Are Those in Certain Medical Specialties More Entrepreneurial Than Others?

Are Those in Certain Medical Specialties More Entrepreneurial Than Others?

Some people think that certain specialties, like emergency medicine, orthopedics or ophthalmology, are more entrepreneurial than others. Of course, it depends on how you define entrepreneurship: number of patents, value of spin out companies created, valuations or funding raised?

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The Medical Practice Entrepreneurs New Year's Resolutions

The Medical Practice Entrepreneurs New Year's Resolutions

Thriving in medical practice means practicing Othercare. One element is to be sensitive to rapid change in the environment and adapt. Price Waterhouse has saved you trouble and outline the future. Here are some ways to respond:

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10 Reasons Why Doctor's Don't Think They Are Entrepreneurs

10 Reasons Why Doctor's Don't Think They Are Entrepreneurs

The conventional wisdom about doctors is filled with myths. My favorites are 1) Doctors are lousy with money, and 2) Doctors are by their very nature and training risk averse, and 3) Doctors don't have what it takes to be an entrepreneur or a business person, and 4) if you are not taking care of patients face to face then you are not a "real doctor." What do they do, tear your epaulettes off of the shoulders of your white coat when you stop and move on to something else? 

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Should Medical Schools Teach Entrepreneurship?

Should Medical Schools Teach Entrepreneurship?

Medical education is changing. One criticism is that medical students are not getting the business of medicine tools they need to succeed. The present void gets filled by everything from MBA programs to weekend practice management courses. Other note that even business schools should not promote entrepreneurship, so why should medical schools? Here's why:

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How is Leading SickCare Different?

How is Leading SickCare Different?

Many executives and digipreneurs think that because they have had a track record of success in non-sickcare ventures that the skills are applicable to sickcare. They are sadly mistaken as many learn too late. They run head on into the non-interoperability monster.

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