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...
Leaders: You Can’t Over Prepare for Change

Leaders: You Can’t Over Prepare for Change

By: Susan Boydell | sboydell@barlowmccarthy.com Two absolutes in the world of physician relations – change is inevitable and success is so talent dependent. Yes, we need a good strategy, good data and a good way to quantify our impact. But even the best data...
Why Change is Hard

Why Change is Hard

By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com I remember the moment it kicked in. Post graduate school, my first position provided me with a strong mentor and protective boss. Even when I stretched away from her, other senior leaders helped to shore me up....