From the Trenches: Real-World Insights from Our Work with Clients

From the Trenches: Real-World Insights from Our Work with Clients

At Barlow/McCarthy, we spend our days in strategy rooms and out in the field with healthcare leaders facing real challenges and chasing real opportunities. In this post, we’ve asked our team to share quick takeaways—what’s working, what’s shifting, and what we’re...
Emotional Intelligence for Career Growth

Emotional Intelligence for Career Growth

By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com The Devil Wears Prada (2006) is a perfect example of emotional intelligence (EI) in action. Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway) interviews for an assistant position with Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the powerhouse...
Making the Right Impression – Every Time

Making the Right Impression – Every Time

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com First impressions matter. Whether meeting a new specialist, engaging with a practice, or interviewing for a job, how we present ourselves shapes the relationships we build. We’re in the business of making the...
Access Point Connectivity: A Growth Initiative

Access Point Connectivity: A Growth Initiative

By: Tricia Anderson | tanderson@barlowmccarthy.com In our highly competitive markets, innovative and strategic growth solutions are now required for the financial stability of healthcare systems. With the goal of capturing more patients, healthcare systems have spent...
Taking Back Our Part! Field Staff Goals

Taking Back Our Part! Field Staff Goals

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com Looking ahead often starts with a little time in the here and now. Pour yourself a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage and take a minute to consider: (1) Am I personally happy and fulfilled in my job? (2) Do I...