The document provides an overview of economic, political, and social issues from 2011. It discusses topics like the US debt crisis, Occupy Wall Street movement, unemployment, equine industry trends, veterinary market trends, student debt levels, and new technologies like mobile payments and social media. The document aims to inform veterinary professionals about major issues and developments that could impact their practices.
The document provides an overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 3 sentences or less:
The ACA expands access to health insurance through the creation of health insurance exchanges, expanded Medicaid eligibility, and individual mandates; it includes regulations on private health insurers; and focuses on increasing access to care, quality of care, and prevention.
A. lewis trenton financial review & forecastljhardin
The district has experienced steady growth in revenues over the past 5 years, increasing per pupil funding by 8.8%. It has maintained a budget surplus each year and committed over 50% of available revenues to direct instruction, exceeding peer averages. While non-educational transfers from the general fund could be reduced, the district has strong liquidity and financial capacity to meet ongoing obligations. In summary, through prudent fiscal management, Trenton Public Schools has directed resources toward the classroom to maximize student learning despite challenges in the state economy.
A presentation made by Norman Walzer and Brian Harger to the State of Ingenuity steering committee on November 18, 2011 at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater.
The document summarizes economic data for Decatur, TX showing the local economy has recovered from the recession. Key points include:
- Decatur has experienced growth in population, businesses, employment and taxable property values since 2000.
- The economy has diversified away from basic services with growth in healthcare, manufacturing and wholesale trade.
- Partnerships between education, workforce programs and local industry are emphasized as important to support continued economic development.
This document summarizes a presentation comparing and contrasting reserving approaches for California workers compensation and Argentina auto liability. It discusses how high and changing inflation in Argentina violates chainladder assumptions and requires adjusting paid and incurred triangles for inflation. It also discusses how major reforms in California workers compensation have impacted development factors and medical inflation, requiring reform-adjusted triangles and separate projection of frequency and severity trends.
This document summarizes data on the economics of obesity and obesity interventions in the United States. It presents 8 exhibits that show: 1) The rise of obesity rates in the US from 1961-2008; 2) Projected obesity rates under optimistic and pessimistic scenarios; 3) International comparisons of overweight rates over time; 4) Increased healthcare spending associated with obesity by payer and service; 5) Estimated cost per quality-adjusted life year saved of different obesity interventions; and 6) The interaction between medicine and economics as it relates to cost and clinical effectiveness. The document analyzes obesity trends, economic costs, and cost-effectiveness of various policy options to address obesity at individual and societal levels.
This document summarizes Kent Gardner's presentation on the unsustainable fiscal situation facing New York state and local governments. Some key points:
1) Spending by New York state and local governments has consistently outpaced inflation and economic growth for decades, fueling budget deficits and rising debt levels.
2) In the 1970s, New York City faced a fiscal crisis when it could no longer borrow to cover budget shortfalls, requiring a state bailout.
3) New York state now confronts large structural budget deficits despite tax increases, as Wall Street bonus-driven tax revenues decline. Spending is projected to rise rapidly while the economy remains weak.
4) High taxes and costs are driving residents
The document provides an overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 3 sentences or less:
The ACA expands access to health insurance through the creation of health insurance exchanges, expanded Medicaid eligibility, and individual mandates; it includes regulations on private health insurers; and focuses on increasing access to care, quality of care, and prevention.
A. lewis trenton financial review & forecastljhardin
The district has experienced steady growth in revenues over the past 5 years, increasing per pupil funding by 8.8%. It has maintained a budget surplus each year and committed over 50% of available revenues to direct instruction, exceeding peer averages. While non-educational transfers from the general fund could be reduced, the district has strong liquidity and financial capacity to meet ongoing obligations. In summary, through prudent fiscal management, Trenton Public Schools has directed resources toward the classroom to maximize student learning despite challenges in the state economy.
A presentation made by Norman Walzer and Brian Harger to the State of Ingenuity steering committee on November 18, 2011 at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater.
The document summarizes economic data for Decatur, TX showing the local economy has recovered from the recession. Key points include:
- Decatur has experienced growth in population, businesses, employment and taxable property values since 2000.
- The economy has diversified away from basic services with growth in healthcare, manufacturing and wholesale trade.
- Partnerships between education, workforce programs and local industry are emphasized as important to support continued economic development.
