Short: Operating in the Grey

Morally wrong but not illegal. That’s the fine line that many companies walk. There is a really good documentary called the Drug Short that uses the story of Valeant to explain the problem with drug pricing in the US. Valeant operated more like a hedge fund than...

Short: Focus on Why

Do you know why your company exists? If you answer is something like to provide high quality medical services or to provide a specific type of solution to the healthcare industry, you’re telling me about your company’s what – not the why.  The why is the reason...

Short: Hiring for Fit

Why you should consider changing your hiring practices. Have you ever wondered why 80% of Americans are in jobs that they don’t enjoy? The easiest answer is that they have the skill and need the money to support their family, pay off their school debt, buy their...

Living your Values

Values are a reflection of what you do and how you live. If you’re thinking which values are you referring to – personal or company values? I’m actually referring to both because there should alignment in your personal and professional life. If you need to...

Short: Millennials

Millennials may be rejecting the ACO model. As prices for comprehensive health insurance increase, millennials seem to prefer on demand service purchased at time of service [aka: fee for service].  New reports indicate that most millennials don’t have a primary...

Short: Workplace Wellness

Fundamentals of wellness in the workplace. Wellness is for companies of all sizes. It doesn’t take a lot of money to provide employees with a workplace that promotes wellbeing and empowers them to do their best work. 1/ Environment: The workplace itself matters....