For many practice administrators, acquisition details often stay behind closed doors. In this episode, we sit down with Nick Hernandez, founder and CEO of ABISA and former administrator himself, to break down what happens during a practice sale and what timelines, decisions, and dynamics administrators should understand well in advance.

You’ll walk away with clarity on how to recognize early signals, start the right conversations, and confidently step into a strategic role—whether or not the topic of acquisition is already on the table.

This episode is designed for administrators who want to be proactive, informed, and ready to lead through whatever comes next.

Powered by ASCENT: https://www.askascent.com

Check out Nick’s upcoming session at the ASCENT conference: https://www.askascent.com/page/ASCENT2025Agenda

Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-hernandez-6b061110/

As a practice administrator, your title gives you authority—but true leadership takes more than a job description. In this episode of The Practice Leader Podcast, Paul and Zed talk with Meredith Hirsh, CEO of the Hirsh Center and host of the podcast Working Healthcare, about the difference between the authority you’re given and the power you earn.

Meredith shares practical strategies for:

• Building influence that inspires your team to work toward a common goal

• Delegating effectively without losing control

• Avoiding micromanagement and bureaucracy traps

Check out the upcoming ASCENT Meeting: https://www.askascent.com/page/ASCENT2025Agenda

Connect with Meredith:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithfhirsh/

Website: https://www.meredithhirsh.com/

Poor communication is more than a workplace annoyance—it can jeopardize patient safety, slow down revenue, and create daily frustration for your team. In this episode of The Practice Leader Podcast, Paul and Zed talk with Jennifer McNamara, CEO of Healthcare Inspired, about practical ways practice administrators can close communication gaps and build stronger connections across departments.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify where communication breakdowns happen—and why they keep recurring

• Foster collaboration between physicians, coders, billers, and front desk staff

• Prevent costly mistakes caused by assumptions and missing information

Check out the upcoming ASCENT Meeting: https://www.askascent.com/page/ASCENT2025Agenda

Connect with Jennifer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mcnamara-49364586/

Jennifer’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Connected-Effective-Communication-Healthcare/dp/B0DG8KFZWL