This document summarizes a presentation comparing and contrasting reserving approaches for California workers compensation and Argentina auto liability. It discusses how high and changing inflation in Argentina violates chainladder assumptions and requires adjusting paid and incurred triangles for inflation. It also discusses how major reforms in California workers compensation have impacted development factors and medical inflation, requiring reform-adjusted triangles and separate projection of frequency and severity trends.
This document summarizes data on the economics of obesity and obesity interventions in the United States. It presents 8 exhibits that show: 1) The rise of obesity rates in the US from 1961-2008; 2) Projected obesity rates under optimistic and pessimistic scenarios; 3) International comparisons of overweight rates over time; 4) Increased healthcare spending associated with obesity by payer and service; 5) Estimated cost per quality-adjusted life year saved of different obesity interventions; and 6) The interaction between medicine and economics as it relates to cost and clinical effectiveness. The document analyzes obesity trends, economic costs, and cost-effectiveness of various policy options to address obesity at individual and societal levels.
This document summarizes Kent Gardner's presentation on the unsustainable fiscal situation facing New York state and local governments. Some key points:
1) Spending by New York state and local governments has consistently outpaced inflation and economic growth for decades, fueling budget deficits and rising debt levels.
2) In the 1970s, New York City faced a fiscal crisis when it could no longer borrow to cover budget shortfalls, requiring a state bailout.
3) New York state now confronts large structural budget deficits despite tax increases, as Wall Street bonus-driven tax revenues decline. Spending is projected to rise rapidly while the economy remains weak.
4) High taxes and costs are driving residents
Since 2007, NAFCU, NAFCU Services Corporation and Burns-Fazzi, Brock have co-sponsored a survey of federal credit union CEOs and senior executives to assess compensation and benefits. In this 2011 NAFCU Annual Conference presentation you get a sneak peak at this year’s initial findings, and see how you stack up against other federal credit unions in your region.
Presented by Jack Clark, PhD, Principal, Clark and Chase Research
For a video of this session and more information visit http://www.nafcu.org/bfb
Over the past three months, the best performing sectors in Healthcare Services were Emergency Services (up 18.8%) and Specialty Managed Care (up 17.4%). The best performing sectors in Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices / Life Sciences were Life Science Consumables (up 8.8%), Large-Cap Pharmaceuticals (up 8.1%) and Ophthalmology Devices (up 7.8%).
A presentation built by Clay Marsh, MD. executive director of the OSU Center for Personalized Medicine, designed to explain some of the scientific and social angles that are a part of personalized health care.
This document provides demographic and statistical information about Carroll County, New Hampshire. It summarizes that Carroll County has a population of around 47,000 people spread across a largely rural area, with challenges such as an aging population, low wages, and a lack of affordable housing. However, the county also has strengths such as a strong sense of community involvement, high rates of volunteering, and a thriving tourism industry centered around outdoor recreation. The document aims to spark discussion around opportunities to improve quality of life for all residents.
This document summarizes lessons that can be learned from other countries regarding national pharmacare programs. It discusses how countries like Australia, Germany, and the UK have had lower growth in per capita drug costs compared to Canada since 2000. Countries with universal coverage like the UK, Netherlands, and New Zealand provide models for managing drug formularies and costs while maintaining patient access. The experiences of these international programs suggest opportunities for Canada to improve cost containment and better maximize value from drug expenditures through a universal pharmacare plan.
Over the past three months, the best performing sectors in Healthcare Services were Managed Care - Government (up 25.7%) and Contract Research Organizations (up 24.2%). The best performing sectors in Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices / Life Sciences were Ophthalmology Devices (up 25.0%), Diagnostic Imaging Devices (up 15.5%) and Neural Implant Devices (up 15.1%).
The Outlook for Investment in Health Care Properties: Medical Office Building...Virtual ULI
This document summarizes a report on the outlook for investment in healthcare properties such as medical office buildings and outpatient facilities. It notes that the U.S. elderly population is growing significantly and visiting physicians more often. It also shows increasing healthcare expenditures like Medicare that will strain government budgets. The length of hospital stays is decreasing while outpatient surgeries and medical tests are rising. Finally, more medical practices are being owned by hospitals rather than physicians.
Robert Chote: Public finances and health careThe King's Fund
Robert Chote, Chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), shares the results of the OBR’s 2012 Fiscal Sustainability report, with a specific focus on health care spending.
