--- title: The MediSked Blog | Mike Holihan (15) description: Mike Holihan is MediSked's Director of Sales & Marketing. He has authored over 200 blog posts on the topics of technology and DD services and speaks nationally in the space. (15) --- [![Medisked Logo](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-28813879-gif/images/logo.gif)](http://www.medisked.com/) Call us direct: (866) 633-4753 - [Home](http://www.medisked.com) - [Get to know us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/) - [Our Story](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/our-story/) - [What makes us different](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/what-makes-us-different/) - [Careers](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/careers/) - [Contact Us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/contact-us/) - [Platforms](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/) - [Connect Agency Management Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/) - [How it works](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/how-it-works/) - [Features](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/) - [Admin](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/admin/) - [Billing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/billing/) - [Collabrative Messaging](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/collaborative-messaging/) - [HR Payroll](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/hr-payroll/) - [Medications](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/medications/) - [My MediSked](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/my-medisked/) - [People and Services](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/people-and-services/) - [Planning](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/planning/) - [Schedule Notes](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/schedule-notes/) - [Time Keeping](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/time-keeping/) - [Mobile Version](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/mobile-version/) - [Benefits to every department](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/benefits-to-every-department/) - [Nationwide research and expertise](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/nationwide-research-and-expertise/) - [The “Tech-y” lowdown](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/the-tech-y-lowdown/) - [Pricing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/pricing/) - [Meridian Electronic Health Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/meridian-electronic-health-platform/) - [Transformation Experience](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/) - [Getting from “here to there”](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/) - [Premier Knowledge Transfer Coaching](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/premier-knowledge-transfer/) - [Improve the quality of lives](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/improve-the-quality-of-lives/) - [Return on Investment](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/roi/) - [Resources](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/) - [Support Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/support-services/) - [Training Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/training-services/) - [User Group](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/user-group/) - [Ask us a Question](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/ask-us-a-question/) - [Our Provider Agencies](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/) - [Volunteer Events](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/volunteer-events/) - [Customer Spotlight](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/provider-agency-spotlight/) - [Blog](https://info.medisked.com/blog) ![blog_header-1](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-1703465410.png) # The MediSked Blog ## Mike Holihan Mike Holihan is MediSked's Director of Sales & Marketing. He has authored over 200 blog posts on the topics of technology and DD services and speaks nationally in the space. ### Recent Posts ## [MediSked News Roundup 6/23/14: Autism & lifetime cost of care](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/349124/MediSked-News-Roundup-6-23-14-Autism-lifetime-cost-of-care) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Mon, Jun 23, 2014 @ 10:34 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-687065084-jpg/images/news-resized-600.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/349124/MediSked-News-Roundup-6-23-14-Autism-lifetime-cost-of-care) Here's the latest DD news from around the country.  [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/349124/MediSked-News-Roundup-6-23-14-Autism-lifetime-cost-of-care) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/349124/MediSked-News-Roundup-6-23-14-Autism-lifetime-cost-of-care#comments-listing) Tags: [ID/DD News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news) ## [4 ways you can improve provider agency management to increase employee loyalty](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/348873/4-ways-you-can-improve-provider-agency-management-to-increase-employee-loyalty) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Thu, Jun 19, 2014 @ 07:29 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-1049178222-jpg/images/loyalty-resized-600.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/348873/4-ways-you-can-improve-provider-agency-management-to-increase-employee-loyalty) [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/348873/4-ways-you-can-improve-provider-agency-management-to-increase-employee-loyalty) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/348873/4-ways-you-can-improve-provider-agency-management-to-increase-employee-loyalty#comments-listing) Tags: [Change Management](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/change-management), [Direct Support Professionals](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/direct-support-professionals) ## [MediSked News Roundup 6/16/14: Tennessee's new DD Plan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/348498/MediSked-News-Roundup-6-16-14-Tennessee-s-new-DD-Plan) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Mon, Jun 16, 2014 @ 09:47 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-687065084-jpg/images/news-resized-600.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/348498/MediSked-News-Roundup-6-16-14-Tennessee-s-new-DD-Plan) Here's a look at what's happening with DD services across the country.  Big changes coming through, please be sure to read the articles below.  [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/348498/MediSked-News-Roundup-6-16-14-Tennessee-s-new-DD-Plan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/348498/MediSked-News-Roundup-6-16-14-Tennessee-s-new-DD-Plan#comments-listing) Tags: [ID/DD News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news) ## [5 Tips to writing an RFP on electronic records for DD agencies](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/348233/5-Tips-to-writing-an-RFP-on-electronic-records-for-DD-agencies) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Thu, Jun 12, 2014 @ 09:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-1005258015-jpg/images/writing_paper-resized-600.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/348233/5-Tips-to-writing-an-RFP-on-electronic-records-for-DD-agencies) Writing an RFP for an electronic records solution at your agency can be an imposing task.  They are difficult to create and grade and will take up a considerable amount of your time.  Being that it is such a time consumer, it's important that if you are going to create a formal RFP that you do it right and ultimately select the best vendor for your agency.  Because the last thing you want to do is have another RFP go out two years from now for the same function.  With that being said here are some tips to help you write the the most successful RFP for electronic records for DD agencies.  [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/348233/5-Tips-to-writing-an-RFP-on-electronic-records-for-DD-agencies) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/348233/5-Tips-to-writing-an-RFP-on-electronic-records-for-DD-agencies#comments-listing) Tags: [MediSked Company News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/medisked-company-news) [Previous](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan/page/14) [All posts](https://info.medisked.com/blog/all) [Next Page](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan/page/16) ### Subscribe via E-mail [![New Call\\u002Dto\\u002DAction](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/178803/ce8482bf-494f-49ab-b61a-1ceea6daa50b.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/178803/ce8482bf-494f-49ab-b61a-1ceea6daa50b) ### Latest Posts ### Posts by category - 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