by Jim Wiederhold | Jun 18, 2015 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
After 21 + years in the career development business, I have seen the unique skill sets required for effective healthcare leaders. One key I have discovered is that effective leaders are continuous learners who never stop growing and developing their skills and...
by Jim Wiederhold | Jun 17, 2015 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN), a publication of the American Hospital Association (AHA), featured an article this month on the traits needed to be a successful CEO in today’s environment. This week, in the first part of a two-part blog post, we’ll begin...
by Jim Wiederhold | Jun 11, 2015 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Rick Schooler is a man whose daily work hinges on his ability to prioritize different objectives. As Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Vice President of Orlando Health, he says he is occupied with as many as 100 or more projects in tandem ranging from his work in...
by Jim Wiederhold | Jun 3, 2015 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Medicare recovery audit contractors (RACs) are costing hospitals significant sums in terms of expenditures related to managing audits, denials and appeals. Some hospitals report spending hundreds of thousands of dollars, even millions, addressing RAC audits. The...
by Jim Wiederhold | May 27, 2015 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
While cost reduction efforts at hospitals and health systems typically emphasize internal cost structures, it’s important to look at other factors to address new payment models and evolving types of insurance plans. That’s the advice of Jim Blake, Managing Director at...
by Jim Wiederhold | May 20, 2015 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN), a publication of the American Hospital Association, featured an article this month that helps executives stay on top of the critical issue of care coordination. With the increasing importance of value-based care models,...
