No Surprises Act Ruined ‘Secret Sauce’ of Envision, Expert Says
The arrival of the No Surprises Act led to the unraveling of Envision’s “secret sauce” business model, according to a prominent healthcare economist, and ultimately to the medical group’s bankruptcy earlier this year. After Envision, a physician staffing service and ambulatory surgery center operator, was acquired by private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) in […]
Opinion | Get Your Own Doctor, Mom!
Let me tell you that being a doctor in the family can be a tricky business! On the one hand, you’re the go-to person for all things medical, so you’re never short on people to talk to at family gatherings. On the other hand, you’re also the go-to person for all things medical, so you’re […]
Opinion | The Million-Dollar Mistake
Every physician without a business education who works in private medical practice leaves approximately $1 million on the table, and is unaware of that, a fact that’s well known to business experts who work with doctors experiencing financial difficulties. Experts such as Dan S. Kennedy, Peter Drucker, Michael Gerber, Maxwell Maltz, MD, Neil Baum, MD, […]
‘Down-There’ Grooming Questions Answered
From waxes, to lasers and vajazzles – there is a whole booming business built around grooming lady bits. Why are we so obsessed with coifing our nether regions and what are the hair-down-there questions we’re too embarrassed to ask?
How Do You Catch Someone Lying? 10 Signs of Liars
Whether it’s a romantic relationship or business deal, here are some signs that may help you determine if someone is lying to you. Whether it’s a romantic relationship or business deal, lying hurts all involved. Although you cannot run a lie detector test in everyday life, some signs may help you determine whether someone is […]
If I’d Listened To My Doctor, I Would Be Dead Right Now
Most doctors are intelligent, compassionate human beings, but they are human. And medicine is a business, which means doctors can be overworked, pressed for time and dismissive of patient complaints, especially if that patient is a woman. In my case, the casual dismissal of my symptoms almost cost me my life. It was October 2019 […]
How you speak up at work can affect whether you’re picked for a team
Business leaders and management experts often encourage people to speak up in the workplace. Suggesting a creative idea or a more efficient way to work can help companies overcome challenges and meet goals. But new research shows another, more subtle and often overlooked form of speaking up has a big effect on the way work […]