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Heart-to-Heart with HealthCapEp 37: Navigating the March CMS Regulatory Changes: What You Need to KnowIn this episode of Heart-to-Heart with HealthCap, Angie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management at HealthCap, talks with Cindy Johnson, Vice President of Clinical Compliance for Atrium Centers, about the latest CMS regulatory changes taking effect at the end of March. Together, they break down the intent behind these updates, including the push for increased oversight and greater consistency in surveys, while also acknowledging the challenges providers face in keeping up with frequent and complex regulatory shifts. The conversation explores how these changes are playing out in real time, from staffing shortages, particularly among RNs, to the evolving makeup of survey...
2026-04-0137 min
Dagen med DiStorägaren rasar mot blankarna: MarknadsmanipulationBjörn Odlander, grundare HealthCap, gästade Börsmorgon och pratade om Bonesupports åtgärder
2026-03-2506 min
Börslunch2000% på 2 dagar – experterna om nästa heta hälsovårdstrendHälsovårdssektorn är en viktig del av Europas framtidssatsning både för att öka innovationsförmågan och den geopolitiska motståndskraften. Med oss för att diskutera de europeiska läkemedelsbolagens framtid har vi idag Johan Unnerus, analytiker på SB1 Markets och Mårten Steen, partner på Healthcap. programledare är Nike Mekibes och Gabriel Mellqvist.
2026-03-1820 minBörslunch2000% på 2 dagar – experterna om nästa heta hälsovårdstrendHälsovårdssektorn är en viktig del av Europas framtidssatsning både för att öka innovationsförmågan och den geopolitiska motståndskraften. Med oss för att diskutera de europeiska läkemedelsbolagens framtid har vi idag Johan Unnerus, analytiker på SB1 Markets och Mårten Steen, partner på Healthcap. programledare är Nike Mekibes och Gabriel Mellqvist.
2026-03-1820 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapEp 36: Inside the 2025 MDS Updates with Jane Schoof: What Clinicians Need to KnowIn this episode of Heart to Heart with HealthCap, Angie Szumlinski sits down with Jane Schoof, Director of Utilization at Atrium Living Centers, to discuss the most significant changes to the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual (v1.20.1), focusing on falls and injuries. Together, they review how CMS has redefined what constitutes a fall, including incidents caused by "overwhelming external forces," and explain what should now be coded as an intercepted fall. The discussion sheds light on how these updates are designed to close reporting gaps between hospital claims and MDS coding, improve accuracy, and strengthen resident care. Jane also provides insight into...
2025-11-2429 min
The Brand Called YouAfrica’s Health & Wealth Visionary | Dr Ola Brown, Founder and GP, Healthcap AfricaJoin Dr. Ola Brown, founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria and Healthcap Africa, as she shares her journey from medicine to impact investing, the future of healthcare in Africa, and why venture capital can transform lives.00:25- About Dr Ola BrownDr. Ola Brown is the founder and general partner at Healthcap Africa, an investment firm specializing in early-stage investments within the healthtech and fintech sectors, along with infrastructure investments.
2025-10-0126 min
The Brand Called YouAfrica’s Health & Wealth Visionary | Dr Ola Brown, Founder and GP, Healthcap AfricaJoin Dr. Ola Brown, founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria and Healthcap Africa, as she shares her journey from medicine to impact investing, the future of healthcare in Africa, and why venture capital can transform lives.00:25- About Dr Ola BrownDr. Ola Brown is the founder and general partner at Healthcap Africa, an investment firm specializing in early-stage investments within the healthtech and fintech sectors, along with infrastructure investments.
2025-09-0126 min
Leaders Who Care®Healthcare Africa (with Dr. Ola Brown)Dr. Ola Brown, Founding Partner of Healthcap; a pan-Africa investment company focused on healthcare/clean energy & social infrastructure investments that create a healthier world. The venture capital arm has invested in 30 pre Series A start ups in fintech and healthtech. She previously founded a tech enabled urgent care services marketplace called Flying Doctors Nigeria, servicing in over 100 countries, responded to over 5000 urgent care requests.
