Execution Vs. Kickbacks

Why good execution trumps kickbacks. The Trump Administration is considering relaxing the federal fraud and abuse regulations for kickbacks and bribes. Even though I still believe people are generally good, the thought of it is cause for concern.  Simply speaking...

Default to truth

Why do we default to truth when someone is lying? Most people default to truth until their doubt and the facts tell them otherwise. My default belief has been set using the 80/20 rule. 80% of people tell the truth and do the right thing. Based on Talking with...

Fraud + Abuse

How to monitor healthcare companies for fraud and abuse. There have been some eye popping headlines lately about the use of kickbacks to induce physicians and others to refer patients. Apparently, the FBI has just scratched the surface. Kickbacks are career ending for...

Short: Startup Comp

What is the value of your time and risk tolerance? A member of the Female Founders Network shared her story of working for a successful startup that recently became a public company. She was an early employee but was never offered shares or options and questioned...

Short: Operating in the Grey

Morally wrong but not illegal. That’s the fine line that many companies walk. There is a really good documentary called the Drug Short that uses the story of Valeant to explain the problem with drug pricing in the US. Valeant operated more like a hedge fund than...

Short: Focus on Why

Do you know why your company exists? If you answer is something like to provide high quality medical services or to provide a specific type of solution to the healthcare industry, you’re telling me about your company’s what – not the why.  The why is the reason...