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  • Building Ancillary Revenue Streams

    • 15 Apr 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Beeler Consulting; GRID Collaborative, 12022 Blue Valley Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66213
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    Beeler Consulting - GRID Collaborative

    12022 Blue Valley Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66213

    Wednesday, April 15, 2026    
    Time:  Registration 8:00 am -networking, food/drink, speaker. End by 10:00 am 

    Light Breakfast provided by Beeler Consulting. 

      


    Speaker: Ericka Beeler, MBA

    CEO, Beeler Consulting, Inc.


    Building Ancillary Revenue Streams

    • Imaging, PT/OT, labs, DME, infusion, RPM, RTM, CCM, weight loss
    • What actually pays
    • Regulatory guardrails
    • Startup costs vs. ROI
    • When ASCs or JVs make sense

    Bio

    Ericka Beeler is a seasoned healthcare leader with over a decade of experience in business development and revenue growth within the healthcare delivery system. In her role as Surgery Center Administrator, Ericka managed a $43M operation and increased EBITDA by 6% in just six months. Her strategic efforts in physician recruitment led to a 10% increase in surgical volume, while her implementation of a Just Culture resulted in exceptional employee engagement and patient satisfaction scores. As Vice President of Business Development at a 590-bed Level 1 ACS Trauma Center, she achieved a 31% increase in robotic volume and a 45% increase in the solid organ transplant referral pipeline through targeted sales structures and innovative processes.

    Ericka's expertise extends to her role as Regional Director of Business Development for a 700-bed health system, where she led the organization through significant growth, increasing EBITDA from 1% to 22%. She developed and executed successful strategies in oncology, orthopedics, and neuroscience, generating millions in net revenue and additional surgical cases annually. Ericka's leadership in physician recruitment and retention, along with her implementation of cash pay strategies and EMS liaison programs, has consistently driven service line growth and improved system efficiencies. Her ability to negotiate contracts, streamline workflows, and foster seamless information sharing between health systems and independent medical groups showcases her comprehensive understanding of the healthcare landscape and her dedication to advancing the industry.

    Outside of work Ericka enjoys spending time with her three kids, checking out breweries with her husband, watching Sci-Fi movies, line dancing, and meeting with health tech founders trying to solve systematic healthcare issues.   

     





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  • Resilient Leadership: Finding Balance in the Business of Healthcare

    • 20 May 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • North Kansas City Hospital - North Oak Conference Room
    • 75
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    North Kansas City Hospital - North Oak Conference Room

    Wednesday, May 20, 2026    
    Time:  Registration 3:00 -networking, food/drink, speaker. End by 5:00pm  


      


    Speaker:  Andrea Wyatt, MBA, FACMPE


    Resilient Leadership: Finding Balance in the Business of Healthcare

    Healthcare leaders operate under constant pressure, making resilience and work-life balance critical leadership skills rather than personal luxuries.  This session examines balance as a dynamic, individualized practice that strengthens decision-making, emotional regulation, and team morale.  Participants will explore practical leadership strategies to prevent burnout, support team well-being, and sustain high performance in complex healthcare environments, with tools that can be applied immediately in daily leadership practice.

    At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

    · Define work-life balance as a dynamic leadership competency that supports resilience and sustainable performance in healthcare settings.

    · Identify key indicators of healthy and unhealthy balance, including early signs of burnout that impact leadership effectiveness.

    · Apply practical strategies - such as boundary setting, intentional calendar management, delegation, and daily resilience tools - to promote leader and team well-being.

    Bio

    Andrea Wyatt is the CEO of OSI Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Kansas City.  She also serves as the Executive Director of GKC MGMA and is currently the President of Missouri MGMA.  In her 35+ years of experience as a healthcare executive, Andrea has learned how to function and maintain her sanity in the fast-paced environment that is medical practice management.

    With an MBA and Fellow status in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (FACMPE), Andrea brings a strong foundation in healthcare operations, strategy, and leadership development.  Her work emphasizes aligning well-being with performance, helping leaders build clarity, emotional intelligence, and resilience, while meeting the demands of modern healthcare systems.

    She is a mother of 4 and grandmother to 1.  In her spare time, you can find her traveling, camping, biking, hiking, kayaking, or any number of outdoor activities with her husband of 30 years.



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  • Compensation and Benefits That Work

    • 17 Jun 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Corporate Woods, 10801 Mastin Boulevard, Building #84, Suite 170, Overland Park, KS
    • 75
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    Corporate Woods, 10801 Mastin Boulevard, Building #84, Suite 170, Overland Park, KS

    Wednesday, June 17, 2026    
    Time:  Registration 3:00 -networking, food/drink, speaker. End by 5:00pm  

             

    Jennifer Fischer, SHRM-SCP

    Ms. Fischer is a Senior HR Services Advisor for CBIZ Human Capital Advisory Services in the St. Louis, Missouri office.  She brings over twenty-five years of experience in providing HR and compensation consulting services as an external consultant, as well as internally within corporate management teams.

    Ms. Fischer has significant experience in all facets of human resources, including broad based compensation design and analysis, employee and leadership development, policy and procedure design and implementation, compliance, organizational assessment, mergers and acquisitions, and systems integration.  She has worked across multiple industries as both a consultant and a business leader.

    Ms. Fischer obtained her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Missouri- Columbia, with an emphasis in Finance.  She also received her Bachelor of Science Business Administration degree from the University, majoring in Human Resources Management.

    Compensation and Benefits That Work

    Session Summary:

    In a tight labor market, getting compensation right is mission-critical for employers.  This practical, data-driven session shows you how to build market-aligned pay ranges, set competitive and equitable new-hire offers, and determine cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) without blowing your budget.  We'll translate compensation strategy into everyday decisions and spotlight benefits that resonate with today's workforce - helping you attract, engage, and retain top clinical and administrative talent while staying compliant and financially sound.

    Key takeaways:

    • A clear framework for creating salary bands using market data and internal equity
    • How to turn ranges into confident new-hire offers (offer matrices, sign-on vs. base, differentials)
    • When to use COLA vs. market and merit adjustments - and how to communicate each
    • Benefit options that appeal to newer generations (flexibility, wellbeing, loan assistance, growth)
    • Compliance and transparency essentials





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