Gravity Healthcare Hacks
Melissa Brown, COO, of Gravity Healthcare Consulting, will monthly provide industry expertise and tips to help keep your feet firmly on the ground in the world of healthcare.
Episodes
50 episodes
Why Home Care is Essential for the Future of Senior Living
In this episode, Melissa Brown is joined by Thomas McCauley, Business Performance Manager at Healthcare Advocacy Network, to discuss the vital role of home care in senior living and the broader healthcare landscape. Thomas shares his personal j...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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30:53
Can the Staffing Mandate Really Be A Good Thing?
In this episode, Melissa Brown, is joined by Kasey Devine, Vice President of Strategic Grown with ProCare HR. Melissa and Kasey dive into challenges, trends, and successes when it comes to staffing.
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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27:39
Be A Light
In this episode, Melissa Brown, is joined by Adria Thompson the fearless leader at Be Light Care Consulting and dementia expert trainer. Adria shares more about her journey to Be Light Care Consulting and the services they offer.
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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28:41
Acquisition With Impact
In this episode Melissa is joined by Brian Lawrence, President and CEO of Fellowship Life, based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. They discuss the Fellowship Life model from the amenities to the hospitality services.
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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26:01
Staffing Mandate Insanity!
In this episode Melissa Brown, COO, talks about the new staffing mandate released on April 22nd by CMS.
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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6:15
Tales from the Trenches: Opening Your Own Home Health Agency Part 2
This is part 2 of Tales from the Trenches: Opening Your Own Home Health Agency, Melissa is joined by her longtime colleague Devin Kassi, the Vice President of Home Health Operations for Gravity Healthcare Consulting. Devin and Melissa have rece...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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17:55
Tales from the Trenches: Opening Your Own Home Health Agency Part 1
In today's 2-Part episode, Tales from the Trenches: Opening Your Own Home Health Agency, Melissa is joined by her longtime colleague Devin Kassi, the Vice President of Home Health Operations for Gravity Healthcare Consulting. Devin and Melissa ...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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12:54
Reimagining the Work Life Balance Part 2
In Reimagining the Work Life Balance Part 2 , Melissa and Kristin , continue their discussion on emerging trends regarding work life balance and reimaging the work week.
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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18:49
Reimagining Work Life Balance Part 1
In this episode Melissa is joined by long time colleague Kristin Diamond, Chief of Staff for Care Ventures Inc. They discuss emerging trends regarding work life balance and reimaging the work week.
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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15:56
When Healthcare AI Has Gone Too Far
In this episode, Melissa Brown, focuses on the potential risky impacts of implementing Artificial Technology into your documentation system.
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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6:45
Seven Secrets to Saving Your Home Health Agency
In this episode Melissa talks with Devin Kassi, Vice President of Home Health Operations at Gravity Healthcare Consulting. They discuss the 7 most important secrets to saving an existing home health agency! From staffing shortages, non-stop reg...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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18:10
Exciting New Content
Gravity Healthcare consulting is excited to bring new content and guests as we round out season 3! Make sure to subscribe for updates and our latest episodes.
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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1:24
The Terrors of Managed Care Episodic Payment
In today's episode, Melissa Brown is joined by Devin Kassie, Vice President of Home Health Operations for Gravity, to discuss The Terrors of Managed Care Episodic Payment.
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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20:41
Is This Really Happening?
In this episode, Melissa discusses the staffing mandate that CMS still needs to publish. What does this mean for all of us? The OMB, or Office of Management and Budget, has had the proposed rule for over a month, which is unusual. Does this mea...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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5:48
Patient Portal Increases Census 20%
In this episode Melissa Brown, is joined by Matt Prasek, Founder and COO of How's Mom, a progressive patient portal that seamlessly integrates with PCC and Matrixcare.
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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19:13
Important MDS Changes for October 2023
In this episode Melissa is joined by one of our Gravity Consultants, Melissa Keiter, to discuss the Important MDS Changes for October 2023.
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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24:19
SNF Proposed Rule 2024 – Should You Be Concerned?
In this episode Melissa Brown, welcomes Carly Chronister, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Compliance Officer for Gravity Healthcare Consulting. They will be discussing the SNF Proposed Rule for 2024 and if our listeners should be concerned...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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19:52
MDS AI: Friend or Foe?
Would you believe us if we told you we found and validated an AI tool that can perform better than your best MDS person? To learn more about this technology, Melissa is joined by Justin Quall, Co-Founder & CEO of Oler on the podcast t...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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16:12
Rethinking RPM in Senior Living
In this episode Melissa Brown is joined by, Aparna Pujar, Founder and CEO of Zemplee, an innovative remote patient monitoring company that is rethinking RPM from the ground up and innovating in meaningful ways.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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33:52
Time to Throw Away Those Masks and Embrace Air Quality?
Melissa Brown is joined by Dr. Kathryn Worrilow, and she is the founder and owner of LifeAire Systems. In this episode they will be discussing the latest research on masking.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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25:33
Dining Innovations You Need
Starting off season 3 episode 1, Melissa Brown is joined by Darin Leonardson, Founder and CEO of Transformed Culinary Solutions. They discuss how to delivery culinary value through innovative food solutions and experience-based programming.&nbs...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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28:22
Options and Diversification Are Your Only Hope
In Episode 12, Melissa Brown is joined by esteemed guest Garry Pezzano. Garry is currently the CEO of LeadingAge Pennsylvania. A speech therapist with an Executive Master of Business Administration, Garry served more than ten years in executive...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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35:44
Will This Happen at YOUR Next Survey???
Melissa Brown, is joined by, Janine Finck-Boyle from LeadingAge to discuss the goals and objectives of a compliance ethics program.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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29:10
Is Home Care YOUR Solution?
In this episode, Melissa Brown is joined by a friend and longtime colleague, Mark Goetz. Mark is the President of the Home Care Advocacy Network (HCAN). Melissa and Mark started collaborating before H...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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39:01
Home Health - The Future of Elder Care
In this episode, Melissa Brown, is joined by Devin Kassi, VP of Home Health Operations at Gravity. Melissa takes a deep dive into Devin’s background highlighting her expertise and asking important questions. As a home health provider don’t miss...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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15:17