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: Current State of The Capital Markets Sept 2013BoyarMiller
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The document discusses the current state of capital markets. It notes that global growth is slow but prospects are improving in the second half of 2013, with the US economy showing strengths in housing, autos, energy and deficit reduction. The Federal Reserve is preparing to normalize monetary policy by scaling back bond purchases in late 2013, though interest rates are unlikely to rise until 2015. The 30-year bull market in bonds is likely over, which could derail the economy and have implications for asset allocation as interest rates rise. However, the bull market in equities remains intact, with earnings acceleration expected in 2014 and US stocks seen as fairly valued while emerging
Healthcare Services Sector Update - August 2017Duff & Phelps
The S&P Healthcare Services Index decreased 1.3% over the last month, underperforming the S&P 500, which increased 0.1% over the same period. The Diagnostic Imaging sector (up 31.3%) was the highest performing sector this month, in part to movements in RadNet, Inc.'s stock price. Other top performing sectors included Contract Research Organizations (up 6.2%), and Managed Care - Government (up 5.8%). Read the report for more detail on sector activity.
This document provides recommendations for technology tools that can help equine veterinarians in their practice. It lists apps and websites for file sharing and storage like Evernote, Dropbox, and Google Drive. It also recommends scheduling and communication tools such as Simplybook.me, Slack, and Hootsuite. The document ends by providing contact information for the author to answer any questions about using these technologies.
This is a presentation by Elise Wickett, RVT and Mike Pownall, DVM on the expanded role that RVTs can offer a veterinary practice using recent digital technologies. This allows a RVT to be more productive and offer more value to a veterinary practice.
This document discusses shoeing lame horses. It begins by stating that farriers and vets must work together. It then covers assessing static and dynamic balance, common lameness issues like laminitis and founder, navicular disease, crushed heels, and abscesses. For each issue, it discusses treatments and shoeing techniques. The goal is to balance the foot, reduce pain, and support healing while maintaining quality of life for the horse. Patience is important as cures often take significant time. Farriers and vets must problem solve as a team to properly shoe lame horses.
The document discusses using social media in veterinary practice, including the importance of transparency, responding to criticism, maintaining personal and professional brands, email campaigns, advertising, metrics, content management, and creating a social media strategy and plan. It provides tips and examples of how to effectively utilize various social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and webinars to engage clients and prospects in veterinary practice.
This document discusses how farriers can build successful businesses like veterinarians. It recommends that farriers view their work as a business rather than just a job by developing goodwill, employing great farriers, implementing strong business processes, and finding ways to grow the business. Farriers are also encouraged to determine what makes them special in order to build loyalty and reduce price sensitivity among clients. The document then discusses the importance of marketing, branding, understanding client wants, and keeping clients happy through good communication and leadership.
This is a presentation I gave to the Indiana Association of Equine Practitioners on November 2, 2016 on different ways that veterinarians can manage their cash flow. It covers managing accounts receivables, inventory control and accounts payables.
This is a presentation I gave to the Indiana Association of Equine Practitioners on November 2, 2016 on Human Resources. It covers everything from hiring, training, paying and sometimes firing staff.
We did a deep-dive into the pet industry and compared the global landscape to India and end with key take aways on our view of the investment in this space.
The Halo Report research series highlights angel investment activity and trends in North America. It is a collaborative effort designed to raise awareness of early-stage investment activities by angel investors in groups and provides unique insights previously unavailable to entrepreneurs or early-stage investors.
Since 2007, NAFCU, NAFCU Services Corporation and Burns-Fazzi, Brock have co-sponsored a survey of federal credit union CEOs and senior executives to assess compensation and benefits. In this 2011 NAFCU Annual Conference presentation you get a sneak peak at this year’s initial findings, and see how you stack up against other federal credit unions in your region.
Presented by Jack Clark, PhD, Principal, Clark and Chase Research
For a video of this session and more information visit http://www.nafcu.org/bfb
Over the past three months, the best performing sectors in Healthcare Services were Emergency Services (up 18.8%) and Specialty Managed Care (up 17.4%). The best performing sectors in Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices / Life Sciences were Life Science Consumables (up 8.8%), Large-Cap Pharmaceuticals (up 8.1%) and Ophthalmology Devices (up 7.8%).
A presentation built by Clay Marsh, MD. executive director of the OSU Center for Personalized Medicine, designed to explain some of the scientific and social angles that are a part of personalized health care.
