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Healthcare firms need more transparency sharing clinical data, study says

With healthcare reform on the way, business and technology associations are looking for more transparency between healthcare entities. But are they finding it?

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Posted by: Brian O'Connell
on June 17, 2011
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How healthcare startups can snag big business execs

To attract big talent, healthcare business owners need to think big. Here are some ways to get the best high-level hires for medical device startups and other young companies.

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Posted by: Brian O'Connell
on June 15, 2011
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Colleges Picking Up Slack on Spotlighting Young Healthcare Entrepreneurs

The most promising incubators for young healthcare entrepreneurs are U.S. colleges and universities. Case in point? Wake Forest and its “Business Elevator” competition.

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Posted by: Brian O'Connell
on June 13, 2011
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Key to making money? Treat finance without fear.

Two leading academics are out with a new book that says the key to making money for new business owners is this: your financial statements are your friends.

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Posted by: Brian O'Connell
on June 8, 2011
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Embrace capitalism, says Whole Foods CEO

In the classic sense, Whole Foods isn’t a traditional healthcare company, nor a conventional one. But maybe that’s why it’s so successful, CEO John Mackey says.

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Posted by: Brian O'Connell
on June 6, 2011
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Should healthcare startup owners play "small ball"?

Small ball – the trend of venture capitalists making smaller investments in return for smaller payouts (and smaller risk) is gaining steam. How can healthcare business owners get in on the action?

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Posted by: Brian O'Connell
on June 2, 2011
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Healthcare business model? Try UCLA Health System

Healthcare business owners looking for a role model to mirror in their own businesses should study the UCLA Health System.

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Posted by: Brian O'Connell
on May 26, 2011
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Landing seed money – five tips

Venture funding is up, albeit slightly. To grab your slice of the capital pie, start thinking differently.

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Posted by: Brian O'Connell
on May 23, 2011
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HHS to healthcare business owners: Got any bright ideas?

Innovation is the new watchword in Washington -- so much so, that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services wants to hear directly from entrepreneurs on their innovations. But what’s in it for healthcare business owners?

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Posted by: Brian O'Connell
on May 18, 2011
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Can healthcare business owners save cash with consultants?

Do healthcare business owners risk the financial health of their companies by acting as “lone wolves” on big decisions? This new study says “yes” -- but has a solution.

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Posted by: Brian O'Connell
on May 16, 2011
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