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Patient-Reported Data Can Help People Make Better Health Care Choices

Harvard Business Review

In health care, value accrues to patients, insurers, and society at large. ” But most patients don’t embark on a health care experience with a thorough understanding of available treatment options and their anticipated health outcomes.

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Don't Underestimate China's Luxury Market

Harvard Business Review

China's luxury market — and the global phenomenon of " trading up " — are well known. Yet when China's consumer markets recently experienced short terms blips, several doubters promptly questioned the pace of their long term growth. And the jewelry market is led by Tiffany & Co. But times are changing.

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Chris Brady

Posted by: Allan Gainer | February 23, 2010 at 01:41 PM Bubba says, "By golly Cletus, it's the making of the next Obamacare health care proposal." Posted by: JustinArndt | February 23, 2010 at 01:45 PM Bubba says, "By golly Cletus, it's the making of the next Obamacare health care proposal."

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What Should an Apple Car Be?

Harvard Business Review

With that in mind, I can see three potential scenarios for how Apple might play in the autonomous car market. Some of them may never enter the car market, or may at least significantly delay a move toward ownership. Apple has a great intuitive feel for how consumers see a market, versus how manufacturers see it. Or a kitchen?

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Should Your Boss Encourage You to Take Drugs?

Harvard Business Review

Increasingly, prescription ADHD drugs like Adderall , dedicated to improving attention deficits, are finding their way into gray market use by students looking for a cognitive edge. The more governments become involved in health care, the more seriously they must consider the workplace productivity implications of their programs and policies.

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Reinvent Your Company by Reassessing Its Strengths

Harvard Business Review

If a company’s leaders understand the capabilities that define its unique identity, they’ll make smarter decisions about what businesses to buy and sell, what markets to enter and exit, what to prioritize in new product development, how to manage costs, where to invest, and all the other choices that are inherent in sustaining a great company.

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A Case for Why Health Systems Should Partner with Pharmacies

Harvard Business Review

The health care industry is now focusing on value-based care — improving the health of populations while reducing costs. As providers aim to compete in this new business context, they are partnering with firms whose data and services can increase care coordination and prevent disease.

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