Catherine Krna’s Post

Near-term growth is one of the top challenges that hospital leaders shared at the Missouri Hospital Association Annual Convention. There's a solution for that! Talk to Thomas Tiller II and myself about the Rapid Impact Strategic Growth Solution that could generate $26 million in net new revenue in your strategic business lines next year. #MoHospitals #RapidImpactGrowth

I'm thrilled to announce that I have joined the Journeys Metabolic team! I've said for many years that I am on a mission to "change the weight of the world." As part of this mission, I founded Heartland Weight Loss; the first insurance-based Obesity Medicine clinic in the Greater Kansas City area. Over the past five years, we have seen phenomenal growth, primarily driven by referrals from amazing clinicians in the area. In 2022, I opened a second location in Lawrence, Kansas (hiring Maribeth Orr, D.O., DABFM, DABOM to anchor that space). Again - success. The world clearly needs (and wants) brick-and-mortar Obesity Medicine clinics! However, scaling an in-person model bigger and bigger simply isn't my cup of tea - nor is it an effective way to bring evidence-based therapies to the masses. With the recent explosion of interest in this field, I have had multiple offers to partner with technology companies. I've never been opposed to the idea - it's a great way to effectively disseminate ten years of knowledge/experience to a bigger audience. Sadly, most of these tech startups are on a mission to either capitalize upon prescribing GLP-1 agonists to as many people as possible and/or promote the outdated, unscientific narrative of "eat-less, move-more" combined with some sort of motivational tool to help people embrace the misery that narrative creates. When I was approached by Journeys Metabolic and dug into their product, it was immediately clear that the leadership of this company gets it. The entire mission of the program is to help patients with metabolic health by focusing on repairing the underlying pathology that happens upstream (at the cellular level), which will inevitably have an impact downstream - improving all sorts of cardiometabolic diseases - including obesity. With a mission grounded in people and results (NOT prescriptions and profits) and a leadership team passionate about metabolic health, I couldn't NOT be a part of this company! I believe Journeys has what it takes to turn this epidemic of chronic disease around - at scale. I'm excited to see what happens as we explode into the marketplace in 2024!

Private hospitals (for profit and not for profit) are doing it particularly tough (despite the many positive long term trends), so strategy and particularly ability to execute become even more important. Part of the challenge is to be able to communicate it (strategy) in a simple fashion (improves the probability of it being understood, supported and therefore executed). I’ll be running a series sharing hospital group strategies and you can be the judge.

I sat down with Dr. Rossi (VP of Strategy & Medical Assessments) to get his perspective on what it’s been like to build and work at PinPoint Health over the years. As the VP of Strategy & Medical Assessments, Dr. Rossi has been instrumental in helping build PPH from the ground up, and we wouldn't be where we are today without him. Click the link below to learn more about PinPoint Health. https://bit.ly/3WWvRno

One of our affiliate pharmacies, TIM'S PHARMACY & GIFT SHOP, LTD., has some exciting news to share! REMODEL UNDERWAY ... From modernizing the layout to enhancing services, every detail is being meticulously executed with their patients in mind. The community of Yelm, WA is in for a treat. Follow TIM'S PHARMACY & GIFT SHOP, LTD. for updates and to witness the transformation. CPG pharmacies are continuously striving to be the beacon of health and wellness in their communities, and Tim's Pharmacy is a shining example of how it's done. #pharmacytransformation #pharmacyremodel #independentpharmacy #locallyowned #pharmacy #pharmacylife #smallbusiness

I am enjoying the habit of boosting examples of leadership in action. Perhaps I should use it as a feature in the upcoming newsletter- Words can influence minds but actions build the future. Cheers to a brighter future in cancer care. Breaking News! Great news for Irvine & Santa Ana CA residents and oncology professionals. A new facility is coming to the southern CA region, bringing care options closer to home. Residents, healthcare leaders, and market stats all suggest that this is exactly what the area needs. For those living in the area, this means better options for care nearer to you, without having to drive over an hour for the type of doctor you need. Bringing top-notch care options closer to residents is critical to access and changes how many will experience treatment in the area. It means less cost to patients who travel out of town and pay for overnight stays. It means actually getting the care you deserve for those who are not able to overcome geographical and financial barriers to care in their region. For those working in rad-onc or planning to, and are from the area, you are getting a brand new facility as an option for your career. You can reconsider having to move away from your relatives to get the best job in your field. A trusted name and the best minds in the field are now in your backyard. This will drive oncology professionals to the region for better cost of living, housing, and research opportunities. Thank you to everyone involved in bringing care options closer to the southern CA region in Irvine. Let's celebrate better options for care and career opportunities for oncology workers. #Irvine #SantaAna #healthcare #oncology #careeropportunities #newfacility #healthcaretechnicalstaffing

Starting to get real.

⏰ Don't miss out! Our highly anticipated Strategic Planning and Strategy Execution series kicks off soon. Join us for Part 1: Strategy or Just Surviving on May 28 and Part 2: Shift into a Higher Gear on May 30. Led by experts Doug Morse and Sue Tetzlaff, these sessions offer invaluable insights for rural hospital trustees and executives. Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/44M81Pi #StrategicPlanning #HospitalExecutives

In the midst of heightened focus on healthcare cost transparency, the significance of quality score ratings in business decision-making cannot be overstated. It's with immense pride that I share insights into MultiPlan’s pioneering price transparency tool, PlanOptix. Our commitment is stronger than ever as we harness the power of business intelligence to enhance the publicly available MRF data. With meticulous efforts in normalizing MRF rates and integrating provider quality scores, PlanOptix is at the forefront, leading the way in facilitating informed healthcare decisions. A special shout-out to HealthCorum for their invaluable partnership on provider score insights in this journey towards a more holistic perspective. Let's connect to drive forward this narrative of transparency and efficiency in healthcare. Interested in exchanging thoughts or embarking on a business partnership? 🤝 ✉️ PM me - Let's make a meaningful impact together. #HealthcareInnovation #PriceTransparency #ProviderQuality #BusinessIntelligence #DataandDecisionSciences #MultiPlan #PlanOptix #HealthCorum