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This podcast, brought to you by Procare Solutions, is all about giving child care, preschool, daycare, afterschool and other early education professionals a fun and upbeat way to learn about strategies and inspiration they can use to thrive. You’ll hear from a variety of child care thought leaders, including educators, owners and industry experts, on ways to innovate to meet the needs of the children you serve. From practical tips for managing operations to uplifting stories of transformatio ...
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In 1877, the Granite Workers’ Union was the first to offer sick benefits to its employees. They built a way for their community to rally around those who needed medical attention and support to get back on their feet. Today, The Granite List, powered by Connect Healthcare Collaboration, is working to instill that same sense of community by connecting benefits solutions that add real and lasting value to plan members. ​
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Join Will Foster, Vice President of Total Rewards at USRS, and Paul Richmond, Chief Commercial Officer for Wellnecity, as they dive into a conversation around how data-driven solutions can address health plan challenges. We'll also see how data-driven solutions can empower groups to reduce costs, streamline operations, and enhance outcomes.…
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“Survive until 2025” embodied the essence of a challenging period and the hope for brighter days ahead. Now that 2025 has arrived, Arick Morton, CEO of NIC MAP, shares insights and the state of capital and growth outlook for the industry. Hear the 2024 recap and Q1 report with Kyle Gardner HERE. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of B…
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Financial stress doesn’t always show up in obvious ways—but it’s quietly impacting your people, your productivity, and your retention. In this episode, Katie Rapley, Head of Marketing at BrightDime, shares why HR leaders should think of financial wellness as preventative care. We explore what financial stress really looks like at work, the ripple e…
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Mr. Ty, the Childcare Whisperer, has the answers to your child care questions! Among the questions he answers in this podcast: How can you encourage middle management to not be friends or overly friendly, causing a divide between teachers? How can I encourage staff to take initiative and feel empowered in their roles while maintaining consistency i…
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Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have received a lot of bad press due to increasing pharmacy costs and the limited control held by plan sponsors. As an innovator in the PBM space, Marc Cohen, VP, Marketing and Sales for ProCare Rx, joins the show to delve into the pharmacy services offered by ProCare Rx and their EDGE program. Join us as Marc dives…
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Technology is transforming the senior living industry, but how is it impacting caregivers, residents, and families? In this episode of Bridge The Gap, Dave Blanchard, OD/Strategic Business Development at Hamilton CapTel, returns to discuss how digital solutions enhance caregiving, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen communication between…
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While at the 2025 Aline Innovation Summit, Josh and Lucas sat down with new CEO of Aline, Brandon Logsdon, to discuss the direction of Aline, and how they’re moving towards a connected ecosystem of programs to help deliver on promises and unify the industry with the Aline data. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Spo…
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This week, Zach Fiedler, COO, and Jake Goll, PharmD, Clinical Consultant, of Prism Health join the show to dive into Prism's Spend and Trend Report. With a focus on plan sponsors, Prism provides this report to payers so that they can benchmark how their plan is doing, and it allows them to see if market trends are also seen in their patient populat…
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Dr. Nermeen Dashoush is the chief learning officer of MarcoPolo Learning, the award-winning global developer of educational products and instructional resources, and she's also a clinical associate professor of early childhood education at Boston University. In this episode, she shares her insights about how early childhood education programs can u…
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This week, Anthony Hartley, CEO of MedAdvisor, joins the show to discuss how regenerative medicine has truly transformed patient care. Opposed to treating autoimmune disorders with pricey specialty medications, MedAdvisor advocates for patients to seek alternative therapies that can provide the medical outcomes they are seeking. Join us as Anthony …
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How do you market your brand to your team members? Sara McVey, CEO of Sequoia Living, says it’s all about the culture you create. Listen as she breaks down how operators can balance mission, margin, and culture to deliver the best outcomes to residents, families, and teams. A special thanks to our BTG Ambassador, Paula Gomez, from Sequoia Living fo…
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Consolidating essential care tech into one, optimized ecosystem is how Mike Wang, former Green Beret and cardiothoracic nurse, and Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Inspiren, is working to make his revolutionary tech the standard across senior living. Listen as Mike discusses how his devices are created with caregivers in mind that provide acti…
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Everyday employees come to work in pain. Their pain not only impacts their day to day, but their pain impacts the entire health plan as other conditions such as diabetes, weight, and stress, for example, get worse. As an alternative to traditional surgeries, Regenexx utilizes a needle-based approach using the patient's own cells from their blood. T…
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Over 60% of the workforce is made up of working parents. The challenge of navigating parenthood while managing work duties can lead to higher rates of presenteeism and absenteeism among the working parent population. As a working parent himself, Han Kulberg. Co-Founder and CEO of Avocado Health, joins the show to discuss how he was inspired to crea…
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Michele Schmitt is the senior director of government relations and business development for Procare Solutions. In this role, she meets with legislators and other stakeholders in early childhood education to advocate for the industry and stay on top of what's happening in government, both at the federal and local levels, in policy and proposals. In …
