Barlow/McCarthy Blog
Check back often to hear from our talented team of consultants. Topics covered include: Physician Relations, Physician Recruitment, Practice Marketing, Medical Staff Development, Community Health Needs Assessments, etc.
The Hidden Gaps in Your Physician Outreach—and How to Fix Them
By: Susan Boydell | sboydell@barlowmccarthy.com Physician outreach isn’t just about making connections—it’s about fostering relationships that drive real referral growth. Yet even the most well-intentioned efforts can fall short due to hidden gaps that hinder...
Navigating Career Transitions: Moving Through the Process
By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com Some of you are facing an unexpected layoff. Others may feel stuck in a role that no longer fits. Or you have fully released your children into adulthood and now have the financial freedom to explore what’s...
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...
The Role of Data in Elevating Physician Recruitment: A Leadership Perspective
By: Mitzi Kent, RN, BSN | mkent@barlowmccarthy.com In the ever-evolving field of recruitment, hiring skilled providers is a critical challenge facing healthcare organizations worldwide. Influential recruitment leaders must harness the power of data-driven strategies...
Rethinking Your Comfort Zone
By: Tricia Anderson | tanderson@barlowmccarthy.com Most of us will spend some time in December thinking about and planning for the new year. Maybe you didn’t meet your goals this year. Maybe you feel stagnant in your role and want more substance and challenge in 2025....
25 Ways to Elevate Your Field Game in 2025
By: Susan Boydell | sboydell@barlowmccarthy.com As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate the successes of 2024 and gear up for the exciting opportunities ahead in 2025. To help you start the new year strong, I’ve put together 25 impactful...
Add Networking to Your 2025 Agenda
By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com As program leaders, you are the bridge between senior leadership and the team, tasked with implementing strategies, driving performance and managing the day-to-day work. This time-intensive obligation can trap...
Rowing and Recruitment: Navigating Success Through Shared Strategies
By: Mitzi Kent. RN, BSN | mkent@barlowmccarthy.com As many of you know, my passion is rowing—I row at least four days a week at Row House, an indoor studio with great music and fantastic coaches. I began examining rowing and provider recruitment. While they might seem...
Thinking Out of the Box When It Comes To Provider Recruitment
By: Mitzi Kent, RN, BSN | mkent@barlowmccarthy.com Feeling 'stuck' in our search for the ideal candidate is a common challenge. As provider recruiters, we often find ourselves using the same sourcing plan for each opportunity. But what if we paused, shifted our...
What Should Innovation Look Like For Physician Relations?
By: Susan Boydell | sboydell@barlowmccarthy.com We’ve been talking about innovation in physician relations for a while. This is not about the relevancy of what we are doing, but more about how we can make a bigger impact for our organizations and for the physician...