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The digital transformation of retail experiences in physical stores has become crucial as big-box retailers strive to maintain their relevance and competitive edge in a digital era. These retailers are embedding interactive features and digital augmentations in their physical locations to offer unique, engaging customer experiences. This approach merges the tactile allure of in-store…
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The Dual Nature of AI: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes?
On this episode of the Secured Podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive from ASAP Security Services delved into the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing security measures. Despite concerns, AI has revolutionized security protocols by enabling proactive responses to potential threats. Highlighting recent AI advancements such as Google Gemini and updated versions…
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Changing the Paradigm of Consultancy
In this engaging video, Acclara consultant, Ryan O’Hara discusses the exciting journey of building the Aclara brand and their customer-focused approach. As the DVP of Consulting, Ryan aims to revolutionize the consultancy paradigm by emphasizing problem-solving over creating dependency. He stresses the importance of delivering results to create happy customers and fuel business growth. The…
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Inside Acclara Consulting – How We Transform Provider Partnerships
In this episode, Jeff Tanner takes a thoughtful exploration into the intricate landscape of healthcare, focusing on the hurdles healthcare providers often encounter concerning revenue and reimbursements. Drawing from his extensive experience and insights gained through his association with Acclara, Jeff delves into patterns he’s observed across numerous healthcare facilities, addressing the nuanced changes in…
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The Key Difference Between Working ON vs. IN Your Business
In this enlightening conversation, Jeff Tanner from Acclara dives into the nuances of business management and strategy. He reflects on his own journey, sharing stories from his time leading a prominent workers’ compensation company and the lessons he’s learned about the importance of both day-to-day operations and long-term planning. Throughout the discussion, Jeff delves into:…
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How Post-Service Experience Affects Patient Satisfaction
In this podcast episode, Jeff Tanner from Acclara delves into the intricacies of the healthcare industry and the patient experience. The conversation begins with an exploration of how we perceive patient interaction when care is rendered. Yet, as Jeff highlights, beyond these immediate interactions, other significant factors shape the patient’s journey — most notably, the…
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Improving Coordination of Benefits
In this episode, Jeff Tanner from Acclara offers an insightful discussion about the persistent and perplexing issue of medical billing denials. Drawing from years of industry experience, he takes listeners on a journey, tracing the patterns and problems of “Coordination of Benefits” (COB) denials over more than a decade. The recurring challenges faced by healthcare…
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Clip 2 – Fighting for Coverage: One Patient’s Story
Health insurers love to advertise themselves as guardians of care, but the real story often begins when a patient’s life no longer fits neatly into a spreadsheet. In oncology especially, “coverage” isn’t a bureaucratic checkbox—it’s the fragile bridge between a treatment that finally works and a relapse that can undo years of grit…
Just Thinking… About How Rapid Shifts in AI and Policy Are Elevating the Need for Educator Advocacy in Texas Schools
Schools today are navigating a whirlwind of change, from new expectations in the job market to the growing influence of AI and the constant push to rethink accountability. That’s why conversations about educator advocacy matter so much right now. Texas, for example, ranks among the lowest ten states in per-pupil funding—even while boasting the seventh-strongest…
Why Great Leaders Hire People Unlike Themselves
Leadership today is being reshaped by a simple lesson many leaders learn the hard way: a team full of people who think the same way won’t get you very far. Research shows that teams with deeper diversity—meaning differences in perspectives, values, and cognitive frameworks—consistently outperform more uniform teams in creativity, innovation, and complex decision-making. Today,…
Just Thinking… About How Career and Technical Education Can Keep Up With AI and Automation
Automation and AI aren’t arriving someday—they’re already reshaping factory floors, logistics hubs, and technical workplaces right now. That shift is putting schools, especially Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, on the spot: the jobs students are training for are evolving faster than most curricula. In its Future of Jobs Report 2025, the World Economic…