A magic show is about misdirection: that which is seen and that which isn’t seen. Just like the title of the essay by Frédéric Bastiat, the early 19th Century French political economist, but in a slightly different direction. Bastiat’s point was that governments legislate to correct a problem (and then bask in the glory of…
Ride along as Mark Weiss and his special guest, Frederic Bastiat (well, just his philosophy), and learn about how to incorporate Bastiat’s principles of “that which is seen and that which is not seen” into medical group decision making.
Have you heard the one about the man who doesn’t walk into a bar?
Years ago, I met someone who ran a food concession business at a large public venue, a county fair ground.
There’s little question that most, if not all, medical groups should be led by practicing physicians.
Many professionals, from architects to anesthesiologists, from structural engineers to surgeons, make the mistake of focusing solely on developing their skill sets and in delivering those skills to their customers, patients or clients.
Your prices are set by way of contracts with payors, are subject to the limits of government reimbursement, or are tied to provisions of exclusive contacts requiring plan participation.
Discover the pitfalls of overly democratic medical group governance and how it influences strategic planning and operational effectiveness.
Is there a disconnect between the physician and the hospital?
From down the street I could see the fortune teller’s shop. Did she know that I was coming? Go ahead, laugh. But if you’re a member of a 15 or more person medical group, do you have any clue, any clue at all, about your group’s future? I’m a fortune teller of sorts. I can…