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June 2026 - Volume 12

Greetings! For our June issue, we share another great article from our friends at ProAssurance on the often misaligned expectations between senior care facilities and staffing agencies, our own August Trevino examines the power of word of mouth marketing in healthcare, Anoop Sivadasan, CEO of Wave Online, shares insights on why AR backlogs can signal gaps in leadership, plus we share a story from the UT Health community about their new CPRIT award to expand cancer research. And as always, we invite you to join us next week for our June 11th networking event and this month's focus on LTAC and rehab. Please send your ideas for articles, photos, career news, or favorite spot to david@hlsa-texas.com .

Healthcare

Aligning Expectations in Senior Care

Misaligned expectations between senior care facilities and staffing agencies can create gaps in accountability, increasing risks to patient safety and regulatory compliance. However, a number of measures can be taken to help reduce liability and improve outcomes. READ MORE

Marketing

The Power of Word of Mouth Marketing

Word of mouth remains healthcare’s most powerful growth driver, fueled by trust. Organizations that intentionally operationalize patient stories can accelerate reputation, improve conversion and sustainable referral-driven growth. READ MORE

Finance

Why AR Backlogs are a CFO Problem

Accounts receivable backlogs aren’t just billing inefficiencies—they signal deeper financial and operational breakdowns that demand executive accountability. CFO ownership of revenue cycle performance drives sustainable financial stability. READ MORE

UT Health News

CPRIT Award Expands Cancer Research

UT San Antonio and UT Health San Antonio secured over $2.7 million in new CPRIT funding to expand cancer research, strengthen infrastructure, and train future scientists—accelerating innovative efforts to combat complex cancers and improve outcomes across South Texas communities. READ MORE

Monthly Mixer

Join us on June 11th, 2026 5-8pm at the Airport Marriott. and help us celebrate our friends in LTACs and Rehab. Register free in advance or $10 at the door! And heads up! For our July 9th mixer we will be joining our friends at San Antonio IT Networking Group at the Quarry Golf Club. See you there!

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