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First Things First: Treat Employees Right

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

By Chuck Lauer
I first met Paul Spiegelman about five years ago when he asked me to become a member of the advisory board for his company, Beryl.  read more

A Personal Business

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

By Chuck Lauer
“Some people never change.”

It’s a hackneyed phrase, of course. Over time, everyone changes. We get older – perhaps wiser, perhaps not.  read more

Despite what you may hear, it's a great time to be in Healthcare

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

By Chuck Lauer
I recently had the privilege of giving a talk to the Chicago Medical School. They asked me to talk on "Despite what you may hear it's a great time to be in Healthcare" I thought you might like to read my remarks.  read more

Customer Service

Tuesday, April 09, 2013

By Chuck Lauer
One of the greatest stories I have ever heard about customer service happened a few years ago involved a doorman at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, Canada. The doorman's name was Roy Dement and how he behaved and what he did under pressure pretty well sums up what customer service should be all about. Every time I want to write about customer service Roy Dement's name comes up in my mind.  read more

Not Just Another Day

Monday, March 25, 2013

By Chuck Lauer
I flew into Boston last week, just as the city had begun to dig out from yet another snowstorm. I have flown to a number of cities lately, and it always seems to be snowing. Everybody in the Northeast, Midwest and Great Plains is ready for this winter to end. Baseball, beaches and barbeques beckon.  read more

"We always recommend the IDN Summit meetings as a 'top show' for networking opportunities. The chance to work with such a large audience of high level decision-makers in one setting allows for a quick assimilation into the corporate account arena and provides strategic opportunities for any supplier. It is also a great occasion to stay close to the issues affecting healthcare delivery and a venue to be involved in improving them."

Maria Hames
Partner, Healthcare Links

"There hasn’t been a more important time for CEOs to be engaged in the healthcare supply chain than now. Balancing the need to be technologically advanced with the need to maintain solid financial footing means that leaders have to examine their supply chain as an integral part of system strategy. What I want to accomplish at the IDN Summit, and beyond, is to get the right kind of dialogue going with the right people."

Chuck Lauer
Former Publisher
Modern Healthcare

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