Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast

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Our Purpose! The LTC Podcast explores the evolving world of long-term healthcare. Each episode brings together voices from across the industry—leaders, practitioners, innovators, and advocates—to share insights, experiences, and solutions that shape the future of care. Our mission is simple: to collaborate, learn, and inspire positive change. By highlighting stories, strategies, and innovations, we aim to uplift and encourage improved patient outcomes and a stronger healthcare community. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, caregiver, policymaker, or simply someone who wants to better understand the long-term care landscape, this podcast offers valuable conversations that matter.

  1. 3d ago

    How AI, Strategy & Purpose Are Changing Long-Term Care with Ron McGaughy

    In this episode of Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast, Kip Kruger and Chris Light sit down with Ron McGaughy, Senior Vice President of Strategy at HMG, to discuss how AI, strategy, leadership, and purpose are changing the future of long-term care. Ron shares how HMG is using AI to improve admissions, streamline workflows, support clinicians, and create more time for meaningful resident care. The conversation also explores managed care, Medicare Advantage, shrinking margins, calculated risk, company culture, employee appreciation, and why long-term care leaders must do a better job telling the positive stories happening inside skilled nursing facilities. This episode is a must-listen for LTC operators, administrators, admissions leaders, clinicians, and anyone passionate about the future of skilled nursing.

    39 min

  2. May 20

    How to Survive State Survey & Lead Through Compliance with Stacia Boeckstiegel

    State survey can make or break a nursing home — and in this episode of Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast, Hosts James Dieter and Kip Kruger sit down with Stacia Boeckstiegel to talk about what it really takes to survive survey, lead through compliance, and support nursing home teams during some of the toughest moments in long-term care. Stacia shares her journey from second-generation nursing home administrator to Assistant Director of Regulatory Compliance at Avir Healthcare, overseeing more than 60 skilled nursing facilities across Texas. From F-tags and infection control to immediate jeopardy situations, fall prevention, staffing challenges, and family communication — this conversation dives deep into the realities administrators and DONs face every single day. Topics Covered: * How to prepare for state survey before surveyors walk in* The importance of family communication in long-term care* Reducing Immediate Jeopardies (IJs) and compliance risk* Why infection control remains the #1 cited deficiency* Fall prevention strategies in skilled nursing facilities* Leadership lessons for nursing home administrators* Building strong teams and promoting from within* Managing stress during state survey investigations* Why regulatory compliance ultimately protects residents If you work in skilled nursing, assisted living, healthcare operations, or long-term care leadership — this episode is packed with practical insight and real-world experience. 👇 COMMENT BELOW:What’s the biggest challenge your building faces during survey season? 👍 Like, Subscribe & Share to help us continue telling the stories shaping long-term care. #LongTermCare #SkilledNursing #HealthcareLeadership #StateSurvey #NursingHomeAdministrator #Compliance

    1h 1m

  3. May 6

    Brad Underwood on Culture, Crisis & the Fight for Oklahoma LTC

    Brad Underwood, CEO of Voyage LTC, joins Our Purpose Podcast to share his leadership journey, the culture behind Voyage LTC, and the challenges facing long-term care in Oklahoma. In this conversation, Brad opens up about turning around distressed nursing homes, building trust with frontline staff, leading with vulnerability, and creating a culture where employees feel seen, supported, and valued. He also shares the heart behind Voyage Cares, VCamp, and the VIP Awards, programs designed to invest in employees beyond the workplace. Brad also discusses the difficult realities facing Oklahoma long-term care, including reimbursement challenges, regulatory pressure, and why local operators must continue fighting for residents, staff, and community-based care. This episode is a powerful look at what happens when leadership, culture, purpose, and advocacy come together in long-term care.

    1h 9m

  4. Apr 22

    From CNA to Owner: Cody Campbell’s LTC Leadership Playbook

    In this episode of Our Purpose – The LTC Podcast, Hosts Kip Kruger and James Dieter sit down with Cody Campbell to talk about his incredible journey from CNA to nursing home owner and the leadership lessons he’s learned along the way. Cody shares how he built his career in long-term care over more than two decades, why leadership buy-in matters at every level, and what it really takes to create a strong culture inside a facility. We also dive into some of the biggest challenges facing LTC today, including burnout, staffing, retention, compliance, reimbursement, agency use, and survey readiness. If you’re a nursing home administrator, DON, operator, owner, or leader in skilled nursing and long-term care, this episode is packed with practical insight and real-world encouragement from someone who has lived it at every level. In this episode, we cover: * Cody Campbell’s path from CNA to owner* Building culture and leadership in long-term care* How to create staff buy-in at the facility level* Burnout, retention, and supporting administrators* Reducing agency reliance and becoming fully staffed* Why collaboration matters in LTC leadership* The role of social media in connecting nursing home administrators* Lessons Cody wishes he knew earlier in his career If you’re passionate about skilled nursing, senior care, healthcare leadership, and the future of long-term care, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more conversations that shine a light on the people, purpose, and leadership behind long-term care. #longtermcare #skillednursing #nursinghomeadministrator #healthcareleadership #seniorcare #ltc

    1h 5m

  5. Apr 8

    EP 23 - From Startup to 12 States: The Principle Health Systems Story

    What does it take to build a healthcare company from the ground up and grow it across 12 states? In this episode of Our Purpose Podcast, Kip Kruger sits down with James Dieter, CEO of Principle Health Systems, and Chris Light, COO, to unpack the origin story behind Principle Health Systems and how the company grew from an independent lab startup into one of the largest mobile lab and imaging providers serving long-term care. They talk about the early days of the business, the unexpected shift into skilled nursing, the challenges of scaling across multiple states, and why communication, trust, innovation, and patient outcomes remain at the center of everything they do. This conversation also dives into: • how Principle entered the long-term care space • the challenges of mobile lab and imaging in skilled nursing • building culture in a fast-growing healthcare company • leadership lessons from scaling a people-driven business • why transparency and accountability matter in patient care • how technology and AI may shape the future of diagnostics in LTC If you work in skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute care, lab services, or healthcare operations, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership, mission, and vision driving one of the fastest-growing companies in the space. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone in the LTC industry.

