Execution Vs. Kickbacks

Why good execution trumps kickbacks. The Trump Administration is considering relaxing the federal fraud and abuse regulations for kickbacks and bribes. Even though I still believe people are generally good, the thought of it is cause for concern.  Simply speaking...

Fraud + Abuse

How to monitor healthcare companies for fraud and abuse. There have been some eye popping headlines lately about the use of kickbacks to induce physicians and others to refer patients. Apparently, the FBI has just scratched the surface. Kickbacks are career ending for...

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...