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Mental Health Industry News"The Booming Mental Health Tech Landscape: Driving Access, Partnerships, and AI-Powered Wellness"The global mental health industry is experiencing robust growth and significant transformation within the past 48 hours, driven by increased adoption of technology, notable partnerships, and changing consumer expectations. The market for mental health software alone is forecasted to surge from 13.63 billion US dollars in 2025 to 41.15 billion by 2032, reflecting a 17 percent compound annual growth rate. The World Health Organization reported a 15 percent rise in diagnosed mental health cases from 2023 to 2025, fueling demand for software solutions that integrate clinical care with digital tools. Teletherapy now accounts for over 35 percent of market revenue, as remote care becomes a consumer expectation rather than an...2025-07-1602 min
Home Health Revealed (+Palliative and Hospice)Medicare Advantage and the Future of Revenue Cycle Management in Home HealthDive into the world of Medicare Advantage with industry expert Erica Gregory, Senior VP and General Manager of Revenue Cycle Management at Netsmart. This insightful discussion explores the growing impact of Medicare Advantage plans on healthcare organizations and revenue cycles. Key topics covered: Home Health Revealed is brought to you by Velocity, HealthRev Partners’ cutting […]2025-01-2800 minHome Health Revealed (+Palliative and Hospice)Medicare Advantage and the Future of Revenue Cycle Management in Home HealthDive into the world of Medicare Advantage with industry expert Erica Gregory, Senior VP and General Manager of Revenue Cycle Management at Netsmart. This insightful discussion explores the growing impact of Medicare Advantage plans on healthcare organizations and revenue cycles. Key topics covered: Home Health Revealed is brought to you by Velocity, HealthRev Partners’ cutting […]2025-01-2800 minHome Health Revealed (+Palliative and Hospice)Medicare Advantage and the Future of Revenue Cycle Management in Home HealthDive into the world of Medicare Advantage with industry expert Erica Gregory, Senior VP and General Manager of Revenue Cycle Management at Netsmart. This insightful discussion explores the growing impact of Medicare Advantage plans on healthcare organizations and revenue cycles. Key topics covered: Home Health Revealed is brought to you by Velocity, HealthRev Partners’ cutting […]2025-01-2800 min
Home Health Revealed (+Palliative and Hospice)Medicare Advantage and the Future of Revenue Cycle Management in Home HealthDive into the world of Medicare Advantage with industry expert Erica Gregory, Senior VP and General Manager of Revenue Cycle Management at Netsmart. This insightful discussion explores the growing impact of Medicare Advantage plans on healthcare organizations and revenue cycles.
Key topics covered:
- The projected growth of Medicare Advantage enrollments to 60% by the end of the decade- Strategies for revenue cycle teams to succeed in the Medicare Advantage landscape- The importance of pre-service activities, including eligibility checks and prior authorizations- How accurate coding impacts financial performance, regulatory compliance...2025-01-2822 min
Kansas City Local PulseTitle: "Abortion Ban Blocked, Job Boom, Holiday Cheer: KC Local Pulse Dec 22, 2024"Good morning, this is Kansas City Local Pulse for Sunday, December 22, 2024.We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. A Missouri judge has approved a request to block the abortion ban after the Amendment 3 vote, a significant development in the ongoing debate over reproductive rights in our state[1]. Additionally, the IRS workers are anxious as Congress deliberates on their funding, which could impact local services.In local job market news, Kansas City continues to thrive. The city added over 10,000 jobs in December compared to last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics...2024-12-2203 minKansas City Local PulseTech Jobs Boom, Housing Market Hot, and a Touching Community Story - Kansas City Local PulseGood morning, this is Kansas City Local Pulse for Wednesday, December 18, 2024.We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. A Missouri man who was missing in Syria for months has been freed after seven months in detention. He's choosing to stay in Syria despite pleas to return home[1].In local job market news, Kansas City continues to see significant growth, especially in the tech sector. The city is expected to create around 110,000 new tech jobs driven by AI and automation. Top companies like Sprint, Black & Veatch, and Netsmart are hiring, with salaries averaging $85,000...2024-12-1803 min
Netsmart CareThreadsUsing AI to Redefine Clinical Workflows and Enhance OutcomesAugmented Intelligence is redefining clinical workflows, reducing documentation time and empowering clinicians to focus on patient care. This shift not only improves efficiency but also enhances outcomes and job satisfaction. With tools designed for ease of use and minimal disruption, AI is driving higher productivity and better clinician retention. In this episode, Maria Warren, VP at Netsmart, is joined by Chris Yakscoe, Senior Director of Bells AI at Netsmart, and Trent Smith, CEO of Apricot AI. They explore the transformative power of AI in healthcare, particularly for home health and post-acute care. The guests also...2024-12-1239 min
TCN TalksIndustry Trends with Maria WarrenMaria Warren, Vice President of McBee, part of NetSmart, joins us to unravel the intricacies of hospice care audits. We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of how these audits, intended to curb fraud and waste, often end up as resource-draining obstacles that detract from essential patient care. Maria shares her personal journey from starting as an entry-level consultant to leading teams that navigate the complex landscape of compliance and documentation, providing a critical perspective on the balance between regulation and care.The conversation then shifts to the transformative potential of technology in hospice care. With insights...2024-11-2736 minNetsmart CareThreadsDefining Leadership in a New Era of HealthcareThe healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, with staffing shortages, technology advancements, and shifting reimbursement models reshaping how care is delivered. As more baby boomer executives retire and the "silver tsunami" drives a growing demand for home-based care, the stage is set for the next generation of leaders to step up and shape the future. But what does it really take to step into these roles and become an emerging leader? In this episode, Maria Warren, VP of Post-Acute Strategy, sits down with Chris Comeaux, President & CEO of Teleios Collaborative Network and author of The Anatomy of Leadership...2024-10-2938 min
Netsmart CareThreadsThe Evolving Landscape of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)What’s going on with electronic visit verification (EVV) now that the mandate has been in effect for personal care services for more than a year? In this podcast, you’ll discover what’s changed and what may be on the horizon in the EVV landscape. Join Lindsay Mack, director of client success at Netsmart, and Kristy Pyles, founder of In Your Corner Consulting, as they discuss progress made since the implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act and ongoing challenges faced by providers, payers and states, as well at the potential benefits EVV offers in supporting value...2024-06-0523 min
Netsmart CareThreadsEvolutions in Care: How California is Tackling Legislation, Populations and TechnologyWhat strategies should states and counties adopt to meet the changing behavioral health landscape? In this podcast, we’ll look at our nation’s largest state, California, to see how they are responding to new legislation, high-risk populations and technology innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI). Join David Strocchia, SVP and Managing Director of Human Services, Netsmart; Mark Van Horn, VP of Public Sector, Netsmart; and Veronica Kelley, DSW, Director of Behavioral Health Services, Orange County for an informative conversation. They discuss the latest challenges facing the public sector in California, from unhoused populations to legislative billing changes––and how they...2024-04-0930 min
Healthcare IT Today InterviewsUnlocking the Power of Interoperability for Revenue Cycle ManagementInteroperability is not just about exchanging clinical data from an EHR; it is a potential game-changer for the financial side of healthcare too. A seamless transfer of data in the revenue cycle process results in optimal reimbursement, reduced administration costs, and fewer surprises for patients.
