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Backdated and Buried
A 46-year-old woman dies in the ER. The chart said she got timely care. The timeline said otherwise. Vitals worsened for hours before...

Andrea Welsh
Apr 142 min read


The Myth of the Isolated Medical Incident
Most malpractice cases are framed around one moment: a missed diagnosis, a medication error, or a decision that changed everything. It is...

Andrea Welsh
Apr 122 min read


The Healthcare Leader’s Guide to Data-Driven Decisions
Healthcare leaders are constantly juggling a million things at once: patient care, staff needs, compliance, and financial pressures. And...

Andrea Welsh
Mar 33 min read


Breaking Bad (Data)
Data is king. Anyone in a leadership position knows this. Organizations rely on data to decide how their business operates, what staff...

Andrea Welsh
Feb 52 min read


When Passion Meets Pressure
It’s no secret that healthcare CEOs walk a tightrope. On one side, they genuinely desire to help people, while on the other, they face an...

Andrea Welsh
Jan 12 min read


What's your (Data) Story?
Face it: healthcare operations in the United States are nuts. Organizations are forced to jump through so many hoops all while juggling...

Andrea Welsh
Dec 13, 20244 min read


Taming the Pie Chart
Step right up, those of every persuasion! Welcome to the grand spectacle of the analytics big top, where pie charts roar and data...

Andrea Welsh
Dec 9, 20242 min read


The Art of Wordsmithing
I often get asked: “Why do you call yourself a wordsmith? You are just a writer.” Well, here’s the deal. I use wordsmith very, very...

Andrea Welsh
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Weekend for Good West Michigan
I had the privilege of participating in this amazing event recently. What is Weekend for Good? Here are the deets from their website:...

Andrea Welsh
Nov 6, 20241 min read


A Nation of Broken Hearts - The American Healthcare System.
While many Americans think of healthcare as a safety net, it's one made of barbed wire slowly bleeding us out.

Andrea Welsh
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Enough Already! Traditional Medicine and Holistic Medicine can get along.
Face it: patients are no longer satisfied with a one-size-fits-all approach to their healthcare, and many patient education and provider...

Andrea Welsh
Oct 22, 20243 min read


Once Upon A Time: Humanizing Healthcare Writing with Storytelling Strategies
~Once Upon a Time~ Rarely does a single series of words evoke strong emotions and memories in most readers. In the realm of healthcare...

Andrea Welsh
Oct 21, 20242 min read


"Where am I in this?" The Importance of Including Lived Experiences in Mental Health Content
In healthcare writing, producing content that connects with readers while providing valuable information is a no-brainer. In particular,...

Andrea Welsh
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Not Without Intention
I once heard something said along the lines of "Life is what happens while you are making plans." These past few months are a testament...

Andrea Welsh
Oct 6, 20244 min read


The Inspiration of Insanity
"Writers just write." That's what many people say; that writer's aren't special. Anyone can stream of consciousness their way through a...

Andrea Welsh
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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