Healthcare Whisperer Pillows

Managed care reducing health insurance costs to the delight of 'business'

"Can I savor this for a few moments? The ball's never been in my court before!"

'I went into that meeting with a hidden agenda and then forgot where I put it.'

"The doctor was more lucid today! That's a good sign!"

"He's from IT. All I did was tell him I thought he was doing a great job... and he fainted in shock!"

"Love your feng shui!"

"I'm really great thanks. The boss loves my ideas, he says I'm ahead of my time!" "Hi John, how are you? Good meeting?"

'Your 11:15 is here, to ratify the new agreement.'

"My holy grail is low-fat, low-cal, high-taste."

"Your first job is to learn to recognize your boss' voice on the phone."

"To be honest, most of our work involves reassuring patients until nature cures them..."

"Tell the employees that from now I want them to do as I say, not as I do."

"Just got back from the client meeting and great news. . . your work isn't dead. It's beaten senseless and run over by a dump truck...but still very much alive."

"On Monday, they will introduce a new office layout and you'll be near Judy, who isn't good at sharing her charger. . ."

'I agree with your position completely; you can count on my support.'

'We're projecting a profit, but not within our lifetimes.'

'Loose lips sink principalships.'

'I understand yours is a highly coveted position in this company.'

"My, aren't we patient-oriented this morning."

'Are you hiding something from me?'

'I've got a patient who needs to chat to someone...Have you got anyone who's completed the 'verbal communication with patients in a personal, supportive but not disempowering' course?'

"He likes to make clients feel important..."

'I think our filing system is a little too obvious.'

"For gosh sakes, Mike! Will you please quit interrupting me while I eavesdrop on Mary's gossipy remarks to Bill during Jean's important presentation?"

"Has it occurred to you that you occasionally feign a lack of understanding?" "What the hell does that mean?"

'I've started an Employee Recognition Program. I know who you are.'

'It has been brought to my attention that some of us are not working at maximum efficiency.'

"How did it go? Read my blog."

'His insurance company said it does not cover self-inflicted accidents.'

'Good morning, This is receptionist Susan, portal to the boss.'

I overheard management saying they were kicking you but I didn't hear if it was upstairs or out.

'We give bonuses only to people who won't tell that they got one.'

'See that letter from Jones and Company? Nicely typed.' - 'Good grammar too.'

'I know you did your level best, Henderson -- the trouble is, your level best is lopsided!'