By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA

I’m super excited to write this post because it highlights amazing students who are passionate about changing the world for the better.  Students from around the globe with passion, brainpower and love of technology are utilizing their talents to make the world a better place.  They had the opportunity to [...]

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
A recent report, (PDF link) “Emerging mHealth:  Paths for growth,” commissioned by PwC, (PriceWaterhouseCoopers) the Economist Intelligence Unit, is well executed, however it’s important to understand the research sample for this survey.
Is it possible that the results of the survey would be different if the sample was broader in terms [...]

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA

Lead, listen and learn how to engage in health care social media networking.

1.  Leadership – Innovation is only possible with leaders willing to challenge the status quo.  True leaders are the ones who passionately step out of the boundaries, willing to take action.  In order for social media to [...]

Upcoming speaking events for Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
Patient Experience: Empathy and Innovation Summit
May 19-22, 2012
Title: Social Media in Health Care
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Arkansas HIMSS
Little Rock, Arkansas
H.I.T. it to the Green with Leadership
June, 1, 2012
Title: Using IT to Engage the Patient
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Guest speakers Cleveland Clinic
Rob Bazemore, Jr.
President
Janssen Biotech
Patricia Benner, RN, PhD, FAAN
Professor Emerita
University of California [...]

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Barbara Ficarra and Guy Kawasaki
In Part 1 on Healthin30, “Guy Kawasaki Jumps the Curve with Enchanting Insights to Empower,” Kawasaki offers insightful tips to help companies succeed.
Whether the company is a start-up, health care technology company, pharma company, medical practice, major health care organization, or a leading company listed on [...]