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An Introduction to our new Executive Director, Randy Houk

An Introduction to our new Executive Director, Randy Houk

by | Aug 16, 2021

I am so honored and excited to introduce myself to you, SPM Blog readers, SPM members and friends, and to share with you a preview of coming attractions. By that I mean that since I’ve been the new Executive Director for SPM for a day and a half, my vision for what...
Seeing Red about Pink Eye

Seeing Red about Pink Eye

by | Jul 20, 2021

I don’t like having something wrong with my body.  I don’t like feeling achy. I can’t stand fevers. I don’t like being sick. When I do get ill, I want whatever healthcare team I deal with to be full of empathy and quick to figure out what ails me. If that sounds a bit...
Join SPM in August at the HIMSS21 Conference

Join SPM in August at the HIMSS21 Conference

by | Jul 2, 2021

The HIMSS21 Global Health Conference & Exhibition brings you the world-class education, cutting-edge products and solutions, and unique networking opportunities you need to solve your biggest health information and technology challenges — all at one time,...
From the Heart: My Patient Engagement Journey

From the Heart: My Patient Engagement Journey

by | Jun 28, 2021

When my daughter Ada was an infant, a cardiologist told me that she needed open heart surgery, the sooner the better. Ada had been born with a small hole in her heart (a VSD), which, the doctor said, could stunt her growth and potentially cause heart failure or brain...

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