This document provides demographic and statistical information about Carroll County, New Hampshire. It summarizes that Carroll County has a population of around 47,000 people spread across a largely rural area, with challenges such as an aging population, low wages, and a lack of affordable housing. However, the county also has strengths such as a strong sense of community involvement, high rates of volunteering, and a thriving tourism industry centered around outdoor recreation. The document aims to spark discussion around opportunities to improve quality of life for all residents.
This document summarizes lessons that can be learned from other countries regarding national pharmacare programs. It discusses how countries like Australia, Germany, and the UK have had lower growth in per capita drug costs compared to Canada since 2000. Countries with universal coverage like the UK, Netherlands, and New Zealand provide models for managing drug formularies and costs while maintaining patient access. The experiences of these international programs suggest opportunities for Canada to improve cost containment and better maximize value from drug expenditures through a universal pharmacare plan.
Over the past three months, the best performing sectors in Healthcare Services were Managed Care - Government (up 25.7%) and Contract Research Organizations (up 24.2%). The best performing sectors in Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices / Life Sciences were Ophthalmology Devices (up 25.0%), Diagnostic Imaging Devices (up 15.5%) and Neural Implant Devices (up 15.1%).
The Outlook for Investment in Health Care Properties: Medical Office Building...Virtual ULI
This document summarizes a report on the outlook for investment in healthcare properties such as medical office buildings and outpatient facilities. It notes that the U.S. elderly population is growing significantly and visiting physicians more often. It also shows increasing healthcare expenditures like Medicare that will strain government budgets. The length of hospital stays is decreasing while outpatient surgeries and medical tests are rising. Finally, more medical practices are being owned by hospitals rather than physicians.
Robert Chote: Public finances and health careThe King's Fund
Robert Chote, Chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), shares the results of the OBR’s 2012 Fiscal Sustainability report, with a specific focus on health care spending.
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: Current State of The Capital Markets Sept 2013BoyarMiller
60
$70.0
50
$60.0
The document discusses the current state of capital markets. It notes that global growth is slow but prospects are improving in the second half of 2013, with the US economy showing strengths in housing, autos, energy and deficit reduction. The Federal Reserve is preparing to normalize monetary policy by scaling back bond purchases in late 2013, though interest rates are unlikely to rise until 2015. The 30-year bull market in bonds is likely over, which could derail the economy and have implications for asset allocation as interest rates rise. However, the bull market in equities remains intact, with earnings acceleration expected in 2014 and US stocks seen as fairly valued while emerging
Healthcare Services Sector Update - August 2017Duff & Phelps
The S&P Healthcare Services Index decreased 1.3% over the last month, underperforming the S&P 500, which increased 0.1% over the same period. The Diagnostic Imaging sector (up 31.3%) was the highest performing sector this month, in part to movements in RadNet, Inc.'s stock price. Other top performing sectors included Contract Research Organizations (up 6.2%), and Managed Care - Government (up 5.8%). Read the report for more detail on sector activity.
This document provides recommendations for technology tools that can help equine veterinarians in their practice. It lists apps and websites for file sharing and storage like Evernote, Dropbox, and Google Drive. It also recommends scheduling and communication tools such as Simplybook.me, Slack, and Hootsuite. The document ends by providing contact information for the author to answer any questions about using these technologies.
This is a presentation by Elise Wickett, RVT and Mike Pownall, DVM on the expanded role that RVTs can offer a veterinary practice using recent digital technologies. This allows a RVT to be more productive and offer more value to a veterinary practice.
This document discusses shoeing lame horses. It begins by stating that farriers and vets must work together. It then covers assessing static and dynamic balance, common lameness issues like laminitis and founder, navicular disease, crushed heels, and abscesses. For each issue, it discusses treatments and shoeing techniques. The goal is to balance the foot, reduce pain, and support healing while maintaining quality of life for the horse. Patience is important as cures often take significant time. Farriers and vets must problem solve as a team to properly shoe lame horses.
The document discusses using social media in veterinary practice, including the importance of transparency, responding to criticism, maintaining personal and professional brands, email campaigns, advertising, metrics, content management, and creating a social media strategy and plan. It provides tips and examples of how to effectively utilize various social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and webinars to engage clients and prospects in veterinary practice.
This document discusses how farriers can build successful businesses like veterinarians. It recommends that farriers view their work as a business rather than just a job by developing goodwill, employing great farriers, implementing strong business processes, and finding ways to grow the business. Farriers are also encouraged to determine what makes them special in order to build loyalty and reduce price sensitivity among clients. The document then discusses the importance of marketing, branding, understanding client wants, and keeping clients happy through good communication and leadership.
