HMA Vital Viewpoints on Healthcare

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RunBRmhJq5g&list=PLKpkKZ4OxkU7kgB8MVqDoo-t_K17673tF In this episode of Vital Viewpoints on Healthcare, we sit down with Kelsey Stevens, CEO of Wakely, HMA’s actuarial practice, to explore how healthcare organizations are preparing for 2027. Kelsey discusses why the industry is moving beyond growth at all costs and toward a more disciplined approach focused on long-term sustainability. She also explains how scenario modeling can help leaders navigate uncertainty a

https://youtu.be/DM7u5SUL4h8?si=59ycFac3y2GSPZYR In this episode of Vital Viewpoints on Healthcare, Clint Eisenhower, regional director at Health Management Associates, discusses the critical role of Medicaid program integrity and why it is about much more than preventing fraud. Drawing on his experience leading state and federal Medicaid program integrity organizations, Clint explains how protecting taxpayer dollars, managing enterprise risk, and ensuring the right people and processes are in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HwxWHF5px0&list=PLKpkKZ4OxkU7kgB8MVqDoo-t_K17673tF In this episode of Vital Viewpoints on Healthcare, HMA Regional Director Cara Henley discusses how healthcare organizations can plan for constant policy change without losing focus on their mission. Drawing on decades of experience in Medicaid policy, ACA implementation, and state healthcare transformation, Cara shares practical strategies for successfully transitioning policy upheaval into operational success.

https://youtu.be/xzbBFO95Zyw?si=1Cx8taXFPtTYaWyN Behavioral health is essential to whole-person care, but obstacles include fragmented systems, rising costs, and paperwork burden. On this episode of HMA Vital Viewpoints on Healthcare, HMA Principal Alyssa Lord, former Secretary of Maryland’s Behavioral Health Administration, discusses how behavioral health integration and program integrity can work hand in hand to improve care. Alyssa shares practical strategies for building more connected, eff

https://youtu.be/jd7ahzxb3lw?si=qymi-InQgJeYox80 This episode of Vital Viewpoints on Healthcare explores the growing coverage gap across the health insurance landscape and the pressures shaping affordability, enrollment, and access to care. The discussion covers coverage churn between Medicaid and ACA Marketplace plans, the operational and financial realities faced by states, and the warning signs emerging for consumers, providers, and health plans alike. Zach Sherman, managing director at Heal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaIwujyoGyo This episode of Vital Viewpoints on Healthcare explores how evolving Medicare payment policy is reshaping where and how care is delivered. The discussion covers the phase-out of the inpatient only list and the operational and financial challenges tied to shifting procedures into outpatient settings. Zach Gaumer, regional director at Health Management Associates, shares his perspective on the policy mechanics, provider behavior, and market signals emer