Physician Relations: Is Awesome Talent Alone Enough?

Physician Relations: Is Awesome Talent Alone Enough?

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com In physician relations, there’s a ton of conversation about finding, guiding and motivating the right talent. Talent development continues to be a cornerstone for best practices and it’s a good place to invest....
Does Your Physician Relations Strategy Need an Update?

Does Your Physician Relations Strategy Need an Update?

By: Susan Boydell | sboydell@barlowmccarthy.com We work hard day-to-day, week-to-week delivering on the activities our roles require of us. We work toward the goals our leaders have set for us. So, how do we know if we have the right strategy and tactics to achieve...
Does Strategy Matter for Relationship Sales?

Does Strategy Matter for Relationship Sales?

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com Referral growth is a very effort-driven, tactical obligation. Many conversations are centered on visit cadence, quality messaging and the ability to demonstrate results. Where does strategy fit in and how will it...
Sales Presence: How Do You Show Up on Your Field Visits

Sales Presence: How Do You Show Up on Your Field Visits

By: Susan Boydell | sboydell@barlowmccarthy.com At Barlow/McCarthy, we recently provided a webinar for a fabulous physician relations team on the topic of elevating your field visits. Though the focus was on freshening up your field techniques and strategy, we spent...
Physician Relations: Does Strategy Still Matter?

Physician Relations: Does Strategy Still Matter?

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com Healthcare leaders need to be nimble and responsive. The quick decision-making and tactical deployment when COVID-19 demanded it was awe-inspiring. But, when we fast-forward to our current environment, my sense is...
Kriss Barlow Article in Strategic Health Care Marketing

Kriss Barlow Article in Strategic Health Care Marketing

Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA, Principal of Barlow/McCarthy, was recently interviewed in a feature article for Strategic Health Care Marketing. This timely interview focuses on the evolving role of physician relations in driving growth for health systems. If you have followed...