Healthcare IT Today sat down with Juli Forde Smith, Director of Strategic Partnerships at ZOLL Data Systems and Erica Gregory, Senior Vice President at Netsmart to discuss interoperability for revenue cycle management (RCM).
Learn more about ZOLL Data at https://www.zolldata.com/
Learn more about Netsmart at https://www.ntst.com/
Learn more...2024-03-2825 min
Palmdale Regional RadioThe Rehabilitation Institute's Awards and ServicesThe Rehabilitation Institute at Palmdale Regional Medical Center is blazing a pathway of excellent patient care through our team-centered approach. This team is being recognized for their hard work by gaining awards of excellence through our CARF accreditation and most recently through being recognized as ranking in the top 10 percent of 861 inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the country from the database of Netsmart Technologies.2024-03-1500 minHealthcare IT Today InterviewsNetsmart Leverages AI and Predictive Analytics to Improve Care and Identify Suicide RiskTom Herzog, chief operating officer of Netsmart, says that “digitization has always been about entering data into the system” and that users are asking, “What does the system do for me?” It’s time to “aggregate” that data and get a million “second opinions.”
Matthew Arnheiter, senior vice president of innovations, described Netsmart’s project with the Missouri Behavioral Health Council (MBHC) to use predictive analytics and identify people at risk of suicide. Their AI system ingested data across the “silos” of more than 30 behavioral health providers and other sources, such as death certificates of those who took their own lives. Using this da...2024-03-0828 min
Netsmart CareThreadsThink Locally: How Community Partnerships Shape National PoliciesJonah Cunningham is a policy expert who’s seen the evolution of healthcare––up to his present role as CEO of National Association of County Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Directors (NACBHDD) and Executive Director of National Association of Rural Mental Health (NARMH). In this podcast, he sits down with Tom Herzog, Chief Operating Officer of Netsmart, to discuss current trends in behavioral health and human services. The conversation reveals how some of healthcare’s most innovative programs––including 988 crisis lines and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), as well as AI technology––have grown from partnerships, be they local or industry coll...2024-01-1834 min
Netsmart CareThreadsMeeting the Demand for Autism Care with Staff Retention and Improved OutcomesAutism has become a significant issue in healthcare today, with rapidly rising diagnoses each year and new legislation mandating insurance coverage in all 50 states. In this podcast, Jamie Pagliaro, Executive Vice President and Chief Learning Officer at Rethink, a leading provider of ABA solutions, sits down with Jen Gray, Director of Solution Consulting at Netsmart, to talk about the growing demand for autism care. They’ll discuss the impact on service providers like BCBAs and RBTs, along with some emerging technology that can help with large caseloads and overwhelming documentation. (Which translates to increased recruitment and retention for organizations.) Ch...2023-11-2935 minNetsmart CareThreadsRevolutionizing Senior Care: Innovations, Partnerships, and the Future of CCRCsWhat strategies do provider groups operating in Accountable Care Organizations and Medicare Advantage Plans need to successfully partner with the growing Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) markets? Join Beth Reece, VP and GM of GEHRIMED at Netsmart, Todd Tyler, CIO at Curana Health, and Mike Emery, EVP at Curana Health, to discuss innovative senior care solutions, emphasizing prevention and care coordination. The guests shed light on the future of CCRCs, focusing on continuous innovation, expanded services, and cost-effective, high-quality care to support aging in place and prevent the need for higher acuity care settings.Key Takeaways:...2023-11-0828 min
Netsmart CareThreadsManaging Top-Line and Bottom-Line: Sustainability Strategies for Behavioral Health OrganizationsWhat strategies do a human services organization need to improve both top-line (growth) and bottom-line (profit) sustainability? Join Dave Strocchia, SVP, Netsmart, as he shares insights with Monica Oss, CEO, OPEN MINDS. This conversation will focus on new and emerging technology as the secret to a healthy business––including less overhead, happier staff, more service lines and stronger consumer engagement.Come away with an understanding of:The importance of automation to optimize your bottom line and increase employee satisfactionHow emerging technologies like AI can transform your clinical processesTechnology as a strategy for improving and diversifying your rela...2023-08-2930 min
Netsmart CareThreadsChanging Lives: Transform Your Finances, Elevate Your CareHow did a CFO with a non-clinical background revolutionize care outcomes for a 140-year-old IDD nonprofit? In this episode, Toni Pergolin, CEO, Bancroft, talks with Mike Valentine, CEO, Netsmart, about her unexpected journey from changing budgets to changing lives. Learn the financial and strategic planning measures that took her organization from a struggling intuition to an innovative industry leader. Best of all, discover how the right business decisions benefit everyone from consumers to staff to communities. Come away with an understanding of:The importance of focusing on key initiatives before you allow yourself to growHow to...2023-04-1230 min
Netsmart CareThreadsNAHC President Bill Dombi Shares 2023 Industry OutlookThe president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) says the performance of these agencies during the pandemic raised their awareness among the public and people in other parts of health care services. As we move through 2023, and further away from the pandemic, home care agencies and hospices are looking to increase their value in the overall home care landscape.In this episode, NAHC President Bill Dombi talks with Mike Dordick, Netsmart SVP of Post-Acute Strategy, about the current environment, challenges and opportunities for the home care and hospice industry. Listen in as these two...2023-02-2338 min
