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In this episode of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, host Ross Ronan discusses transforming compliance into a strategic asset with healthcare compliance leader Jean Rush. They explore how robust compliance programs can protect profits and uncover hidden revenue opportunities through accurate coding.

They also touch on the importance of compliance readiness for private equity-backed companies, operationalizing compliance programs, and the role of board members in providing oversight. Jean shares her extensive experience across various healthcare roles and offers practical advice on making compliance a proactive, integral part of a company’s culture.

Additionally, the episode highlights the critical need for board and executive education in compliance to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory adherence.

00:07 Meet Jean Rush: A Leader in Healthcare Compliance
00:44 The Importance of Compliance Programs
01:22 Welcome to the Compliance Advantage Podcast
02:28 Jean Rush's Current Focus and Board Work
03:19 Investing in Compliance Programs
03:45 Quantifying ROI from Compliance Programs
08:07 Essentials of Effective Compliance Programs
09:06 Top-Down Commitment to Compliance
10:29 Board Members' Role in Compliance
13:33 Liability and Governance in Compliance
19:49 The Strategic Role of Compliance Executives
24:42 Proactive Assessments and Internal Audits
27:58 Advice for Future Healthcare Leaders
30:42 Work-Life Harmony: Jean Rush's Approach
32:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Jean Rush:
https://www.linkedIn.com/in/jean-rush-71b25a5

Jean had a long and successful career on the payer side of healthcare with roles that included President of Cigna’s Medicare business, CEO of Kentucky Spirit Healthplan and Head of Government Markets at Highmark Bluecross Blueshield. Following her retirement from her corporate roles in 2018, Jean has served on various Boards of Directors including Addus Homecare, Eventus Wholehealth, Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care, and WBL (Women Business Leaders in the US Healthcare Industry.) She has also served on several Advisory Boards including Aarete, Vaxcare, and The Hangout Spot.

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• LinkedIn: Ross Ronan
• Podcast Show Page: The Compliance Advantage
• Ross' Company: Ronan Healthcare Compliance

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Most healthcare startups ask "when do we need compliance?" Dr. Jasen Gundersen asked a better question: "how do we build with it from the start?"

In this episode, Ross sits down with Jasen, CEO and co-founder of CardioOne, a practice enablement platform supporting independent cardiologists nationwide. Jasen shares how CardioOne grew from four people to 180 employees in three years, with compliance built into their foundation from day one, not added as an afterthought.

You'll hear candid insights on educating physicians about compliance, finding partners who solve problems instead of just enforcing rules, and why compliance programs create preferred partner status with payers and hospitals.

Jasen explains how compliance became essential infrastructure at CardioOne, the kind that enables confident growth rather than slowing it down.

If you're leading a growing healthcare organization, this conversation offers real-world wisdom on scaling responsibly while keeping patient care at the center of everything you build.

02:16 Meet Dr. Jason Gunderson: From Physician to CEO

03:16 Understanding Value-Based Care vs. Fee-for-Service

05:37 The Importance of Compliance in Healthcare

09:05 Building Trust and Managing Liability

10:15 Creating Competitive Advantage through Compliance

16:14 Navigating Regulatory Challenges and Innovation

22:37 The Importance of Compliance in Healthcare

23:07 Sponsor Message: Ronan Healthcare Compliance

23:59 Education and Training in Compliance

24:57 Qualities of a Good Compliance Executive

26:41 Building a Compliance Program from Scratch

30:06 Risk Assessments and Legal Structures

33:25 Advice for New CEOs in Healthcare

39:45 Personal Health and Leadership

41:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Dr. Gundersen:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasen-gundersen-md-mba/

Dr. Jasen Gundersen is the CEO and Co-Founder of CardioOne, a practice enablement platform focused on supporting independent cardiologists across the country. Jasen was a practice physician that spent his career in leadership roles across multiple areas including academic medicine, hospital operations and physician practice management. He is passionate about helping supporting physicians so that they can focus on caring for patients and improving the healtcare experience for all.

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• LinkedIn: Ross Ronan
• Podcast Show Page: The Compliance Advantage
• Ross' Company: Ronan Healthcare Compliance

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In the premier episode of Season Five of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, host Ross Ronan delves into the transformation of compliance teams from perceived barriers to growth accelerators.

Ross reveals the common mistakes leaders make by treating compliance as a static, checklist-driven program and introduces a strategic approach to compliance that promotes organizational growth.

Key topics include:

• The shift from compliance as a 'bookshelf program' to a dynamic, strategic function
• Effective communication with business leaders to drive behavior change
• And the financial and reputational advantages of proactive compliance

The episode emphasizes the need for compliance officers to be seen as strategic partners and provides practical advice for fostering this new perception. Ross also shares insights about engaging executive compliance committees and the importance of mentorship in developing effective compliance leadership.

Tune in for valuable perspectives and actionable guidance on leveraging compliance as a competitive advantage in healthcare.

00:00 Introduction
00:51 Welcome to the Compliance Advantage Podcast
01:41 The Compliance Barrier: A Common Misconception
03:30 Transforming Compliance into a Strategic Asset
06:16 Addressing Common Objections to Compliance
11:40 Driving Behavior Change in Compliance
15:04 The Importance of Communication and Accountability
17:49 Final Thoughts and Advice for Compliance Leaders
21:54 Conclusion: Season Highlights and Future Episodes

Connect with Ross

• LinkedIn: Ross Ronan
• Podcast Show Page: The Compliance Advantage
• Ross' Company: Ronan Healthcare Compliance