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Our passion is to help leaders think differently to lead differently. In this essay, we share some of the lessons we have learned along our healthcare leadership journeys. Your HIM experience can prevent many mishaps and minimize chaos in your organization. You are valuable, so remember to show up!

January 19, 2021

Drawn to a Career in Healthcare

Austin Davert doesn’t waste much time worrying about things he can’t do or the ways in which his life is different than his peers. Instead, he celebrates the achievements he worked for years to accomplish—such as staying on track to graduate from Davenport University this spring with a degree in HIM.