Rounding out NIC Chats' value-based care series, Lynne Katzmann, founder and CEO of Juniper Communities, joins host Lisa McCracken for an insightful discussion on one operator’s journey successfully implementing outcomes-driven care models in senior living. Juniper's experience with integrated care offers actionable lessons for other senior living providers seeking to improve outcomes, resident satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Listen to learn:

• The fundamentals of value-based care and its impact on resident outcomes, satisfaction, and cost management, based on firsthand operator experience.
• Practical advice for senior living operators considering value-based care, including essential partnerships, technology investments, and foundational best practices.
• How Juniper’s "Connect4Life" program and operator-owned Medicare Advantage plan are transforming care transitions and reimbursement models.
• The importance of data, communication, and a values-driven approach in achieving success under value-based care arrangements.
• The benefits of being part of an operator-owned Medicare Advantage plan.

Whether you’re a senior living operator, provider, or industry enthusiast, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration for navigating the evolving landscape of senior care.

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Continuing the NIC Chats series focused on value-based care, host Lisa McCracken welcomes Sarah Thomas — AgeTech advisor, and global innovator — for an illuminating deep dive into the transformative role of data and technology in senior living.

Hear why value-based care demands a culture shift where data becomes a strategic asset, not just a compliance tool, and why embracing technology is an enabler for delivering personalized, predictive, and efficient care.

Gain practical strategies for getting started with value-based care, such as focusing on one clinical area, building cross-functional teams, and choosing tech partners who understand both healthcare and senior living. Key takeaways include:

• The importance of integrating clinical, social, and engagement data for a 360-degree view of residents
• How predictive analytics and AI are shifting care from reactive to proactive
• Tips for vetting technology partners and aligning solutions with organizational goals
• A vision for the future: smart rooms, digital biomarkers, and senior living communities as true clinical partners in the care continuum

Whether you’re a senior housing and care operator, investor, or tech innovator, this episode offers actionable advice and an inspiring roadmap for thriving in a rapidly evolving sector.

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In this first episode in the NIC Chats series on value-based care, host Lisa McCracken, Head of Research & Analytics at NIC, sits down with Anne Tumlinson, CEO and founder of ATI Advisory, to demystify value-based care in the senior living sector. Together, they break down what value-based care really means and why it matters for operators and residents alike.

Tumlinson explains how senior living communities can leverage their unique environments to deliver better health outcomes and resident experiences, the importance of scale and partnerships, and the operational and financial considerations of implementing value-based care arrangements. The conversation also explores the evolving policy landscape, including new opportunities signaled by the latest federal strategies, and why the industry is at risk of falling behind.

Whether you’re a senior living operator, care provider, or industry stakeholder, this episode offers timely guidance on embracing innovation and staying ahead in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

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