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A conversation with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn on decision-making dexterity. Many leaders confidently go about tackling challenges. After all, relying on their experience got them to where they are. But ...

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Effectively designing and implementing value-based payment reform for specialty care is challenging. The authors describe a commercial payer’s strategic approach to specialty value transformation. You ...

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