When Systems Fail, People Fill the Gaps
When systems don't connect, people fill the gaps. Across healthcare, emergency services, and many other industries, much of the work happens between organizations rather than within them. People become the bridge that keeps information, services, and decisions moving.
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Maggie Quirk
I write about the systems that shape everyday life. Drawing on experience in healthcare coordination, emergency services, and strategy, I explore how people navigate the organizations and institutions around them.
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