by Mary Pat Whaley | Jul 19, 2009 | Headlines, Medicare & Reimbursement
Bill Moyers spoke with ex-insurance executive Wendell Potter recently, exploring why Potter left CIGNA and is now revealing insider information on how insurance companies maximize profits and influence lawmakers. Potter testified before Congress in June and writes...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Jul 6, 2009 | Electronic Medical Records, Learn This: Technology Answers
VistA, (Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) which was originally developed in the 1970’s by the Veterans Administration, is an open-source (meaning that the code is available for others to collaborate upon and improve) clinical...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Jul 6, 2009 | Definitions
VistA, (Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) which was originally developed in the 1970’s by the Veterans Administration, is an open-source (meaning that the code is available for others to collaborate upon and improve) clinical...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Jul 1, 2009 | Human Resources, Leadership
I don’t often find articles that reflect my own views as closely as the article “10 Ways to Keep Employees Happy” from HowStuffWorks by Cristen Conger does. Not only does Ms. Conger hit the list with 10 strong concepts, but she also gives great...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Jun 24, 2009 | Innovation
Lean is a topic that has interested me since I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Cindy Jimmerson, founder and President of Lean Healthcare West. Cindy, the author of several books, is passionate about Lean and has experienced tremendous success in bringing...
