Healthy Outcomes: A Baker Tilly Podcast

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Marco Damiani, Brett Friedman and Patrick Yu. Marco is the Chief Executive Officer of AHRC New York City, a leading nonprofit organization supporting over 15,000 people annually under the guiding principle of equity for people with disabilities. Brett is a health care partner at Ropes & Gray LLP. Brett advises clients at the forefront of the health care industry in areas such as government insurance programs, digital health, accountable care and value-based payments, and regulatory compliance. Patrick is a Principal at Baker Tilly US, LLP and serves as the firm’s leader for the behavioral health sector.  Topics of discussion include:  * The Evolving Behavioral Health Landscape Post-Pandemic * Workforce Challenges and Innovations in Behavioral Health * Behavioral Health Integration with Primary Care * Private Equity and Investment Trends in Behavioral Health * Regulatory and Reimbursement Shifts: What’s on the Horizon? Follow Us * Twitter @bakertillyus [https://twitter.com/bakertillyus] * Facebook @BakerTillyUS [https://www.facebook.com/BakerTillyUS/] * Instagram @bakertillyus [https://www.instagram.com/bakertillyus/] Presented by Baker Tilly  https://www.bakertilly.com/ [https://www.bakertilly.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Margaret Johnson, Senior Director and Senior Living Sector Lead at Fitch Ratings. Together, Mark and Margaret discuss various topics related to senior services, with a focus on Life Plan Communities (LPCs) across the U.S.  * Report issued by Fitch titled “U.S. Not-For Profit Life Plan Communities Outlook 2025”  * Fitch’s perspective on operating results for LPCs in 2024 and year-to-date 2025  * Impact of fluctuations in real estate prices on LPCs and the rating process  * Key credit drivers in the rating process for LPCs  * Key financial ratios for LPCs  * Key strategies expected to be executed by LPCs in the next 3-5 years  Follow Us * Twitter @bakertillyus [https://twitter.com/bakertillyus] * Facebook @BakerTillyUS [https://www.facebook.com/BakerTillyUS/] * Instagram @bakertillyus [https://www.instagram.com/bakertillyus/] Presented by Baker Tilly  https://www.bakertilly.com/ [https://www.bakertilly.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care [https://www.nic.org/] (NIC). Together, Mark and Lisa discuss major trends shaping the future of senior housing across the U.S. Topics of discussion include:  * The upcoming NIC Conference in Austin, TX, from September 8-10, 2025  * Occupancy trends and demand for senior housing and skilled nursing  * Differences in occupancy levels between Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) and those facilities that are not part of CCRCs  * Impact of construction costs, interest rate environment, inflation, etc. on new senior housing inventory and construction starts for senior housing  * Current state of workforce challenges and future projection of shortage in direct care workforce for senior housing and skilled nursing  * Differences between for-profit and not-for-profit developers and owners relative to decision-making processes, etc. related to new projects  * Value of collaboration between providers to improve the overall health of the senior services sector   Follow Us * Twitter @bakertillyus [https://twitter.com/bakertillyus] * Facebook @BakerTillyUS [https://www.facebook.com/BakerTillyUS/] * Instagram @bakertillyus [https://www.instagram.com/bakertillyus/] Presented by Baker Tilly  https://www.bakertilly.com/ [https://www.bakertilly.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, our host Mark Ross interviews Dr. Kate Goodrich, Chief Medical Officer at Humana. [https://www.humana.com/] Together, they discuss the transformative potential of value-based care, senior-focused healthcare innovation, and more.   Topics of discussion include:  * The benefits of value-based care over the traditional fee-for-service model  * How this approach improves patient outcomes and provider satisfaction  * The ways that specific brands are leading this innovative charge  * Encouraging results from Humana's partnership with Harvard University in studying senior-focused primary care models  * How investing more in primary care leads to more savings  * The benefits to a team-based care approach  Follow Us * Twitter @bakertillyus [https://twitter.com/bakertillyus] * Facebook @BakerTillyUS [https://www.facebook.com/BakerTillyUS/] * Instagram @bakertillyus [https://www.instagram.com/bakertillyus/] Presented by Baker Tilly  https://www.bakertilly.com/ [https://www.bakertilly.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews Norris James, Senior Manager at Baker Tilly’s Risk Advisory Practice, specializing in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and board governance. With over two decades of experience, Norris has helped multiple clients adopt Governance practices that have enabled them to build a reputable image, healthy culture, organizational sustainability, and trust.  Topics of discussion include: * The definition of ERM and leading class ERM characteristics * Identifying, prioritizing and managing risks in the healthcare provider setting * Leveraging ERM to facilitate the achievement of both performance objectives and strategic objectives * How an ERM strategy can help a healthcare provider protect sensitive and private data, both its own data and patient-related data * How an ERM strategy can contribute to patient safety * ERM’s linkage to maintaining financial stability * Steps a healthcare provider can take to implement an ERM initiative that is appropriate for their organization Follow Us * Twitter @bakertillyus [https://twitter.com/bakertillyus] * Facebook @BakerTillyUS [https://www.facebook.com/BakerTillyUS/] * Instagram @bakertillyus [https://www.instagram.com/bakertillyus/] Presented by Baker Tilly  https://www.bakertilly.com/ [https://www.bakertilly.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.