Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast

Our Purpose! The LTC Podcast explores the evolving world of long-term healthcare. Each episode brings together voices from across the industry—leaders, practitioners, innovators, and advocates—to share insights, experiences, and solutions that shape the future of care. Our mission is simple: to collaborate, learn, and inspire positive change. By highlighting stories, strategies, and innovations, we aim to uplift and encourage improved patient outcomes and a stronger healthcare community. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, caregiver, policymaker, or simply someone who wants to better understand the long-term care landscape, this podcast offers valuable conversations that matter.

Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast, a business show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  Saving Nursing Homes Millions Without Sacrificing Quality with Matt Bishop

  Aug 5, 20261h 3m

  Matt Bishop, president and owner of RPG Procurement Group, explains how nursing homes can save millions without sacrificing quality, service, or resident care. After spending 17 years with Medline, Matt took a leap of faith at age 48 and built a procurement business that now supports more than 500 nursing facilities. He shares how long-term care operators can uncover hidden expenses, negotiate stronger contracts, hold vendors accountable, and make smarter purchasing decisions. Matt also discusses entrepreneurship, reimbursement, staffing, healthcare technology, and why cutting costs should never mean cutting corners. At its best, procurement creates the financial breathing room operators need to reinvest in their teams, facilities, and residents. It’s a practical and inspiring conversation about betting on yourself, serving others, and improving long-term care from behind the scenes.

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  Episode #30

  Assisted Living Before the Crisis: Plan Early, Choose Better with David Karnes

  Jul 15, 20261h 6m

  When should a family begin planning for assisted living? The answer is simple: before a crisis limits the available choices. David Karnes, CEO of Nextphase Senior Living Advisors, joins Our Purpose – The LTC Podcast to explain how families can navigate assisted living, personal care homes, memory care, skilled nursing, and aging at home. He discusses senior living costs, levels of care, warning signs families shouldn’t ignore, and the questions to ask when evaluating a community. David also shares his journey from professional musician to assisted living owner and private pilot, revealing how preparation, attention to detail, and a calm mindset influence his leadership. This episode offers compassionate, practical guidance for anyone helping an aging parent plan the next phase of life—while protecting dignity, family relationships, and peace of mind.

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  Episode #28

  Grayson Blake on Growing Up in Long-Term Care and Earning Your Own Name

  Jun 17, 20261h 6m

  What’s it like growing up in one of the most influential families in long-term care? In this episode of Our Purpose, Kip Kruger and Chris Light sit down with Grayson Blake, Brand Ambassador at Creative Solutions in Healthcare and son of long-term care industry leader Gary Blake. Grayson shares what it was like growing up around skilled nursing facilities, learning from his parents Gary and Melissa Blake, and navigating the pressure of carrying a well-known family name while working to earn his own place in the industry. The conversation dives into leadership, mentorship, company culture, family legacy, attracting young talent to healthcare, and why long-term care needs the next generation of leaders now more than ever. You’ll also hear Grayson discuss: * Lessons learned from Gary and Melissa Blake * Building credibility instead of relying on a last name * Why follow-through and trust matter in leadership * The future of long-term care and healthcare innovation * How AI is changing operations and patient care * Recruiting young professionals into healthcare * The importance of recognition, culture, and purpose * Faith, family, and finding your calling Whether you’re a healthcare leader, administrator, caregiver, entrepreneur, or someone looking to make an impact through service, this episode is packed with insight, perspective, and inspiration. 👇 Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping skilled nursing, senior care, and long-term care.

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  Episode #27

  How AI, Strategy & Purpose Are Changing Long-Term Care with Ron McGaughy

  Jun 3, 202639 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast, Kip Kruger and Chris Light sit down with Ron McGaughy, Senior Vice President of Strategy at HMG, to discuss how AI, strategy, leadership, and purpose are changing the future of long-term care.</p><p><br></p><p>Ron shares how HMG is using AI to improve admissions, streamline workflows, support clinicians, and create more time for meaningful resident care. The conversation also explores managed care, Medicare Advantage, shrinking margins, calculated risk, company culture, employee appreciation, and why long-term care leaders must do a better job telling the positive stories...

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  Episode #26

  How to Survive State Survey & Lead Through Compliance with Stacia Boeckstiegel

  May 20, 20261h 1mS0

  <p>State survey can make or break a nursing home — and in this episode of Our Purpose - The LTC Podcast, Hosts James Dieter and Kip Kruger sit down with Stacia Boeckstiegel to talk about what it really takes to survive survey, lead through compliance, and support nursing home teams during some of the toughest moments in long-term care.</p><p>Stacia shares her journey from second-generation nursing home administrator to Assistant Director of Regulatory Compliance at Avir Healthcare, overseeing more than 60 skilled nursing facilities across Texas. From F-tags and infection control to immediate jeopardy situations, fall prevention, staffing challenges, an...

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