McBee CareThreadsNAHC President Bill Dombi Shares 2023 Industry OutlookThe president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) says the performance of these agencies during the pandemic raised their awareness among the public and people in other parts of health care services. As we move through 2023, and further away from the pandemic, home care agencies and hospices are looking to increase their value in the overall home care landscape.In this episode, NAHC President Bill Dombi talks with Mike Dordick, Netsmart SVP of Post-Acute Strategy, about the current environment, challenges and opportunities for the home care and hospice industry. Listen in as these two...2023-02-2338 min
Netsmart CareThreadsServing the Most Vulnerable 10% of the 10%While healthcare is often viewed with an episodic lens, human services operate very different. Benchmark Human Services has found when it comes to managing the most complex populations, integrated care is more vital than ever to driving better outcomes. With a clear mission of serving people at the forefront, they’ve taken a lifestyle approach to care and evolved their model to meet the unique needs of each state, serving people no matter what their needs are today.Netsmart CEO Mike Valentine is joined by Benchmark Human Services CEO Doug Beebe and his team to share their pe...2022-12-1944 min
Netsmart CareThreadsThe Future of Life Plan Communities: What Senior Leadership Needs to Focus OnThe expectations seniors have for healthy aging is changing and it is up to continuing care retirement communities (CCRC), also referred to as life plan communities, to adapt. A tenured leader in senior living and long-term care dives into the changes, challenges and opportunities ahead to ensure long-lasting success for CCRCs.Eva Bering, MSN, MHA, RN, NHA, is an expert on enhancing the experience of aging. In this episode with Netsmart Senior Solution Strategist Maggie Cameron, Bering taps into her extensive background to discuss what leadership at life plan communities need to focus on to provide the...2022-11-3030 min
Netsmart CareThreadsHospice Icon Barbara Karnes Talks Keys to Staff RetentionHospices around the country are dealing with a similar issue – staffing shortages. It’s forced some to reduce services while others have shut down. One expert has some ideas on how to retain staff and how to prepare hospice nurses for the rigors of the job.Barbara Karnes, RN has devoted decades towards educating, caring and supporting those who are dying and their loved ones. She wrote the iconic booklet “Gone from My Sight.” It is recognized as an important tool for hospice nurses. In this episode, she talks with Amy Wilson, Netsmart Senior Solution Strategist, about the bigg...2022-11-1037 min
Netsmart CareThreadsSuccessfully Adapting to an Ever-Changing LandscapeTom Herzog, COO, NetsmartDr. Eleanor Castillo-Sumi, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Innovation & Growth for Pacific Clinics.Organizations from all communities of care are faced with the challenge of navigating a sea of change, while at the same time trying to scale services to those in need. From taking a proactive approach to new payer models, to focusing on a strong organizational culture, providers can continue to cultivate their mission.In this podcast, we’ll discuss how Pacific Clinics has learned to anticipate changes and transform accordingly. By focusing on strategy, innovation and growth, they’ve managed to serv...2022-10-2636 min
Netsmart CareThreadsEmerging Technology To Do More With LessHealth and human service organizations are confronted with the challenge of maintaining and improving care coordination, clinician satisfaction, and client outcomes with shrinking resources. Faced with staff shortages and an increase in demand for services, organizations are looking for ways to help clinicians do their job better, quicker, and easier, as well as improve the efficacy of their work.In this episode, hear from executives of two of the largest and most complex providers in the country, Chief Information Officer of Institute for Community Living, Hao Wang, and Uday Madasu, Chief Administration Officer of Jewish Board of...2022-10-0342 min
Netsmart CareThreadsThe Power of AdvocacyIn this episode, Chuck Ingoglia, President and CEO at National Council for Mental Wellbeing joins Kevin Scalia, Executive Vice President at Netsmart, to discuss the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act recently passed by Congress that provides funding for the expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Join them as they discuss how this Act came to be and how the efforts over the past decade demonstrate the importance of advocacy.When it comes to advocacy, even one person’s voice can make a difference. From letters and phone calls to Congressional home district visits and Hill Days, bu...2022-09-1518 min
Netsmart CareThreadsBanding Together to Prevent Devastating Home Healthcare Rate CutsHome healthcare providers face an uncertain future following a proposed rate cut by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The proposal would implement a permanent -7.69% cut to Medicare home health services beginning in January 2023. The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (PQHH) says the rate cut proposal would equal $1.33 billion in 2023 alone. More cuts have also been proposed for the years to come which could reach $18 billion over the next 10 years. Providers and home health advocates are fighting back, urging passage of the Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022. The legislation seeks to delay cuts to allow...2022-09-0621 min
Speaking of EventsProperly Planning Events - Jennifer Delaney - Speaking of Events - Episode # 027Today’s guest is a results-driven professional who has 14 years of marketing and event management experience. Jennifer Delaney is the Manager of Corporate Events at Netsmart. Jennifer is passionate about events and making sure that event planners also take care of themselves. Jennifer joins the host Kerri Garbis to share some of her tips on professional event planning.
Takeaways
The event industry is now faster-paced than it was before COVID took over. A lot of aspects of the industry had to change as well to keep up with the COVID guidelines.
