No Surprises Act Ruined ‘Secret Sauce’ of Envision, Expert Says
The arrival of the No Surprises Act led to the unraveling of Envision’s “secret sauce” business model, according to a prominent healthcare economist, and ultimately to the medical group’s bankruptcy earlier this year. After Envision, a physician staffing service and ambulatory surgery center operator, was acquired by private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) in […]
Tinned Fish Is Having A Moment, But Is It Actually Good For You?
Carlo A via Getty Images Fish can come packed in either water, oil or even tomato sauce, as seen with this assortment of tinned sardines. In addition to learning to bake the perfect loaf of sourdough bread, many of us got really good at cooking with pantry staples during the lockdown phase of the pandemic. […]
Opinion | Healthcare Culture Is Hell
A strong organizational culture is considered the secret sauce of successful organizations. But the Latin term abyssus abyssum invocat (one hell calls forth another), explains perfectly why it is increasingly difficult to maintain optimal organizational cultures in healthcare. Hell #1: Pre-pandemic, health systems and their workers in both Canada and the U.S. were highly stressed. […]