Ed Thompson

Ed Thompson is the founder and CEO of Uptimize, which has helped companies such as Google, Salesforce, IBM, Accenture and JP Morgan supercharge their teams by leveraging the talents of all neurotypes.

Thompson is an authority within the “Neurodiversity at Work” movement that has highlighted the unique skills of neurodivergent individuals, such as autistic people, ADHDers, or dyslexic people, and the fact that this talent is often unintentionally excluded in the workplace.

His book, "A Hidden Force," provides a compelling case for how organizations gain a competitive edge by cultivating the talents of all types of thinkers in their teams.

Posts by Ed Thompson

Neurodivergent Masking: A Hidden Contributor to the $2-Trillion Burnout Crisis

It can be tiring pretending to be someone you’re not. For many neurodivergent people at work, this is an everyday reality — and it’s burning them out.

The Impact Brands: Empowering Wellness Through Natural and Holistic Solutions

In an era of escalating healthcare costs and a growing preference for natural, holistic approaches to health, The Impact Brands emerges as a collective of diverse brands dedicated to supporting overall wellness through natural means.

By Impact Brands

Payers

At ViVE 2024, Panelists Share Prior Authorization Progress and Frustration in Payer Insights Program

At the Payer Insights sessions on Day 1 of ViVE 2024, a panel on prior authorization offered compelling insights from speakers who shared the positive developments in this area after years of mounting frustration. Speakers also shared challenges as they work with providers to figure out how policy developments and technology will work in practice.