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# [Should you contract as a generalist or a specialist?](https://www.healthcareis.com/blog/should-you-contract-as-a-generalist-or-a-specialist/)

 Written by [David Kushan](https://www.healthcareis.com/blog/author/david-kushan) | Jul 14, 2015 7:00:00 AM

In consulting, professionals face a dilemma when it comes to working as a generalist in their field or focusing as a specialist.

In our previous SlideShare presentation we addressed how to transition from permanent employment to contract consulting.  Today we will help guide you in your decision to work in a niche or general market.

If you have any additional questions please leave them in the comment section of our blog!

 

**You may also like: [How to Calculate Your Rate as an Independent Health IT Contractor](https://www.healthcareis.com/blog_entry/how_to_calculate_your_rate_as_an_independent_health_it_contractor.html)**

 

** [Contracting as a Generalist or a Specialist](http://www.slideshare.net/AshleyWetmore/contracting-as-a-generalist-or-a-specialist-healthcare-is-pp-24744833) ** from **[Healthcare I](http://www.slideshare.net/AshleyWetmore)**

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