Event professionals aren’t jus...2022-09-0139 min
Netsmart CareThreadsSucceeding Under Medicare Advantage: What Home Health Agencies Need to KnowTim Rowan, Editor of “Healthcare at Home: The Rowan Report"Mike Dordick, President of McBee and SVP Post-Acute Strategy of NetsmartDawn Iddings, SVP of Post-Acute, NetsmartIt is projected that in two years 50% of Medicare beneficiaries will be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, and by 2040 that number is expected to rise to 70%. As MA grows its market share among seniors, home-based care providers are battling two business decisions: accept the MA contract and what they feel are unfair reimbursement rates, or reject the rates and lose out on MA...2022-08-0432 min
Netsmart CareThreadsUnlocking Success in Palliative CarePalliative care is growing at an accelerated pace with providers beginning to unlock the keys to profitability through value-based contracts. By taking a deep dive into one of the most rapidly growing fields of healthcare in the U.S., we can understand why these predictions for growth point to palliative as one of the highest demand and most needed services in the post-acute care continuum and what the future of palliative care includes.In this episode hosted by Mike Valentine, CEO of Netsmart, we explore the expansion of palliative care services as well as some of the...2022-07-0824 min
Netsmart CareThreadsIntegrated Care: Strategies That WorkIn this episode, AJ Peterson, vice president and general manager of CareGuidance, talks with Jennifer Miller and Hank Watson about how their organizations are incorporating integrated care into their services and what integrated care means to them. Learn about the importance of looking at interconnectedness and the whole health of a person. Social determinants of health (SDoH) are also discussed and how the right model of care can overcome the barriers keeping people from getting appropriate treatment and services.Telehealth, remote therapy and group sessions, and how technology can be an enabler of value-based models of care...2022-06-2744 min
Netsmart CareThreads3 Eras of Behavioral Health Technology: Evolution, Innovation & AdoptionThe past several years have seen accelerated technology application for healthcare organizations across the continuum of care, yet we're going to see more change in the next ten years than most of us have seen in our collective lifetime. To understand where we are going, we should reflect on the history that brought us to where we are today. The origins of healthcare IT adoption for providers stemmed from the financial compliance era for electronic health records (EHRs). Historically, behavioral health providers across the country had been slower to adopt healthcare IT in comparison to other care settings; but...2022-06-1750 min
Netsmart CareThreadsA+ Care for Addiction (When the World Feels Like It’s Earning a D)Rachelle Casto, VP of Administration, McLeod Addictive Disease CenterMelanie Conforti, VP of Medication Assisted Treatment, McLeod Addictive Disease CenterChristy Majors, VP of Finance, McLeod Addictive Disease CenterMary Ward, President, McLeod Addictive Disease CenterTricia Zerger, Director of Child & Family and Developmental Services, NetsmartIn this episode, representatives from the McLeod Addictive Disease Center and Netsmart discuss where addiction treatment is now and how the use of technology can take treatment to a whole new level. While the COVID pandemic created challenges for treatment, it also provided...2022-04-2025 min
Netsmart CareThreads3 Technology Strategies to Recruit, Retain and Empower Your WorkforceIn this episode, we unpack the most pressing concern facing human services and post-acute organizations today: the staffing shortage. Hear how you can flip the script from the “Great Resignation” to the “Great Transformation” by using technology strategies to recruit, retain and empower staff.Listen as three industry experts, Peter Flick, VP and General Manager of Bells Netsmart; Mike Dordick, Senior VP Post-Acute Strategy, Netsmart and President, McBee; and Danielle Ross, VP and Virtual Chief Information Officer, Netsmart discuss with host Denny Morrison, Ph.D., Chief Clinical Advisor, Netsmart, how to optimize every facet of your org...2022-04-1350 min
Netsmart CareThreadsTips for Identifying, Preparing and Applying for Funding through GrantsKevin Scalia, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development, NetsmartKeith Boushee, Director of Community Strategy, NetsmartIn this episode, Kevin Scalia, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development, and Keith Boushee, Director of Community Strategy, share the importance of properly preparing to apply for funding through federal and state grants and how to efficiently use funding to help with the success of your organization.Identifying, preparing and applying for human services funding opportunities that align with your organization’s goals is crucial to better serve communities. In preparing to apply for grants ahead of ti...2022-04-0426 min
Netsmart CareThreadsThe Power of Partnership With Law Enforcement and Co-responders in Crisis ManagementKari Norris, Emergency Services Coordinator, Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB)Brandie Williams, Deputy Executive Director, Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB)Julie Hiett, Senior Director of Population Health, NetsmartIn this episode, Kari Norris, Emergency Services Coordinator for Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) , and Brandie Williams, Director of Operations for RACSB, share their experience with creating crisis intervention teams for their area in Virginia.The 988 Implementation Act is drawing increased attention and funding support to the development of community-based crisis response systems. Because RACSB has been providing crisis management...2022-04-0325 min
Netsmart CareThreadsBuilding a Culture of Innovation to Transform Behavioral Health DeliveryIn this episode, Wes Williams, VP & CIO at WellPower, talks about the transformation of the past two years and the rise of telehealth and how he’s working to make it a complement to mental health services rather than a complicated one — Telehealth has always been here, but the mindset is shifting. Join us as we discuss:Pressing forward through the pandemic & the rise of telehealth Acknowledging how telehealth has changed & how to anticipate for the futureWhat a human-centered lab isBlockchain, IoT, & AI in healthcareAdvice for the audience This discussion with Wes Williams was taken from...2022-03-1645 minNetsmart CareThreadsBuilding a Culture of Innovation to Transform Behavioral Health DeliveryIn this episode, Wes Williams, VP & CIO at Mental Health Center of Denver, talks about the transformation of the past two years and the rise of telehealth and how he’s working to make it a compliment to mental health services rather than a complicated one — Telehealth has always been here, but the mindset is shifting.
Join us as we discuss:
Pressing forward through the pandemic & the rise of telehealth
Acknowledging how telehealth has changed & how to anticipate for the future
What a human-centered lab is
Blockchain, IoT, & AI in healthcare
Advice for th...2022-03-1645 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#191 Inside Harvard Business School - An Introvert's Experience with Graciela Brewer, HBS MBA '22Back by popular demand, Graciela Brewer returns to reflect on her Harvard Business School experience. We discuss what she found easier and more difficult than expected, how she has made the most of her HBS MBA, and her thoughts on how applicants can best prepare for business school. Questions Introducing Graciela Brewer (0:00) Graciela's Harvard Business School experience: expectations vs. reality (4:00) What Graciela found most valuable about her HBS experience (17:30) HBS during the pandemic (23:10) Graciela's involvement in the Latino Student Organization and Socioeconomic Inclusion Task Force (28:00) Graciela's thoughts on prioritizing mental health, well-being and family at HBS (34:00...2022-03-031h 08The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#191 Inside Harvard Business School - An Introvert's Experience with Graciela Brewer, HBS MBA '22Back by popular demand, Graciela Brewer returns to reflect on her Harvard Business School experience. We discuss what she found easier and more difficult than expected, how she has made the most of her HBS MBA, and her thoughts on how applicants can best prepare for business school. Questions Introducing Graciela Brewer (0:00) Graciela's Harvard Business School experience: expectations vs. reality (4:00) What Graciela found most valuable about her HBS experience (17:30) HBS during the pandemic (23:10) Graciela's involvement in the Latino Student Organization and Socioeconomic Inclusion Task Force (28:00) Graciela's thoughts on prioritizing mental health, well-being and family at HBS (34:00...2022-03-031h 08The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#191 Inside Harvard Business School - An Introvert's Experience with Graciela Brewer, HBS MBA '22Back by popular demand, Graciela Brewer returns to reflect on her Harvard Business School experience. We discuss what she found easier and more difficult than expected, how she has made the most of her HBS MBA, and her thoughts on how applicants can best prepare for business school. Questions Introducing Graciela Brewer (0:00) Graciela's Harvard Business School experience: expectations vs. reality (4:00) What Graciela found most valuable about her HBS experience (17:30) HBS during the pandemic (23:10) Graciela's involvement in the Latino Student Organization and Socioeconomic Inclusion Task Force (28:00) Graciela's thoughts on prioritizing mental health, well-being and family at HBS (34:00...2022-03-031h 08
Netsmart CareThreadsThe Secret Sauce to a Successful EHR ImplementationYou could have the greatest software on the face of the earth, but if you don’t have buy-in from people who know what they’re doing, the implementation is going to fail, says Wenona Bowen-Palombi, Manager of Healthcare Informatics at Treasure Coast Hospice.
