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How One Nonprofit Is Expanding Health Care for the Uninsured

Harvard Business

a cataract operation can cost $200 or less, compared with $3,500 in the U.S. Ascension saved 10%–15% a year by aggregating all of those contracts and negotiating from the strength of the combined operation. The savings to Ascension in supplies alone totaled about $1 billion, or 5% of total revenues.

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Top Consulting Firms

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However, they tend to have an intense lifestyle with lots of travel, face-to-face engagements, and long hours as a result. If you are interested in a career with a lot of travel, this could be a good place for you. It was ranked #3 best place to work on Glassdoor in 2018 and 2017. Employee Satisfaction. Work-Life Balance.

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How India Is Moving Toward a Digital-First Economy

Harvard Business

Meanwhile, according to the Ministry of Finance , the Indian economy is operating with $45 billion less cash than it did prior to demonization. To collect the check she would have needed to travel to a government office. Then, of course, she would have needed to travel again to a bank to cash the check. The result?

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When CEOs Should Speak Up on Polarizing Issues

Harvard Business

A CEO could be forgiven for thinking it’s safest to only weigh in on political issues that affect operational and strategic goals, industry dynamics, or a company’s regulatory and policy landscape. 28, 2017, Uber cut congestion pricing to John F. At a time when the U.S.