SNF Spotlight Series Podcast

SNF Spotlight Series

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Spearheaded by Yitz Rubin, we are excited to be introducing a carefully curated selection of high-octane podcasts and interviews with the biggest names in healthcare.
Chug-Busters To The Rescue: Connie Polke
After the attack on September 11th, Connie and other healthcare workers came together to find and fill the gaps in emergency preparedness around the Chicago area. This was the foundation for Collaborative Healthcare Urgency Group (CHUG), a resource for Skilled Nursing Facilities and other healthcare organizations to prepare for the worst. Learn more about CHUG on this episode of the SNF Spotlight Series.   Connie is the founder and CEO of Collaborative Healthcare Urgency Group (CHUG). Connie has used her 40 years of healthcare experience to develop CHUG, a resource for healthcare organizations to address the gap in emergency preparedness. Connie’s accolades include; the 2009 American Red Cross “Hero of the Year Award” for Disaster Relief, a two time VIP recognition from National Association of Professional Women, MVP from Advocate Health Care, Apria Sales Associate of the Year, Presidential recognition for volunteering for the Illinois Medical Reserve Corp and in 2020 received the prestigious award for biography in Marquis Who’s Who in America.
Jul 13, 2021
28 min
From One Spotlight To Another: Jeff Altschul
Location is an important factor that many people take into consideration when placing their loved ones into senior living. Jeff Altschul of Arboria of Long Grove stopped by SNF Spotlight to discuss connecting with residents and their families as part of senior care.   Jeff Altschul grew up in Chicago, and attended Columbia College where he studied Broadcast Journalism. He began his work in television, reporting sport news in the Midwest. Twelve years ago, he pivoted his career into senior living. Jeff now works as Director of Sales Arbor Terrace Highland Park at the The Arbor Company, where he connects with families looking to place their loved ones in senior care.   Since the recording of this interview, Jeff Altschul has become Director of Sales at Arbor Terrace Highland Park.
Jul 7, 2021
28 min
A Sense of Calm in a Time of Crisis: Shabsai Shuchatowitz
On this episode of the SNF Spotlight Series sponsored by Renewal Rehab, host Yitz Rubin spoke with friend and CEO of Evergreen Benefits Group, Shabsai Shuchatowitz. During our enlightening conversation, Shabsai spoke about the challenge Skilled Nursing Facilities has in providing their employees with a benefit package. Learn more about how providing a robust employee benefit package can retain your employees.  Shabsai is the Founder & CEO of Evergreen Benefits Group, an employee benefits consulting firm. Evergreen provides specialized benefits consulting services to medium to large sized businesses, and guiding their benefits management strategically and efficiently. As the CEO, Shabsai leads the vision to find innovative solutions, manage benefits plans more efficiently, and educate employees on how to improve their physical and financial health and wellness.
Jun 30, 2021
16 min
Rising Up To The Challenge: Ruthie Barkus
Ruthie Barkus, the owner of CarePatrol Chicagoland South, joined the SNF Spotlight Series. Before CarePatrol, Ruthie began her career in healthcare as a nurse. Her passion for nursing is derived from a heart condition diagnosis as a teen, where she found that only the nurses in the room had her best interest. As an adult, Ruthie became the caregiver for her mother, who had dementia, which introduced her to the complex world of senior care. That experience led her to CarePatrol, where she now educates and advocates for families in the search of quality care for their loved ones. Learn more about Ruthie’s story and about how Care Patrol helps seniors and their families through the difficult process of senior care placement. Ruthie Barkus is a Registered Nurse and Geriatric Care Manager. She received her bachelors from Chamberlain University and has been certified as a Certified Placement and Referral Special and as Dementia Practitioner. She is the owner of CarePatrol of Mokena, which assists and advocates for families when placing their loved ones in care services.
