Best in Class or Good Enough

Best in Class or Good Enough

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com A friend was less than pleased when her son, a freshman in college shared, “C’s get degrees.”  Ugh, most of us envision ourselves (and our students) as individuals who achieve at the highest potential. As a...
Beyond the Data: Creative Approaches to Assessing Field Impact

Beyond the Data: Creative Approaches to Assessing Field Impact

By: Susan Boydell | sboydell@barlowmccarthy.com When it comes to measuring the impact of your field efforts, having access to data is crucial. That said, one of the biggest complaints from field teams is the lack of accurate, timely referral data. Therein lies the...
Creating the Right Impression for the Referring Physician

Creating the Right Impression for the Referring Physician

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com It is just another Monday… or is it? The physician relations role is grounded in the routine of visits to practices. Routine is good for relationships but keeping each visit fresh for the practices and referring...
Embracing Challenges: A Path to Growth and Learning

Embracing Challenges: A Path to Growth and Learning

By: Susan Boydell | sboydell@barlowmccarthy.com The role of a physician relations field rep or leader is woven with a myriad of challenges, each presenting an opportunity for personal and professional growth. By facing and overcoming these challenges, we truly...
Making the Boss Look Good

Making the Boss Look Good

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com Are you a team player? I bet we all answer an emphatic “Yes!” when asked that question.  But, does the answer change when we expand “team” to include the broader organization and more senior leaders? Lifting up...