by Jim Wiederhold | Oct 15, 2014 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
In a report issued last week, Altarum’s Center for Sustainable Health Spending (CSHS) noted a 50% increase in job growth across the healthcare industry, which added an average 22,600 new jobs per month over the previous six months. The report states that “solid...
by Jim Wiederhold | Oct 9, 2014 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
It’s helpful to stay informed on healthcare industry lawsuits because they indicate potential pitfalls in executive management decisions. Becker’s Hospital Review regularly publishes articles on legal actions occurring in the healthcare industry, and last week they...
by Jim Wiederhold | Oct 3, 2014 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
According to an article published last week by Reuters, 40% of healthcare organizations reported a criminal cyber-attack in 2013, which is a dramatic increase since 2009, when only 20% reported being attacked. A major reason for the increasing attacks against the...
by Jim Wiederhold | Sep 25, 2014 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
The American Hospital Association (AHA) published a report last week on how continuing medical education (CME) can be better utilized by hospitals as a strategic resource. In addition to using CME primarily for sharing medical knowledge, the AHA recommends it should...
by Jim Wiederhold | Sep 18, 2014 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), the trade association that represents over 1,300 health insurance companies, made newsworthy comments last week on the relationship between hospital M&A activity and rising costs for patients and employers. AHIP Vice...
by Jim Wiederhold | Sep 10, 2014 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
The Harvard Business Review published a blog last week titled, “Nine Habits That Lead to Terrible Decisions.” The authors conducted a study to determine the factors that contribute to poor decisions. After analyzing data from 50,000 leaders, they found nine factors...
