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.
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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…
You Deserve It – Medical Group Minute
“I deserve it” is a meme infecting society . . .
No, But Thank You.
Sometimes it’s not in your personal or business interest to say yes. Instead, you need to say no even though your programming makes it difficult.
Do You Make This Mistake in English?
It’s hard enough to watch what you say when you’re speaking, but at least you’ve got inflection on your side
The Fast and the Dead
If a medical group cannot govern itself, if it is structured like a true democracy, one owner, one vote on everything, or if it has a bloated board, it will never be able to make decisions with the speed required for its continued success.
Paper Business Cards and Patient Interaction
Despite all the pronouncements that paper business cards would soon be dead, they continue to live on and on. And, there’s a very good reason why, one that relates directly to your practice or business.