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It’s Not What You Said – Podcast
“Mark, it’s not what you said, it’s how you said it.”
Is Your Medical Practice a Social Service or a Business? – Medical Group Minute
These are two entirely different goals and if a definitive answer doesn’t immediately pop out of your mouth you’re in trouble.
Healthcare Executives in Prison
As hospitals gather more power courtesy of Obamacare, some are becoming more daring in terms of extracting cash from non-aligned physicians who don’t control referrals.
What If They Had Begun to Think About Their Future When It Was Still in Their Past?
A common scenario, the group was pissed off. But they didn’t do much if anything about it. And now they talked and talked and talked and said they’d get back to me.
About Brand Extension
Many hospitals have strong brands, as do many medical groups. They didn’t just happen, they were developed. Brands are a promise of known value and quality. Think Mayo Clinic versus Next Hospital Before Freeway.
Barack Obama, Basketball and Medical Group Management
Russia is annexing the Crimea. Syria says there’s no further point in peace talks. Iran continues to threaten to nuke Israel. Barack Obama speechifies and placates. And, of course, this morning on television, he picked his NCAA basketball bracket.
Healthcare Kickbacks in the Fast Lane
The cars are going at least 85 even though the posted speed limit is 65. What is the penalty if you are pulled over?
Why Free* Doesn’t Mean Free
What’s the first thing that you’re telling the people that you deal with? Not just patients but colleagues and potential deal partners?
Why Any Port Isn’t Good in a Storm
Right now there’s a storm of uncertainty targeting healthcare. “Where will our patients come from?” “What if our contract is terminated?” “Will the hospital’s ACO exclude us?” “Should we sell our practice?” Many physicians and other healthcare providers are jumping at any deal they can find, believing that they are jumping to safety. But just…