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6 factors that will make or break your career transition journey
Career transition can be one of the most challenging times in a person’s life. For some, the journey is difficult and demoralizing; for others, it is a time of great learning and refining values. The difference between these two types of experiences lies in your...
The disruption of “normal” and choosing a positive mindset in your career and life
There are many things that the COVID pandemic has taught us. For me, the experiences of the past year have reinforced something many of us already knew: your state of mind can be a very powerful influence on the outcome of your work, your day, and even your life. ...
The value of great leadership in healthcare
The need for strong leadership in the healthcare industry has come into stark relief during the pandemic. Good leaders shined, while organizations whose executives were only equipped to deal with the status quo struggled. COVID-19 has tested the abilities and skills...
Wiederhold’s Chris Ekrem accepts executive role at EqualizeRCM
Chris Ekrem, Vice President of Business Development and Operations, is leaving Wiederhold to pursue a position that uses his finance, operations, and business development expertise. While we are sad to see Chris leave, we wish him great success and many good things to...
A global pandemic calls for global response: The importance of equitable global vaccine distribution
According to the United Nations, 75% of all COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered among just 10 countries, while 130 countries have not received even a single dose of the vaccine, as of mid-February 2021 (Al Jazeera, 2021). Global health and political leaders...
Telehealth and the “new normal”
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare professionals were making predictions about telehealth’s effectiveness and the possibility of its post-pandemic adoption (including me). Nearly a year after the rapid rise in telehealth usage brought on by...
Being open to others’ expertise will make you better at sharing your own
Over the past year, countless organizations have created COVID-related content to let the public know how they’re responding in “these unprecedented times.” While some articles and ads have been inspiring or moving, some organizations have overpromoted to the point of...
Innovation spotlight: Life-changing products emerge out of necessity during the pandemic and make life better
As we all know, challenges and obstacles provide the opportunity for growth. Many of us are aware of this adage, but some individuals and organizations respond differently to a difficult situation than others. The high performing organizations continue their move in...
Setting yourself up for success in a new leadership role
The uncertainty brought on by leadership transitions can be hard on employees and organizations (Keller & Meaney, 2017). Staff members wonder: Will the new leader understand the mission? What changes will they implement—and will that impact my ability to do my...
When will a real comprehensive Health Care Plan be delivered?
It’s a wonder how health care got minimal coverage during last year’s presidential campaign. During the 2019 Democrat candidates’ debates, we got to hear Senator Elizabeth Warren’s new “Medicare for All” plan, followed by Bernie Sanders' call for a single payor...
Free thinking and creative thought is key to a balanced life
When was the last time you had time to ponder a curiosity or seemingly unimportant fact? Our lives are crazy busy with work, family, chores, and oh, not to mention the pandemic! It leaves little time for our minds to be free to explore new ideas, ponder existing...
Investing in your career by investing in your health
I’ve observed that at this time of year and especially this year people seemed to be at their most exhausted level in their jobs. There are many possible reasons for this—hitting the ground running after time off during the holidays, trying to meet all their personal...
Keeping Happy in Your New Year
Just a few weeks into this new year, has the excitement already faded? Wouldn't it be a better year if you could recapture that feeling of a fresh start? Think about someone you know that always seems to have a positive outlook; odds are that individual looks at the...
Monitoring the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
Next to clean water, no single intervention has had such a dramatic effect on decreasing mortality as has the widespread introduction of vaccines (Howson, Howe, & Fineberg, 1991). The World Health Organization (WHO) describes immunization as a “key component of...
A Caveat for Hospital Systems That Continue to Expand
After watching a 60 Minutes segment, aired on December 13, 2020, regarding Sutter Health’s domination of the healthcare market in northern California, I was prompted to reassess the justifications of hospital mergers and acquisitions that continue to transpire across...
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