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It’s the season of giving and your inbox is stuffed with requests for your money – from post-Black Friday deals to urgent requests from a host of worthy charities seeking financial support. Plus, your organization may be among the crowd seeking donation dollars. At many healthcare organizations, providing corporate philanthropy to benefit the community and raising philanthropic dollars to support care, capital and research are separate and siloed functions. So, what can your organization do to combat the confusion? Get in harmony, learn from children’s hospitals and read our recent Quick Think to differentiate your mission and make your impact clear: https://lnkd.in/e9rh4gEw #philanthropy #healthcare #seasonofgiving

Ever had someone remind you to slow down… next to a cemetery? For Tim Johnsen, FACHE, a simple roadside moment with his dad turned into a lasting lesson: Healthcare doesn’t stop when you clock out. Patients will keep coming, and the work will go on. That perspective has shaped Tim’s career – from flight nurse to SVP & COO of Presbyterian Healthcare Services – and his approach to leadership. In this week’s episode of The Backstory #podcast with co-founder and president, Anne Toomey, Tim shares this and other lessons from a career built on balancing humility, responsibility and teamwork. Tune in on Spotify: https://hubs.ly/Q02-pgvf0 Or Apple Podcasts: https://hubs.ly/Q02-phmP0 #healthcarepodcast #leadershippodcast #healthcareleaders

Cheers to Teresa Hicks and Allyson Carr, MSHC on their Jarrard-iversaries this month! Your continued contributions, dedication and energy fuel our mission to reshape healthcare for the better. Here’s to celebrating you today – and all the moments of brilliance ahead! Want to know what makes Jarrard tick? It’s people like Teresa and Ally. Learn more about our team: https://hubs.ly/Q02RSX1r0 #anniversaries #healthcareconsulting #healthcareleaders 

Every groundbreaking innovation starts with a powerful story, but even the best ideas can get lost in the shadows. In the fast-paced world of #healthtechnology, visibility requires more than just great ideas. It takes a narrative that inspires trust, credibility and connection. That’s where we come in. Learn more about how our team is helping innovators craft stories that leave a mark on the industry: https://hubs.ly/Q02Wf4bF0 #healthtech #communications 

AI in healthcare? Nurses aren’t quite sold yet. In our third-annual national nurse survey, we discovered only a third of nurses trust AI for administrative tasks. Meanwhile, 25% of nurses don’t trust it at all. We know tech alone won’t fix healthcare. To bridge the trust gap, leaders need to focus on transparency, education and showing how AI can enhance – not replace – the human touch #nurses bring to care. What’s your take? Download the full #survey results for additional insights: https://lnkd.in/grRuqhDh #nursesurvey #nursedata

What role should healthcare organizations play in addressing social determinants of health? In a recent briefing for The Governance Institute, David Jarrard, executive chairman and Jarrard Inc. co-founder, explores how health system leaders can define their focus, foster community collaboration and shape the narrative around their impact. With growing scrutiny on healthcare’s role, dive into the article for practical steps for navigating this complex conversation: https://lnkd.in/ggverZEY #healthcarestrategy #SDOH

Exciting news at Jarrard – we’re thrilled to welcome two powerhouse leaders to our team as we continue to meet the growing demand for strategic positioning and change management in healthcare. Kiah R. Calmese Walker, MHA, SVP & Change Management Service Line Lead, brings nearly three decades of experience in operational transformation. Tricia Geraghty, SVP & Strategic Positioning Service Line Lead, has earned national recognition for her visionary work in healthcare marketing and experience strategy. Read more about how their expertise will help our clients make healthcare better: https://lnkd.in/d_eb-ze8 #healthcareleaders #leadership 

Back from the Healthcare Internet Conference (HCIC), and Tricia Geraghty, SVP and Strategic Positioning Practice Lead, is sharing key takeaways on generative AI, patient experience and creativity. Biggest insight? Healthcare is growing more connected, intelligent and creative every day. Catch what’s next: #HCIC24 #digitalhealth #patientexperience 

The American Medical Association, the professional association and lobbying organization representing physicians, announced this week that it will advocate for stricter scrutiny and regulation of hospitals' non-profit status, in large part based on their community benefit activity. It's yet another clear signal that non-profit hospitals urgently need to revamp the ways in which they talk about how hospitals benefit their communities. There's good news here. Our firm's national consumer #research provides insights into how providers can move the needle of public opinion on this critical issue and more effectively tell your story. Download our #communitybenefit overview, and reach out to discuss how we can help your hospital get ahead of heightened criticism of whether you're earning your tax exemptions: https://lnkd.in/gsvffE-U

Riding shotgun with the police? It’s true. Jarrard Inc. co-founder and now executive committee chairman {{linkedin_mention(urn:li:person:EzJBE8whSy|David Jarrard)}} got his start in the communications world sitting in the back of a squad car as a young police beat reporter for The Tennessean. David is a natural storyteller, turning every experience into a lesson that resonates far beyond healthcare. In this week’s episode of The Backstory #podcast, he reflects on how those early days taught him more than any classroom ever could – a reminder that some of life’s best lessons come from unexpected places. From journalist to an esteemed national voice in healthcare communications, David shares wisdom that’s equal parts practical and inspiring. Listen to his backstory: https://lnkd.in/gppKkmMV #healthcareleadership #leadershippodcast #healthcarepodcast