2025-07-1026 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapEP 35 PBJ: Staying Compliant and Survey Ready with Melanie FlachsPayroll-Based Journal (PBJ) reporting isn't always top of mind—until it is. In this episode of Heart to Heart with HealthCap, Angie Szumlinski is joined by Melanie Flachs of The Peplinski Group, a seasoned nurse and long-term care leader, to discuss what every senior living operator should know about PBJ, RN coverage, and the real-time tracking that can make or break your star rating. From decoding F-tags and identifying common coding pitfalls to practical strategies for weekend coverage, Melanie shares how her communities stay survey-ready through intentional staffing processes, strong data oversight, and an evolving approach to workforce planning. We al...
2025-05-1528 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapEp 34 Understanding MDS with Robin Hillier (Part 2)In Part 2 of our deep dive into the MDS process, Heart-to-Heart with HealthCap welcomes back MDS expert Robin Hillier to unpack the most recent updates to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) as of October 1, 2023. Angie Szumlinski and Robin explore critical coding changes, penalties tied to incomplete assessments, challenges with Section GG, and how interdisciplinary teams can improve accuracy and resident outcomes. From quality measures to schizophrenia audits, this episode is packed with practical insights for senior living professionals navigating today's MDS landscape. Robin has also created a free MDS Basics document to support your learning!
2025-04-2924 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapEp 33 Understanding MDS with Robin Hillier (Part 1)In this episode of Heart-to-Heart with HealthCap, Angie Szumlinski is joined by MDS expert Robin Hillier for Part 1 of our two-part deep dive into the MDS process. Robin shares how the MDS is used across care delivery, compliance, and reimbursement—and why coding accuracy and interdisciplinary collaboration are more critical than ever. Whether you're new to MDS or need a refresher, this episode offers foundational insights you won't want to miss. Robin has also created a free MDS Basics document to support your learning!
2025-04-2222 minBörslunchHetast inom hälsovård just nuBörslunch riktar blickarna mot hälsovårdssektorn. Hur mår sektorn i Sverige och i USA? Hur hett är det med uppköp och börsnoteringar? För att reda ut detta är Astrid Samuelsson från Healthinvest och Mårten Steen från Healthcap inbjudna till studion.Bolag som avhandlas är bland annat Astra Zeneca, Asker (som noteras 27 mars), Bonesupport, Sobi och Vicore.
2025-03-1819 minBörslunchHetast inom hälsovård just nuBörslunch riktar blickarna mot hälsovårdssektorn. Hur mår sektorn i Sverige och i USA? Hur hett är det med uppköp och börsnoteringar? För att reda ut detta är Astrid Samuelsson från Healthinvest och Mårten Steen från Healthcap inbjudna till studion.Bolag som avhandlas är bland annat Astra Zeneca, Asker (som noteras 27 mars), Bonesupport, Sobi och Vicore.
2025-03-1819 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapEp. 32 Navigating CMS Schizophrenia Audits: Lessons Learned & Best PracticesIn this episode of Heart to Heart with HealthCap, Angie Szumlinski chats with Gwynn Ryder, Vice President of Operations for Aspire Health in Ohio, about the challenges and lessons learned from navigating CMS Schizophrenia Minimum Data Set Audits. They discuss the intricate process of compliance, the impact on star ratings, and how one missed detail can ripple into significant consequences for senior living communities. Gwen shares practical advice, insights on improving internal processes, and the importance of proactive quality assurance to stay ahead of audits. Tune in for a deep dive into a timely issue impacting senior living care and...
2025-01-3130 min
EFNBörslunch tar pulsen på den heta hälsovårdssektornDiskussionen spänner från jättar som Astra Zeneca till förhoppningsbolag som Egetis. Även ämnen som riktad strålningsterapi och cellgifter står på listan över tisdagens samtal med förvaltarna Astrid Samuelsson, Healthinvest och Mårten Steen, Healthcap. Programledare: Kajsa Söderberg och Kelly Connelin.
2024-08-2722 min
BörslunchBörslunch tar pulsen på den heta hälsovårdssektorn Diskussionen spänner från jättar som Astra Zeneca till förhoppningsbolag som Egetis. Även ämnen som riktad strålningsterapi och cellgifter står på listan över tisdagens samtal med förvaltarna Astrid Samuelsson, Healthinvest och Mårten Steen, Healthcap. Programledare: Kajsa Söderberg och Kelly Connelin.
