Shore Up The Retention Platform

By Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA With so much pressure to grow new referrals and gain additional volumes it is easy to focus exclusively on new business, sometimes at the expense of those physicians whose referrals you need to keep. To start your year strong, take a few...

The Joy of Giving and Receiving: Packaging the Right Relationship

By Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA Reflecting on the season, I was thinking about the joy that accompanies a gift received. Young or old, there is a sense of anticipation, wondering about the possibilities and a feeling of appreciation for those who share a part of themselves...

Operational Readiness to Sell a Service

by Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA Have you ever been asked to grow a part of the business only to jump in and then feel like it was a waste of your time and sometimes your credibility? We’ve all done it once and with that painful reality comes a great chance to establish...

Making Sure Your Field Team is Heard

By Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA Healthcare leaders are keenly aware of the physician’s role – and the need to forge the right kind of relationships moving forward. As they work through business solutions the field team can be a valuable conduit for information. But, do they...

Listening… So Obvious and So Hard To Do

By Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA For those who work with physicians, the goal of our interactions is to create a relationship that provides mutual value. Successful long-term relationships are about getting to know the physician. As the relationship progresses, through...