ShareAs we move to a new vision statement for Henry Ford, the essential value remains from our prior vision statement: Providing each patient the quality of care and comfort we want for our families and ourselves. This letter from Karen Davis – one of our hospital’s administrative nurse managers whose daughter was recently a patient [...]
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ShareOver the last week, Henry Ford Hospital and the clinics of the Henry Ford Medical Group underwent a rigorous review by its external regulatory agency, the Joint Commission. Like a lot of things that are good for you – eating spinach or undergoing preventive health screenings like the one that each of us at age [...]
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ShareThere’s a company in Cleveland that, in one year, generated more than $570 million in state and local taxes. With more than 35,000 employees, it’s also the largest employer in Northeast Ohio, and the second largest employer in the state. No, it’s not the Browns or the Cavaliers (even when King LeBron was still in [...]
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ShareMany of us were inspired by the recent Super Bowl ad for Chrysler featuring Eminem. The combination of the uplifting portrayal of Detroit while acknowledging the grit, determination and soul of our city and our people was unique in its captivation of Detroiters, as well as much of the nation. All of this got me [...]
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ShareThe other day, I began my list for the Top 10 issues in health care that I expect to see in 2011. Today, I’ve added four more items to my list, as well as included links to the items discussed on yesterday’s blog. Again, join in the discussion if you wish to add, delete or [...]
Categories: CEO, Detroit, Employees, Healthcare Reform, Patient Care, Technology, Vision & Values |
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ShareEvery year or so I re-read a book that has greatly influenced much of my business thinking: Jim Collins’ GOOD TO GREAT: Why Some Companies Make the Leap … And Others Don’t . And when I re-read the book, Collins seems to be getting smarter. I see the relevance of what he discusses to the [...]
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