Jun 28, 2021
28 min
Position, Potential, and Opportunity: Marc Zimmet
On this episode, we featured Marc Zimmet, President and CEO at Zimmet Healthcare Services Group, LLC. We spoke about funding for nursing homes, structural issues in healthcare, and about what positions Skilled Nursing Facilities for success and for trouble. Learn more about how medicare can vary by state on this episode of the SNF Spotlight Series, sponsored by Renewal Rehab. Marc Zimmet is CEO of Zimmet Healthcare Services Group, LLC. He has worked in the Skilled Nursing industry for more than 20 years, beginning his career preparing Medicare cost reports and appeals. Marc is also an active member of many industry associations and serves on the Board of several healthcare providers, insurance, and support companies.
Jun 11, 2021
32 min
The Grandma Test: Jennifer & Adam Busch
On this episode of SNF Spotlight Series sponsored by Renewal Rehab, Yitz Rubin spoke with Jennifer and Adam Busch, owners of Amada Senior Care City of Chicago. Jennifer and Adam shared their personal experiences that brought them into the senior care industry and explained how exactly they are providing the highest quality care and advocacy for their clients. Over the last 15 years, Adam Busch has been spent developing meaningful partnerships and resources aimed at bettering the lives of Chicagoans. During this time Jennifer worked as a trainer and Operations Manager. Together they created Amada Senior Care City of Chicago, where they enrich the lives of seniors and provide the highest standard of home care and senior community housing solution for their clients.
Jun 3, 2021
17 min
Caring For Caregivers: Kellie Stecher
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone. While we celebrated our healthcare heroes doing their best to protect our community, we failed to remember the toll that the pandemic had on them. Kellie Stecher, Co-Founder of Patient Care Heroes and Governor of the 7th District of AMWA is pushing a new movement to provide resources for the medical community. Learn more about how she’s advocating for mental health in the medical community. Kellie Stecher is an OBGYN at M Health Fairview Women’s Center in Edina, and Co-Founder and President of Patient Care Heroes.  She has won the Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine’s Top Doctor’s Rising Star award for the last three years. Her work has made her an invaluable contributor to both local and national publications, news, and podcasts.
May 28, 2021
18 min
Prosthetics With a Purpose: Dov Belsky & Phil Rzepka
Most amputations derive from untreated Diabetes. Dov Belsky and Phil Rzepka of Presque Isle Medical Technologies discussed amputation and prosthetics. Learn how Presque is helping centers better care for amputees utilizing prostheses. Dov Belsky is the Clinical Coordinator, and Phil Rzepka is the Head of Business Development for Presque Isle Medical Technologies' Chicago office. They help restore confidence and independence to amputees in the SNF setting and at their own homes through an innovative mobile prosthetic care model. Presque Isle's clinicians bring the care to the patient by using mobile prosthetic labs, 3D scanning, 3D printing and other unique tools and technologies to ensure all amputees receive optimal prosthetic care no matter where they are.
May 27, 2021
24 min
Revolutionizing the Landlord-Tenant Relationship: Archie Shkop
Mozart Healthcare wants to see operators succeed and grow in their industry. Archie Shkop, Reuben Stein, and Nathan Davis, of Mozart Healthcare, joined SNF Spotlight for our very first panel where they discussed how they assist operators through the constantly changing healthcare industry.   Before starting Shkop Financial Services, Archie Shkop served as the CFO of Managcare. Now, Archie is the Principal of Shkop Financial Services and a managing partner at Mozart Healthcare. Archie provides a myriad of services to clients in the LTC industry including oversight of the underwriting process, financial analysis, and cost containment programs. Archie has had tremendous success in helping facilities decrease their operating costs while increasing their quality mix by making informed and targeted financial investments and employing technology and economies of scale to minimize costs while maximizing quality.
May 20, 2021
37 min
Mobilizing Phlebotomy: Elly Kutoff
LifeScan Labs is changing the industry with its mobile phlebotomist and innovative methods for perfect testing samples. Learn more with Elly Kutoff, CEO of Lifescan Labs on this episode of SNF Spotlight Series, sponsored by Renewal Rehab.
May 20, 2021
28 min
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