Author Archives: Randy Bailey
The Road Most Enjoyed
One of the most rewarding experiences I have as a member of the healthcare information technology consulting community is watching individuals, who decide for the first time in their career, to try the consulting lifestyle and end up loving it. Choosing to join the consulting ranks is a major decision as it generally changes everything about a person’s daily routine. Deciding to go into consulting is a stressful time, with a huge leap of faith, … Continue reading
Video: FCP Life Enhancement Program
Randy Bailey talks about the Life Enhancement Program (LEP) that FCP offers to its employees to improve their work experience. The program is designed to support FCP employees and consultants in their personal lives and is administered by FCP chairman, Randy Bailey. Randy says current and future employees like the program because its only focus is on helping employees and their families and it has no bureaucracy. How do you like your employer to support … Continue reading
Find a way to go to HIMSS every year for the rest of your healthcare career!
We all know the power of networking in our careers and career opportunities, yet I am amazed at how many people choose to not take advantage of the most effective healthcare networking and education opportunity available each year at HIMSS. People think it is just an opportunity to see old friends, meet new ones and listen to vendor vaporware. WOW what a concept. Especially since EVERY person you meet has chosen the same occupation as … Continue reading
Thank you to Those In Uniform
What a wonderful and special time of year. Spending time with family, time away from the rigors of work, our favorite foods and generally a time to reflect and recharge. It is interesting, however, that the people that make this all possible are most likely the ones that have limited time to enjoy these pleasures. Of course, our men and women serving in our military give up all of these pleasures. Many will spend this holiday … Continue reading
Video: FCP’s Life Enhancement Program
FCP’s Life Enhancement Program (LEP) for its health IT consultants and employees helps differentiate the company, according to Randy Bailey. He says FCP is trying to understand employees’ lives outside of work and enhance it. One of FCP’s goals is to make sure spouses are updated on what is going on at FCP. Many FCP HIT consultants and employees travel a lot, leaving a spouse at home with extra responsibilities; so it can be helpful … Continue reading
Video: The Role of a HIT Consultant
Randy Bailey doesn’t believe the role a health IT consultant has changed. He says hospitals and healthcare providers have always wanted, and still want, a talented consultant to arrive on the scene and deliver a knowledgeable solution. Randy says if you can deliver that, you’ll establish yourself as a credible resource. Hospitals and providers want someone who will show up, do what they say they’re going to do, and do it when they say they’re … Continue reading
“Back-to-School” and the “Road Warrior”
This time of year is especially exciting for families with children returning to school. Nothing meets with the excitement of a new class room full of 5th graders. Thank heaven for the men and women teachers who have the dedication and patience to handle them. And we thought being a project manager (PM) was hard!! As traveling road warriors, the new school year is especially challenging for driving as we travel in unknown cities and … Continue reading
Appreciate the Opportunity to Work
The first Labor Day in the United States was observed on September 5, 1882. It became a federal holiday in 1894. It seems especially important, during these challenging economic times, that each of us celebrate the opportunity we have to work. Hundreds of thousands of our people, who are members of our families, friends and former co-workers may not be as blessed during this upcoming Labor Day celebration. Over the next couple weeks, as we … Continue reading
Video: FCP’s Philosophy and Culture
Randy Bailey says first and foremost, people are looking for a place where they can feel a part of a family and do what they love. FCP creates an environment like this and you can see it in the FCP consulting team. Randy says it is FCP’s job to provide consultants with the tools to do the job they love. He also believes empowerment is essential to productivity. What else do you believe is important … Continue reading
Health IT Challenges
Randy Bailey says hospitals are being challenged with the age old problem of delivering more with less. Technology is advancing rapidly and there is a push to deploy technology at a much quicker pace. In addition, hospital staff is being asked to do more than ever before. Randy believes all of this creates tremendous pressures on all sides. What other challenges do you think hospitals are having with health IT?