Topics of Impact

Series 1. Video 7.

Advocating for a Better Medicaid Program

Released 04/10/2023

Welcome back to the last episode of CapGrow’s first video series “Topics of Impact.” In every “Topics of Impact” video, we aim to bring forward discussions and topics that have traditionally taken place behind closed doors.

In this video we close out the series with Nicole Jorwic, Chief of Advocacy and Campaigns for Caring Across. In this episode we talk about advocating for policy, how Medicaid needs to change and more.

Series 1. Video 6.

Driving Change in Medicaid

Released 05/17/2022

Welcome back for another episode of CapGrow’s video series “Topics of Impact.” In every “Topics of Impact” video, we aim to bring forward discussions and topics that have traditionally taken place behind closed doors. Throughout the web series, we invite industry experts from the I/DD, behavioral health, substance use, and brain injury fields to join us for these discussions. In our sixth video, Matt Pettinelli speaks with Dave Richard the Deputy Secretary for NC Medicaid, about a new launch plan for the state of North Carolina, trends in the market and how Medicaid has improved.

Series 1. Video 5.

An Inside Prospective on Financial Planning Solutions

Released 10/12/2021

CapGrow Partners is back with our latest video in our series “Topics of Impact.” In every “Topics of Impact” video, we aim to bring forward discussions and topics that have traditionally taken place behind closed doors. Throughout the web series, we invite industry experts from the I/DD, behavioral health, substance use, and brain injury fields to join us for these discussions.

Series 1. Video 4.

A Clinical Perspective on Inclusion and Mental Health

Released 3/31/2021

In our fourth video, Matt Pettinelli talks with Debbie Sikes, Chief Clinical Officer of ncgCARE, about how mental health strategies have changed since 2020. We talk through how ncgCARE has implemented DEI efforts and better trauma-informed practices, as well as mental health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the distribution of vaccines.

Series 1. Video 3.

I/DD Provider Strategies for 2021

Released 1/27/2021

In our third video, Matt Pettinelli talks organizational survival during the ongoing COVID-10 pandemic and which strategies to consider in 2021 with Patrick Maynard, President & CEO at I Am Boundless. We recap the strategies that worked for I Am Boundless in 2020, get Patrick’s thoughts on expanding services, and discuss what programs he thinks will be important to implement in 2021.

Series 1. Video 2.

A Private Equity Perspective on M&A

Released 10/29/2020

In our second video, we get an inside perspective on the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) from Martin Favis, Executive Chairman at Broadstep Behavioral Health. We talk about private equity integration into the behavioral services field, the increase in I/DD organization buy-outs, and Martin’s predictions for what the market will look like in 2021.

Series 1. Video 1.

Behavioral Health Provider Growth and Operation Changes

Released 9/2/2020

In our first video in the Topics of Impact series, we have a conversation with Stacy DiStefano, Chief Operating Officer at Chimes International. This video includes how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the I/DD and behavioral health industry in three major ways: the introduction of telehealth, increased M&A activity, and fatigue of management teams.