This is a presentation I gave to the Indiana Association of Equine Practitioners on November 2, 2016 on different ways that veterinarians can manage their cash flow. It covers managing accounts receivables, inventory control and accounts payables.
This is a presentation I gave to the Indiana Association of Equine Practitioners on November 2, 2016 on Human Resources. It covers everything from hiring, training, paying and sometimes firing staff.
We did a deep-dive into the pet industry and compared the global landscape to India and end with key take aways on our view of the investment in this space.
The Halo Report research series highlights angel investment activity and trends in North America. It is a collaborative effort designed to raise awareness of early-stage investment activities by angel investors in groups and provides unique insights previously unavailable to entrepreneurs or early-stage investors.
A presentation who's goal is to get a medical professional familiar with the business finance aspects of a practice of any type. Whether you work in a private practice, for a corporation or a non profit, this will apply to you!
This document provides a marketing strategy analysis and recommendations for Meade Injury Law Group. It analyzes their current practices, target markets, audiences, and locations that yield the highest returns. Motor vehicle accidents and medical malpractice cases make up the majority of their revenue. The 18-34 age group experiences the most crashes locally and nationally. Elderly patients and those in lower income/worse hospitals have higher medical error rates. Areas with more accidents on highways are targeted. The strategy recommends continuing digital marketing, using outdoor and radio ads during peak seasons to raise awareness, and focusing efforts on the most profitable areas and cases.
Health and Wellness Tech Investment Thesis May 2020Roger Kuo
Together with my fabulous partner, Samuel Rohr, we created an investment thesis on the health and wellness space for GoingVC, specifically the nutrition, fitness, and mental health verticals. Take a look and see what you think!
HealthONE Attorney General Hearing Sept. 26-27, 2011HealthONE Denver
HealthONE was formed in 1995 through the combination of rival Denver-area hospitals, with equal governance between HCA and the non-profit hospitals. Since then, HealthONE has invested nearly $1.5 billion in capital projects, matured into a highly integrated regional network, and outperforms peers on surgical and medical care according to CMS data. In the last five years alone, HealthONE has added over 1,000 jobs and paid more than $160 million in local taxes, while contributing over $98 million in uncompensated care and funding over $53 million to graduate medical education. HealthONE aims to continue investing in the community.
This document provides an overview of eHealth policy issues in Ontario. It defines eHealth as a consumer-centered model utilizing information and communications technologies to manage health and healthcare. It discusses the creation of eHealth Ontario in 2008 to lead a provincial eHealth strategy, addressing past issues of fragmentation, duplication and lack of coordination in eHealth initiatives. The strategy aims to improve integration of local applications and data sharing across providers through electronic medical records, remote monitoring and ePrescribing applications.
The document discusses opportunities in the elderly care industry. It notes that the US elderly population is growing rapidly and will increase demand for elderly care services. Major opportunities exist in developing solutions to help seniors leverage their assets for additional retirement income and providing cheaper in-home care alternatives to retirement homes. The elderly care sector is poised for consolidation as many small players currently operate with minimal market share. Overall, the aging population will drive significant industry growth and present excellent investment opportunities.
The document summarizes a food and drink seminar that took place on December 9th, 2010 in Gloucestershire. The agenda included introductions, case studies from local food companies, and presentations on exporting, environmental support resources, and developing a successful brand. UKTI and Business Link representatives discussed the services and support they provide to help businesses grow internationally and improve resource efficiency. A case study highlighted how the IYRE project helped a brewery reduce costs through efficiency improvements. The seminar aimed to provide local food and drink companies opportunities to learn from each other and access strategic support to help their businesses grow.
Jobenomics nereta job creation summit presentation 14 june 2017Colleen LaRose
Chuck Vollmer has a huge vision for how to change urban economics into vibrant work environments. Jobenomics is an exciting opportunity for workforce and economic development professionals to try something truly revolutionary...if they are willing to collaborate!
The document discusses the changing financial landscape and opportunities with life insurance. It notes that fees can significantly reduce retirement savings over time. Life insurance is positioned as a better alternative due to lower fees, tax advantages, living benefits and ability to access funds penalty-free. The document argues that with the right strategy, life insurance can provide greater returns and income than other options like 401ks. It also discusses opportunities for referral agents.
