Litigation MattersBRG Director Katie Norris speaks with Matt Turetzky of Norton Law Firm. Matt breaks down his experience in FCA matters within the healthcare industry and the challenges defendants may face in false claims. Katie and Matt also discuss whistle-blower claims and provide insights on how companies can litigate cases successfully.
2020-04-2228 min
Thinkset PodcastOrlando Alvarez - Healthcare StrategyBRG Managing Director Orlando Alvarez joins the podcast to speak about his work in healthcare strategy. In the ever-evolving healthcare industry, Strategic Agenda Management (SAM) can create a framework to measure the success of specific strategies. Orlando explains the benefits and functions of SAM along with his insights from two decades of healthcare experience.
2020-03-0418 min
Thinkset PodcastSteven Parker - Risk Management in ChinaBRG Principal Steven Parker, leader of the firm’s Financial Investigations and Regulatory Compliance practice in the APAC region, joins us on this episode, which was recorded in anticipation of the Phase One trade deal with China. Steven discussed the evolving regulatory environment on mainland China and what it could mean for future joint ventures in the country. He also spoke about the increased focus on risk management for companies looking to invest in the region.
2020-02-1323 min
Thinkset PodcastDr. Shireen Meer - Antitrust LeniencyDr. Shireen Meer, a director in BRG’s Disputes & Investigations group, joins host Eddie Newland for a conversation on antitrust leniency. She discusses an article she recently coauthored on the topic, as well as other trends she has noticed in antitrust enforcement. Dr. Meer is an economist specializing in the application of economic analysis to litigation and consulting matters.
2020-01-2320 min
Thinkset PodcastColm Gibson - Brexit is Coming (Probably)BRG Managing Director Colm Gibson, who is part of the firm’s European Economic Regulation practice, joins host Eddie Newland to discuss the victory of Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party in the UK’s general election on December 12. Colm talks about what is ahead for the UK and what the vote means for business leaders, and provides his take on potential immediate and long-term ramifications.
2019-12-1923 min
Thinkset PodcastDr. Brad Cornell - Climate Change FinancesIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Brad Cornell, a managing director in BRG’s Disputes & Investigations group and leader of the Climate Change, Energy, and Finance practice. Our conversation focuses on the financial realities of global warming. Dr. Cornell talks about a realistic timeline for moving past carbon-based fuels, upgrading energy infrastructure, and how to make the cost of carbon clear to consumers.
2019-12-1423 min
Thinkset PodcastDr. Andrew Agwunobi: Healthcare LeadershipDr. Andrew Agwunobi, a BRG special advisor and former co-chair of the firm’s Healthcare Performance Improvement practice, joins host Eddie Newland. Andy is a board-certified pediatrician who now serves as chief executive officer and executive vice president for Health Affairs at UConn Health. In the first of a two-part episode, he discusses issues facing today’s hospitals, the tools available to health system leaders to address financial challenges and his views doctor satisfaction.
2019-11-0619 min
Thinkset PodcastJoAnna Younts - The Future of TelemedicineIn this episode, we speak with BRG Director JoAnna Younts. JoAnna, working out of Washington, DC, is a member of BRG’s Health Analytics practice. We cover the regulatory landscape surrounding telemedicine and talk about state and federal statutes that have guided both commercial insurers and federal programs. She also shares her prediction and hopes for what the future of telemedicine will look like in the US.
2019-10-0323 min
Thinkset PodcastAndrea Kramer - Your Dream TeamOn this episode of the Thinkset podcast, we welcome Andrea Kramer. Andie is a partner in an international law firm, where she has served on the Management and Compensation committees and was the first chair of the Gender Diversity committee. She has also been named one of the 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal. On today's podcast, we preview Andie’s workshop at the upcoming BRG Women’s Leadership Conference, “Your Dream Team: Building a Personal Board of Advisors.” We also discuss her work helping women navigate their careers and the publication of her n...
2019-09-1127 min
Thinkset PodcastSheila Heen - The Science and Art of Receiving FeedbackOn this episode of the podcast, we welcome Sheila Heen. Sheila is the CEO of Triad Consulting and has been a lecturer at Harvard Law School since 1995. She has spent the last twenty years with the Harvard Negotiation Project, researching and developing negotiation theory. Her book Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback provides the basis for our discussion today. We also preview what to expect at her workshop for the BRG Women’s Leadership Conference later this year.
2019-07-2227 min
Thinkset PodcastMichael Whalen - Later LIBOR (Part 2)In our last episode, we covered LIBOR’s history and reasons why it’s being phased out. Now, we dive into what’s next and LIBOR’s replacement: SOFR. Michael Whalen, a managing director in BRG’s Washington, DC, office, explains different approaches to replacing LIBOR and what the next generation of benchmarks will be expected to handle.
