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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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Advice is Always Free, Part 1

So, I’ve had this policy unofficially for most of the time I’ve been in business.  I’ve been actively promoting it for a couple of years or more.  I “borrowed” it from my friend Ilene.  I tell people to call me or email me anytime they have a question or an

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Extra precaution will protect computers from cold weather
As San Antonio and Texas computer users embrace the cold by adding a heavier coat or hat, now is the time to also protect computer devices from the elements. The manufacturers ...
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Effective performance management policies can truly impact your bottom line
Note:  Glenn Jensen, a senior consultant at Core Leadership Services, will speak on “Performance Management:  The Myths, Method and Magic” Feb. 15 as part of an ongoing series of speeches designed ...
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Metrics – Friend or Foe?
Budgets and metrics are two tools that can either be your friends or foes.  As the executive leader of your organization, you determine in which category they fall for  you ...
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10 Questions to Ask a Potential Consultant
I was recently asked by a medical practice manager how Operational Strategies differs from other management consulting companies.  It was a fair question and one that I could easily answer, ...
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Doctors Are Not the Bad Guys
In my business strategy consulting work, one of the services I provide is to perform operational assessments.  I do a large portion of this work in the healthcare arena, and ...
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The Department of Labor vs. Your Company – Are You Ready to Rumble?
Ladies and Gentlemen!  Your attention, please!  Today’s bout is for the heavy weight title of America’s Successful Enterprise.  In the near corner, wearing red trunks, is the Department ...
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Top 3 Tips for Productive, Stress-Free Holidays
An unfortunate side-effect of all the merry-making, partying, giving, and time with friends and family, is the rapid rate by which our to-do list seems to grow in December.  It ...

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