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BBQ, Blood Sugar & Bureaucracy: Happy Birthday America!

BBQ, Blood Sugar & Bureaucracy: Happy Birthday America!

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Episode Highlights:

  • Why the Fourth of July hits different for healthcare professionals
  • Growing up in a military family and how it shaped Matt’s values
  • Fireworks, peaches, and facility BBQs—holiday traditions in senior care
  • Reflections on government involvement in healthcare—what’s working, what’s not
  • The impact of Medicaid changes and how value-based care fits in
  • Why Disneyland ruined fireworks (and how to reframe your expectations)

Key Takeaways:

  • Celebrate your country and challenge the systems that need reform
  • Healthcare professionals must have a seat at the policy-making table
  • Value-based care isn't perfect—but it's a step in the right direction

Referenced:

  • CMS Innovation Center
  • Gilbert Peach Festival
  • Fort Jackson fireworks
  • Katy Perry's “Firework” (unfortunately, also now Matt’s personal performance piece)
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