The secret sauce to a successful EHR implementation is ... people.
In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, Wenona Bowen-Palombi and Latessa Hinson, Vice President at Netsmart, share insider tips, pitfalls, and best practices of an EHR implementation.
Join us as we discuss:
Crucial first steps for providers to think about...2022-01-0640 min
Netsmart CareThreadsHow Long-Term Care Providers Ensure SuccessIn this episode, Mary Madison, Clinical Consultant, Long-Term/Senior Care at Briggs Healthcare, talks about MDS Coordinators and other critical roles that will help long-term care providers and reimbursement teams thrive in 2022 and beyond.
Join us as we discuss:
Why “challenges” and “opportunities” are often the same
A detailed survey of reimbursement
Ways to support MDS and reimbursement roles
How to be not just effective but extraordinary
The Minimum Data Set (MDS), a standardized, comprehensive assessment of an adult's functional, medical, psychosocial, and cognitive status, is essential for everything that long-term care does today (and in the fu...2021-12-2134 min
Netsmart CareThreadsFrom Analytics to Action: How to Improve Quality & Care CoordinationPredictive analytics serves us in our everyday lives. When you’re planning a road trip, your weather and GPS apps help you choose the safest and fastest route.
It’s the same with care coordination. Predictive analytics is an essential tool to help nurses deliver effective care.
In this episode, we interview Amy Goldsmith, SVP of Care Management at SavaSeniorCare, about leveraging technology and analytics to improve care coordination (and many other aspects of patient care).
Listen in as we discuss:
How technology enables clinicians who wear so many hats
Why education and...2021-12-1636 min
Netsmart CareThreadsHow to make your agency a great place to workCreating the right culture in your agency means setting the expectation that employers and employees will support each other.
After all, feeling supported at work is one of the best employee experiences we can have.
In this episode, Robert Love, Executive Director/Administrator at Butte Home Health & Hospice, talks with us about achievements that earned his agency a Fortune BEST Workplace in Aging Services, coming in at #5 in the country in the ‘at home’ category.
Join us as we discuss:
-Building a culture of support
-An equal focus on empl...2021-12-1420 min
Netsmart CareThreadsBringing Quality & Financial Viability to Long-Term CareThere are a myriad of challenges facing the post-acute and long-term care community in the wake of the pandemic. The only way to even begin to solve these problems is to give clinicians a seat at the table and give leaders the skills they need to lead effectively.
In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, Dr. Michael Wasserman, Past President of the California Association of Long-Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), shares his recommendations for improving the quality and financial viability of long-term care.
Join us as we discuss:
-Challenges and opportunities facing clinical teams in...2021-11-3042 min
Netsmart CareThreadsClosed Loop Referrals w/ Electronic Transition of CareManual referrals, besides being inefficient, do not provide effective care. When we move to electronic transitions of care, we have a tremendous advance in referral management that provides the best outcomes for patients.
In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, Dr. Holly Miller, Chief Medical Officer at MedAllies, shares the benefits of and case studies for electronic transition of care.
Join us as we discuss:
-Why manual referrals underserved patients
-How incentive programs provided benefits for patients and providers
-Who the 360X workgroup was designed to help
...2021-11-1116 minNetsmart CareThreadsClosed Loop Referrals w/ Electronic Transition of CareManual referrals, besides being inefficient, do not provide effective care. When we move to electronic transitions of care, we have a tremendous advance in referral management that provides the best outcomes for patients.
In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, Dr. Holly Miller, Chief Medical Officer at MedAllies, shares the benefits of and case studies for electronic transition of care.
Join us as we discuss:
-Why manual referrals underserved patients
-How incentive programs provided benefits for patients and providers
-Who the 360X workgroup was designed to help
-Use c...2021-11-0916 min
Netsmart CareThreadsBack to the Future of Hospice CareDespite its frequent buzzword reference today, “person-centered care” is rooted firmly and deeply in hospice care.
The future of healthcare lies in replicating what hospice care is really about -- serving the whole person by an interdisciplinary team who believes in care without barriers.
In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, Samira Beckwith, President and CEO at Hope Healthcare , unpacks what it means and why it’s so important for hospices to go back to the future.
Join us as we discuss:
How hospice can serve as a beacon...2021-09-2232 min
Netsmart CareThreads5 Key Elements Driving the Delivery of Behavioral Health ServicesRecent history has impacted many foundational elements of the behavioral health care delivery system as we know it. To make the most of the opportunities before us, we need to understand five key elements that are driving the delivery of behavioral health services.
In this episode, I speak with Bob Sheehan, CEO at Co mmunity Mental Health Association of Michigan, about the complex factors influencing the behavioral health services delivery system today and in the future.
Join Bob and me as we discuss these five key elements:
Growth of managed...2021-08-3138 min
Home Care Heroes and Day Service StarsEVV (Electronic Visit Verification) Behind the scenes: Present & Future with Brad Levine from NetsmartThe home care industry has been doing electronic clock-ins and clock-outs for a long time, initially with voice telephony and now mostly with a GPS mobile app. But a new TLA (three letter acronym) has popped up in the past few years. That acronym is EVV (Electronic Visit Verification). This is now the official name because it's part of the law, and specifically the 21st century cures act. In a nutshell, the EVV mandate in the 21st century cures act says that caregiving services reimbursed by government payers (mostly Medicaid and VA) need to electronically capture their a...2021-08-2525 min
Netsmart CareThreadsPassion for Prevention: How one community’s actions impacts mental wellnessLaw enforcement often comes in contact with individuals who need behavioral health care rather than lawful arrest or incarceration. To provide immediate and appropriate care in these situations, more communities are pairing behavioral health professionals with police officers when responding to a crisis situation. This collaboration works to reduce unnecessary incarceration and emergency department visits by connecting the individual in need to the appropriate support and resources, benefitting and protecting all who are involved. It’s about the right intervention, at the right time, by the right person.
