Moss Adams - Karl Rebay

Industry Expertise

Health Plans & RBOs Hospitals & Health Systems Long-Term Care Medical Groups & Physicians

Practice Focus

Contract Compliance Health Care Consulting Performance Audits Transactions Advisory

Biography

Karl has over 25 years of experience in the health care industry, and is a leader with our health care consulting team. He’s focused on providing high-impact health care advisory services to help the firm’s industry clients navigate and succeed in the rapidly evolving national health care landscape. His clients include health systems, hospitals, health plans, long-term care organizations, and IPAs, among others.

Karl is primarily responsible for the development and delivery of a broad range of strategy services in the areas of growth, planning, financial performance, provider operations, and achieving maximum effectiveness and efficiency in health care environments. His specific expertise includes full-spectrum financial and operational consulting, market strategy and intelligence, project and strategy feasibility, capitation and value models, negotiation and analysis of managed care contracts, and physician compensation consulting.

Prior to joining Moss Adams in 2011, Karl held senior leadership positions within the health care industry—including serving as the chief financial officer of one of the largest associations of physicians in private practice and serving as the director of finance for a publicly traded health system. Karl has also served as senior administrative director of a large academic medical center.

Karl is a frequent speaker at health care industry conferences and provides and facilitates regular training, both within the firm and to clients.

External Publications

How Deal-Makers Are Capitalizing on Health Care Analytics (Healthcare News, August 2017)
The 5 Mega-Trends That Are Changing the Face of Health Care (The Atlantic, May 2012)
Capitation Isn’t a Four-Letter Word (California Healthcare News, March 2012)

Selected Speaking Engagements

The Evolution of Provider Reimbursement
(Inland Northwest State of Reform Health Policy Conference, Spokane, WA, September 2019)
Business Intelligence in Health Care
(Hall Render Practical Counsel Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, copresenter, October 2018)
Business Intelligence—It’s Not Just About Demographics
(Leading Age California, Pasadena, CA, May 2018)
Trends in Contracting, Reimbursement, and Plan-Provider Relations
(State of Reform, Seattle, WA, January 2018)
Service Line and Clinical Pathway Strategies for CAHs
(HFMA Western Region Symposium, copresenter, January 2018)
Value-Based Payment Models
(State of Reform, Spokane, WA, September 2017)
Consolidations Mergers and Acquisitions
(January 2014)
Health Care Reform and Its Impact on the Health Care Industry
(May 2013)

Professional Affiliations

Fellow, Healthcare Financial Management Association
Member, American College of Healthcare Executives

Education

BS, accounting, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
MBA, University of California, Irvine

Insights from Karl Rebay

How Hospitals Can Safeguard 340B Program Eligibility

Leverage strategies that can help your health care organization overcome Medicaid eligibility challenges and retain 340B status.

Navigating Increased Health Care Deal Scrutiny

Increased scrutiny at both the federal and state levels could impact stakeholders making strategic transactions in health care.

Tips to Prepare for Increased Health Care Deal Scrutiny in the US

New federal and state antitrust regulations for health care entities could add to regulatory burdens and affect deals.

Solutions to Top Challenges Facing Health Care

Learn about transformational strategies for health systems and how data at the fingertips of health executives can point them in the right direction.

New Medicare and Medicaid Payment Model Announced for Primary Care Providers

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new advanced primary care payment model. Learn details.

Health Care C-Suite: Prepare for PHE End, Regulatory Changes

Explore the federal regulatory requirements following the public health emergency (PHE) and new CMS regulations.

Strategies to Move from Survival to Sustainability and Growth

Learn strategies to help your organization move forward and focus on growth following a challenging period for health care.

CA SB 184: Implications for Health Care Access, Pricing, and Transactions

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 184, which features significant, long-term health care implications.

Medicare COVID-19 Accelerated and Advance Payment Repayments Coming Due

COVID-19 Accelerated Advance Payments loans taken out in April 2020 will be due August 31, 2022, and payments could be withheld.

2023 Medicare PFS Proposed Rulemaking Contains Major Updates for ACOs

Explore how the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking updates impact ACOs.

FEMA Eligibility Deadline for COVID-19 Applications Approaches: July 1, 2022

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has set July 1, 2022, as the eligibility deadline for pandemic aid.

CMS Redesigns Direct Contracting into an Equity-Focused ACO Model

The revised Global and Professional Direct Contracting model, ACO REACH, will encourage participation of ACOs in underserved communities.

$500 Million for Rural Health Care Providers

USDA announces $500 million in new Emergency Rural Health Care grant funding for providers through October 12, 2021.

Updates to Medicare Value-Based Care Programs

Updates to value-based care programs have been announced. Learn how changes or delays may impact strategic planning.

Medicare Geographic Direct Contracting Model Details Released

A new CMS model will test the effectiveness of a geographic approach to promoting value-based care in up to 10 metro regions.

Diversified Growth Strategies for CEOs of Long-term Care Facilities

Learn why your organization may want to focus on providing care to seniors who choose to reside at home longer.

Applications Open for New Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Model

Applications are now open for the new Value in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Demonstration program.

New Medicare Innovation Model for Rural Health Care Providers

Learn which rural health care providers are eligible for new CMS funding opportunities—and the application deadlines.

FCC’s $250 Million COVID-19 Telehealth Program Reopens for Applications

The Federal Communications Commission COVID-19 Telehealth Program can potentially provide up to $1 million per awardee. Find out if you qualify.

5 Ways to Shift from Fighting Fires to Emerging from COVID-19 Successfully

Consider pivoting your strategic planning to help put your organization in a stronger position when the pandemic subsides.

COVID-19 and Health Care: Strategies to Act Now and Plan for What’s Next

Learn top strategies organizations can implement to respond to current economic, clinical, and operational challenges and plan for the future.

COVID-19 FEMA Relief for California, Washington, and Oregon Health Care

Health care providers in California, Washington, and Oregon may qualify for COVID-19 relief funding from the Federal Emergency Management Administration.

COVID-19 Grants and Funding Updates for the Health Care Sector

Learn more about available funding, requirements, and how to apply. This article will be regularly updated.

Five Tips to Transition Your Organization Toward Value-Based Care

Learn how being strategic, investing in population health, and more can help your health care organization shift toward value-based care.

Sophisticated Revenue Cycle Processes Can Help Tribal Health Care Organizations

Revenue cycle optimization can help tribal health care organizations identify billing problems, and more, but it’s a complicated process.

How Deal-Makers Are Capitalizing on Health Care Analytics

Learn how analytics can provide a competitive edge to investors in the health care market by providing insights beyond what’s commonly available.

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