Newly appointed to lead BerryDunn’s Healthcare Practice Group, Lisa Trundy-Whitten is closely attuned to the healthcare industry. From challenges faced by healthcare organizations to the solutions BerryDunn’s experts can provide, Lisa shares her vision for the team as she takes the helm, as well as thoughtful insights for today’s healthcare leaders.
Today’s healthcare leaders face historic challenges that require innovative strategies to successfully navigate. From the impact of the proposed $880 billion cuts to Medicaid to redefining the model for employing primary care providers to be more sustainable for health systems, there is a path forward.
It’s not surprising that BerryDunn’s fastest-growing services are those being shaped by economic uncertainty, regulatory compliance, financial strategy, IT strategy, and sustainability initiatives. As I consider the healthcare landscape today, there are a couple of key areas I’d like to highlight. First, the regulatory changes at the federal level are putting tremendous pressure on healthcare organizations, and second, quickly advancing technology is forcing the industry to evolve rapidly to remain sustainable.
Impacts of federal regulatory changes
Proposed shifts in federal policies and laws are creating uncertainty around reimbursement and regulatory compliance. At the top of the list are the Medicaid cuts in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which passed the US House of Representatives in May and is now up for consideration in the Senate, and the impact of possible changes to provider taxes.
Major consequences of these possible Medicaid cuts include reimbursement and financial sustainability for organizations. My team and I know you have concerns. You’re wondering how you will make up for the potential lost reimbursement and whether entire programs will need to be eliminated.
One way BerryDunn is staying ahead of the regulatory curve to support you is by closely monitoring regulatory changes, determining possible impacts, and developing strategies to inform and support our clients.
Embracing and adapting to new technology
One challenge with technology is determining how to best leverage it to improve accuracy and efficiency. Uncovering ways to align new tools with existing resources, the ethical use of technology, and governance models all come to mind when I think of the effects of technology on the healthcare industry. AI is one such tool that is constantly emerging and is prompting organizations to seek ways to advantageously employ it.
Healthcare organizations like yours are working through how to supplement the workforce with technology to create a positive outcome. Technology needs to be integrated in a way that reduces the burden instead of adding to it.
Our team has professionals skilled at strategic IT analysis and change management. We can assist with IT consulting to guide you on technology planning, EHR, and other system selections for your organization. We have expert advisors who can collaborate with you on the latest technology to help optimize your operations, including AI.
Our Healthcare Practice Group
My vision for our Healthcare Practice Group is to continually elevate our team and how we work with—and for—our valued clients. We want to help you integrate financial strategy and innovation to support operations and thrive in a climate of rapid change. To quote Tammy Brunetti, my predecessor in this role, "We are Better Together.”
BerryDunn has an incredibly full breadth of services, and our team works across healthcare practices to provide a full complement of services. Considering our firm’s early roots in healthcare, we take tremendous pride in being large enough to provide a depth of resources but small and personal enough that we can provide services that fit your unique needs.
I urge you to learn more about our services and team. We look forward to working with you to create the innovative solutions you require in today’s ever-changing climate.
Best,
Lisa Trundy-Whitten