In this episode, I speak with Tim DeWe...2021-08-1937 min
Podcast Bi – Invitados BiInBItadas - Crecer entre pantallas con Cristina FortunyInBItados de Banco Industrial, siempre de tu lado, llevó contenido de valor para crecer como padres y ayudar a los hijos con herramientas para enfrentar el entorno digital. En esta ocasión, Verónica de León Regil presentó a Cristina Fortuny, fundadora de B NetSmart y experta en la nueva forma que tienen los niños y adolescentes de relacionarse a través de las redes sociales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-07-081h 00
Netsmart CareThreadsFill Your Bucket: Self Care for the Busy CaregiverOne key concept emerged from navigating the pandemic over the past year — self care.
How can leaders of community providers across post-acute and human services navigate self care for themselves and their team members?
In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, Sonnie Linebarger, Chief Operating Officer at Bristol Hospice, talks about how caregivers can maximize their effectiveness by prioritizing self care. Sonnie’s words of advice transcend all communities of care where clinicians are caring for the vulnerable in our society including mental health, addictions treatment, senior care, and...2021-06-0741 min
Netsmart CareThreadsCreating Inclusive Cultures & CommunitiesMissed Developmental Disabilities Month in March? Don't worry – let’s continue the conversation together.
Individuals with developmental disabilities often face unique barriers that can make it challenging to fully connect to their communities. In order to create a more inclusive environment for all, whether that be regarding employment, social experiences or available resources, open and consistent communication is paramount.
On a recent episode of the CareThreads podcast, Paige Rockers spoke with Sue Walker, Chief Program Officer, Hammer Residences, about the developmental disabilities community and how we can all c...2021-05-2011 min
Netsmart CareThreadsAmerican Rescue Plan Act Overview – How to move quickly to participateCongress passed and President Biden signed the $2 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. How will it affect your organization?
In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, Tom Herzog, Chief Operating Officer for Netsmart, and Kevin Scalia, EVP, Corporate Development at Netsmart Technologies, discuss this significant legislation. What's included in it? What does it provide for the human services and post-acute provider communities we serve?
Here's what Tom and Kevin talked about:
- Funding and grant opportunities for human services and post-acute care providers in...2021-05-1034 min
Netsmart CareThreadsDiscovering Your Path to ValueThe COVID-19 pandemic proved to be challenging for all healthcare organizations, especially for those who didn’t have some kind of crisis plan in place. In order to adapt and prevail through an unexpected event that could disrupt service lines, organizations need to strategize ahead of time and define their roadmap to success.
In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, Danielle Ross, Virtual CIO and Vice President at Netsmart, talks about discovering your path to value.
Specifically, Danielle discusses:
- The core foundational requirements ne...2021-04-2945 min
Netsmart CareThreadsBalancing Disruption and Collaboration: Defining the Future of Mental HealthSome things — just a few — changed in 2020. Are those changes here to stay, or are we only having a moment?
What does the behavioral health landscape look like post-COVID?
On this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, we talked about the future of behavioral healthcare post-COVID with Dr. Ron Manderscheid, President and CEO of the National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Directors and the National Association for Rural Mental Health, and an adjunct professor in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
2021-04-1545 min
Netsmart CareThreadsTips, Tricks, and Challenges for Implementing EVVEvery dollar lost to fraud, waste, or abuse is a life impacted negatively.
Kristy Pyles, Principal at In Your Corner Consulting, LLC, joined Hannah Patterson on this episode of Netsmart CareThreads to talk about implementing electronic visit verification (EVV).
Kristy designed and implemented an EVV solution which was the first in the United States to achieve CMS certification using the Outcome Based Approach. This design can help providers, states and EVV vendors avoid bumps in the road and have a positive impact on the people...2021-04-1519 min
Netsmart CareThreadsSparking Conversations Around Teen Behavioral HealthComic books have been popular with teenagers for generations. Hoping to both educate and entertain teenagers, Centerstone, a Tennessee-based behavior health provider, developed a comic book series featuring a variety of important topics.
Ashleigh Hall, Grants Marketing Manager at Centerstone, joined Keith Boushee on this episode of Netsmart CareThreads to talk about how her team created a series of comic books to successfully deliver mental health messages to teens.
After receiving a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS), Centerstone decided to lay...2021-04-1325 min
Selling With I.N.F.L.U.E.N.C.E.™[Interview] Jason Banks - Vice President of Post-Acute at NetsmartIn this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the one and only, Jason Banks - Vice President of Post-Acute at Netsmart | Client Development | Sales Trainer | Hospice Leader | Executive Leader in Post-Acute | Palliative Leader | Serving Those Who Serve Others. A super sales leader with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share from a 25-year career in sales, sales training and sales leadership.
Click here to watch the podcast on Youtube.
Get free video training at www.sellingwithinfluence.com
Would you like my help getting your salespeople to implement some of these id...2021-04-1220 min
Netsmart CareThreadsInformation Blocking: What you need to know nowInformation blocking is all about the data – access to, exchange of, and use of electronic health information (EHI) – regardless of what technology is used. Most importantly, information blocking directly impacts your organization.
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) published a Final Rule in May 202, in the 21st Century Cures Act that sets requirements related to Information Blocking. These new regulations that will significantly impact how providers like you manage consumer health information.
Listen in to hear Netsmart senior vice president, Carol Reynolds and...2021-03-2618 minMcBee CareThreadsPopulation Health: Bringing Data to Life for a Healthier TomorrowKim Elsberry, Senior Director of Population Health at Netsmart, joined this episode of McBee CareThreads to talk about what population health is and where it's headed.
When asked why she was passionate about population health, Kim said she believes in the triple aim of...
Improving patient experience
Containing costs
Achieving better outcomes of care
That's what population health does. But how does it work? And where is it headed?