    38 min

  6. Mar 25

    Lisa Ridley on LTC Leadership, Culture & Beating Burnout

    What does it take to lead well in long-term care without burning out? In this episode of Our Purpose – The LTC Podcast, hosts James Dieter, Kip Kruger and Chris Light sit down with Lisa Ridley to talk about LTC leadership, building culture, mentoring the next generation, setting attainable goals, and preventing burnout in skilled nursing and long-term care. Lisa shares wisdom from more than 30 years in nursing and leadership, including what great administrators do differently, why culture matters more than ever, how to develop strong teams, and why encouragement, music, mentorship, and positive reinforcement can change an entire facility. We also dive into: • How leaders can create a culture people want to be part of • Why work ethic, communication, and consistency matter in long-term care • How to help nurses and administrators grow into leadership roles • What causes burnout in LTC and how to fight it • Why mentoring younger nurses is critical to the future of the industry • Lisa’s work with TexSDoNA and her passion for developing the next generation of nurse leaders If you work in skilled nursing, senior care, post-acute care, nursing leadership, or healthcare administration, this conversation is full of practical encouragement and leadership insight. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that highlight the people, purpose, and innovation shaping long-term care.

    59 min

  7. Mar 11

    How AI Is Transforming Skilled Nursing Admissions & MDS, with Brent Jackson

    How is AI changing skilled nursing and long-term care? In this episode of Our Purpose Podcast, Kip Krueger, James Dieter, and Chris Light sit down with Brent Jackson, CEO of Simply Screen, to talk about how AI is transforming skilled nursing admissions, MDS workflows, PDPM accuracy, ADR preparation, and operational efficiency across long-term care. Brent shares the origin story behind Simply Screen, how a COVID-era screening tool evolved into Simply 360, and how the platform now helps facilities review large admission packets in minutes, identify red/yellow/green flags, support MDS coordinators, improve PDPM workflows, and reduce administrative burden for long-term care teams. They also unpack the bigger picture of AI in healthcare: • Will AI replace jobs in skilled nursing? • How can AI improve patient care and quality outcomes? • What does responsible AI use actually look like in long-term care? • How can operators use AI to help teams work at the top of their license? • Why speed, quality, and smarter workflows matter more than ever as the industry faces staffing shortages and the “silver tsunami” If you work in skilled nursing, long-term care, admissions, MDS, reimbursement, revenue cycle, or healthcare operations, this episode is packed with practical insight on where the industry is headed. In this episode, we cover: • AI in skilled nursing and long-term care • Skilled nursing admissions workflow improvements • MDS coordination and documentation support • PDPM reimbursement accuracy • ADR automation in long-term care • AI and staffing efficiency • Responsible AI use in healthcare • How technology can improve patient care and facility performance Subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of long-term care, skilled nursing, and healthcare operations. #LongTermCare #SkilledNursing #AIinHealthcare #MDS #PDPM #HealthcareLeadership #Admissions #SeniorCare #NursingHomeLeadership #OurPurposePodcast

    1h 2m

  8. Mar 4

    Medicare, Medicaid & LTC: What Nursing Homes Need From Congress with Monty Montanez

    In this episode of Our Purpose Podcast, Hosts James Dieter, Kip Kruger and Chris Light sit down with Monty Montanez — combat veteran, entrepreneur, and candidate for Texas’ 32nd Congressional District — to talk about what nursing homes and long-term care leaders need most from Washington. We dig into the real-world pressure points administrators and clinical leaders face every day: Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement constraints, staffing shortages, rural access challenges, and the high cost of transportation and care coordination. Monty shares a business-minded perspective on how policy could better support providers, reduce waste, and create incentives for preventative care — while keeping the focus on patient outcomes. If you work in skilled nursing, rehab, long-term care, or healthcare leadership, this conversation is packed with timely questions: • What changes would actually help facilities deliver better care? • How do we fund preventative care in a system built to react? • What would policy reform mean for staffing, access, and sustainability? Guest: Monty Montanez (combat veteran, entrepreneur, congressional candidate)Hosted by: Kip Kruger with Chris Light and James Dieter 👍 If you found value here, please like, subscribe, and share with an administrator, DON, NP, or operator who needs to hear it.

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Our Purpose! The LTC Podcast explores the evolving world of long-term healthcare. Each episode brings together voices from across the industry—leaders, practitioners, innovators, and advocates—to share insights, experiences, and solutions that shape the future of care. Our mission is simple: to collaborate, learn, and inspire positive change. By highlighting stories, strategies, and innovations, we aim to uplift and encourage improved patient outcomes and a stronger healthcare community. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, caregiver, policymaker, or simply someone who wants to better understand the long-term care landscape, this podcast offers valuable conversations that matter.

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