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REAL ID…required enhanced Identification for domestic travel in 2016
Dust off those Passports and get ready for yet something else to bring with you on a weekly basis…but I wouldn’t panic or worry just yet. I’ve seen TSA let travelers through with an insurance card…so good luck getting this pushed through. Three quick… Continue Reading “REAL ID…required enhanced Identification for domestic travel in 2016”
2015 Resolution…Pick an airline, any airline
Reflective today on the decisions made in 2014. Without a doubt, the decision to take more direct flights and reduce my overall travel time, will have consequences well into the New Year. My resolution is to return to the age old philosophy all us… Continue Reading “2015 Resolution…Pick an airline, any airline”
End of year rush…for status!
It is the season for shopping, holiday parties, decorating the tree, and of course…rushing to make status before the end of the year. With only 22 more days to travel this year, we are down to the wire to meet those required miles, segments,… Continue Reading “End of year rush…for status!”
Dear Holiday Travelers: A Must Read List
A good friend of mine, who is a fellow HIT consultant, recently posted a hilarious set of rules for the holiday travelers. With her permission, I’ve decided to share these with a couple edits and additions of my own. In hopes to ease the… Continue Reading “Dear Holiday Travelers: A Must Read List”
How to explain “I am a Healthcare IT consultant” at the Holiday Dinner Table
We’ve all been asked the question…what is it that you do exactly? For years my parents just tell people that I travel for a living helping hospitals with computers. Although it is not completely off, it’s not exactly right. Let’s face it, our career… Continue Reading “How to explain “I am a Healthcare IT consultant” at the Holiday Dinner Table”
Are Bench Benefits a Thing of the Past?
No doubt consulting firms are looking at overhead expenses and cutting away. The impact can be positive with less middle management and a return to focus on client delivery. However, those consultants looking for full time salaried positions at a firm will be hard… Continue Reading “Are Bench Benefits a Thing of the Past?”
KLAS Rates Epic Firms in New Special Report – What About the Little Guys?
For the bargain price of $14,000, you can now buy the just released report titled, “Epic Consulting 2014; The Bumper Crop of Epic Consulting Firms.” The report rates 21 firms in various categories based on client survey responses. An additional 12 firms are also… Continue Reading “KLAS Rates Epic Firms in New Special Report – What About the Little Guys?”
Airline On-Time Performance Ranking…JetBlue Continues To Be Last
The latest report once again shows Delta on top and JetBlue on the bottom. Discount airlines likes Southwest and JetBlue are on the bottom of this report, month after month, and year after year. What does surprise me is AirTran coming in at #4… Continue Reading “Airline On-Time Performance Ranking…JetBlue Continues To Be Last”
Has the Quality of Consultants Directly Impacted Bill Rates?
In reading yet another posting on EMR consultant rates, it had not occurred to me the idea that the quality of consultants is a potential direct impact of reduced rates. Check out http://concepcionguzman.com and read his story, “The #1 Reason EMR Consultants’s Rates Have Declined More than… Continue Reading “Has the Quality of Consultants Directly Impacted Bill Rates?”
Comparing Consultant Salaries to Epic’s Salary and Bonus Structure
This week several blogs shared an article that pointed to a reddit post about Epic’s salary, raise, and bonus structure. All kinds of interesting posts with an inside look can be found at http://www.reddit.com/r/epicsystems. I was especially interested in the salary piece, although other… Continue Reading “Comparing Consultant Salaries to Epic’s Salary and Bonus Structure”
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