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Optimism in Uncertain Times

What can I say, I remain bullish on America.  In spite of the assault of the bad news mongers, I hold on to childlike optimism.  Why?  Why not? Sure it’s tough but crying about it isn’t solving any problems.  Find a little piece of faith and hold on tightly.  From a more pragmatic perspective, I think simple steps are the best way to cope.

  1. Get back to basics – What is it that your practice, operation, team, etc. does? Who are your customers?  What are the three little things you can do today to focus on them?
  2. What is your purpose/mission? Example: PCA helps clinics better serve patients by enabling pharmaceutical dispensing. We provide prepackaged medications and medical supplies. Focus yourself and your staff on the mission not on the economy.
  3. Stay tactical – what can we be doing each day to makes things better for staff, for patients etc.
  4. Stay upbeat – what have you got to lose?

As for PCA Pharmaceuticals, we still focus on our basics:

  • Medication dispensing
  • Medical supplies
  • Dispensing software
  • Pharmaceutical warehousing and fulfillment

Hang in there!

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