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Episode 15: Innovative Strategies in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dan Yunker
On this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, Dan Yunker, SVP of Risk and Compliance at Kodiak Solutions, joins host Eric Tower as they explore innovative strategies and trends in healthcare. Dan offers a brief overview of Kodiak Solutions, a technology-driven firm established by Crowe LLP. He outlines the range of services provided to clients, which include the automation of financial close processes, revenue cycle management, and risk and compliance services. Then they delve into the future of healthcare delivery, focusing on improving patient outcomes and operational performance. The conversation highlights how Kodiak Solutions uses data and technology to identify and mitigate risks, improve operational performance, and support value-based care. They also explore the potential and challenges of using artificial intelligence in healthcare, emphasizing its promise in improving outcomes and operational efficiency.
Dan brings more than 30 years of experience providing solutions to and serving in the healthcare provider industry. Prior to Kodiak, he was a principal in the healthcare consulting practice at Crowe LLP. A recognized industry thought leader with an extensive background in leading healthcare organizations to identify and execute process improvement, Dan specializes in finance, revenue cycle, and risk and compliance. Dan holds a B.A. in industrial engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and an M.B.A. in healthcare from the Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University. He is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Healthcare Financial Management Association, and the Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors.
