Mark Weiss and Jason Almiro break down what’s new, what’s gone, and what it means for entrepreneurial physicians and medical groups.
Tag: success
Physicians Fooled into the Ruse of Health System Reform (or, Cows Can’t Reform a Farm Because Farmers Will Never Eat Grass)
Hospitals can’t be reformed. Committees create the illusion of influence, not authority. The real solution? Exit—and build independence.
Supermodel Your Way to Healthcare Industry Success
Few doubt that things need fixing in healthcare. But many, from DIYer docs to industry leaders, suffer from being inside an echo chamber.
How to Use the Law Before it Uses You.
Some laws derive from morality and others are purely the result of politicking and protectionism.
Why You Must Understand that the Law is Not Necessarily Your Reality
The law isn’t physics—it’s power, people, and positioning. For physicians and medical groups, the best legal outcomes start with smart planning.
Laboring On [About] Labor Day
Some claim that there is a thing called “work-life balance.” My opinion is that we have only one life (I’m not betting on reincarnation) and that work is an essential part of it. It’s a main driver in why we’re here. Work gives us a purpose in life.
Why Bigger Hospitals May Actually Be More Fragile
In healthcare, size used to signal strength. Bigger meant more services, more specialists, more veritas. But what if all that bulk is actually a liability?
Medical Group Growth Without Recruiting
It’s not news to you that there’s a huge shortage of physicians in many medical specialties, such as in anesthesiology and radiology. With the overall aging of the physician population, shortages in other medical specialties, including those that are office-based, will intensify.
How to Use the Four Circles as a Strategy Tool
After having represented medical groups with a particular emphasis on hospital-based groups for 30 years, it has become strikingly clear that what distinguishes the most successful groups, from the great majority of the mediocre.
Thanksgiving — Be Grateful for Competitors Like This.
There are stupid questions. And there are certainly stupid statements. But even so, they often present a kernel of wisdom for your taking.