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Articles on Strategy, Growth, Physicians and Leadership

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By J. Daniel Beckham

The Marriage of Medicine, Leadership and Management

A book by Floyd Loop, M.D., retired Cleveland Clinic CEO, provides plenty of lessons for leaders in health care as well as other fields.

Physician Involvement in Hospital Strategic Planning

Most physicians want to know that their hospital has a plan for the future and they want to influence the shape of that future.

The Illusion of Size

Growing too big too quickly can bring more harm than good to a health care organization.

Deals Demand Strategic Due Diligence

In pursuing a merger, health system leaders often lose sight of the reason behind it.

A Strategic Plan for the Physician Enterprise

A tangled web of relationships won't help your organization. Put together a cohesive, consistent model that will lead to a successful physician enterprise.

A Lack of Accountability

Hospital leaders need to think carefully about what they measure and how they dole out rewards.

Integration versus Independence

While physicians are moving toward employment and away from private practice, there are some advantages to going it alone. New business models may be able to capture the best of both worlds.

Crafting a Great Vision

An explicit, well-spoken Vision can take your organization to the moon.

The Wisdom of Good Enough

Organizations trip themselves up when they aspire to be "great" over "good ."

The Power of Culture

Changing the culture of your organization is not impossible.

Emulating Mayo

A new book describes the management genius behind Mayo Clinic.