In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of healthcare, uncertainty is the only certainty. From global pandemics to cybersecurity threats, regulatory shifts, and economic downturns, healthcare IT leaders are forced to constantly navigate stormy seas. As an IT Leader, we must lead with confidence and compassion, demonstrate strength and understanding. Uncertainty[…]
Protecting Trusted Guardrails: The Perils of Removing Essential Protections
Guardrails – whether physical, organizational, or behavioral – are vital mechanisms that ensure safety, protect privacy, maintain standards, safeguard free expression, and shield individuals from both their own actions and the influence of those in power. They provide guidance across diverse contexts, from physical infrastructure and organizational governance to clinical[…]
Beyond the Bottom Line: How DEI&B Drives Innovation and Growth
As we welcome 2025, it’s a time to celebrate the successes of the past year and set our intentions for the future. Among the priorities deserving renewed attention is the critical role of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B). The corporate world has faced significant challenges in maintaining this focus,[…]
Show the Strength of Wisdom: Choose Kindness
As new parents, we wanted to instill an important life lesson in our children. From a very young age, we often asked them the same question repeatedly: “What is the most important thing to remember?” Their answer was simple: “Be nice.” Over time, however, my children – wise beyond their[…]
Revitalizing Healthcare: Shaping Perceptions, Restoring Trust
At a recent healthcare conference attended by leaders from healthcare systems representing more than 19% of the total of 6,120 US hospitals, there were several presentations and many side conversations about the state of consumer satisfaction. An Ipsos survey published on February 27, 2024, was consistent with concerns expressed. Ipsos[…]
Mental Health Month 2022 – A Personal Perspective on Suicide
This started as a blog but has turned into a very long story – my story. The topic of suicide is simply more complex than can be shared in a brief blog. This story is personal and contains insights based on my experiences starting at age 10 about people who[…]