VERSED: A VIUM Capital Podcast

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VERSED: A VIUM Capital Podcast

VERSED Podcast, powered by VIUM Capital, brings the best thought leaders in the sector to the forefront, sharing inspirational stories from their careers, their best practices for getting through difficult times, and their views on the future of seniors housing and healthcare. VERSED is hosted by Scott Tittle.

  1. 09/16/2024

    Discussion with Brian Perry, Vice President, Government Affairs at Direct Supply

    In this new Election 2024 Series, Brian Perry, Vice President, Government Affairs at Direct Supply, joins Scott Tittle on VERSED to discuss the political landscape in the final days leading up to Election Day. They explore possible shifts in the White House, as well as House and Senate leadership, with implications for healthcare policy, regulations, Medicaid, and private equity in the long term care and senior living sectors. The conversation highlights how both Democratic and Republican wins could reshape the sector, emphasizing that a sweep of the White House and Congress for either party presents vastly different opportunities and challenges.

    30 min

  2. 08/12/2024

    Discussion with Joel Theisen, Founder & CEO at Lifespark

    Using a data-driven approach, Joel Theisen, Founder and CEO at Lifespark, aims to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits through his company’s newly launched Urgent Response Services program which will allow certain emergency room services, such as x-rays, lab work, EKGs, and sutures, to be provided directly in a senior’s own home. Joel also shares why the leadership mindsets, “failing forward” and “slowing down and getting clear,” are his keys to growth and innovation. He also discusses his love of getting outdoors and competing in Ironman triathlons.

    27 min

  3. 07/16/2024

    Discussion with Doug Olson, President & CEO at the Vision Centre

    Bridging relationships between universities and providers to determine how best to attract, educate, and train future leaders in long term care and senior living is the mission of Doug Olson, President & CEO at The Vision Centre. Doug highlights the Centre’s recent 6th annual symposium, which gathered various stakeholders to guide the organization’s direction and enhance its efforts to raise awareness about the critical role higher education plays in the development of the next generation of leadership in the sector.

    31 min

  4. 06/03/2024

    Discussion with LaShuan Bethea, Executive Director of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)

    LaShuan Bethea, Executive Director of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), joins Scott Tittle on VERSED to discuss current topics in assisted living, including the Senate Aging Committee’s hearings in early 2024 that focused on the committee members’ concerns over transparency, resident safety, and rising prices. She emphasizes the importance of educating the public and policymakers about the true nature and costs of assisted living, and the role Medicaid waivers can play in many states.  Bethea also shares about NCAL’s push for more affordable assisted living options and the need for federal and state partnerships to support further expansion of this concept. She also discusses NCAL’s efforts to improve quality through data collection initiatives and the AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards program.

    31 min

  5. 05/06/2024

    Discussion with Erin Hennessey, President & CEO at Health Dimensions Group

    Erin Hennessey, President and CEO of Health Dimensions Group, joins Scott Tittle on VERSED to discuss her life-long commitment to the long term care sector, the trend towards value based care, the potential role of AI technology, and the labor crisis post-COVID. As a certified gerontologist with 20+ years of experience in senior health care, Erin also discusses the impact of CMS’s minimum staffing ratio rule on skilled nursing facilities, expressing concerns about its feasibility and potential consequences, particularly for rural providers where staffing is scarce.

    25 min

  6. 04/08/2024

    Discussion with Bob Kramer, Founder/Fellow of Nexus Insights, and Co-Founder, Former CEO, and Strategic Advisor at NIC

    Bob Kramer, Founder/Fellow of Nexus Insights, and Co-Founder, Former CEO, and Strategic Advisor at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care (NIC), joins Scott Tittle on VERSED to discuss his recent LinkedIn post on why he thinks we will finally have long term care as a part of every presidential candidate’s campaign platform in the 2028 election and what those top priorities will be. Plus, hear insights about his thoughts on the ’24 election and what it will mean for the industry.VERSED Podcast, powered by VIUM Capital, brings the best thought leaders in the sector to the forefront, sharing inspirational stories from their careers, their best practices for getting through difficult times, and their views on the future of seniors housing and healthcare. VERSED is hosted by Scott Tittle.   Connect with Scott Tittle. Subscribe to VERSED on YouTube. Learn more about VIUM Capital.

    31 min

  7. 03/04/2024

    Discussion with Emmett Reed, President of the Florida Health Care Association

    Emmett Reed, President of the Florida HCA, joins Scott Tittle on VERSED to highlight the work he has orchestrated for Florida throughout his career and what is happening now in his state’s legislative sessions. Emmett also addresses Mark Parkinson’s retirement from AHCA/NCAL and the vast contributions to the sector, plus hear insights into the future of the Florida State college football.

    19 min

  8. 02/05/2024

    Discussion with Clif Porter, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at AHCA/NCAL

    Clif Porter, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at AHCA/NCAL, joins Scott Tittle on VERSED to discuss how his career path led him from running skilled nursing facilities in Virginia right out of college to now advocating for the long term care sector in DC at the highest levels. Clif previews what could be next with respect to President Biden’s SNF minimum staffing ratio as well as what’s on the horizon for the industry this year with the 2024 elections around the corner.

    18 min
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VERSED Podcast, powered by VIUM Capital, brings the best thought leaders in the sector to the forefront, sharing inspirational stories from their careers, their best practices for getting through difficult times, and their views on the future of seniors housing and healthcare. VERSED is hosted by Scott Tittle.

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  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
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