Likely run oz as early as tonight. No word yet on a new deal which is leaving businesses worried the wait will force them to close. For 60 years, the millbrae pancake house has been an institution. But like millions of others, the iconic familyowned business is in a world of hurt. This is the worst. This is the worst. Were doing everything we can to survive this. Owner erin burk has cut 80 of her staff. More than 30 employees laid off. This is not how we want to end this. Burk tried to apply for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program but couldnt. The computer was grid locked. You couldnt get through. It froze. There was no way in. Five days later, her application was accepted, but her loan still not approved. So far in april, business is 90 down. Its even worse for joe field, owner of a concordbased comic bookstore who we profiled last week. In lost sales at this point were approaching 1,000. 17 days after filing for a loan, wells fargo told him were not ready to open the applica
May 21, 2021
Tariq Ahmad MD, MPH and John K. Forrest, MD
After more than a year, COVID-19 has changed the practice of medicine. Effective health care executives rely on empathy to create an inclusive work environment and deliver high-quality health care.
Tariq Ahmad MD, MPH and John K. Forrest, MD discuss their experiences with the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) leadership development programs and how academic medical centers can navigate the global pandemic. They offer practical advice to inspire and motivate teams such as incorporating soft skills into medical training and the value of getting feedback from direct reports. The conversation has been edited for clarity.