Kelly Emrick DHSc., PhD., MBA

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on September 25, 2025

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FIVE-PART SERIES: HEALTH CARE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES

The Hero's Toolkit: Essential Skills and Strategies A. The Compass: Emotional Intelligence Effective health care leaders possess high emotional intelligence, enabling them to navigate the complexities of interpersonal relationships, understand their own emotions, and empathize with the emotions of others. This vital skill allows leaders to build trust, inspire loyalty, and foster a collaborative working environment. B. The Map: Strategic Thinking Strategic thinking is the ability to recognize patterns, anticipate future trends, and make decisions that align with organizational goals. Health care leaders must develop the capacity to analyze their organization's position within the industry and craft strategies that account for the ever-evolving landscape. C. The Shield: Crisis Management The ability to manage crises effectively is crucial for health care leaders, as the industry is particularly prone to emer...

The Science of Learning

The science of learning is not a monolithic entity; it is an intricate amalgamation of diverse disciplines, interwoven with the finesse of a masterful tapestry. It transcends the pedagogical confines of traditional Education, reaching into the vast realms of neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, and even philosophy. In this book, "The Science of Learning," the reader will embark on an odyssey through this complex landscape, exploring the science that underpins how we acquire, process, and retain knowledge. A. Cognitive Neuroscience: Decoding the Brain 1. The Neural Symphony: Our brains, those enigmatic organs ensconced within our skulls, are veritable orchestras of activity. Many neurons fire in synchronous harmony, enabling us to think, comprehend, and remember. Cognitive neuroscience probes these neural machinations, elucidating the intricate pathways that constitute learning. 2. Plasticity and Growth: Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to reorganize itself by ...

US Healthcare 2025 and Beyond: Part I

Check Out My Books, Blogs, and Podcasts Dynamic shifts in market forces, regulatory landscapes, and consumer expectations have long marked the US healthcare industry. Yet, since 2019, these changes have intensified, culminating in one of the most significant periods of economic and operational turbulence in recent memory. Building upon industry data—such as the decline of EBITDA as a proportion of the National Health Expenditure by an estimated 150 basis points—the sector’s multifaceted challenges have touched nearly every stakeholder group: payers, providers, health services and technology (HST) firms, pharmacy services, and, most importantly, patients. In this review, I synthesize insights from an article from McKinsey & Company titled “ What to Expect in US Healthcare in 2025 and Beyond ” (Singhal & Patel, 2025). The core argument is that while the present environment is replete with financial and operational hurdles—such as workforce shortages, constrained re...

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