US Personal Care and Consumer Healthcare (OTC) Market and M&A highlightsPete Chatziplis
Summary notes on the US Personal Care and Consumer Healthcare (OTC pharmaceuticals) markets. Includes Market Size, Segmentation and Trends with emphasis on Natural Products and related startups. Also included indicative M&A multiples of companies in these sectors. Part of a go-to-market and capital raising study for natural hygiene and healthcare products.
The transformation of Vietnam between 2005 and 2015 demonstrates the rapidly changing consumer marketing environment. The report highlights the ten Vietnam consumer market trends in 2016, impacting the purchase priorities of consumers in Vietnam.
The transformation of Vietnam between 2005 and 2015 demonstrates the rapidly changing consumer marketing environment. The report highlights the ten Vietnam consumer market trends in 2016, impacting the purchase priorities of consumers in Vietnam
High income households double in 10 years in Vietnam.
Life stages in Vietnam are maturing. Kids are less influential in determining purchase priorities.
The rise of new retail chasing share before profits in Vietnam.
The rise beer clubs, cafes and casual fast service restaurant chains grow in Vietnam.
Health consciousness in Vietnam translates into action and spend.
Conspicuous consumption has always been mobile in Vietnam.
Keeping up with the Nguyen’s with consumer finance in Vietnam.
Self expression immediacy in Vietnam.
Mobile drives internet penetration and habits in Vietnam.
Consumers in Vietnam shift from brand ownership to new experiences.
GREEN WORLD FOODS PRESENTATION (AEJAZ AYUB)Aejaz Ayub
This document provides information about health issues, finances, and a network marketing opportunity with Green World.
The main health issues discussed are degenerative diseases like heart disease and cancer, rising rates of diabetes, and nutritional supplements to support health. On finances, it notes that most people are not financially secure after 40 years of work.
The document then summarizes the network marketing opportunity with Green World, which sells health products. It outlines the compensation plan with multiple ways to earn income and ranks from distributor to crown ambassador. Products and their health benefits are also summarized.
This document summarizes a research paper about different paths to hyper-growth in the nonprofit sector. It divides nonprofits into three segments: customer-oriented, beneficiary-oriented, and system-oriented. It analyzed the 20 fastest growing nonprofits between 2007-2011 based on revenue and classified them into these three segments. Key interviews with these organizations and consultants aimed to understand decisions and circumstances leading to rapid growth for each segment. While revenue growth does not equal impact, the study seeks lessons on achieving financially sustainable scaling of impact.
October 2016 Cattle outlook and 101 Cattle Forwards Andrew Whitelaw
In this webinar, Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA’s) Manager, Market Information, Ben Thomas will outline the key points of MLA’s latest five-year cattle industry projections, released in mid-October.
Mecardo’s Matt Dalgleish will then look at what these projections mean for prices, and a short explanation of cattle forwards.
This document advocates for a single-payer health care system in Pennsylvania called the Pennsylvania Health Care Plan (PHCP). It argues that a single-payer system would reduce administrative waste, lower healthcare costs for individuals and businesses, create jobs, and provide universal healthcare coverage for all state residents. The analysis estimates that the PHCP would save over $32 billion annually compared to the current system due to reductions in insurance company overhead, drug prices, and healthcare utilization increases from reduced cost-sharing. The savings would finance expanded coverage and lower the growing burden of healthcare costs on the state economy.
The perfect health system - Dr Mark BritnellNuffield Trust
At the first keynote for the Nuffield Trust Health Policy Summit 2016, Mark Britnell gives an overview of key characteristics of effective health systems.
Week 3 - Fiscal Sustainability of Ontario's Health Care SystemAlexandre Mayer
The %growth in Ontario's HC spending for 2011 was greater than the %growth in Ontario's revenue. This suggests that without further action, Ontario will not have a fiscally sustainable health care system under McGuinty.
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The document discusses pricing strategies for veterinary services. It recommends developing a pricing strategy that provides more value to customers while also generating more profit. Various pricing techniques are examined, including dynamic pricing, bundled pricing, and loyalty programs. The importance of measuring customer loyalty through metrics like the Net Promoter Score is also highlighted. Effective pricing requires understanding costs, customer perceptions of value, and competitors' prices.
This is the 2nd of 3 presentations that I gave at the NWVMA Annual Convention in October 2016. In this presentation I discuss how the use of a proper business strategy can make any business more popular and less sensitive to competition.
This is my 3rd of 3 presentations that I gave at the NWVMA Annual Convention in October 2016. In this presentation I focus on the key areas that a veterinary business should consider when implementing a social media strategy.
