What should healthcare leaders be doing today to create more flexibility and opportunity tomorrow?

In this episode of Practice Matters: Executive Insights for Independent Healthcare Groups, Christina Sanders, Director of Healthcare at DMJPS, is joined by Mike Hammel, MAcc, of McGuire Sponsel and Andrew Reilley of CARR, Inc., for an insightful discussion on two often overlooked drivers of physician practice value: real estate strategy and tax planning.

Together, the panel explores how healthcare organizations can take a more proactive approach to facility ownership, lease negotiations, expansion planning, and location strategy, while also leveraging specialized tax incentives and credits that can improve cash flow and support long-term growth.

From healthcare real estate transactions and market dynamics to tax strategies that many practice owners may not realize are available, this conversation highlights opportunities that can have a meaningful financial impact.

A recurring theme throughout the discussion is simple but important: plan early. The most successful organizations evaluate these decisions well before a lease renewal, acquisition, relocation, or major investment is on the horizon.

Be sure to stay through the end for a Q&A session with Christina, where Mike and Andrew address common questions and share additional practical guidance for healthcare executives, physician owners, and practice administrators.

DMJPS CPAs + Advisors provides specialized tax, accounting, advisory, and healthcare consulting services to independent healthcare organizations across North Carolina. Through Practice Matters, we bring together healthcare leaders and industry specialists to discuss the strategies shaping the future of independent healthcare.

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Presenters: Mike Hammel, MAcc - McGuire Sponsel + Andrew Reilley - CARR, Inc.
Facilitator: Christina Sanders, CPA - DMJPS Healthcare Director

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern. For healthcare organizations, it's a critical business risk that can impact operations, finances, patient trust, and regulatory compliance.

In this episode of Practice Matters: Executive Insights for Independent Healthcare Groups, Jonathan Peddrick, Partner at DMJPS, sits down with Debi Carr, cybersecurity specialist, for a timely discussion on the threats healthcare leaders need to be paying attention to right now.

From ransomware attacks and phishing schemes to data security, employee training, incident response planning, and risk management, Jonathan and Debi break down how healthcare organizations can better protect themselves in an increasingly complex digital environment.

Whether you're a physician owner, practice administrator, healthcare executive, or finance leader, this conversation offers practical guidance to help you identify vulnerabilities, strengthen your defenses, and reduce organizational risk.

Be sure to stick around for the Q&A session, where Jonathan addresses audience questions and explores real-world cybersecurity concerns facing healthcare organizations today.

DMJPS CPAs + Advisors provides specialized tax, accounting, advisory, and healthcare consulting services to independent healthcare organizations across North Carolina. Through Practice Matters, we bring together industry experts and healthcare leaders to share practical insights on the issues shaping the future of healthcare.

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Presenter: Debi Carr - DK Carr & Associates
Facilitator: Jonathan Peddrick, CHBC - DMJPS Partner

Independent healthcare groups are facing increasing pressure from reimbursement challenges, rising labor costs, and growing payer complexity. In this episode of Practice Matters: Executive Insights for Independent Healthcare Groups, Christina Sanders, Director of Healthcare at DMJPS CPAs + Advisors, sits down with Doral Jacobsen, Founder of Prosper Beyond, for a candid conversation on payer contract negotiations and the strategies healthcare leaders can use to strengthen their position.

Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Doral shares insights on how practices can approach negotiations more strategically, better understand their leverage with payers, and make decisions that support long-term financial stability.

DMJPS is a CPA and advisory firm serving healthcare organizations across North Carolina, providing accounting, tax, consulting, and strategic advisory services to physician groups, dental practices, and other healthcare providers.

Through the Practice Matters podcast, we bring practical conversations and expert perspectives to independent healthcare leaders navigating today's evolving healthcare environment.

Whether you're evaluating existing payer relationships or looking for new ways to improve financial performance, this episode offers valuable perspectives for healthcare executives and practice administrators alike.

Presenter: Doral Jacobsen, MBA, FACMPE - Prosper Beyond
Facilitator: Christina Sanders, CPA - DMJPS Healthcare Director