Contributor: Katherine Clark, MD'15, WG’15

As my fifth year on the board is well underway, I reflect on the remarkable dedication of our board members. I am continually inspired by the energy and innovative ideas of our incoming members. This collective passion strengthens the WHCMAA and propels us forward in our mission. Read more.

This eclectic standing column features insightful musings, words of wisdom, life lessons, and stepping-stones to business success. This month's philosopher is Ryan Berger, WG'06, President and CEO of Agile Growth Strategies, a boutique consulting agency crafting go-to-market and growth strategies for healthcare, clean tech, and other businesses innovating to make an impact on society. Read more.

Contributor: Sean P. McConnell, Esq.

Merging hospitals or health systems often defend an otherwise potentially anti-competitive merger by arguing that the acquired hospital or health system is failing financially or is so financially weak that it would not be an effective competitor in the near future such that the merger is only a means for maintaining competition. While courts, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) recognize this potential defense, it has been nearly impossible for merging parties to prove and has been rarely successful in merger litigation. Read more.

Contributor: Cassandra Cousineau

Annette was all but certain she had reached her breaking point and was headed back to jail. Despite her best efforts to turn her life around and get on the path to recovery, she couldn't shake the feeling of hopelessness. Like many in recovery, she was in a frustrating and lonely place. Read more.

Contributor: Michael J. Charlton

When I was the newly appointed President and CEO of AtlantiCare Health System in Southern New Jersey, I learned the most effective way to bridge the gap between the C-suite and frontline team members was through direct, hands-on engagement. For me, that started with the night shift. Read more.

Contributor: Vidya Murthy, WEMBA’42 

Nearly every major medical device manufacturer talks about data as the game changer of our lifetimes, and software as a medical device is the fastest growing segment of device development. However, in 2024 the Change Healthcare cybersecurity attack, and Crowdstrike’s global outage have shown us the dangers of poor security and technology practices. Read more.

Contributor: Arpit Khemka

The MSK care landscape has witnessed a rapid influx of technological advancements in recent years, with sensor-based technology being one of the most prominent developments. While sensors can provide valuable data on patient movement and biomechanics, they are not without their limitations. Read more. 

Contributors: Wren Keber, Lisa Soroka, and Z. Colette Edwards, WG'84, MD, 85

How do you identify an organization or individual as a disruptor? How are these ventures different from what has already been tried before? Read more. 

Contributor: Jillian Bowman

In recent years, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has gained significant attention in both medical and public discourse. Yet, despite the growing awareness, there's still a prevalent misunderstanding about what ADHD is and how it should be “dealt with.” As someone with ADHD, I feel it's crucial to address these misconceptions and advocate for a comprehensive societal overhaul. Read more.

Contributors: Linda Roszak Burton, ACC, BBC, BS and Betsy Chapin Taylor, FAHP

Ubuntu, a term from South Africa, translates to "Humanity," "I am because we are." In an era in which healthcare clinicians face immense pressures and high-stress environments leading to burnout and reduced morale, integrating the principles of Ubuntu can be transformative to well-being. Read more. 

Contributors: Jennifer Tomasik, SM, FACHE and Daphnie Pierre, MBA

AMN Healthcare’s leadership survey indicates that nearly 66% of respondents intend to seek a new leadership position within the next twelve months. How organizations prepare for and manage leadership transitions can either propel the organization forward (if handled well) or lead to significant setbacks (if handled ineffectively). Read more.