Ovation Healthcare Learning Institute Podcast

Fostering a Culture of Excellence & Improvement: Prioritizing safety, quality, and experience of care in your organization 

In this episode, Ovation Healthcare experts break down how intentional technology management can uncover hidden savings, reduce risk, and support sustainable financial resilience. We’ll discuss how IT Cost Management helps organizations understand and control technology spend, how Cloud Resource Optimization ensures you’re only paying for what you truly use, and why Cybersecurity and Compliance are essential to protecting both financial stability and patient trust.To learn how Ovation Healthcare can support your Health IT journey, please contact [email protected]. 

Join us as Ovation Healthcare’s Vice President of Payer Relations, Wanda Wright, speaks with Bruce Shepard, Executive Strategic Advisor and Value-Based Care expert, about how rural hospitals can advance performance in today’s fast-changing value-based environment.From building strong provider networks to strengthening governance, Bruce walks through the essential components needed for sustainable Value-Based Care performance. This is a must-listen for leaders looking to elevate quality, strengthen financial stability, and transform care delivery in their communities. To learn how Ovation Healthcare can support your Value-Based Care journey, please contact [email protected]. 

Voices of Ovation is a special segment on our Ovation Learning Institute podcast where we shine a light on the inspiring individuals and their extraordinary stories that strengthen and encourage local communities. From passionate team members to devoted partners, Voices of Ovation celebrates the personal stories and achievements that drive meaningful change in the healthcare landscape.In this episode, Program Manager for the Ovation Learning Institute, David Winchester, speaks with Ovation Healthcare’s Vice President of Marketing and Board Chair for OvationCares, Kendall Gemmill. The OvationCares Foundation is the charitable arm of Ovation Healthcare and is dedicated to supporting the vitality and economic wellness of independent community healthcare. 

Voices of Ovation is a special segment on our Ovation Learning Institute podcast where we shine a light on the inspiring individuals and their extraordinary stories that strengthen and encourage local communities. From passionate team members to devoted partners, Voices of Ovation celebrates the personal stories and achievements that drive meaningful change in the healthcare landscape.In this episode Program Manager for the Ovation Learning Institute, David Winchester, speaks with Shelley McGregor, Volunteer Services Coordinator for Ovation Healthcare’s partner hospital, Gritman Medical Center. GMC is a private, nonprofit critical access hospital that provides exceptional and compassionate health care for the people of its communities, having received national recognition for its leadership, patient satisfaction, and customer service.

Cyber threats in healthcare are steadily increasing, posing a significant risk to patient data security and operational continuity. Join us as Ovation Healthcare’s Vice President of Business Development, Hailey Meadows, speaks with Ovation’s President of Spend Management, Josh Sandler and Lockton’s Senior Vice President of Financial Services, Kevin Hewgley, about the essentials of cyber liability coverage for hospitals and health systems.

Voices of Ovation is a special segment on our Ovation Learning Institute podcast where we shine a light on the inspiring individuals and their extraordinary stories that strengthen and encourage local communities. From passionate team members to devoted partners, Voices of Ovation celebrates the personal stories and achievements that drive meaningful change in the healthcare landscape.In this episode, Program Manager for the Ovation Learning Institute, David Winchester, speaks with Tempo Technology’s President, John Mason, and his wife, Dr. D’Lanna Mason, about their nonprofit that provides educational scholarships for girls in Honduras called the Path of Hope Foundation.

Tariff volatility is creating uncertainty across the healthcare landscape, especially in the supply chain and pharmacy sectors. With the recent passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” signaling potential shifts in federal funding, hospitals are under even greater pressure to identify cost-saving opportunities and safeguard operational resilience.In this episode, Ovation Healthcare’s AVP of Supply Chain, Brittany Clark, speaks with VP of Pharmacy Services, Chris Little, about how Ovation is actively monitoring and responding to tariff changes to help our partners navigate the variability.

Voices of Ovation is a special segment on our Ovation Learning Institute podcast where we shine a light on the inspiring individuals and their extraordinary stories that strengthen and encourage local communities. From passionate team members to devoted partners, Voices of Ovation celebrates the personal stories and achievements that drive meaningful change in the healthcare landscape.In this episode, Program Manager for the Ovation Learning Institute, David Winchester, speaks with Chief Clinical Officer at Cody Regional Health, Keith Ungrund about his journey into healthcare and Wyoming’s only hospital-owned flight program.

Join us as Ovation Healthcare’s Senior Consultant of Clinical Services, Gina Lehman, MSN, RN, CPXP, LCC, speaks with Ovation’s Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Kristine Keefer-Wolff, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, LCC, about patient safety and key strategies to improve the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. With patient safety more critical than ever, this podcast is a must-listen for healthcare professionals. Whether you’re new to Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades or looking for a timely refresher, this episode explores the critical role these ratings play and provides evidence-based approaches from Leapfrog Certified Coaches for improving your hospital’s scores. If you’re interested in how Gina and Kris can help your hospital with its Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, please email [email protected].

In this episode of the Ovation Healthcare Learning Institute Podcast, host Brittany is joined by supply chain expert Chris to explore the profound impacts of recent hurricanes and the East and Gulf Coast port strike on the healthcare supply chain. They discuss how these disruptions have affected the delivery of critical medical supplies, including oxygen and pharmaceuticals, and the broader ripple effects on global logistics. Chris also shares insights on how healthcare organizations can build more resilient supply chains through technology, contingency planning, and innovative strategies.

