Strategy and Innovation

October 19, 2026

Companies that systematically track referral behavior uncover a powerful, underutilized growth engine. An analysis of more than 10 million consumers reveals that while about 20% of new customers come through referrals, they account for 72% of the pro...

October 11, 2026

In the period from 1994 to 2024, Japan’s family businesses matched or exceeded the returns of peers in the United States, Germany, and Canada while taking on far less risk. Their advantage came not from better forecasting but from a durable architect...

September 28, 2026

Women comprise most of healthcare’s workforce but remain underrepresented in senior leadership, CEO roles, professional societies, journal editorships, and influential healthcare rankings.

Physician leadership is increasingly valued globally, but leadership training lags. This article explores gaps and efforts to build development opportunities.

This study explores systemic causes of physician leadership fatigue, highlighting vague roles, poor onboarding, and limited support. It recommends organizational reforms to boost retention, well-being, and care quality.

September 7, 2026

Federal cuts to food safety programs like CDC FoodNet and FDA inspections are reducing outbreak detection and prevention. Experts warn of deadlier foodborne illnesses as public health resources dwindle.

July 20, 2026

Catholic hospitals often withhold certain medical services based on religious beliefs, creating conflicts between professional oaths and institutional mandates. This impacts physician training and patient care, raising ethical and legal concerns abou...

July 16, 2026

Drawing on research into S&P 500 leadership teams, the authors show that most top functional leaders rise internally, that CEO transitions often reshape the senior team, and that executives who succeed at the highest levels distinguish themselves thr...

Physician leaders must navigate change management as AI transforms clinical care, tackling challenges without a clear playbook to guide this pivotal shift.

July 2, 2026

Agentic AI is changing how startups form, operate, and compete—something that matters not only for these new businesses, but for established firms at risk of being disrupted.

June 17, 2026

A proposed healthcare model balances universal access and existing structures by separating basic care from major medical coverage. It realigns financial incentives to reduce costs and improve outcomes.

June 9, 2026

The Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision returned abortion policy to individual states, creating a patchwork of restrictions with far-reaching implications for the physician workforce. In this SoundPractice episode, host Mike Sacopulos interviews Drs....

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