SimiTree Health 360

In this episode, you will learn the real questions your organization should ask before applying for SAMHSA grants. Learn the role of SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency) grants and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in improving mental health and substance abuse support services.. This episode is brought to you by Afia, A SimiTree company. Today's host is Elizabeth “Liz” Kern, Principal Consultant, and guest Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice President of Clinical Strategies. Join these experts for this episode, "Things to Consider If You Want To Become a CCBHC."
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Elizabeth “Liz” Kern, Principal Consultant
Liz has been a principal consultant at Afia for 7+ years. She leads EHR vendor selections and implementations, as well as data-driven optimizations, for behavioral health and I/DD providers throughout the US.
Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice President of Clinical Strategies
With over 26 years of experience in community mental health centers, Kathy is a consultant specializing in Behavioral and Primary Health Care Integration, as well as Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) planning and implementation. Her expertise lies in developing and managing clinical and integrated health programs, allowing her to provide valuable insights to organizations seeking to improve their behavioral and primary health care services.
About Afia
Are you tired of navigating the complex and confusing world of healthcare on your own? Look to the behavioral health experts at Afia, a SimiTree Company. Our team of experienced healthcare consultants will guide you through the process of finding and managing the technology and service your organization needs to deliver exceptional care. Our services include healthcare consulting, IT management and optimization, data analytics, and more. No matter the size of your organization, we are committed to creating custom-tailored solutions so you can make data-informed decisions, drive growth, provide purpose, and predict the future.
At Afia, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. Let us help you create streamlined and optimized processes to give your patients the highest quality of care. Visit us at afiahealth.com to learn more about how we can help your organization thrive.

In this episode, SimiTree experts Eric Scharber, Managing Principal, SVP Talent Solutions, and Wayne Regan, Director, Interim Management, continue the conversation on creative solutions your organization can use to shore up leadership shortages. Join them for this episode, “Creative Solutions for Healthcare Leadership Shortages Part 2.”
About Our Hosts:
Eric Scharber, Managing Principal, SVP Talent Solutions at SimiTree, leads talent acquisition and retention efforts for the post-acute and behavioral healthcare industries. He is passionate about surpassing client expectations and has become a sought-after speaker on topics such as Employee Retention and Recruitment, Building Culture, Leadership Development, and Strategic Planning.
Wayne Regan, Director, Interim Management is a seasoned home healthcare, hospice, and palliative care leader with operations, business development, and growth experience.
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In this episode, recruiting experts share insights on how interim management and executive search are becoming more popular in healthcare recruiting and staffing. Eric Scharber, Managing Principal, and SVP Talent Solutions, and Wayne Regan, Director, Interim Management cover effective retention strategies and the role of compensation in healthcare. Tune in for valuable tips on attracting and retaining top talent in your home health, hospice, or behavioral health healthcare agency. Join them for this episode, “Creative Solutions for Healthcare Leadership Shortages Part 1.”
About Our Hosts:
Eric Scharber, Managing Principal, SVP Talent Solutions at SimiTree, leads talent acquisition and retention efforts for the post-acute and behavioral healthcare industries. He is passionate about surpassing client expectations and has become a sought-after speaker on topics such as Employee Retention and Recruitment, Building Culture, Leadership Development, and Strategic Planning.
Wayne Regan, Director, Interim Management is a seasoned home healthcare, hospice, and palliative care leader with operations, business development, and growth experience.
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In this episode, two post-acute billing experts dive into the significance of payment trend analysis and payment collection posting for hospice care facilities. Our hosts, Jess Stover, Principal, SVP, Post-Acute RCM, and Lynn Labarta, VP of Post-Acute, RCM, explore how these two practices go hand in hand, and why it is crucial for administration to have a good understanding of payment trends. Learn to identify any red flags, such as significant drops in revenue, so you have more time to investigate the reasons behind such drops and make necessary corrections. Join us for this episode of Simitree Health 360, "Payment Trends and Payment Collection Posting."
 
Jess Stover, Principal, SVP, Post-Acute RCM
Jess Stover is a healthcare consultant specializing in revenue cycle and operational assessments for home health and hospice organizations. With a focus on project management and leadership, she enjoys supporting and developing her consulting team to serve as strong contributors to their clients.
Lynn Labarta, VP of Post-Acute RCM
Lynn Labarta, VP of Post Acute RCM and the founder of Imark Billing (now SimiTree) has a wealth of experience in the healthcare industry. Lynn provides comprehensive billing services for home health and hospice agencies, streamlining their revenue cycle management process while supporting and managing billing challenges and evolving policy changes.

Home health and hospice agencies continuously seek strategies to increase their cash flow but it’s not always easy to find a simple solution. Join Jess Stover, Principal, SVP, Post-Acute RCM, and Lynn Labarta, VP of Post Acute RCM at SimiTree, experts in home health and hospice billing, to discuss opportunities that agencies have at their fingertips to increase cash flow, that you may have not considered before. This episode is packed with action items that home health and hospice agencies won’t want to miss! Join us for this episode, "The Return of ‘Cash is Queen’ expert advice on how to increase cash flow to your home health and hospice agency!"
 
Jess Stover, Principal, SVP, Post-Acute RCM
Jess Stover is a healthcare consultant specializing in revenue cycle and operational assessments for home health and hospice organizations. With a focus on project management and leadership, she enjoys supporting and developing her consulting team to serve as strong contributors to their clients.
Lynn Labarta, VP of Post-Acute RCM
Lynn Labarta, VP of Post Acute RCM and the founder of Imark Billing (now SimiTree) has a wealth of experience in the healthcare industry. Lynn provides comprehensive billing services for home health and hospice agencies, streamlining their revenue cycle management process while supporting and managing billing challenges and evolving policy changes.