2019-06-0317 min
Thinkset PodcastMichael Whalen - Later LIBORIn this episode, we speak with Michael Whalen, a managing director in BRG’s Washington, DC, office. He has more than twenty-five years of experience in advising, structuring, and raising more than $20 billion in finance for capital-intensive infrastructure projects across the energy value chain and other infrastructure sectors. In the first of two episodes with Michael, we focus on the future of LIBOR, one of the key benchmark rates in the world economy, which is set to go away in 2021. He provides a brief history of LIBOR and discusses why it’s being phased out.
2019-05-2315 min
Thinkset PodcastJaime Diaz - The CEO of My TeamIn the inaugural episode of his podcast, BRG’s Phil Rowley speaks with Jaime Diaz of the Golf Channel, and formerly of Golf World. Phil and Jaime cover what inspires and motivates leaders, transitioning from print to broadcast, the preparation that goes into The 19th Hole on the Golf Channel and how the individual sport of golf is increasingly embracing the concept of teams. Phil and Jaime also discuss the self-sufficiency of golfers like Zach Johnson and Jack Nicklaus, Ben Crenshaw’s status as a student of the game—and how Tiger Woods is proud of being stubborn.
2019-05-0922 min
Thinkset PodcastKatie Norris & Heidi Sorensen: Commercialization Risk & ComplianceIn this episode, we speak with BRG Director Katie Norris and Heidi A. Sorensen from Foley & Lardner LLP. Katie has more than seventeen years of experience in corporate governance and compliance in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and cosmetics industries. Heidi is a healthcare attorney who focuses on healthcare fraud and abuse and compliance issues. Katie and Heidi discuss compliance considerations companies should factor into their strategy and planning when they are entering the US market from abroad, or when they are preparing to commercialize an FDA-regulated product. They walk us through the various regulatory agencies involved in t...
2019-04-2619 min
Thinkset PodcastBen Fouracre & Archana Kotecha - Human Trafficking (Part 2)Picking up where we left off in our previous episode, host Eddie Newland continues his conversation with BRG Director Ben Fouracre, and Archana Kotecha, Head of Legal at Liberty Shared. They discuss where where human trafficking occurs, the global supply chain and where businesses should take caution, and ethical sourcing for everyday consumers.
2019-03-1219 min
Thinkset PodcastBen Fouracre & Archana Kotecha - Human TraffickingIn this episode, host Eddie Newland speaks with BRG Director Ben Fouracre and Archana Kotecha, Asia Region Director and Head of Legal at Liberty Shared. They discuss the state of human trafficking around the world and how it may affect businesses and supply chain economics. They also review analysis regarding where human trafficking occurs, the global supply chain and where businesses should take caution, and ethical sourcing for consumers.
2019-03-0723 min
Thinkset PodcastAbhijit Yadav - The Changing Indian EconomyBRG Principal Abhijit Yadav joins the podcast to talk about the Indian economy and BRG’s work in the region. Discussion includes his background as a signal intelligence officer for the Indian Navy, the evolving nature of India's economy, changes in regulation leading to economic growth, and the potential future for the Indian economy as a whole.
2019-01-2526 min
Thinkset PodcastDavid Kalat - Computer Forensics and Digital HistoryBRG Director David Kalat talks about his path to becoming a forensic expert. Discussion includes his background as a digital historian, the ways in which he conducts digital forensic investigations, and a preview for his upcoming article in ThinkSet magazine on how laws protecting IP have struggled to keep pace with technology.
2019-01-0420 min
Thinkset PodcastStuart Witchell - Strategic Business Intelligence in AsiaBRG Managing Director Stuart Witchell talks about his work in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Discussion includes how investments in Asia have changed over the years, the markets where foreign investment is having the largest impact, and the potential ways corruption may affect how companies do business in the region.
2018-12-0420 min
Thinkset PodcastMark Renzi - M&A, Restructuring and Financial ServicesBRG Managing Director Mark Renzi joins host Eddie Newland to discuss the state of the mergers and acquisitions market and his outlook for 2019 and beyond. Discussion includes the spate of M&A around the world, Mr. Renzi’s experience in bankruptcy engagements, and the potential mistakes companies make when going through restructuring activities.
2018-11-1518 min
Thinkset PodcastRick Fultineer & Bob Lewis: Construction Deep DiveBRG Managing Director Rick Fultineer and Director Bob Lewis join host Eddie Newland to discuss trends in the global construction industry. Topics include current hot spots for infrastructure construction, shortages in qualified labor, and litigation hurdles to avoid during boom times.