2024-08-2722 minBörslunchBörslunch tar pulsen på den heta hälsovårdssektorn Diskussionen spänner från jättar som Astra Zeneca till förhoppningsbolag som Egetis. Även ämnen som riktad strålningsterapi och cellgifter står på listan över tisdagens samtal med förvaltarna Astrid Samuelsson, Healthinvest och Mårten Steen, Healthcap. Programledare: Kajsa Söderberg och Kelly Connelin.
2024-08-2722 min
Quality Insights PodcastTaking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Angie SzumlinskiIn this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Angie Szumlinski, LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS, Director of Risk Management at HealthCap®. Read Angie's Blog.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an ag...
2024-08-0246 min
The Capital of HealthHealth Cap's Dr Ola Brown: Is there a market in your gap?On this episode, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Ola Brown, a prominent figure in healthcare and the founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria and HealthCap Africa.
Our conversation delves into financing healthcare in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Dr. Brown shares invaluable insights on what health tech founders should consider when serving underserved populations.
One of the key takeaways is the emphasis on innovative health services being affordable, acceptable, and accessible to the communities they aim to serve.
Dr. Brown highlights the delicate balance required when identifying a market gap. She wisely r...
2024-01-1736 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapEp. 31 - Fall 2023 Vaccine Recommendations with Dr. David GiffordIn this engaging podcast episode, Angie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management at HealthCap and a seasoned expert in the field, engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. David Gifford, Chief Medical Officer at AHCA/NCAL. Together, they delve into the realm of respiratory viruses, shedding light on the latest insights and recommendations concerning their vaccines. From the ever-present RSV to the perennial concern of influenza and the ongoing challenges posed by COVID, the vulnerability of our senior living residents to these respiratory viruses is a paramount concern. Join us as we explore strategies and measures aimed at safeguarding the health...
2023-09-1229 min
Faith Driven EntrepreneurEpisode 255 - From Doctor to Entrepreneur to Venture Capitalist: A Journey of Faith and Problem SolvingSometimes our greatest trials can become fuel for our callings.That’s the case with today’s guest, Dr. Ola Brown. Dr. Brown’s resume looks like it could be split amongst multiple people. Prior to her current role as founder of the investment firm Healthcap, she had a career as a medical doctor. Then she founded Flying Doctors Nigeria, a tech-enabled urgent care services marketplace before co-founding her first fund: Greentree Investment Company. Her desire to innovate and change the healthcare landscape across Africa came from after a family tragedy altered the course o...
2023-06-2044 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapBivalent Vaccine HesitancyIn this episode Angie Szumlinski, HealthCap Director of Risk Managment and Cathy Hamblen, HealthCap Risk Manager talk with Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, Chief Executive at the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists about vaccine hesitancy and strategies for improving bivalent COVID-19 vaccine rates in senior living.
2023-02-0817 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapResidents with Restricted Diets - Enjoying the HolidaysDuring the holidays, many residents and families of residents on a restricted diet would like permission to deviate from the diet to enjoy traditional "holiday" foods. Will a dietary waiver protect you if a negative outcome occurs as a result of such a deviation? Angie Szumlinski, HealthCap Director of Risk Managment, talks with Mary McMurry, Litigation Manager at Hamilin & Burton Liability Managment about this and other topics to keep your residents safe and you protected.
2022-12-2018 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapEp 28: Ready or Not! Phase 3 is Coming October 24thCMS will begin surveying against Phase 3 of Requirements of Participation for Nursing Homes on October 24, 2022. With around 180 pages of guidance, revisions, and updates affecting 52 F-tags, many providers are feeling anxious about the new guidance. Angie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management for HealthCap talks with Crystal Bowens, the Associate VP of Regulatory Services for AHCA/NCAL about the updates, and what providers can do to prepare. Crystal reminds us that AHCA/NCAL members can always reach out to them at Regulatory@AHCA.org for specific questions.
2022-10-2125 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapEp 27: Arbitration Agreements - Why and HowChristina Nechiporchik, Associate General Counsel for HealthCap talks with John Hessburg, Senior Partner at the law firm of Kitch where he leads the Post Acute Practice group. Also included in the conversation is Drew Flichak, Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Compliance Office at Vivage Senior Living. Listen as they talk about why we should be talking about arbitration agreements after CMS issued revised Surveyor Guidance on June 29, 2022. In addition, they discuss the best practices for implementing arbitration agreements in your facilities while remaining in compliance.
