Organization Insights

With spending more time at home and a much simpler life taking place over the past several months, all of those “we will get to that later” projects have finally gotten some attention. I am guessing that most people, like me, have realized that while this is great, things can get out of hand very…

There are so many variables that determine whether your strategy is successful or not. Many of these variables you cannot control like outside influences. However, you can manage your strategic planning in such a way to mitigate many of the risks whether they are internal or external to your organization. Most of these risks can…

The foundation of any solid healthcare company revolves around many different things. However, highest among them is proper structure and consistent evaluation. Nowhere in a healthcare organization is this more important than in a Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) department. RCM departments need to routinely re-evaluate their operating structure to stay current with the industry and…

At John Lynch & Associates, we take pride in the relationships we have built since inception. Because of these relationships, our company continues to grow. Meet Jody! Jody Hillebrand grew up in North Dakota. After graduating college she moved to the east coast to pursue her career. She spent a number of years in Florida…

Leadership. From high school sports teams to politics, and even family dynamics, leaders – for good or bad – shape every aspect of our lives. Regardless of the situation, good leaders serve through inspiring others and creating an environment where people feel valued and fulfilled. Organizational leaders, in particular, are responsible for setting the tone…

 “Being a great leader is all about having a genuine willingness and a true commitment to lead others to achieve a common vision and goals through positive influence. No leader can ever achieve anything great or long-lasting all alone. Teamwork goes hand in hand with leadership. Leadership is about people-and for people.” Katie was…

Effective leaders are made up of so many important qualities. However, not all good leaders are built the same. Each leader has their own strengths and weaknesses and truly knowing and embracing them is the beginning of true growth as a leader. Humility is also an important quality that great leaders possess. Humility allows a…

As of 2018, the US spent about 17% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on healthcare. In addition, the US spends, on average, two-and-a-half times more compared to a majority of other developed nations, while allocating almost 60% less on social services (https://stats.oecd.org). Not surprisingly, average life expectancy lags behind most European nations by more…

Switching to a new EHR? Transitioning from one system to another is a chance to reset your healthcare organizational goals. However, switching systems or simply trying to optimize the system you currently have can be a daunting project. Given the high rate of IT project failures, it is no wonder that so many healthcare organizations…

I am writing this insight while sitting in the comfort of my own home. My setting is quiet and bright and composed of all of the things I need to work effectively. Where I am sitting has the creature comforts and open space that I use to help keep my mind focused and sharp. But…

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on June 2019 and has been revisited one year later. Leadership. We hear the word thrown around quite a bit – and in countless different situations. From high school sports teams to politics and everything in between, we need leaders in our lives to guide the way the…

It’s been almost 4 years since I wrote one of my favorite insights “For the love of our clients…” As I reflect on that article, it feels in one respect that not much has changed and yet so much has changed. We have now been in business for almost 8 years and I know without…