By Tom Nix, Partner, Agentic Initiatives Group December 2024 – As a lifelong NFL fan and honorary member of the Bills Mafia, I’ve witnessed firsthand how sports betting has transformed how we consume sports. However, as a healthcare technology executive who has spent years working with major health plans on mental health initiatives, I’ve also… Read more »
By Craig Hauben, President & CEO, MediSpend November 2024 – The rise of Private Equity (PE) capital as a prime funding source for private healthcare companies has put a lot of pressure on these companies to deliver financial results quickly. PE funds have limited lifespans. Most are chartered to be around for 10 years with… Read more »
By Sherri H. Johnson, SVP, Business Development, American TelePhysicians October 2024 – In-home caregivers for dementia patients often live in a world of constant stress, exhaustion, and emotional turmoil. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately because of my own family’s experience. My brother-in-law has Lewy Body Dementia, and my sister has been his… Read more »
By Nancy Keane, SVP Business and Clinical Operations, Parsley Health September 2024 – We are never satisfied! In healthcare delivery, solutions, and digital platforms, we, like the scientists in our field, are constantly seeking ways to innovate for improvement. All of us, whether at established organizations, institutions, startups, and scaleups are pivoting, stretching, and innovating… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »