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F. NICHOLAS (NICK) JACOBS, FACHE is President of a hospital and founder of a molecular research institute. Prior to entering the health care arena, he was a professional trumpet player and music educator, and president of a convention and visitors bureau.

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There are (at Least) Ten Reindeer

Dec 13, 2009
{Taking a business blogging break this week for a little holiday fun.} This holiday thing is intense. I was reading the other day that people started really getting into celebrating Christmas around 354 A.D. So, we made it from 354 until about 1954...

"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."

Dec 3, 2009
“Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.” Cosmos – Carl Sagan (1934-1996) Over the last several years, we have made extraordinary claims in our blogs, our speeches, and our consulting.  We have made claims that have been questioned,...

Healing Hospitals: Get ready… Get set…

Nov 25, 2009
One of Johnny Carson’s funniest ongoing “bits” (He was the guy who hosted The Tonight Show before Jay Leno) was that of Carnac the Magnificent.  Carnac was a psychic with a large elaborate turban and a plethora of envelopes, all of which were...

Thanksgiving and CHANGE…

Nov 21, 2009
One of the sometimes-challenging realities of Thanksgiving is that it forces us to look into the microscope of our personal time here on earth and acknowledge the change that will always be a part of our humanity.  This week I received a phone call...

Another Day, Another "A"

Nov 12, 2009
One of my many college roommates, Mark, graduated with a perfect, straight-A GPA.  In those days the grade point average indicating perfection was a 4.0.  He worked harder than anyone I had ever known, and hardly took even a few minute break from...




Jim Steele
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  Nick's review of these basics are a core to a hospital's success. It's great to hear his vision and thoughts. Thanks for improving the delivery of healthcare!
Posted 1/19/09 2:01 PM


Charles J.
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  Excellent source of information. Nicely done.
Posted 11/16/08 3:11 PM


Mike P.
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  Nick is well known within the healthcare community and stands out amongst his contemporaries as a top leader in healthcare. He practices what he preaches and not only talks a good game but he backs it up with the right actions. If future healthcare leaders are in need of someone to emulate Nick is your guy.
Posted 9/27/08 4:09 PM


Michael R.
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  Nick Jacobs knows his stuff, and he walks his talk. He's the real deal when it comes to patient advocacy, healthcare transparency and reform as many of his prior blog posts attest. Lots of people talk about "Health 2.0." Nick Jacobs IS Health 2.0.
Posted 9/24/08 12:09 AM


Mary G.
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  Excellent, timely information & incisive commentary on health care today!
Posted 4/30/09 9:04 PM