‘Small’ changes render big results: cultural shift to performance excellence

‘Small’ changes render big results: cultural shift to performance excellence

Physician dissatisfaction, staff dissatisfaction, and low patient satisfaction are interconnected, common themes in healthcare leadership discussions. While the cycle seems to spiral uncontrollably, it isn’t impossible to manage the processes of healthcare to...
Mental Health “Parity”​ Isn’t Enough

Mental Health “Parity”​ Isn’t Enough

We need to dramatically expand access to counseling With each passing day…sometimes even within a passing day we are reminded of how mentally sick we have become. Yet, still, the idea of access to sustained mental health counseling and care is not a priority. We spend...
Never Underestimate the Value of Networking

Never Underestimate the Value of Networking

Business people silhouettes against a blurred city sky with the Earth and a global network immersive interface. Toned image double exposure. Elements of this image furnished by NASA[/caption] It’s Worth the Time and Energy Co-authored by Jim Wiederhold and Steve...
Mental Health “Parity”​ Isn’t Enough

Health Coverage Should be… …as Portable as We Are

The historical model of private health coverage in the U.S. has been to obtain it through your employer. This model doesn’t work anymore. We need a system of care that reflects current culture. The social contract of employment has changed, so health care access needs...