Join us as Ovation Healthcare’s Senior Director of Strategy, Dennis Rookwood, speaks with Ovation’s Managing Consultant of Strategy, Ginnie Berg, and Ovation’s Strategy Consultant, Kylie Schafer Lattimore, about Community Health Needs Assessments. This podcast will be a great introduction for those who may be interested in a Community Needs Health Assessment or anyone looking for a refresher on the importance of it.

Join us as Ovation Healthcare’s Senior Director of Quality and Patient Safety speaks with Ovation’s Vice President of Marketing, Kendall Gemmill about the upcoming Quality, Regulatory & Life Safety Summit in Brentwood, TN.For more information on the Summit’s agenda, please visit: Quality, Regulatory & Life Safety Summit - Ovation Healthcare (ovationhc.com)Ovation Healthcare is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

Join us as Ovation’s Clinical Services Senior Consultant, Gina Lehman, speaks with Accredited Program Director, Jill Larkin, about the upcoming Foundations for Healthcare Leadership conference in Brentwood, Tennessee.For more information on the Foundations for Leadership agenda, please visit: Agenda-Foundations-for-Healthcare-Leadership-November-2024.pdf (ovationhc.com)Ovation Healthcare is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

Join us as we talk to Elevate’s Associate Vice President of Pharmacy. During this episode, we’ll talk about Elevate’s Pharmacy Management service and best practices you can apply.

Join us as Ovation Healthcare’s Vice President of Marketing, Kendall Gemmill, speaks with Janet Walls, President and Founder of Delta Blvd about her work and the upcoming Women’s Retreat hosted by Ovation Healthcare. 

Join us as Ovation Healthcare’s Vice President of Marketing, Kendall Gemmill, speaks with Amplify’s Vice President of Revenue Optimization, Brandy Simpson, about the Healthcare Financial Management Association as well as her recent appointment to President of the Alabama chapter and plans for a successful year.

Join us as Ovation Healthcare’s Senior Vice President of Client Engagement, Kelly Vroom, speaks with Tempo Technology Service’s Chief Information Security Officer, Ken Williams about cybersecurity resilient architecture for healthcare.

Join us in our inaugural podcast as we talk to David Winchester, the Program Manager for Ovation Healthcare’s Learning Institute, about their educational offerings and their elite program, Leadership U, on preparing the next generation of hospital leadership. David will give us insight into what it is, why it matters, and how you can get involved.

Join us as Ovation Healthcare’s Vice President of Marketing, Kendall Gemmill, speaks with Elevate’s Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing, Brittany Clark, and Elevate’s Manager of Strategic Sourcing, Kathleen Rexilius, about contracts. This podcast will be a great introduction for those who may be new to contracts and negotiations, or anyone looking for a refresher.

Join us as Ovation Healthcare’s Senior Vice President of Client Engagement, Kelly Vroom, speaks with Tempo Technology’s President, John Mason about the way hospitals and health systems outsource IT services and the benefits of doing so.

Join us as Ovation Healthcare Learning Institutes’ Manager of Content and Technology, Caitlyn Moyer, speaks with Ovation Healthcare’s Vice President of Regulatory and Financial Reporting, John Waltko, about his Healthcare Providers Reimbursement Series.

Join us as we talk to Casey Peters, Amplify’s Senior Vice President of Transformation, about key insights into cash acceleration and how it can set you up for revenue cycle management success. During this episode, we will discuss how the relationship between cash acceleration and financial sustainability becomes clearer by staying informed on emerging trends and insights such as technology, accounts receivable challenges, and patient balance collection considerations.

Join us as we talk to Octave’s Group Vice President, Erika Sundrud; Huron Regional Medical Center’s CEO, Erick Larson; and Huron Regional Medical Center’s CFO, Marcia Zwanziger. During this episode, we will go beyond the basics and assess the new normal in your organization while offering tips for successful days ahead.

Join us as we talk to Octave’s Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations, Chip Holmes; President and CEO of Northwestern Medical Center, Peter Wright; President and CEO of Copley Health Systems, Joseph Woodin; and Executive Director of New England Collaborative Health Network, David Turner. During this episode, we will discuss the strategic advantage of neighboring hospitals forming collaboratives to share resources and gain the scale of a large health system, all while staying independent.

Listen to this episode featuring John Mason, President of Tempo Technology Services, and Hank Hikspoors, Chief Transformation Officer of Ovation Healthcare discuss Tempo Technology Services robust security solutions and weigh in on the best cyberattack recovery strategies that are safeguarding hospitals and health systems around the nation.

Get ready to explore a game-changing conversation! In one of Becker’s Healthcare’s latest podcasts, you'll meet Scott Cooper, the President of Amplify Revenue Cycle Management, and Addison Stearns, the Chief Information Officer at CompMed, as they discuss pro fee billing including the challenges hospitals are facing and strategies to adapt to reimbursement changes. If you're curious about the future of healthcare revenue management, this is the chat you don't want to miss. Tune in and stay informed, and listen in below.

Hear Ovation Healthcare CEO Dr. Dwayne Gunter talk with Scott Becker of Becker's Healthcare for a captivating podcast discussion on the future of independent hospitals and health systems. He'll also share how Ovation is working alongside many to keep healthcare rooted in their communities across workforce, supply chain, leadership and revenue cycle. Listen in below and stay tuned for more podcast episodes featuring Ovation Healthcare leadership discuss strategies for hospital success.