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What if we changed the way we thought about H.R.? For Paul Jarvis, EVP of Sales & Marketing, Procare HR, it’s his job to answer this question. Tune in as he shares Procare HR’s approach to human resources that breaks the mold and helps communities thrive. Hear episodes from Procare HR about labor management, data, and more! Produced by Solinity Mar…
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On this week's episode, PJ Rescigno, AVP, Specialty Products for Planned Administrators, joins the show to discuss PAI's limited benefit and ACA-compliant plans offered on their specialty side. These plans provide significant benefits to members and employers alike, reducing costs and significantly improving retention.…
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Building a dream team to help navigate distressed assets in the seniors housing industry is what Tony Yousif, Co-founder of Senior Living Advisors, is leading. Tony highlights the complexities of our sector, the challenges posed by rising interest rates and operating costs, and the opportunities for innovation in senior living transactions. Produce…
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Long-term care, skilled nursing, and health and human service employers are facing a serious crisis at this current moment. These employers have been faced with significant challenges such as: A war for talent Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement levels The continuous increase in healthcare costs and premiums On the heels of their recent white paper…
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Communication, coaching, and life lessons, Jesse Marinko, CEO and Founder of Phoenix Senior Living and Partners Development Group. He shares why an alignment of partners, discipline in portfolio growth, and data review are essential for productive and innovative operations. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. This po…
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Data and insights shed light on the power of technology in value-based care. Satish Movva, Founder and CEO of CarePredict joins Josh and Lucas to discuss how CarePredict’s data is changing the way communities operate. Hear about the exciting new development of CarePoint, a location-aware, camera-free platform that automatically activates when a car…
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In this important episode, Jon Pollock, chief product officer at Procare Solutions, and Kathlyn McHenry, director of state policy and government relations at the Early Care & Education Consortium, share their expert insights on the latest business trends and legislative updates. Many of their insights draw on the findings of the 2025 Procare Child …
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Benefits leaders are tasked with providing solutions to the needs of their employees. Joining us this week with years of benefits administration experience, Jenny Spring, Employee Benefits Manager for US Radiology Specialists, discusses the innovative solutions she's brought to her employees at US Radiology. Additionally, with the importance benefi…
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Pioneering female seniors housing leader and proud mother of two Green Berets, Kathryn Burton Gray, Founding Partner at Seniors Capital, shares insights into the history of capital markets from her 35+ years of industry experience. She also discusses trends in real estate development, operations, and services, as well as how the new administration …
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Repositions, labor challenges, and interest rate updates from Aron Will, Vice President and Co-Head of National Senior Housing at CBRE Capital Markets. Don’t miss this conversation about the pendulum swing from 2020 to 2025 and where the real estate market is headed into this year. Hear Aron on ep. 266. This podcast was recorded at the 2025 ASHA An…
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A recap of 2024 discussing occupancy and absorption rates, the impact from a new Administration, and economic factors such as interest rates and construction costs affecting the industry. Kyle Gardner, COO of NIC MAP, shares the current state of senior housing. NIC MAP is an exclusive sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Register for the NIC Spring Conferenc…
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A staggering 45% of American employees reports stuggling with their well-being. Employee Assistance Programs strive to be a resource for these employees, but have missed the mark. This week, we are joined by Will Busch III, Founder of Soteria Life, a well-being analytics program aimed at providing an innovative solution to employee benefits to addr…
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Hearing loss is one key reason aging adults face social isolation. Anne Girard, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hamilton CapTel, shares details on the importance of providing outlets for seniors to connect again through closed captioning technology. Learn more about Hamilton CapTel. Register for the NIC Spring Conference Produced by Solinity Mar…
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Jake Steepleton, Product Lead at Wellnecity, and Lauren Roberson, Head of Nurse Advocacy for Connect Healthcare Collaboration, join this week's show to discuss how their collaboration results in the improved efficiency of solutions and health outcomes through the use of data.By The Granite List by Connect Healthcare Collaboration
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When the resident journey meets data, operators gain insights from prospects during the sales cycle. Erin Hayes, President of Aline and Evan Friedkin, Head of Business Development at Roobrik, share about the merger announcement and what customers can expect from the combined powerhouse. This podcast was recorded at the 2025 ASHA Annual Meeting. Spo…
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Entrepreneur and promoter of the industry, Matt Reiners, Chief Growth Officer at Parasol Alliance, shares leadership tips, how to simplify technology adoption, a vision for enhancing connection through tech, and the future of senior living technology. Download whitepaper. Listen to the Connecting the Dots podcast. Recorded at the Hamilton CapTel bo…
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Fortune 500 event planner turns senior living activities professional. Courtney Russell, Lifestyle Program Director at LiveWell Group, shares why programming is the backbone of resident engagement. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Register for the NIC Spring Conference Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Servi…
