Beyond the Bottom Line – Episode 2

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Kevin Chmura will be discussing upcoming changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act with our Director of Medicaid Eligibility, Lucia Lucas. Lucia’s knowledge will inform providers an in depth look at the timeline of these changes, what they need to know regarding redeterminations and who it’s affecting, and ways they can stay ahead of the curve as the year progresses.

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Kevin Chmura is joined by Panacea’s President of Financial Services, Govi Goyal, to discuss the recent changes in the latest chapter in Hospital Price Transparency. Govi presents his thoughts regarding the latest price transparency requirements, with a heavy emphasis on machine-readable file, which received a decent amount of changes since last year. He will also touch on the events that led us to today’s landscape, while also exploring compliance pitfalls to be aware of.

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Kevin Chmura is joined by MedLearn Media’s CEO, Angela Kornegor, to discuss Panacea and MedLearn’s shared history, in response to Panacea’s latest acquisition of MedLearn. Kevin and Angela dive into MedLearn’s trusted education brands which include MedLearn Publishing, RACmonitor and ICD10monitor and how combining forces completes the model of software, consulting and professional level education. They explore how this will give coding, HIM and compliance teams the tools, insights and accredited education needed to keep up with complex rules while protecting revenue and focusing on patient care.

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Kevin Chmura is joined by policy expert Brian Herdman to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is set to impact Medicaid eligibility, what this critical issue means for hospitals and healthcare providers, and how these changes can affect your bottom line. Kevin and Brian dive into not only what changes providers can expect to see right away, but also those changes which will be coming into play in the next few years, and how to best prepare before they happen. They also explore what challenges hospitals can expect to see as a result of this bill’s passage, as well as if there are any positives for healthcare systems or providers.

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Kevin Chmura is joined by BreAnn Meadows to discuss Panacea’s latest healthcare solution: RevenueRx: Drug Assistance Program designed to help hospitals streamline access to free drugs, co-pay assistance, and charitable foundation support programs. Kevin and Bre delve into this new service, what it offers to hospitals, why the solution is being introduced now, and what sets RevenueRx apart from other programs. They also share specific examples of how it can deliver measurable benefits and meaningful impact for your healthcare organization.

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, host Kevin Chmura and guest Govi Goyal dive into the latest developments in hospital price transparency following President Trump’s February 25th executive order. The order directed federal agencies to rapidly ramp up enforcement of existing transparency regulations and explore new ways to ensure compliance—with a clear 90-day deadline. Kevin and Govi break down what this means for healthcare organizations, including the surge in CMS enforcement activity, the potential for updated guidance on standardization and data reporting, and how hospitals can prepare. Drawing on recent client experiences and industry trends, the conversation offers timely insights for revenue cycle, compliance, and pricing leaders navigating the shifting transparency landscape.

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Let’s Talk Healthcare Finance, Revenue Cycle and Compliance, host Kevin Chmura, CEO of Panacea, is joined by Brian Herdman, Panacea’s Director of Financial Reimbursement Services, as they discuss the House Republican budget plan’s mandate to reduce spending from a variety of programs, including Medicaid With cuts of approximately $880 billion in funding over the next ten years, find out what programs are likely to see a reduction.

In the first ever episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, we take a look at a new Executive Order from President Trump, Fulfilling the Promise of Radical Transparency, signed February 25th, 2025. Kevin Chmura, CEO of Panacea Healthcare Solutions and our host, is joined by Govi Goyal, President of Panacea’s Financial Services Division, to discuss this new enforcement to Hospital Price Transparency regulations. Listen in as they break down what is new in this Executive Order, what enforcement measures are now in place, and what steps healthcare organizations should take to ensure compliance. In addition, hear what Govi Goyal predicts for the future of Price Transparency.