Remember attending that auction in which people overbid for that obvious-to-most mass produced ceramic vase?

The attractiveness of a deal multiplies by the number of “buyers.”

As healthcare entities become larger they appear as formidable competitors in the marketplace.

So what’s an independent group to do?

Shh! We’re eavesdropping right now on a discussion between two healthcare executives who’ve just identified an issue that needs to be resolved.

I recently read that taken together, the value of all airline shares from the beginning of the industry to date would be a net loss. Is anyone surprised?

Where’s your next meal coming from?

Your group has held the exclusive contract for your specialty services, for example anesthesiology or radiology, for decades, but now the hospital is holding an RFP.

I’m simply reminding medical group leaders that you need to use the resources of your medical group’s members to advance the group’s strategy through everyday interactions with referral sources, hospital employees and patients.

Ever watch those old black and white B-movie Westerns?

The bad guys would ride into town and rob the bank. “Hands up! Give us all the money!” And then they’d ride off carrying bags of cash.

Many professionals, from architects to anesthesiologists, from structural engineers to surgeons, make the mistake of focusing solely on developing their skill sets and in delivering those skills to their customers, patients or clients.

Bob, not his real name, was talking about one of his early post college jobs.