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The Importance of Networking (and How to Do It Well)
by guest blogger Madeline Bell, president and CEO of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
A brief introduction of Madeline Bell: In addition to being president and CEO of CHOP, Madeline served as the hospital's Chief Operating Officer from 2007-2015, managing more than 13,000 employees for the $2-billion-a-year health system. A mission-driven and creative leader, Madeline's accomplishments at CHOP include the development of the largest pediatric ambulatory network in the country; implementation of the hospital's electronic medical record; expansion of the 4-million-square-foot Main Campus; and roll-out of numerous nationally recognized clinical and family-centered care programs. In 2015, she launched Heels…
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HMO-style networks making a comeback?
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Are clinically integrated networks a cure for checkbox medicine?
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Focus on the future when developing your provider network
Every health system and provider organization entering into risk-based contracts needs to focus on the types of providers they want in their network. The type of providers they want will depend on …
To Build Your Platform, Network Your Capital
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The importance and benefits of giving back to your community
Volunteering your time to support a cause you are passionate about is something you will never regret. It will enrich your life, familiarize you with your community, and connect you to people and ideas that will positively impact your perspective for the rest of your life. Helping your community is an opportunity for you to …
Who Run the Charity Network? Girls.
I consider myself exceptionally lucky to have grown up in a household where gender equality was the norm. My mom built a successful career creating her own business and my parents always worked together 50/50.
Hunger Network seeks specific donations as needs increases
Through the holidays the number of families who visit local food banks increases. The Hunger Network is seeking donation of proteins.
5 “Thank You” Letters You Should Be Sending to Your Network
Whether you’re job searching, working on your professional development, or building your career, you’ve probably been in a situation that warranted showing appr
