Episodes – IC System
In the most recent episode of the “Closing the Books” by IC System, host Eric Johannes, Director of Marketing at IC System, speaks with Karen Jonas, Senior VP of Field Sales at IC System, and Frank Ellenberger, Director of Strategic Initiatives at DebtNext Software. IC System recently became the first vendor certified for DebtNext…
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Ethical Debt Collection: A Conversation with Al Oberdick of IC System
In the latest episode of Closing the Books by IC System, host Gabrielle Bejarano chats with Al Oberdick, a seasoned district sales manager with IC System. With a background in social work, Al joined IC System to champion ethical sales, finding the company’s core values in sync with his. Bejarano and Oberdick discuss the…
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Closing the Books: Changes to Credit Reporting in Healthcare
The most expensive car ride someone may take in their life is an ambulance ride, which racks up to a whopping average of 1,200 dollars. Most individuals probably cannot or will not pay that bill outright, meaning it will serve as a form of debt to them. So, how is credit debt any different…
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HVAC Safety Reform with Fallon Dyle: Rethinking Chemical Practices and Tackling Hidden Health Hazards in the Field
As HVAC systems evolve and health concerns take center stage, the industry is being forced to reckon with more than just performance specs. A growing threat from resilient biofilms, coupled with widespread misinformation about chemical cleaners like bleach, is pushing technicians and manufacturers to reexamine how they approach safety and maintenance. Reports have emerged…
How an Underdog Mindset, Creative Discipline, and People-First Leadership Helped Cecil Cross Build Lasting Professional Equity
More and more, the creative journey looks less like a straight line and more like a series of pivots, setbacks, and surprising new opportunities. As layoffs, industry shifts, and unpredictable career turns reshape what a “typical” creative path looks like, many professionals are being pushed to turn uncertainty into momentum. Many are asking how to…
The Hidden Roadblocks to Smarter Hospitals
As hospitals look to improve outcomes with faster, more informed decisions, infrastructure limitations remain a major hurdle. This episode—part two of a five-part Health and Life Sciences at the Edge series exploring The Future of Patient Monitoring—dives into what’s holding back smarter, more connected care. Intel’s Andrew Lamkin, AI Solutions Architect, and Bikram Day,…
The Program Sharing Model: How Rize Education’s Collaborative Approach Expands Access to Cutting-Edge Majors and Career-Aligned Learning
Small private colleges are facing unprecedented pressures: rising instructional costs, shrinking budgets, and mounting skepticism about the return on investment of a four-year degree. At the same time, employer demand for job-ready talent is accelerating, creating urgency for institutions to modernize curriculum and increase access to experiential learning. According to Rize Education CEO Kevin…
