Insights | Pure Mixed Strategy

Lance Folske

Nov 21, 20231 min read

Managing Productivity and Throughput

A conversation from the perspective of Operator and BD Director/CMO in answering What do look for when hiring BD/Marketing Reps? How to...

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Succession Planning in Leadership; Can Your Ego Handle It?

Lance Folske

Oct 9, 20232 min read

Succession Planning in Leadership; Can Your Ego Handle It?

Succession planning is vital for any organization, especially in leadership positions. The future of an organization depends on the...

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Managing Your Metrics in Behavioral Health and Addiction

Lance Folske

Oct 9, 20232 min read

Managing Your Metrics in Behavioral Health and Addiction

Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential for any organization seeking to measure its performance and attain its goals....

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The Keys to Strategic Growth and Expansion in Behavioral Health/Addiction Treatment

Lance Folske

Oct 9, 20232 min read

The Keys to Strategic Growth and Expansion in Behavioral Health/Addiction Treatment

When it comes to growth and expansion in behavioral health and addiction treatment, there are two key considerations that providers must...

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Embedding Social Determinants of Health into Clinical Operations: A Move Towards Enhanced Outcomes

Lance Folske

Jul 26, 20232 min read

Embedding Social Determinants of Health into Clinical Operations: A Move Towards Enhanced Outcomes

The healthcare and treatment industry are leaning towards a shift in its approach towards patient care. The focus is shifting from merely...

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Lance Folske

Jul 10, 20233 min read

The Role of Outcomes in Profitability

In the behavioral health and substance abuse treatment sector, outcomes and profitability are influenced by a multitude of factors. Let's...

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Lance Folske

Jun 19, 20232 min read

Can Talent Overcome Circumstance?

Why do certain positions and even facilities constantly struggle? Is it the talent or the circumstance? We often find ourselves caught up...

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Financial Capital vs. Human Capital - Are All Treatment Center Strategies the Same?

Lance Folske

May 12, 20232 min read

Financial Capital vs. Human Capital - Are All Treatment Center Strategies the Same?

When you line up all of the treatment cent out there, how are they different? The funding sources are finite; PE-backed, publicly traded,...

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Who Drives a Patient's Treatment: The Treatment Team or the Insurance Company?

Lance Folske

May 4, 20232 min read

Who Drives a Patient's Treatment: The Treatment Team or the Insurance Company?

When it comes to a patient's treatment, it's important to consider multiple factors. While the medical necessity criteria of an insurance...

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How To Be An Effective Leader When The Staff Work From Home

Lance Folske

Apr 21, 20232 min read

How To Be An Effective Leader When The Staff Work From Home

As the post-pandemic world takes shape, we must adjust to a new reality: the hybrid work model. Many companies are opting to blend...

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The Importance of Behavioral Health Outcomes and Inspiring Retention Without Financial Incentive

Lance Folske

Apr 19, 20232 min read

The Importance of Behavioral Health Outcomes and Inspiring Retention Without Financial Incentive

As Behavioral Health executives, we know that outcomes are everything. Ensuring our patients receive the best possible care is paramount...

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Anyone Can Get Treatment From A Behavioral Hospital, As Long As You Have The Right Insurance

Lance Folske

Mar 7, 20232 min read

Anyone Can Get Treatment From A Behavioral Hospital, As Long As You Have The Right Insurance

Anyone that presents to a Behavioral Health Hospital (Inpatient Mental Health/Substance Abuse) is required to be assessed according to...

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Lance Folske

Feb 23, 20232 min read

Treatment Team, Where The Magic Happens

Treatment team is the foundation of treatment for the patient and the staff. Its the place where (ideally) everyone gets literally on the...

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You Have to Be Good and People Have to Like You

Lance Folske

Feb 22, 20232 min read

You Have to Be Good and People Have to Like You

There are many profiles to success and much variation in the characteristics of the people that succeed. Two staples among successful...

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Lance Folske

Feb 21, 20232 min read

Turnover - The Most Disruptive Metric

There are times when hard decisions get made about employees (as an employer) just as there are times when hard decisions get made about...

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Lance Folske

Feb 21, 20232 min read

KPI's - Is Managing the KPIs Enough?

At the macro level of an organization, dashboards are used as summaries of the most important metrics or KPIs (Key Performance...

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