Power, law, and leadership are more connected than most executives in regulated industries realize.

In this episode of The Leadership Lab podcast, Asbel Montes sits down with Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson, candidate for Texas Attorney General, for a focused conversation on constitutional authority, healthcare regulation, artificial intelligence, and the responsibility that comes with leading one of the most powerful legal offices in the country.

This is not partisan commentary.

It's a serious discussion about institutional trust, executive restraint, and what happens when legal authority shifts from stewardship to spectacle.

Asbel and Senator Johnson examine the constitutional framework of the Texas Constitution, why the Texas Attorney General is independently elected, and how that independence directly impacts healthcare systems, insurers, and technology innovators operating in regulated markets.

They also explore Johnson's unconventional path, from composing music for Dragon Ball Z to passing bipartisan legislation, and how creativity and humility inform his approach to governance.

The episode addresses the current direction of the AG's office under Ken Paxton and the broader tension between headline-driven litigation and constitutional restraint.

For healthcare finance executives, compliance leaders, and digital health founders, this conversation surfaces critical questions:

When enforcement becomes unpredictable, how do you plan long term?

When AI reshapes claims and coverage, who sets the guardrails?

When markets consolidate, who protects competition?

You'll learn:

How the AG influences healthcare fraud enforcement and agency interpretation.

Why constitutional discipline strengthens economic confidence.

What proactive AI oversight in healthcare could look like.

Why primaries often shape regulatory leadership more than general elections.

How humility and legislative experience shape executive effectiveness.

If you lead in healthcare, finance, or technology, this episode offers insight into the leadership philosophy that may shape regulatory stability in Texas—and beyond.

Because strong institutions create stable markets.

And stable markets allow leaders to operate with clarity, not caution.

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Links:

Asbel Montes LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asbel-montes-31027634

Nathan Johnson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nathanfortexas/?hl=en

Nathan Johnson Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NathanforTexas

Nathan Johnson TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanfortexas

Nathan Johnson LinkedIn - ​​ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nathanjohnsontx

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EMS sustainability, patient trust, and financial performance are more connected than many healthcare leaders are willing to acknowledge.

In this episode of The Leadership Lab Podcast, the Solutions Group team is joined by Bill Mergendahl, founder of Pro EMS and Pro EMS Solutions, for a case study conversation on how modern revenue cycle strategy is reshaping financial outcomes across ambulance services. Drawing from more than a decade of experience and data from nearly 200 EMS agencies, the discussion shows how small changes in billing strategy can drive meaningful impact.

The conversation explores why the traditional "bill as fast as possible" approach often increases patient burden while limiting reimbursement, and how managing deductible and out-of-pocket exposure differently can improve both collections and patient experience. Bill explains why selectively timing claims allows hospitals to absorb deductibles first, reducing patient friction and improving net revenue.

As the discussion turns to third-party liability and claim discovery, the focus shifts to motor vehicle accidents, workers' compensation, and other liability-based transports where revenue is frequently missed. The group explains how automated discovery tools reduce reliance on patient contact, improve speed to file, and increase reimbursement by identifying liability coverage earlier.

You will also hear why expecting field clinicians to gather insurance details is unrealistic, how separating clinical care from billing discovery improves outcomes, and why long-term data matters more than theoretical ROI. Bill shares why these tools have become foundational to sustaining EMS operations in an increasingly complex reimbursement environment.

You'll learn:

How billing timing affects both patient responsibility and EMS revenue.
Why managing out-of-pocket exposure reduces friction without disrupting cash flow.
How selective claim holding improves collections without slowing operations.
Why automated third-party liability discovery uncovers revenue many agencies miss.
How speed and accuracy determine success in MVA and workers' compensation claims.
Why process discipline and payer-level nuance matter more than blanket rules.
How data-driven systems support sustainability in a constrained reimbursement climate.

If you are an EMS executive, healthcare finance leader, or operations professional navigating shrinking margins and rising complexity, this episode offers a practical reframing of revenue cycle management grounded in data, experience, and long-term sustainability.

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Links:

Asbel Montes LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asbel-montes-31027634

Bill Mergendahl - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-mergendahl-8621006

Pro EMS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proems/

Solutions Group Services:

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Money, faith, and leadership are more connected than most executives are willing to admit.

In this episode of The Leadership Lab Podcast, Asbel Montes sits down with Matt Morizio, founder of Reconstructing Wealth, for a thoughtful conversation about how leaders form their relationship with money and how that relationship quietly shapes decision-making, anxiety, and impact. Drawing from personal experience, psychology, and values-based investing, this episode challenges conventional assumptions about wealth and success.

Asbel and Matt explore why high-income leaders often feel stuck financially, how fear and scarcity influence financial behavior, and why generosity can become a powerful catalyst for freedom rather than a liability. The discussion moves beyond tactics to examine the deeper beliefs that drive financial choices and leadership posture.

You'll hear how education reduces uncertainty, why many leaders avoid financial conversations out of shame or comparison, and how aligning money with mission can unlock clarity and confidence. Matt also shares how his own journey led to a different approach to wealth management, one centered on stewardship, understanding, and purposeful growth.

You'll learn:

• How emotional freedom from money changes the way leaders show up.

• Why generosity reshapes financial behavior more effectively than willpower.

• The hidden cost of avoiding financial education.

• How executives can move from fear-based decisions to intentional strategy.

• Why stewardship requires participation, not passivity.

• How values-aligned financial guidance accelerates alignment and impact.

If you're a healthcare finance executive, senior leader, or values-driven professional wrestling with financial pressure behind the scenes, this conversation offers a reframing of wealth that supports both leadership effectiveness and personal integrity.

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Links:

Asbel Montes LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asbel-montes-31027634

Matt Morizio LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmorizio

Matt Morizio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mattmorizio/

Solutions Group Services:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solutionsgroupservices

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solution_sgroup/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutionsgroupservices

Website - ​​https://www.solutionsgroup.com/