We are in the business of patient care. Yet our own care for ourselves often falls short. Sometimes to the detriment of our companies. As I have been an executive in healthcare and at John Lynch & Associates, I have experienced first-hand how the amount of work, activities, responsibilities, and stressful situations can build on…
Read MoreDo you remember the days when technology seemed like the most inhuman modern marvel in the world? But now, in 2018, you rely on technology to stay connected to the people who you care about and who care about you, to document joyful memories with your family, and to get you out of a pinch…
Read More“Integration” is one of those sneaky words that appears in almost every discussion about healthcare. And in every application, it seems to be used in a new way. But it is not the speaker’s fault. The confusion is rooted in the word itself and how it relates to our complex healthcare systems. In truth, there…
Read MoreAs consultants, it is our job to sleuth out the underlying problems and find creative ways to marry healthcare and technology that not only feel natural for our clients, but also adhere to the marathon list of regulations and guidelines for our industry. As companies embrace electronic healthcare record (EHR) systems and work tirelessly to…
Read MoreIn 2016, there were a total of 11,095 medical malpractice payments issued, 40% of which were valued at over $250,000 each[1]. According to a study conducted by the Health Affairs organization, roughly 60% of those lawsuits were dropped by the plaintiff[2]. However, the damage of a lawsuit extends far beyond the number of dollars paid….
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