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July/August 2025

Rural U.S. areas lack sufficient doctors, hospitals, and specialists, leading to delayed treatment and higher death rates compared to urban areas. Solutions like telemedicine, mobile clinics, and training healthcare workers can help bridge this gap, ...

August 14, 2025

Companies want to rapidly digitize procurement by exploiting emerging technologies like AI. However, traditional IT investment and adoption processes are often too slow and rigid. To overcome the obstacles, BP, Otto Group, and Walmart have developed ...

August 13, 2025

In the medical profession, the ability to say “no” is often undervalued, yet it is a crucial skill for maintaining balance and achieving personal goals.

July/August 2025

Clearly articulating an organization's mission and presenting its vision can lead to significant improvements in employee job satisfaction and patient engagement.

July 20, 2025

Sometimes the perfect job isn’t down the street, but thousands of miles away. Whether or not you’re willing to relocate for it, however, is not always a straightforward calculation.

July 15, 2025

In today’s perma-crisis world, waiting for stability is like waiting for a train that’s never coming. When everything around you feels unsteady, four questions can serve as strategic tools to help you work through ambiguity, reframe risk, and strengt...

July/August 2025

Despite historical animosity among communities, the Hippocratic Oath has long promoted equal treatment in healthcare, advocating for unifying physician leadership today.

July 10, 2025

Effective hospital leadership hinges on understanding both clinical operations and the healthcare system's financial intricacies. CMOs must foster a cohesive, knowledgeable team and build strong community connections. By embracing continuous learning...

June 22, 2025

A major source of unease around AI is how its advance can make societies’ existing inequities even worse—a systemic phenomenon called “artificial inequality.” This happens as socioeconomic opportunities and outcomes are concentrated within narrow soc...

Tom Rossi discusses the growing interest in physician leadership, necessary preparation, effective leadership development programs, challenges faced by rural hospitals, and strategies for enhancing leadership skills.

June 8, 2025

Ideal BHC candidates should recognize issues with the specialty model of care, emphasize improving access, and show flexibility in treating diverse patient issues. They should also demonstrate proactive problem-solving, teamwork, and willingness to l...

This study examines rare murders of doctors by patients, analyzing 123 cases since 1860. Common motives include dissatisfaction with care, mental illness, and personal issues. Prevention focuses on building caring provider-patient relationships.

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