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“When I wake up in the morning and look in the mirror, I see a nurse. I don’t necessarily see a healthcare executive.”
Nursing roots important to Judith Persichilli as she leads one of the largest U.S. health systems
Karen Daley loved being a nurse, and she was a good one. But all that changed one day in 1998 when she was stuck by a needle while treating a patient. From that one needle stick, she contracted HIV and hepatitis C.
A devastating injury failed to derail Karen Daley’s remarkable career
Marna Borgstrom was shopping for vegetables at a farmers’ market recently when an acquaintance approached her to say, “I just can’t thank you enough for the Smilow Cancer Hospital.”
Marna Borgstrom: In healthcare and life, relationships matter
Maureen Bisognano asks a lot of them. She asked many questions when she was a nurse, and when she ran a hospital. Now, she asks plenty as the President and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, the renowned organization that helps the healthcare industry improve the quality and safety of care.
Personal experiences add passion to Maureen Bisognano's drive for patient-centered care
The University HealthSystem Consortium has a lot of ground to cover as a leading representative of academic medical centers, but it’s chosen to delve deep into matters of quality and safety under the direction of President and CEO Irene Thompson, who has been chosen as one of the Top 25 Women in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.
Healthcare Quality & Safety with UHC's Irene Thompson
The healthcare industry is undergoing major changes, but Helen Darling says the providers and payers who comprise much of the industry aren’t doing enough to control costs and improve quality.
Helen Darling: Championing Employers in Healthcare Debate