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Why GE, Boeing, Lowe’s, and Walmart Are Directly Buying Health Care for Employees

Harvard Business

For centers remaining in consideration after these initial steps, PBGH and HDP perform an in-depth site visit utilizing a patient tracer methodology. This process-improvement methodology includes workflow redesign, error proofing, best-practice implementation, cost bundling, financial risk sharing, and outcomes measurement.

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Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones

Epicflow

Beyond just time, buffers can cover finances, manpower, and more. Having Insurance (Risk Buffer). Be it health, car, or home insurance; the idea is to have a buffer against unexpected damage or health issues. Such flexibility not only allows for real-time optimization but also leads to more efficient resource management.

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3 Things Are Holding Back Your Analytics, and Technology Isn’t One of Them

Harvard Business

During the past decade, business analytics platforms have evolved from supporting IT and finance functions to enabling business users across the enterprise. But it reduced the compensation of salespeople who were less efficient but ultimately more valuable—causing them to defect to competitors. Methodology.