Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast
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About
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.
Episodes
- Brad Underwood on Culture, Crisis & the Fight for Oklahoma LTC
Brad Underwood, CEO of Voyage LTC, shares his leadership journey, the culture of Voyage LTC, and the challenges facing long-term care in Oklahoma. He discusses turning around nursing homes, building trust with staff, and programs designed…
- From CNA to Owner: Cody Campbell’s LTC Leadership Playbook
Cody Campbell shares his career path from CNA to nursing home owner, discussing leadership lessons and insights on building a strong culture in long-term care. He also addresses challenges such as burnout, staffing, retention, and complian…
- EP 23 - From Startup to 12 States: The Principle Health Systems Story
This episode of Our Purpose Podcast features James Dieter and Chris Light of Principle Health Systems. They discuss the company's journey from a startup to a multi-state mobile lab and imaging provider for long-term care, detailing early c…
- Lisa Ridley on LTC Leadership, Culture & Beating Burnout
In this episode, Lisa Ridley discusses LTC leadership, culture development, and burnout prevention in long-term care. She shares insights from her 30 years in nursing, focusing on effective administration, team building, and mentorship for…
- How AI Is Transforming Skilled Nursing Admissions & MDS, with Brent Jackson
This episode of Our Purpose Podcast features Brent Jackson, CEO of Simply Screen, discussing how AI is transforming skilled nursing admissions and MDS workflows. The conversation covers AI's impact on PDPM accuracy, ADR preparation, and op…
- Medicare, Medicaid & LTC: What Nursing Homes Need From Congress with Monty Montanez
This episode of Our Purpose Podcast features Monty Montanez, who discusses the needs of nursing homes and long-term care leaders from Congress. Topics include Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, staffing shortages, and rural access challenges…
- EP 19 - How a 1-Star Facility Won Contracts, Census & Culture—Sheila Foster
In this episode, Sheila Foster, Administrator at Richardson Nursing & Rehab, shares her approach to improving a skilled nursing facility. She discusses managed care contracts, census building, and creating a positive staff culture.
- EP 18 - 37 Years of Purpose: Redefining Activities in Long-Term Care
Jackie Johnson, a 37-year Activity Director, discusses the evolution of long-term care activities, technology in senior engagement, and survey preparation tips. She also shares insights on administrator support for activities and the "Memo…
- Administrator of the Year: Crystal’s Playbook for Culture & Staffing
Crystal Quintero, 2025 HMG Administrator of the Year, discusses strategies for creating a strong skilled nursing culture and effective staffing. She shares leadership approaches that focus on retention, reducing burnout, and maintaining op…
- EP 16 - GLP-1s in Skilled Nursing: Weight Loss Wins, Muscle Loss Risks with Dr. Vargas
This episode of Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast features Dr. Norberto Vargas discussing GLP-1 medications in skilled nursing and post-acute care. The conversation covers the impact of GLP-1-driven weight loss, muscle loss risks, appropriate…
- A “Yes” Company in LTC: Aligning Sales + Nursing to Win with Armando Guzman
Armando Guzman, Chief Strategy Officer at Cantex, joins Our Purpose – The LTC Podcast to discuss Cantex’s strategy and culture, including aligning sales and nursing with a "start with yes" mindset. The conversation covers the future of ski…
- The LTC Leadership Playbook: Staffing, PDPM, AI & Better Outcomes with Chuck Moody
Chuck Moody joins The LTC Podcast to discuss staffing, PDPM, AI, and outcomes in skilled nursing. The conversation covers current challenges and solutions in the long-term care industry.
- Run to the Fire: Gary Blake on Leadership, LTC, and Doing It Better
Gary Blake, CEO of Creative Solutions in Healthcare, joins hosts James Dieter and Kip Kruger to discuss leadership in long-term care. He shares insights on building culture across over 186 facilities and utilizing AI and innovation to enha…
- EP 12 - Responsible AI in LTC: Better Data, Better Care, Better Outcomes with Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts, Senior VP at CoreCare, discusses responsible AI in long-term care, highlighting how it can enhance data, care, and outcomes. She explains the role of AI in streamlining workflows, improving accuracy, and freeing staff for re…
- EP 11 - How Pain Management Transforms Outcomes in Skilled Nursing
This episode discusses how pain management impacts outcomes in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Daniel Hatmaker, NP, explains its effects on rehab, wound care, sleep, and mental health, highlighting the importance of pain con…
- EP 10 - From Tragedy to Purpose: Matt Linker’s Mission Behind SonderBloom
Matt Linker, President & CEO of SonderBloom, shares the personal journey that led to the creation of his company. SonderBloom focuses on redefining housekeeping and dining services in long-term care, emphasizing a purpose-first culture and…
- From Burnout to Purpose: Rethinking Leadership in Long-Term Care
Christian Reinarz, Senior VP of Operations at HMG Healthcare, joins co-hosts Kip Kruger and James Dieter to discuss leadership, culture, and the future of long-term care. They explore transitioning from burnout to purpose, the sacrifices o…
- EP 8 - Dying With Dignity: Inside Valor Hospice with Garrett King
This episode features Garrett King, owner and CEO of Valor Hospice, discussing "Dying With Dignity." He shares his personal journey in hospice, the principles behind Valor Hospice, and insights into end-of-life care, including equipping fa…
- Building Trust, Growing Leaders, Changing LTC for the Better with Eric Wood
In this episode, Eric Wood shares his journey in long-term care, covering topics like building facilities, managing turnover, and empowering staff. He discusses the challenges and lessons of leadership in the long-term care industry.
- The “Red Dragon” DON: Building a CNA-First Culture that Wins
Kierstan Diefenderfer, DON of the Year, shares her strategies for creating a CNA-first culture in long-term care facilities. She covers topics such as training pipelines, de-escalation techniques, daily operational systems, and aging-in-pl…
- Leading with Heart: Marjorie Dorrow on Purpose & People in LTC
Marjorie Dorrow, President and COO of Cascade Health Services, joins Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast to discuss leading with heart in the long-term care industry. She shares how kindness and hospitality shape stronger teams, improve retentio…
- EP 4 - Family-Owned, Purpose-Driven: Momentum’s Strategy for Better SNFs
Forrest Threadgill, VP of Finance at Momentum Skilled Services, explains how a mission-first approach benefits SNF operations and the bottom line. He covers acquisition strategy, facility design, Medicare Advantage, and managing Medicaid p…
- Ep 3 - Inside the Heart of Long-Term Care: Ashlea Ondrusek on Purpose & Growth
In this episode, Ashlea Ondrusek from Avir Health Group discusses scaling long-term care services while maintaining patient dignity, staff culture, and measurable outcomes. She covers topics such as PDPM, survey readiness, recruitment duri…
- Texas Long-Term Care at a Crossroads: THCA’s Travis Clardy
Travis Clardy, THCA President & CEO, discusses the state of Texas long-term care, covering topics such as funding, citations, oversight, and workforce challenges. He also details advocacy efforts and strategies for operators.
- Uniting LTC: Real Stories, Real Solutions, Better Outcomes
This episode of Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast features hosts Kip Kruger, James Dieter, and Chris Light discussing real challenges and solutions within the skilled nursing and long-term care industry. They cover topics including stress, sta…
- Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast
This is a trailer for Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast. It introduces the show's purpose, target audience, and mission to uplift and strengthen the future of long-term care.