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In this episode of Bridge the Gap, recorded at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting in Nashville, Scott Code, Vice President, Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) at LeadingAge, shares insights into the evolving role of technology in senior living, discussing the challenges operators face and the strategies they can adopt to stay ahead. Recorded …
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For individuals, the start of the new year often brings resolutions revolving around health. Additionally, their deductible amounts start over. To kick off 2025, Al Lewis, Quizmeister-in-Chief at Quizzify, joins the show to discuss how Quizzify's education platform teaches and engages members in health literacy, healthcare literacy, and health bene…
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Hear how updated credentialing is helping senior living communities mitigate risk for team members and residents from Charles Mann, Founder and CSO at Accushield. Listen as Josh and Lucas discuss with Charles how creating an alliance to make vendor partnerships better for senior living operators can improve the industry as a whole. This episode was…
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Industry legend, Jack York, Chief Story Teller at Talegate, shares his life’s motto, passion for telling resident’s stories, and his new venture. Hear how the tech entrepreneur is now living out his desire to feature the senior living industry in new ways. Recorded at the Hamilton CapTel booth at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting. Register for NIC Prod…
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"You cannot be a director if you don't have a vision," says Mr. Ty, the Childcare Whisperer who is the president of The Childcare Agency, a popular motivational/keynote speaker and an early childhood education teams coach. In this podcast, Mr. Ty shares his tips from his years of experience working in ECE, including what he sees as problems that mu…
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It’s a Season 7 recap with BTG founders Josh Crisp, Lucas McCurdy and executive producer Sara Mitchell. They break down tips for new individuals entering the industry, the hot topic in 2024 of “culture,” plus a forecast of topics, episodes, and themes coming in 2025. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Sponsored by A…
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Coming out of a development drought, the industry has an optimistic outlook. Plus, what is the changing demographic and capital market structure for the forecast of seniors housing? Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care (NIC), gives a preview of topics including middle market, …
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A next-gen senior living operations platform that combines data and insights for caregivers is key to improve community operations. Lindsey Daugherty, BTG Ambassador and Head of Community at Sage, explores how these innovative tools are shaping the future of senior living, enhancing efficiency, and empowering teams to deliver exceptional care. This…
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What does the new presidential administration mean for the seniors housing industry? David Schless, President of ASHA, discusses how members can join advocacy efforts, plus a preview of the 2025 Annual Meeting in Arizona. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Connect with BTG on social media: YouTube Instagram Facebook…
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For self-insured employers, the rising costs of care are one of their biggest management challenges. Often, these costs result from members starting in the wrong place on their care journey due to the design of the benefit package. This week, Michael Riley Jr., CEO of Sustainable Health Index (SHI), and Jennifer Gamboa, Managing Partner for SHI, jo…
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Benchmarks, KPIs and labor management data are crucial for operators to improve HR related challenges for hiring and retaining great employees. Paul Jarvis, Head of Sales and Marketing at Procare HR, shares his perspective on how senior living can increase talent acquisition and retention. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Produ…
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For many households, childcare is their second highest expense. Additionally, access to child care can be severely limited in specific industries and areas of the country. Jennifer Frantom, a working mother herself and Director of Business Development for Learning Care Group, joins this week's show to discuss how Learning Care Group provides variou…
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The Child Development Associate CDA credential, better known as the CDA, is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education. It is an important part of career advancement in the field, but many talented teachers do not have the certification. In this podcast, Sammantha Boyle, a curriculum manager at Procare Solutions, breaks down…
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What does it take to lead a thriving 300+ resident community? Find out as Nate Weyand, Executive Director of Querencia Barton Creek, to discuss recruitment challenges, fostering a culture of care, and recent renovations to elevate resident spaces. Join us as we explore the strategies behind exceptional senior living leadership. Watch the Querencia …
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Work Right is focused on the industrial athlete and keeping them safe. Through their partnership with Longitude6, WorkRight has been able to bring wearable technologies to meet the specific needs of each individual worksite. In this week's episode, we are joined by Nic Patee, President of WorkRight, and Mark Heaysman, CEO of Longitude6, as we dive …
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As an Alzheimer’s gene carrier, taking the fight to the disease is personal for Greg Mason, CEO of SilverAssist, who completed a 444-mile charity cycling fundraiser to spread awareness and raise funds for research, education, support and care. Plus, a passion project of educating endurance athletes on international events turned into Strambecco. He…
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Veteran advocate Shari Penner, National Marketing Program Manager of Heroes with Hearing Loss and Hamilton CapTel, discusses the importance of understanding and addressing the impact of hearing loss after military service. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Connect with BTG on social media: YouTube Instagram Faceboo…
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Increase funnel, attract qualified labor market, and streamline the recruitment process. Corey Fein, Senior Market Specialist at Hireology, shares insights and tips for operators to improve the application process and hiring strategies. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge …
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