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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Why Student Visibility Matters in Today’s Schools
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews SRO Todd Brendel of Dayton Independent Schools (KY), who shares frontline insights on the importance of knowing where students and staff are throughout the school day. He explains how they manage…
Why the Trades Need a Cultural Reset to Attract and Retain the Next Generation
The skilled trades are at a critical crossroads. According to an August 2025 report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), the number of women working in construction and extraction occupations rose to 366,360 in 2024, the highest level ever recorded. Yet despite that growth, women still account for only about 4.3% of construction…
Virtual Physical Therapy and the Changing Landscape of Athlete Care
Virtual care is no longer an experiment—it’s a structural shift in healthcare. Telehealth usage remains significantly higher than pre-2020 levels, and providers across disciplines are rethinking how to deliver higher-quality outcomes without the overhead and insurance constraints of traditional clinics. Meanwhile, recreational and endurance sports participation continues to rise, with millions of Americans registering…
Why Institution-Wide Employer Alignment Will Define the Next Era of Higher Ed
Higher education is at an inflection point. Institutions are facing a demographic cliff in traditional-age enrollment, softening international pipelines, and increasing scrutiny around the return on investment of a degree. At the same time, the World Economic Forum reports that 59 out of every 100 workers globally are projected to require reskilling or upskilling…
