Veralon Views Blog

The Veralon Views blog is an extension of our partnership with leaders who are transforming the healthcare industry. Here, we share expert perspectives from our nationally recognized senior consulting team on issues that are key to the success of your organization.

CEO Succession Planning

Andrew Chastain, CEO at executive search firm WittKieffer, advocates proactive planning to align talent with strategic goals, offering actionable strategies for successful executive transitions and organizational outcomes. Learn how to access the full video and subscribe to our virtual board education services at www.veralon.com/V-BE If you are already a member, log into the LMS to view […]

Financial Considerations for Value-Based Care

by Molly Johnson, Consultant

The third installation of this 4-part series on value-based care discusses the key financial components of value-based care including the shift in risk, the impact of restrained utilization, and revenue growth through increased market share. Important considerations for the board are highlighted. Learn how to access the full video and subscribe to our virtual board education […]

8 Key Questions To Consider When Vetting An ASC Partnership Opportunity

by Daniel M. Grauman, Managing Director & CEO
and Danielle Bangs, Director
HFM Magazine


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Health systems looking to expand their continuum of care within a value-based care strategy may benefit from partnerships with third-party ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). While we have extensive experience supporting partnership transactions across various healthcare organizations, our latest article in Healthcare Financial Management explores key considerations for forming ASC partnerships that enhance collaboration and care […]

Hospital & Health System Affiliation: M&A Models

by Daniel M. Grauman, Managing Director & CEO

In the third course of this 4-part series, more integrated transaction structures for hospital and health system affiliations are defined. What are the key characteristics and legal considerations for asset purchase transactions, merger transactions, and membership substitution transactions?   Learn how to access the full video and subscribe to our virtual board education services at […]

Podcast: HEALTHCARE HEADLINES Episode 5

by Daniel M. Grauman, Managing Director & CEO
Healthcare Headlines Podcast

In our 5th episode of Healthcare Headlines, Dan Grauman, Managing Director & CEO of Veralon, explores key trends in the healthcare sector. This episode covers innovative uses of artificial intelligence in virtual primary care, and virtual nursing. We discuss the recent passage of the Telehealth Modernization Act, which extends Medicare’ Hospital-at-home program, and examine Village […]

Performance in CMS’s TEAM Model? It Will Depend on Where You Are, And Who You Are

by John Harris, Managing Director
and Molly Johnson, Consultant

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CMS announced its latest push towards value-based care in the spring with the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM). TEAM is a bundled payment program focused on five surgical episodes of care and is mandatory in selected markets. Now that the 2025 IPPS final rule is in place, we can start to assess the impact of […]

Podcast: HEALTHCARE HEADLINES Episode 4

by Daniel M. Grauman, Managing Director & CEO
Healthcare Headlines Podcast

In our 4th episode of Healthcare Headlines, Dan Grauman, Managing Director & CEO of Veralon, continues to dive into the dynamic healthcare landscape. This episode covers healthcare market trends in bankruptcies and financial performance as well as State legislation targeting private equity. We also focus on primary care delivery by insurance companies and corporate retailers. […]

Workforce Wellness: The Linchpin of Health System Success

In this course, Heather Farley, Chief Wellbeing Officer at the Medical University of South Carolina, explores burnout within the healthcare field, emphasizing its prevalence causes, and consequences. Learners will gain insights into organizational strategies and systemic changes needed to foster a culture of well-being, fulfillment, and joy in healthcare work. Learn how to access the […]

Five Things to Know About CMS’s New “TEAM” Model

by John Harris, Managing Director
and Molly Johnson, Consultant

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There is a new kid on the block in the CMS alphabet soup of value-based payment models. The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) pushes hospitals and health systems to better manage five surgical episodes of care for the initial admission and the thirty-days following. TEAM is a mandatory model for selected markets launching January 2026. […]

Podcast: HEALTHCARE HEADLINES Episode 3

by Daniel M. Grauman, Managing Director & CEO
Healthcare Headlines Podcast

In our 3rd episode of Healthcare Headlines, Dan Grauman, Managing Director & CEO of Veralon, continues to dive into the dynamic healthcare landscape. This episode provides updates on a new court ruling that could have significant impacts on the healthcare industry, and discusses the ongoing saga of cybersecurity problems as well as issues impacting rural […]