Everybody has
a specialist.

The question is: are they there
when you need them?

The Virtual Specialist connects the right expert, the right data, and the right solution—exactly when and where they're needed.

The Right Experts

Access to deep healthcare and operational expertise.

The Right Technology

We integrate with what you have and connect what matters.

The Right Approach

A proven methodology that delivers measurable results.

The Right Outcome

Solutions that improve outcomes, drive value, and scale.

The Problems We Solve

Medicaid Redetermination

Helping health systems prepare for the shift to twice-yearly eligibility redetermination with AI-powered outreach and engagement.

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Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

AI-powered staff training and operational improvement for facilities facing staffing shortages and performance pressure.

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Healthcare AI Enablement

Educating large provider networks on what's available, what works, and how to implement AI solutions with confidence.

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How We Work
A proven methodology. Measurable results.

Diagnose First

We start by understanding your assets, relationships, infrastructure, and the real opportunity.

Start With Certainty

We enter through the lowest-risk, highest-certainty layer to prove value quickly.

Prove It Before Scaling

We test in a controlled environment and engineer an early, measurable win.

Build for the Long Term

Once the model works, we expand the solution, the economics, and the opportunity.

Proven Experience. Real Impact.

60+
Years

of combined experience in healthcare innovation

Hundreds
of Organizations

served across provider groups, payers, and public programs

Measurable
Results

financial impact, operational efficiency, and better outcomes

Built to Scale
Solutions

designed to expand across populations and regions

Trusted
Stewardship

privacy, confidentiality, and alignment at every step

The People Behind the Solutions

A collaborative team of leaders, advisors, and operators with deep healthcare experience.

Skip Rodenbush
Skip Rodenbush
Senior Partner

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Lowell Feldman
Senior Partner

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Howard Reis
Senior Advisor

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Bill Szaroletta
Advisor

Bill joined TVS as the University of New Mexico Project...

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Christian Milaster
Advisor

Christian's passion is around enabling the delivery of extraordinary care...

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INSIGHTS THAT DRIVE TRANSFORMATION

Knowledge Center

Practical insights, real-world strategies, and thought leadership from Skip Rodenbush and the TVS team.

Podcast & Webcasts
Podcast & Webcasts

Conversations with leaders shaping the future of healthcare.

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Executive Briefings
Insights

In-depth perspectives on today's most important healthcare challenges.

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Skip's Substack
Substack

Timely ideas on innovation, policy, and the future of healthcare.

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White Papers
Resources

Research and frameworks to help you make smarter decisions.

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Have a challenge worth solving? Let's start the conversation.

We'll listen first, then show you the math behind a solution that can transform your organization.

Skip Rodenbush, Founder of The Virtual Specialist

Ready to Solve What's Next?

Let's start a conversation.

We'll listen first, then show you the math behind a solution that can transform your organization.

I don't try to sell anything. I architect solutions that bring the best of breed together so organizations get it right the first time.
â Skip Rodenbush
Founder, The Virtual Specialist