As a member of the Dispensary of Hope network, I want to call your attention to an announcement about Health Center Expanded Services Supplemental Funds (ES) that became available to Health Centers in September 2010. HRSA realizes that grantees may wish to expand their services to provide increased access to care for the communities they [...]
I just returned from a 3-day conference in Cleveland with 200+ clinics that are considered “free clinics” under the banner of the NAFC (National Association of Free Clinics). What a great conference! It was enriching to spend time with so many compassionate health care leaders. As we engaged in the topic of health reform, we [...]
In the near future, foundations and large donors may be less likely to just write a check. They understand that social change is a messy process; but they believe its time to change how they fund and engage with nonprofits like us. Here’s why:
They’re startled by the fact that there are [...]
How can we let the long-view impact how we make decisions today? I recently read that “Brand is the embodiment of an organization – all the symbols, experiences and associations connected to it. It’s what we feel about a product or service, why we trust it. And when it delivers on both aspiration and function, [...]
Can your customers count on you? I recently read that “Brand is the embodiment of an organization – all the symbols, experiences and associations connected to it. It’s what we feel about a product or service, why we trust it. And when it delivers on both aspiration and function, it’s near unstoppable.” It’s suggested that [...]
How well do you listen to your customers? I recently read that “Brand is the embodiment of an organization – all the symbols, experiences and associations connected to it. It’s what we feel about a product or service, why we trust it. And when it delivers on both aspiration and function, it’s near unstoppable.” It’s [...]
How do people feel about your brand? I recently read that “Brand is the embodiment of an organization – all the symbols, experiences and associations connected to it. It’s what we feel about a product or service, why we trust it. And when it delivers on both aspiration and function, it’s near unstoppable.” It’s suggested [...]
Adam Kahane, a leadership consultant and key participant in the peaceful transition from apartheid to democratic rule in South Africa, says the same old ways of dealing with “tough problems” won’t work. He’s talking about problems on the scale of the international food crisis, energy crisis, and poverty. As a member of the Dispensary of [...]
A new CBS News/ New York Times poll reveals that when asked if the income tax they will pay this year is fair, 62% of Americans replied “Yes.” Another 30% said no, with 8% who said they “don’t know”.
Last weekend I took a long walk on our beautiful neighborhood greenway with my wife and [...]
Healthcare reform has successfully opened a new way to cover millions of patients in need, but no matter how you slice it, with more coverage comes more cost. Cost increases can be dealt with through higher revenues (taxes), lower reimbursements from payers, or decreased benefits/covered services. Plus, we all know there is still a lot [...]
