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