Recent Posts by Jairo Camacho

Did you know the U.S. spends twice as much on healthcare as other high-income countries? It’s no secret that healthcare costs are spiraling out of control in the United States. Nearly every night on the news, there’s a segment showing how everyday Americans are struggling to bear the costs of medical emergencies. The ever-increasing cost of healthcare is the reason why two-thirds of all bankruptcies cite medical issues as a major contributor.  Given how much the healthcare...

A recent headline in The New York Times says it all: “Radical Survival Strategies for Struggling Colleges.” It’s no secret that the higher education sector in the United States is flux; unless leaders respond appropriately, they face the risk of shutting down. The facts tell a daunting story:  Only 41 percent of undergraduates complete their education in four years. The longer students are in college, the more they must take out in loans. Enrollment is down by more than...

I love grocery stores. As a kid, I quickly learned it was always a good idea to accompany my mother to the store. I could nudge her to purchase my favorite snacks by subtly placing them into our shopping cart; she typically wouldn’t notice until we were at checkout where she would begrudgingly purchase them. Now when I stroll the grocery store aisles I’m more concerned about whether the fruit I’m putting into my smoothie is organic, if the steak I’m bringing to Taco Tuesday is...

Across the country, college campuses are buzzing with activity, as students hit the books in preparation for midterms. However, learning opportunities aren’t exclusive to students. Business and finance leaders in higher education looking to outpace change should attend this fall’s premier IT event for higher learning. Chicago: My Kind of Town EDUCAUSE 2019 will be held in Chicago, October 14-17. Participants will be in the windy city for what I consider the best season: fall....

Did you know that supply chain management costs rank among some of the biggest expenses for healthcare and hospital systems? A 2018 survey of healthcare executives found that reducing healthcare supply chain costs are one of their top priorities. What differentiates the supply chain for healthcare, as opposed to consumer goods, is that healthcare supplies can’t be stocked like traditional products. A major factor in healthcare supply chain costs is the item preferences of...

When it comes to technology, finance leaders in the higher education sector are worried they’re not making the grade. Last year’s Inside Higher Education survey found significant challenges in getting the right data to make well-informed decisions. Among the 415 chief business officers (CBOs) and senior finance officers who responded, less than half (49%) said that their institution makes efficient use of technology resources and services. Their biggest beef: CBOs have too...

For most students across the country, the best time of the year has begun. The long summer days are here, and memories of homework, deadlines, and school lunches are in the rearview mirror, at least for now.  However, for rising seniors, this is an important time to prepare for the college admissions process. Potential students often use academic rankings to help them decide which colleges to apply to; however, one often-overlooked metric is the expected graduation rate vs....

Did you know the United States spent 17.2% of GDP on healthcare in 2017 — but is in the lower half of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries’ life expectancy rankings? Access to quality healthcare is incredibly important. Doctors, nurses, and staff in hospitals across the country save the lives of countless people every day. However, looming changes to the market are threatening the viability of the current healthcare model. A 2018 Deloitte...

In 2018, Inc Magazine called San Antonio a "tech hotspot" for its burgeoning cybersecurity sector. Ranked within the top 50 markets for tech talent, it’s no surprise the city was chosen to host Collaborate 2019. It’s the perfect location to network with an incredible group of people from across the nation, and learn for yourself why 97% of past attendees would recommend Collaborate to a colleague. Collaborate 2019 is this year's annual meeting of the Oracle Application User...