Here's what we discussed with Kim:
- What population health...2021-03-0314 min
Netsmart CareThreadsMaximizing Public Sector Budgets With Key Operational StrategiesCOVID-19 has and continues to impact healthcare across the country, especially for public sector organizations. Many leaders are taking a closer look at operations to stretch their hard-hit budgets and do more with less. According to a recent study from NRI and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, the following are just a few pandemic-related data points impacting operations…
- 68% of all state mental health agencies experienced workforce shortages
- Telephone encounters increased by 365%
- Broadband access replaced transportation as the primary obstacle to...2021-03-0218 min
Netsmart CareThreadsHow Electronic Visit Verification Impacts ProvidersA federal mandate called the 21st Century Cures Act required providers to comply with electronic visit verification (EVV) by January 1, 2021. That date has come and gone, and some providers are still concerned about what EVV holds for them.
In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, Hannah Patterson, vice president and general manager at Netsmart, talked with Joe Marte, a client alignment executive with Netsmart.
Joe spent time as a provider himself before becoming vice president for business development at TELLUS. After Netsmart acquired TELLUS, Joe brought his understanding of EVV...2021-01-2615 min
Netsmart CareThreadsSeniors Embrace an Integrated Virtual Care Experience70%of healthcare consumers prefer to receive virtual services for their conditions. And 72% prefer to track their health status virtually.
Despite this consumer demand, however, just 2% of healthcare providers offered 80% or more of their services virtually as of 2019.
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed care delivery, resulting in mass-adoption of telehealth.
How can organizations navigate this new virtual world?
In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, we spoke with Megan Gresham-Ulrich, vice president of marketing and business development, and Mark Plunkett, corporate...2021-01-2123 min
Netsmart CareThreadsHow to retain hospice care providers during a pandemic - by CEO Ernesto Lopez, Hospice of Washington CountyAs hospice care services evolve because of COVID-19, how do providers adapt and pivot?
Equally important, how do organizations retain and engage care team members?
Ernesto Lopez, CEO at Hospice of Washington County, joined Netsmart to talk about to talk about prioritizing employee engagement and retention during a pandemic.
What we discussed with Ernesto:
- The role technology plays in engaging hospice care providers
- How to keep hospice care providers connected to your organization’s values
- The shift from facility based care to community-based care2021-01-0627 min
Netsmart CareThreadsBilling Strategies for Financially Tough TimesWe were working on payment reform when life threw a giant curveball into post-acute care settings — and everywhere else — last March.
Organizations that hadn't yet bulked up on technology struggled at first, but industry wide, we should all be giving ourselves a big pat on the back for how well we handled the changes.
Now, how can organizations plan for 2021, stretch their budgets, maintain remote environments, and stay focused on our patients?
In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, Jason Banks, vice president of post-acute at Netsmart, talked with Erica Gregory, vice...2020-12-1519 min
Netsmart CareThreadsNHPCO CEO Edo Banach’s Guidance for Navigating the Path ForwardAlong with a pandemic and a contentious election, hospice leaders have to navigate new payment models, diversify and expand services, protect the health and safety of patients and staff, meet new regulatory challenges, and leverage technology to deliver care virtually.
How do we navigate the path forward?
In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, we asked Edo Banach, president and CEO at National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, for his thoughts.
Here's what Edo said:
- How technology helps provision hospice and palliative care
2020-11-1213 min
Netsmart CareThreadsRedefining the Expectations of AgingWith more than 10,000 Americans turning 65 each day, the Baby Boomers are about to make their mark on the post acute industry. How will they shape what the future of our industry looks like?
In this episode of NetSmart CareThreads, Doug Leidig, president and CEO of Asbury Communities, joined Jeremy Mercer, director of post acute community strategy for Netsmart.
Jeremy and Doug discussed:
- Why it's important to redefine the expectations of aging
- How technology will help redefine aging
- Why we need to...2020-10-2736 min
Netsmart CareThreadsKeeping Suicide Prevention Top of Mind All Year RoundSuicide is the second leading cause of death among today’s youth; therefore, we must continue to expand awareness and encourage individuals to take action. Awareness is the first step to prevention, and we all can play a role in supporting one another, preventing suicide and removing the stigma surrounding mental health.
Lisa Desai, Psy.D., director of behavioral health consulting, and Lea Karnath, senior program manager, at MindWise Innovations join Netsmart Director Keith Boushee to discuss how their organization is taking action to respond to their community’s mental health needs.
Discussi...2020-09-3026 min
Netsmart CareThreadsCaring for COVID-19 PatientsIn COVID hotspots, hospitals and other health care providers quickly rose to the occasion this spring when faced with a rapid influx of new patients. Catholic Home Care & Good Shepherd Hospice on Long Island cared for more than 1,100 COVID-positive patients and 400 hospice patients who are COVID positive. They've also kept a rehospitalization rate to less than 1%. How did they do it?
Kim Kranz, president at Catholic Home Care & Good Shepherd Hospice, joined this episode of NetSmart CareThreads to talk about what's involved in taking care of patients with COVID-19.
What we discus...2020-09-2215 min
Netsmart CareThreadsHow to Survive and Thrive During COVID-192020 looked like a banner year for long-term care until COVID struck. Very soon, it became clear that our facilities not only would fail to escape the virus, but we would become ground zero for it.
Consequently, we're experiencing a drop in census, an increase in the cost per resident, more and more burnt out staff, and a major reputational hit to our industry. In light of all this, where do we go from here?
Mark Parkinson, president & CEO at American Health Care Association, joined this episode of NetSmart to talk about COVID's...2020-09-1515 min
Netsmart CareThreadsThe Role of Hospice in Senior Living CommunitiesIsolation is tough on everyone. People are tired. Many of us feel like we're running an ultramarathon, and we have no idea where the end lies.
During this time, people who receive a six-month prognosis know they won't outlive the pandemic. That realization has led many hospice professionals to redouble their efforts.
We have vital work to do.
In this episode of NetSmart, Jason Banks, vice president of post acute care for Netsmart talks with Balu Natarajan, M.D., chief medical officer with Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care. 2020-09-0420 minMcBee CareThreadsIndustry Challenges for Hospice OrganizationsIn the hospice and palliative care industry, we were seeing significant growth through mergers and acquisitions for quite a while. Then COVID hit, and everything changed.
