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An Alternative to Health Care M&A

Harvard Business Review

One of the main justifications for the mergers and acquisitions sweeping the health care industry is greater integration between the physicians and teams that care for patients. In 2011 Mayo elected to follow this course. We chose to support independent medical centers by creating the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

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How to Get Health Care Employees Onboard with Change

Harvard Business Review

Innovating for Value in Health Care. In 2011, when I came to Centura Health in Colorado as President of its largest operating group (Mountains and North Denver Operating Group or MNDOG) and CEO of its flagship health organization, Saint Anthony Hospital, I saw a clear mandate for change. Insight Center.

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American Companies Should Stop Being Helicopter Parents

Harvard Business Review

Why do American employers act like helicopter parents when it comes to their employees’ health care? Today all wage earners are required to put savings into an individual account to cover future health-care expenses, a scheme called Medisave. While Health Savings Accounts have existed in the U.S.

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Invest in Communities to Advance Capitalism

Harvard Business Review

Today, enlightened employers know that, if they want great people to perform at the top of their game, they must engage and care for employees' well-being on a variety of fronts that go beyond a paycheck. At Starbucks, this shift is values can be seen in the health-care coverage and stock options we have long offered to part-time employees.

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The $300 House: A Hands-On Approach to a Wicked Problem

Harvard Business Review

Nearly every criticism the authors levy in their op-ed is answered in 12 blog posts , a magazine article from January/February 2011, a video interview , and a slideshow that integrated community and commentary, which were published between last October and this May. From the start we asked: What are the complexities of financing these homes?

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Diverse Teams Feel Less Comfortable — and That’s Why They Perform Better

Harvard Business Review

In a 2011 study management teams exhibiting a wider range of educational and work backgrounds produced more-innovative products. On some teams, members were assigned distinct roles (Artistic, Event, and Finance Manager), thus increasing diversity of viewpoints. health care firm.

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The Big Picture of Business: Been There, Done That

Strategy Driven

Everyone knows that dentists, nurses, social workers and respiratory therapists are all health care professionals. For project purchases, such as printing, graphic production, video production and materials creation, consultants customarily mark up slightly, to cover bank financing and handling costs. What is their longevity?