Wondr Health is on a mission to treat the root cause of chronic metabolic conditions in order to improve quality of life and health outcomes while reducing costs. Gibson Consultants is proud to have brought Marin Hoffman to Wondr as the new Chief Experience and Engagement Officer. More information is available at this link to the press release… Read more »
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Why Isn’t Everyone Talking About This?
By Stacy Mays, Founder, Copeland Road Health Ventures August 2024 – Medical debt is crushing middle America. Folks with good jobs and employer sponsored health insurance are being driven to bankruptcy. Two out of three personal bankruptcies are medical expense related. Americans are carrying almost $200B in medical debt. Historically, many have thought of medical… Read more »
“Our People Are Our Greatest Asset,” said the CEO
by Jim Gibson, President, Gibson Consultants I wonder what executives think when they read the annual pronouncements of the “best places to work”. It’s been said that perception is reality. This is especially true with client satisfaction, employee loyalty, and a company’s image. Just as a favorable image is critical for winning new clients, the… Read more »
Are Traditional EHRs Still Good for Healthcare?
By Sandra Johnson, SVP of Client Services, CliniComp June 2024 – The struggle is real for health systems in the U.S. They need their electronic health record (EHR), a foundational element in the IT ecosystem, yet costs have become oppressive. Digital and IT budgets increased by an average of 18.3% from 2019 to 2023, based… Read more »
One of the Surest Ways to Get Your Career Off Track
By Jim Gibson, President, Gibson Consultants May 2024 – “He did WHAT??” I’m amazed every time I hear it. Fortunately, it’s not often, but it always hits me as though I’ve never heard it before. The next thought that rushes through my mind is, “What a mistake.” If you’ve ever accepted a counteroffer, chances are… Read more »
I Wasn’t Sure We Could Pull This Off
By Ken Yale, Senior Advisor, Health Strategy, Technology and Innovation, Department of Defense, (former CEO, TRICARE Health Plan) April 2024 – It was a sunny California morning, returning home from dropping the kids off at school, when I got the call, “your security background check cleared, and drug test results are in, you’re good to… Read more »
Innovating Senior Healthcare: The Power of PACE
By Amy Shin, Chief Mission Officer, WelbeHealth March 2024 – The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, demanding proactive and innovative solutions to address the complex needs of our aging population. Among these solutions is the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a truly comprehensive care model for frail seniors that would deter the… Read more »
Have You Lost Your Job?
By Jim Gibson, President, Gibson Consultants February 2024 – This article originally appeared on HISTalk I remember the first time I lost my job. It was terrifying. I was the sole breadwinner, with three small children and a mortgage. If you’ve recently lost your job, I know how you feel and I hope the tips… Read more »
Work-Life Balance – Is it possible?
By Carol Pandza, former SVP & CHRO, AmeriHealth Caritas January 2024 – When I started working, cell phones, computers, and other “smart” portable devices didn’t exist. There was no email, no texting. The typical office worker had a set schedule, five days a week, 8 hours a day. It wasn’t uncommon for even C-suite executives… Read more »
Burden in Healthcare: Death by Clicks – Can Interoperability Really Help?
By Susheel Ladwa, CEO, Onyx Health December 2023 – Ask any doctor or nurse what part of the day they dislike the most, and the answer is unanimous – the burden of paperwork. According to an AMA study, physicians spend 27 percent of their total time on direct clinical face time with patients, while a… Read more »