2022-08-0930 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapEp 26: Instilling a Culture of Compassion in Your Organization with Glenn Van EkerenAngie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management talks with Vetter Health Services President, Glenn Van Ekeren about their belief that it's not about putting years in the life, but putting life in the years. Quality care is determined by a mindset to do what's right, and that comes from compassion. Listen to learn about instilling a culture of compassion in your organization.
2022-07-2221 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapStaffing Challenges: Recruitment & Retention Strategies with Allyson Bakewell, CienaIn this episode, we'll talk about the staffing challenges facing the senior living industry. Angie Szumlinski talks with Allyson Bakewell, Director of Talent Acquisition for Ciena Healthcare about what they're doing to attract and retain talent.
2022-07-0620 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapVaccine Mandates, Boosters, and HesitancyIn this episode Angie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management at HealthCap talks with Dr. Matthew Beacom, M.D. from the University of Nebraska and Heath Boddy, President and CEO at the Nebraska Health Care Association. Listen as they discuss the latest in vaccine mandates, boosters, and vaccine hesitancy in the senior living industry.
2021-09-2426 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapCOVID Long-HaulersWhile many people who get COVID-19 recover within a few weeks, some will suffer from long-haul symptoms for many months. This syndrome has impacted millions more Americans long after their initial diagnosis. Angie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management at HealthCap talks with Nicole Tweedie, a "long-hauler" about what it's been like living with post-COVID symptoms. Joining them Jana Hirschtick, a researcher from the University of Michigan, who has been studying COVID patients after their diagnoses.
2021-06-2919 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapClaims Trends and AnalysisBeginning in 2016 the senior living industry began to see an increase in the frequency and severity of claims. When COVID began in 2020, it changed everything, making the trends more unpredictable. Will plaintiff attorneys turn a global pandemic into individual tort claims and what will be the outcome? We may not know for a long time.
2021-06-1026 min
Heart-to-Heart with HealthCapClaims Trends and AnalysisBeginning in 2016 we began to see an increase in the frequency and severity of claims. When COVID began in 2020, it changed everything, making the trends more unpredictable. Will plaintiff attorneys turn a global pandemic into individual tort claims and what will be the outcome? We may not know for a long time.
2021-06-0926 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapScott Voss: A Partner from the BeginningCara Drenth, Director of Underwriting at HealthCap talks with Scott Voss, President of Voss Insurance Services and original HealthCap agent. Listen as they talk about what COVID has been like for agencies and owners, how we've handled crises in the past, and what the future may hold for senior living facilities.
2021-05-1825 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapIntimacy Between ResidentsHumans are sexual beings from the time they are born until they die. How do you handle situations when residents become intimate?
2021-05-0407 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapMark Parkinson April 2021HealthCap CEO Peter Feeney and AHCA President & CEO Mark Parkinson talk about the future of COVID, vaccines and variants, and what the senior living community might expect regarding census in the future.
2021-04-2020 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapDavid Mathog: An Agent's Perspective on COVID-19Peter Feeney, CEO of HealthCap and David Mathog, Senior Vice President National Healthcare Practice Leader at USI Insurance Services talk about the effects COVID-19 has had on clients from an agent's perspective.
2021-04-0618 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapTalking Monoclonal Antibodies with Chad Worz, PharmD and Chief Executive of ASCPIn this podcast we discuss treating residents who have contracted COVID with monoclonal antibodies such as bamlanivimab and remdesivir. Where do these antibodies come from? Who can be treated with them? What if the resident has already been vaccinated? We have the answers to these questions and more!
2021-03-0120 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCap"Project Hug" Vetter's COVID Vaccination ClinicVetter Health Services began vaccination of their residents and staff on December 28. Listen as Peter and Angie speak with Shari Terry, Vetter's COO about their process and what worked well for them.
2020-12-3014 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapMark Parkinson, AHCA NCALListen in as HealthCap CEO Peter Feeney talks with AHCA President and CEO Mark Parkinson about the challenges the senior living industry faced in 2020, and a look ahead at what 2021 brings us in regards to vaccines, federal funding, census, and liability protection.
2020-12-0215 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapA Conversation with Vivage Senior LivingJoin HealthCap Director of Risk Management Angie Szumlinski as she talks with Cynthia Coenen, Chief Clinical Officer for Vivage Senior Living in Colorado. Angie and Cynthia talk about best practices, documentation, and lessons learned during this pandemic.
