Healthcare competition happens at the wrong level

In most sectors of the economy, market competition consistently improves quality while reducing costs. Healthcare seems to be an exception. But it’s not because competition couldn’t work, it’s because it’s not allowed to happen. It’s clear that the health insurance markets are stifling the essential elements that create a competitive

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A Hearty Welcome: Your Best Retention Tool?

Your new employee seemed really enthusiastic about joining the company during the interview process. So why did he hang around for a few weeks and then disappear? Was he just not serious about the job after all — or did you do something to drive him away? If you don’t

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Healthcare pricing should be driven by employers
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