Today, what are the top challenges hospice organizations face and how might technology solve them?
In this episode, host Mike Dordick meets with Jason Banks, vice president of post-acute at Netsmart, to talk about how the industry's vital signs look now and the role technology can play.
Jason and Mike discuss:
- The top three challenges facing hospice...2020-08-2721 min
Netsmart CareThreadsBe the Change … or the Change Will Be Forced on You w/ Dr. Joe ParksThe Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) has published a final version of the 21st Century Cures Act regarding interoperability in information blocking. It includes parameters of compliance for health information technology. The ONC is also looking for provider transparency to stimulate innovation in healthcare and thus establish and enable interoperability in a much bigger fashion.
The result? Unprecedented access to data.
In this episode of NetSmart, AJ Peterson, vice president and general manager of NetSmart Technologies, talks with Dr. Joe Parks, medical director for The National Council for Behavioral Health and distinguished research professor of...2020-08-2732 min
The Healthcare CEO PodcastPaul Duck | Excell Partners and Open MindsPaul has over 40 years of experience in leadership and management focusing on managed care, health information technology organizations, strategy, business development, market expansion, and customer experience optimization. He’s held roles as CEO, VP, or President at organizations such as Beacon Health Options, Netsmart Technologies, Coastal Orthopedics & Pain Management, and Florida Radiology Imaging – which ultimately became known as Advent Health Imaging. The organizations he’s led have earned awards from INC for being the fastest-growing companies in the US. He’s been the guest or keynote speaker for numerous events. He also recently served as a con...2020-08-1900 min
The Get Rich PodcastEpisode 14: Data EngineerOn this episode, my friend, Matthew Chisholm, about his job as a Data Engineer. We discuss the difference between a Data Scientist and a Data Engineer, the importance of data security, various programs used by data engineers, as well as his unconventional path to this job, the future of data, and so much more!
For more information on Netsmart, check out their website: https://www.ntst.com/
For questions, comments, concerns, and support, follow the podcast on Instagram @the_get_rich_podcast, or email me at thegetrichpod@gmail.com
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This episode is sponsored b...2020-08-101h 10McBee CareThreadsIntroducing McBee CareThreadsNobody has a playbook for the times we find ourselves in. We do, however, have a podcast. On the McBee CareThreads podcast, we sit down with industry leaders to talk about current challenges and opportunities in healthcare. In this intro episode, host Tom Herzog meets with Mike Dordick, president at McBee and senior vice president of post-acute strategy for Netsmart. Tom and Mike talk about how a podcast can help promote connection and collaboration between post-acute and human services industries.2020-08-0710 min
Netsmart CareThreadsIntroducing Netsmart CareThreadsEverybody has a podcast. So why not us?
COVID has forced us to be creative in how we communicate, and podcasts are a great way to connect and share information. On the Netsmart CareThreads show, human services and post-acute leaders across the healthcare continuum come together to discuss industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.
In this intro episode, host Tom Herzog talks with Scott Green, senior vice president and general manager of human services at Netsmart, and Dawn Iddings, senior vice president and general manager post-acute at Netsmart, about why we're doing what we're doing on thi...2020-08-0726 minThe Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#163 How I Got Into Harvard Business School with Graciela BrewerAs a UX Designer and mother in Kansas City with no MBA network, Graciela Brewer wasn't sure if she "had a sliver of a chance" at her targets: HBS, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern and Cornell Tech. Four months later, she got into all four programs. In this episode, Grace shares how she shortlisted schools, submitted her strongest resume, essays, and recommendations, and stayed sane during a stressful application process. Questions How Covid-19 is affecting Grace's HBS plans (5:24) How family and motherhood factored into Grace's school choices (7:57) Grace's educational and work background (13:10) Grace's post-MBA career goals (16:38) How...2020-05-011h 26The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#163 How I Got Into Harvard Business School with Graciela BrewerAs a UX Designer and mother in Kansas City with no MBA network, Graciela Brewer wasn't sure if she "had a sliver of a chance" at her targets: HBS, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern and Cornell Tech. Four months later, she got into all four programs. In this episode, Grace shares how she shortlisted schools, submitted her strongest resume, essays, and recommendations, and stayed sane during a stressful application process. Questions How Covid-19 is affecting Grace's HBS plans (5:24) How family and motherhood factored into Grace's school choices (7:57) Grace's educational and work background (13:10) Grace's post-MBA career goals (16:38) How...2020-05-011h 26The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#163 How I Got Into Harvard Business School with Graciela BrewerAs a UX Designer and mother in Kansas City with no MBA network, Graciela Brewer wasn't sure if she "had a sliver of a chance" at her targets: HBS, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern and Cornell Tech. Four months later, she got into all four programs. In this episode, Grace shares how she shortlisted schools, submitted her strongest resume, essays, and recommendations, and stayed sane during a stressful application process. Questions How Covid-19 is affecting Grace's HBS plans (5:24) How family and motherhood factored into Grace's school choices (7:57) Grace's educational and work background (13:10) Grace's post-MBA career goals (16:38) How...2020-05-011h 26
The Blue Valley Schools PodcastToddcast² , Episode 5: The Blue Valley Father's ClubWe have a special third episode in our series on mental health. In this podcast, Superintendent Dr. Todd White is invited to join the BV Father’s Club as they discuss how to promote mental health awareness in our schools and the community. We’ll hear from club co-founder Brad Holdhusen and Netsmart COO Tom Herzog, along with Blue Valley High students Lauren Huck and Colin Wood.2019-03-2532 min
Business of HealthcareCCBHC Pilots Improving Whole Patient care: Mental & PhysicalScott Green (Netsmart) and Tom Petrizzo (Tri-County Mental Health Services) to learn about emerging outcomes, and innovation, from Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) pilots.2018-06-1426 min
Ending Human Trafficking Podcast122 – Pornography: A Public Health Crisis (Part 2)During this episode, Sandra Morgan and Dave Stachowiak talk about the issue that pornography plays in public health and how to combat it, using the predict and protect model. The issue is brought up of how pornography affects young people’s view of self and sexuality, as well as suggestions on what parents can do to aid in the child’s protection from being exposed to inappropriate content online. Sandra supplies a number of great tools for parents to utilize to monitor and protect their children. NetSmart, Pure Hope, NetNanny, and Covenant Eyes are just some of the tools menti...2016-05-0330 min