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My Departure from the World of Consulting – But Not Going Too Far
After 20 years in consulting, I’m excited to share that I’m returning to where my career truly began, working directly with a major local healthcare system right here in my hometown of Boston. Coming back to the city feels both familiar and energizing, and… Continue Reading “My Departure from the World of Consulting – But Not Going Too Far”
ChatGPT for Healthcare: What It Means for Consultants in our EHR World
The introduction of ChatGPT for Healthcare marks yet another shift in how technology will support clinicians, analysts, and operational teams. Woke up to multiple articles and announcements today on this and dug right in to understand what this is and how it might impact… Continue Reading “ChatGPT for Healthcare: What It Means for Consultants in our EHR World”
Epic Optimization Is Evolving: More on Client Led Innovation
Hospitals continue to prove that some of the most meaningful innovations don’t come from vendors; they come from the people closest to patient care. I came across a great article and example this morning that talked about University Hospitals’ recent work inside Epic to… Continue Reading “Epic Optimization Is Evolving: More on Client Led Innovation”
Altaris Buys Tegria: A Familiar Story in Our Industry
2026 is off to a big start with news in the Healthcare IT world. Tegria’s sale to Altaris is an interesting headline for sure. I had to do some reading to understand Altaris’s positioning in the market, and now I think I get why… Continue Reading “Altaris Buys Tegria: A Familiar Story in Our Industry”
2026 Airline Fee Policies: What’s Real and What’s Marketing
Many of us have not been flying as much due to hybrid or remote contracts. Its been over 6 months for me and this week while looking at flights, I found myself scratching my head on how the website was showing flight costs that… Continue Reading “2026 Airline Fee Policies: What’s Real and What’s Marketing”
Hospitals Are Becoming Tech Companies — Impact for IT Consultants
In a meeting I had just a couple of weeks ago with a Chief Innovation Officer of a healthcare system, I learned of their internal development of a new AI solution. It made me wonder who else might be doing this, and after just… Continue Reading “Hospitals Are Becoming Tech Companies — Impact for IT Consultants”
New Year, New Edge: How to Stay Competitive in our Industry
I’ve been contemplating my commitment for 2026 and thought I should have a resolution to ensure continued professional growth. I recently read that one powerful direction for New Year’s resolutions is to treat your own professional development as a structured, ongoing practice, rather than… Continue Reading “New Year, New Edge: How to Stay Competitive in our Industry”
A $50 Billion Shift: How Rural Health Funding Might Redefine IT Support Needs
The press release from the US Department of Health and Human Services is big news for IT consultants. The newly announced $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program represents one of the largest federal investments ever made in rural healthcare, with every state receiving substantial funding… Continue Reading “A $50 Billion Shift: How Rural Health Funding Might Redefine IT Support Needs”
Not another AI article…just a quick realization check
Our entire industry of Healthcare IT is racing to sprinkle “AI” on everything in sight. Much like hard to fill consulting staffing needs, this is the tech world’s version of finding a unicorn. But in reality, a lot of what’s being marketed as artificial… Continue Reading “Not another AI article…just a quick realization check”
Double Dipping in Consulting: Where the Line Gets Crossed
There was a recent post on LinkedIn that received hundreds of hits and dozens of responses regarding double dipping. It got me thinking about the scenarios where it could be normal to be working for more than one client…but also, I’ve known many that… Continue Reading “Double Dipping in Consulting: Where the Line Gets Crossed”
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