2020-08-1415 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapCOVID Successes of Cedar Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterHealthCap Risk Manager Cathy Hamblen interviews Tracie Murray, Administrator, and Bethany Murray, Assistant Administrator of Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Sunnyvale, California. They walk us through the implementation and execution of their successful COVID plan that brought them through the outbreak to being declared COVID-free today.
2020-06-0319 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapWhat is Legal Immunity in the Time of COVID-19?We've been hearing the term "immunity" a lot in the news lately. But when talking about immunity, there's another kind that has nothing to do with antibodies. In today's podcast, Christina Nechiporchik and Marc Feeney discuss legal immunity, and how it affects the senior living industry.
2020-05-1208 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapRoot Cause AnalysisWhen an incident occurs, what do you do? Are you just running around putting out fires? Listen as HealthCap Risk Managers Patti Sweet and Donna Long explain the Root Cause Analysis process and why you should be doing it in your facility.
2020-02-2108 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapCoronavirus and Infection ControlIt's no wonder coronavirus is all over the news. With the number of cases of coronavirus at over 20,000 in China, the number of cases in the U.S. has now risen to over 10. Many of us in the Senior Living Industry are thinking about our community and wondering what we would do it the virus came to our facility. Is the typical infection control enough? In this episode, Peter Feeney and Angie Szumlinski discuss the coronavirus outbreak and infection control in general.
2020-02-0707 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapGreat Care Starts with Being NiceOf course, our #1 priority is providing great care for our senior living residents, but did you know that how you treat your caregivers will affect how residents are treated? In this episode, Peter talks with HealthCap Risk Managers Joy Schultz and Sherry Mastropietro on their experience in skilled nursing and long term care facilities and how "just being nice" can make a huge difference.
2020-01-2411 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapRansomware and Cyber Attacks in Senior LivingListening to the news it seems that cyber-attacks are becoming more and more common. Is the Senior Living Community being targeted? What do hackers want? In today's podcast, Peter and Angie talk with James Gutierrez, Director of IT at HealthCap. Listen to hear what you should do and how you can mitigate damage if you are attacked.
2020-01-1014 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapRecharge Your EmployeesDuring this end of the year episode, Peter and Angie talk about things you can do to get your employees recharged for the upcoming year.
2019-12-2604 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapArbitration AgreementsArbitration agreements are a hot topic in our industry. Many residents and their families may think of arbitration as waiving their right to a jury trial if there is a claim, but there are many benefits to them. In this podcast Christina Nechiporchik, Staff Attorney at HealthCap talks with Andrea DeLand, HealthCap Risk Manager and Manda Ayoub, Pomeroy Living's COO about the benefits of arbitration agreements and how to successfully implement them in your facility.
2019-12-2008 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapSepsisEvery hour that a resident is in septic shock and not receiving antibiotics, their risk of death increases by almost 10%. Knowing the signs of sepsis and early diagnosis are key to fighting the infection. Peter Feeney talks with Risk Managers Cathy Angi and Cathy Hamblen about what to look for and what to do when you suspect sepsis.
2019-12-0610 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapPreparing for WinterFor much of the country, winter is here (or will be soon)! What do facilities need to do to be ready? Is there anything you're not thinking about? Preparation is the key, especially for those southern states where winter doesn't strike often. In this episode, Peter talks with Angie Szumlinski about what to think about, how to prepare and what you should do if there is an incident due to ice.
2019-11-2911 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapPreparing for the HolidaysThe holidays can be especially stressful when loved ones are in a nursing home, long term care, or skilled nursing facilities. For families and facilities, early planning and preparation is the key.
2019-11-2209 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapThe CMS "Red Hand" CampaignWhat is the so-called "Red Hand Campaign" that was launched by CMS last fall? Join HealthCap CEO Peter Feeney as he talks with HealthCap Risk Managers Cheryl Wilcox, RN, CLNC, RAC-CT, and Dorene Spies, LNHA about the campaign, what it is, how it can affect facilities, and what to do if you receive a "red hand" icon on nursinghomecompare.com.
2019-11-1509 minHeart-to-Heart with HealthCapDoing the Right ThingWhat does it mean for senior living providers to do the right thing when it comes to providing high-quality care? We share insight on staffing, family engagement and executing arbitration agreements. Join Peter Feeney, Managing Partner and Angie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management as they discuss how doing the right thing pays off.
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