We’re all about opening doors for consumers, members and patients in the healthcare space. We shared a three-part series on the digital front door designed to help healthcare organizations (HCOs) create cohesive experiences that are welcoming to consumers. But having a digital front door implies that a digital back door exists. And therein lies the […]
Posts Tagged ‘DEI’
People of Perficient: Meet Janelle McDonald, Project Manager
I recently sat down with one of our lead project managers, Janelle McDonald. I enjoyed hearing more about her position at Perficient and the role Perficient plays in creating a more equitable healthcare industry, and I’m sure you will too. Describe your role. How do you make a difference for our clients, colleagues, communities, and […]
Congratulations to the Latest Bright Paths Program Graduates!
Perficient Celebrates 30 New Bright Paths Program Graduates We are proud to announce the successful completion of our ninth Bright Paths Program cohort and the 30 students who graduated from the coding bootcamp. Since launching the Bright Paths Program in 2020, more than 200 students have graduated from the program with the majority joining Perficient. […]
A Health Equity Success Story: Building an Inclusive Patient Experience
In the post-pandemic environment, consumers are expecting a more personalized experience. The pandemic exposed long-term, unresolved health disparities, triggering self-reflection across industries (especially in healthcare) to make diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority. Our client wanted to take a proactive approach to ensure that marginalized groups were being reached adequately and equitably by its virtual […]
Perficient to Host AI Bootcamps in Dallas, Houston, Detroit, & St. Louis with Mark Cuban Foundation
Perficient is excited to announce the expansion of our collaboration with the Mark Cuban Foundation to host free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamps for high school students in Dallas, Houston, Detroit, and St. Louis. The AI Bootcamp training sessions hosted by Perficient will introduce students to the concepts of AI through educational seminars, interactive lessons, and […]
Enhancing Experiences Through a DEI Lens
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) has not only become one of the hottest business buzzwords in recent years, it’s also become a contributor to sales and employee retention. More of our clients are investing in DEI programs, whether to cultivate happier and healthier employees, bring more varied perspectives and experiences, or demonstrate their commitment to […]
How Can Financial Services Institutions Better Support Women? – An International Women’s Day Blog
Throughout history and across cultures, women have been forbidden from opening bank accounts, owning property, and taking out loans. Fortunately, most societies today don’t legally bar women from partaking in these tasks, but the ancient history of shutting doors on women seeking greater financial control has left an undeniable gender gap in the world of […]
Driving DE&I In Healthcare With Global Collaboration: Insights from Chennai
I recently connected with Iyappan Rathina, a delivery director at Perficient, to discuss the benefits of global collaboration, and how that collaboration contributes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in healthcare. We discussed how an increased demand for digital transformation in the healthcare industry is supporting a better patient experience. I enjoyed hearing his perspective […]
People of Perficient: Meet Kayla Brown, Solutions Architect
Perficient transforms how the world’s leading enterprises and biggest brands connect with customers and grow their businesses. I recently sat down with Kayla Brown, a solutions architect at Perficient, to learn how she promotes this transformation in healthcare. We also discussed what she values most about her job, and why she loves her team. Kayla, […]
Driving DE&I In Healthcare With Global Collaboration: Insights from Latin America
I recently connected with one of our colleagues in Latin America (LatAm) to discuss how she participates in global collaboration, and how that collaboration supports diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the healthcare industry. Laura Catalina Navarro Rodriguez, an account manager at Perficient, facilitates a culture of collaboration and strong communication across global teams. I […]
Health Disparities: Addressing Care Beyond the Four Walls
Between the global COVID-19 pandemic and the political environment, the past two years have been full of challenges. Nevertheless, every challenge brings an opportunity. In the case of the healthcare industry, that opportunity is leveraging our understanding of SDOH and finally pairing it with DE&I efforts to reduce health disparities. What Do All These Letters […]
Perficient Expands its Bright Paths Program to Dallas
Our Sixth Program Cohort is Now Accepting Applications – Apply Today! At Perficient, we believe innovation is best achieved when every perspective is considered. That’s why we’re taking steps to educate and create employment opportunities within our communities. Created almost two years ago, our award-winning Bright Paths Program is advancing STEM education and career opportunities […]