So, Obamacare passed. While there’s a time and a place to discuss political reactions, this is neither.
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Human Pack Behavior
Taken individually, a few dogs with mildly aggressive personalities is one thing; let them form a pack and the level of aggressiveness rises astronomically. We’re all familiar with pack behavior among animals, but are largely unaware of pack behavior among humans even though we encounter it regularly. The social psychology concept of “group polarization” describes…
Is Your Group a Vendor . . . or a Partner?
We change vendors like we change underwear. We value our partners. Don’t let your group become a vendor. You are not a service provider to the hospital. If you think your group is a service provider to the hospital, take two readings of this post. If you don’t understand that the situation must change, don’t…
I’m a Partner in the Group, So Leave Me Alone
If you’ve read my articles on exclusive contract negotiation or read about the Strategic Group Process, you know that my view is that almost all of the instances of a group’s organization and operation are related . . . that either they are managed in order to achieve success or they are treated silo-like (or even ignored), resulting in stagnation and failure.
All Baseball Players Don’t Have the Same Deal
Imagine managing a baseball team. You’ve got some star players and some very good ones.
Physician (non)Retirement – Impact on Your Practice
It’s widely expected that the decline in the stock market and the recession in general will force large numbers of physicians to work beyond their projected retirement dates.