2018-09-1322 min
Thinkset PodcastRob Hitchens & Amy Lewis - Security CultureBRG Managing Director Rob Hichens and BRG Senior Associate Amy Lewis discuss the importance of security and privacy culture. Topics include why culture matters to cyber security, the biggest mistakes companies make implementing security protocols, measuring the effectiveness of a corporate privacy culture and reflection upon the meteoric rise of cyber security.
2018-05-1520 min
Thinkset PodcastElizabeth Arnold - Collecting Data to Evaluate Employee StatusOn this episode of the Thinkset Podcast, host Eddie Newland talks with BRG Director Elizabeth Arnold about recent legal developments in employee classifications and what companies are doing to address the evolving challenges in employer regulations. Other topics include the gig economy employees, different methods for analyzing employee classifications, proactive steps companies are taking around employee classification and Elizabeth’s work on a new textbook.
2018-03-2215 min
Thinkset PodcastBen Nolan - Public-Private PartnershipsOn this episode of the Thinkset Podcast, host Eddie Newland talks with BRG Managing Director Ben Nolan about the evolution of Public Private Partnerships (P3) and what they mean for future infrastructure projects. Ben talks about how different state operations handle P3, Puerto Rico’s history of P3 development and how to manage a project’s risk profile.
2017-12-2725 min
Thinkset PodcastKelly Lynch - Pharma and HealthcareOn this episode of the Thinkset Podcast, host Eddie Newland talks with BRG Associate Director Kelly Lynch about the highly regulated world of pharmaceuticals and the role pharmacy benefits managers and specialty pharmacies play in today’s healthcare landscape. Kelly speaks about these topics as well as her inspiration for becoming a consultant and the route she took to arrive at BRG in 2012. Topics include: new types of healthcare disputes and investigations (1:15), pharmacy benefits managers role in the healthcare market (2:15), specialty pharmacies and drug pricing (4:00), cost factors in drug pricing (6:30), how data can help combat the opioid crisis (8:37), tools in...
2017-12-0521 min
Thinkset PodcastEd Buthusiem - The Materiality TrapOn this episode of the Thinkset Podcast, host Eddie Newland talks with BRG Managing Director Ed Buthusiem about the growing trend of multi-national corporations joining highly regulated industries in search of margin growth. Ed describes this growing trend as the ‘materiality trap’, as many companies struggle to adapt their risk assessment procedures in these lucrative new industries. Topics include: motivation for this growing trend (1:15), how to avoid problems on the front end (3:40), structure of risk assessment programs (5:45), the materiality trap (7:20), calculating risk vs materiality (10:20), the regulatory viewpoint (16:00), venture capital savvy in dealing with materiality trap (19:00).
2017-11-1321 min
Thinkset PodcastJoe Bohling - Leadership Strategies of the FutureOn this episode of the Thinkset Podcast, host Eddie Newland talks with BRG Managing Director Joe Bohling about the different experiences he has had in the world of performance improvement and leadership coaching. Topics include: The C-suite talent gap (1:45), Succession strategies in public companies vs closely held (4:36), Cultural differences in business environments (8:50), Characteristics of high potential performers (10:15), Pillars of sustained peak performance (12:40), The future of executive strategies addressing the V.U.C.A. environment (16:45).
2017-11-0220 min
Thinkset PodcastMark WilliamsHost Eddie Newland talks with Mark Williams, an economist and Managing Director at BRG with over 20 years’ experience in regulation and strategy of the telecoms, media and technology (TMT) sector. Topics of the episodes include the relationship between innovation and regulation, unexpected political results effect on the TMT sector and what the future may look like for consumers. Other topics: Comparisons to past inflection points in the TMT market (1:39), multiple-choice companies (2:56), the causality between industry and regulation (5:52), Brexit and the election of President Donald Trump possible effects on Net Neutrality (10:20), EU General Data Protection Rules (GDPR) impact on rules (14:22) an...
2017-09-2723 min
Thinkset PodcastLarry FallinOn this episode of the Thinkset Podcast we are joined by BRG Managing Director Larry Fallin. Larry joins us from his office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where he has worked for the past 30 years. In that time Larry has amassed operational management and consulting expertise with organizations across the US, Europe and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. He is a specialist in creating strategies, transformations, turnarounds, and increasing organizational value through innovation programs. On the podcast Larry talks about life in the Kingdom, how the things have evolved since he arrived in 1979 and what advice he has f...
2017-09-0520 minThinkset PodcastTom Brown - Solving Cyber Due DiligenceTom Brown, global leader of BRG’s Cyber Security & Investigations practice, discusses the impact and fallout of the WannaCry ransomware attack in Europe and the industries he sees as potential targets in the next waves of cyber-attacks. Other topics include security risks, reacting to attacks, preemptive investments in cybersecurity training, best practices, and advice for payment demands in a ransomware scenario.
2017-06-2022 min