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November 10, 2025

Political and regulatory whiplash is forcing companies to rethink how they weather hostile environments. Beyond the familiar strategy of speaking out against policy or exiting business lines, strategic hibernation offers a way to preserve core capabi...

November 9, 2025

Every medical practice will face problems, complications, and, perhaps, even a crisis. These are part and parcel of our profession and cannot be avoided. These are the pitfalls and potholes that confront every practicing physician and medical practic...

November 3, 2025

Massachusetts promotes responsible gambling through its GameSense program, tackling addiction via education, regulations, and spending limits amid industry growth.

October 22, 2025

Delegation is not an uncommon challenge. Many leaders know that they should be delegating some of their tasks, but often struggle to identify meaningful tasks to delegate. Using a time log to track daily activities provides objective data that reveal...

October 9, 2025

New research shows how culture doesn’t fail because it’s forgotten; it fails because it’s misunderstood. It’s treated as branding, not behavior. As output, not infrastructure. And when that happens—even the most well-meaning efforts can erode the ver...

Entropy disrupts order in workplaces, including healthcare. Leaders must grasp and manage it proactively to prevent chaos, damaged relationships, and business harm.

A study in East Harlem used text reminders to boost cervical cancer screening rates among underserved groups, raising adherence from 46.1% to 57.8% post-intervention.

This pilot study evaluated a peer support program for physicians facing malpractice and quality review stress. Results showed high emotional stress rates and strong appreciation for peer support post-intervention.

September 18, 2025

Primary care improves health outcomes and reduces costs by offering holistic, preventive, and continuous care, yet remains underfunded in the United States.

September 14, 2025

Stress testing supply chains is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities, but static tests conducted annually or biannually fall short in addressing daily volatility. Combining AI technologies with expert market intelligence enables dynamic stress tes...

September 7, 2025

Rural ERs like Montana's Dahl Memorial often operate without on-site doctors, relying on physician assistants and nurse practitioners amid a national doctor shortage.

September 1, 2025

Systems thinking emphasizes understanding interdependencies, redefining problems iteratively, and engaging diverse stakeholders to co-create solutions. This article outlines a four-step framework.

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