Virtual Health Care Day series

Navigating policy changes: Strategies for health care leaders to thrive in a complex regulatory landscape

September 25, 2025 at 10 a.m. EDT
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As part of our Virtual Health Care Day series, this fall event explores new health care policy changes, from executive orders, audits of the Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicaid funding and changes to subsidies of Affordable Care Act plans, plus other state and local tax exemptions.

Watch our panel discussion on how recent policy changes in federal and state health care laws—including full-scale Medicare Advantage audits, evolving Medicaid funding models, and state-level responses to OBBBA—are significantly reshaping the health care landscape. This discussion is designed to equip health care C-suite leaders with data-driven insights to foster system-wide collaboration, adopt innovative strategies to protect margins and identify new opportunities for financial growth in an increasingly complex regulatory and operational environment.

Learning objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Explain the impact of recent executive orders on health care policy.
• Describe the implications of full-scale Medicare Advantage audits and Medicaid funding changes.
• Assess how ACA subsidy adjustments may affect payer mix and patient access.
• Explain the ramifications of increased state-level scrutiny of tax-exempt health care organizations.

Presenters:

Moderated by Richard Kes | Health Care Partner | RSM US LLP

Liz Matney  |   Director | RSM US LLP
Rebekuh Eley |  National Exempt Health Care Tax Leader  |  RSM US LLP
Abby Kral  |  Chair  |  Mayo Clinic
Jeremy Nordquist  |  CEO  |  Nebraska Hospital Association

The panel discussion is NOT eligible for CPE.

Smarter revenue cycles: Leveraging AI and analytics

One CPE credit available for eligible participants
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This session explores how health care organizations can harness generative artificial intelligence and data analytics to transform revenue cycle operations. Attendees should gain insights into how these technologies enhance decision making, streamline billing processes and improve financial outcomes—while also learning to navigate the risks of automation and data reliance.

Learning objectives:

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Describe how analytics and automation improve revenue cycle efficiency and billing accuracy.
• Identify potential risks associated with data analytics and automation
• Describe best practices for integrating analytics into existing workflows while maintaining compliance.
• Outline real-world case studies illustrating successful implementations.

Leave with actionable strategies to drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights.

Presenters:

Michael Brown, CRCE, CHAM | National Revenue Cycle Consulting Leader | RSM US LLP
Colin Biggs | Manager, Health Care | RSM US LLP
Micah Price-Offermann | Manager, Health Care Analytics | RSM US LLP

Beyond the budget: Smart strategies to improve margins through labor and nonlabor cost optimization in health care

One CPE credit available for eligible participants
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As health care organizations face rising costs and tightening reimbursements, margin improvement has never been more critical. While labor costs often dominate the conversation, nonlabor expenses can quietly erode financial performance if unchecked. In this webinar, health care operational leaders will explore proven practical strategies to optimize both labor and nonlabor costs without compromising the quality of staff engagement.

Learning objectives:

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Describe the current challenges facing health care organizations in financial performance and the future considerations in financial sustainability.
• Identify high-impact opportunities to reduce spend in labor and nonlabor costs utilizing data-driven insights for better decision making.
• Explain how to leverage data and AI tools to reduce operational waste and promote standardization throughout the organization.
• Align resources to support operational goals of the organization without compromising patient quality, employee engagement and patient satisfaction.

Presenters:

Val Howell, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC | Health Care Clinical Operations Leader  | RSM US LLP
Rick Kes | Health Care Partner | RSM US LLP
Julie Mirkin, DNP, MA, ACM, RN | Executive Nurse Consultant | RSM US LLP

OBBBA and beyond: Key tax provisions impacting health care organizations

One CPE credit available for eligible participants
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The recently enacted OBBBA introduces several provisions that significantly affect both for-profit and not-for-profit health care organizations. This session will highlight the most impactful areas of the Act, offering practical insights into what they mean for your organization today and in the years ahead. Participants will hear expert perspectives on provisions such as Section 199A, Section 163(j), bonus depreciation under Section 168(k), and Section 1202, along with updates relevant to not-for-profit entities—including the executive compensation excise tax and federal funds matching. The discussion will also explore why these provisions were prioritized in the legislation and what may be on the horizon for health care organizations.

Learning objectives:

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Identify key provisions of the OBBBA with the greatest impact on health care organizations.
• Explain how tax provisions such as Sections 199A, 163(j), 168(k), and 1202 affect for-profit health care entities.
• Recognize not-for-profit considerations, including executive compensation excise taxes and federal funds matching.
• Understand the legislative drivers behind these provisions and anticipate potential future developments.
• Apply insights to develop proactive strategies for organizational planning and compliance.

Presenters:

• Dave Kautter | Partner, Tax Policy Leader  | RSM US LLP
• Rebekuh Eley | Partner, Health Care Senior Analyst | RSM US LLP
• Parr Thomson | Partner, Health Care For-Profit Tax Leader | RSM US LLP