The document discusses generational differences in veterinary medicine and business. It notes that most staff are female, around half are millennials, and communication and motivation are major challenges. Tuition costs have increased over 1200% since 1980 while salaries have only risen 24%. Millennials value career opportunities and feedback the most. The document recommends hiring for attitude, training skills, conducting reviews, and compensating employees to attract and retain a multi-generational workforce. Fostering collaboration and motivation across generations is key.
The document discusses using social media, specifically Facebook and Twitter, for an equine veterinary practice. It outlines why social media is important, how to develop a strategy and use different platforms like Facebook pages and Twitter. Key points are that social media allows for conversations and engagement with clients, but the goal should be educating and entertaining clients rather than just self-promotion. Success is measured by interactions like retweets and new followers gained through interesting content and participation.
I gave a presentation on operational efficiencies to the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Equine members focusing on vet compensation, AR and inventory processes. These are 3 areas where any veterinary practice can make huge inroads to help reduce expenses.
This document discusses a new path to success for equine veterinary practices through marketing, branding, and focusing on customer experience. It emphasizes developing a clear brand and values based on leadership, communication, and making the process fun. This will help practices attract loyal clients, grow, decrease costs, and create a supportive work environment for employees. The key is to find value for customers and differentiate from competitors through quality service, expertise, and living up to the brand promise.
This is a presentation I gave on August 25, 2011 to a group of EU and UK equine veterinarians at the EBMS International Conference, at the Bartley Lodge Hotel in the New Forest, UK. I was very impressed with the discussions we had and the willingness the attendees had to implement social media in their veterinary practices. I gave them all a challenge to become dedicated users of social media in their businesses, otherwise there will be a real risk that their vet practices might not exist as they know it in the next 5-10 years. I truly believe that social media is the best opportunity we have as veterinarians to combat the numerous challenges facing our industry.
This document discusses how veterinarians can use social media effectively. It begins by defining social media and explaining why vets need it, such as to address challenges like competition. It then covers the collaborative and conversational nature of social media. The document outlines a strategy for social media use including educating, entertaining, engaging clients and serving as evangelists. It provides examples of how to use platforms like websites, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and newsletters. Data is presented showing the success veterinarians have had in increasing engagement and new clients through social media. Recommendations are made around developing personal brands and social media policies for veterinary practices.
This document discusses how veterinarians can use social media in their practice. It defines social media and explains why veterinarians need a social media presence to build relationships, address challenges in the field, and compete in today's economy. The document provides examples of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, blogs, podcasts and YouTube and how they can be used to engage clients, educate the public, and foster trust. It emphasizes the importance of consistency, transparency and having a clear social media strategy and goals.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Mike Pownall on the future of equine veterinary medicine. It discusses challenges facing recent veterinary graduates like high student debt loads and an aging generation of practice owners. It suggests that the future lies in collaborative group practices that leverage new technologies and business skills. The presentation advises graduates to gain specialized skills, consider internships, and look for opportunities to add value through client communication and education.
The document discusses social media and its importance for veterinary practices. It defines different social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. It provides statistics on the growth and usage of these platforms. It emphasizes that social media can help practices engage with current and potential clients, build trust and educate people. It also cautions that social media requires managing one's online presence and avoiding self-promotion.
Powerpoint presented at the 1st Equine Business Management Strategies Program on August, 24 in Amsterdam.
This presentation is an overview of the business, social media and lifestyle stories of the past year that are of concern to equine veterinarians.
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8. USA Debt Crisis
Euro Zone
Unemployment
Global Economy
Italy's New
Premier Offers
BBC News Broad Plan to
Reform Finances
and Spur Growth
Greek govt
readies Spain latest to take hit in
budget, awaits European debt crisis
EU/IMF
inspectors
9. U.S. Public Debt
• 1980 Debt 33.0% of GDP$909 billion
• 1990 Debt 55.9% of GDP$ 3.2 trillion
• 2001 Debt 55.9% of GDP$ 5.7 trillion
Today?
10.
11. Recent US Federal Debt Numbers
Gross Federal Debt Debt Held by Public
FY 2012 $16.7 trillion $10.8 trillion
FY 2011 $15.5 trillion $9.9 trillion
FY 2010 $13.5 trillion $8.2 trillion
FY 2009 $11.9 trillion $6.8 trillion
FY 2008 $10.0 trillion $5.3 trillion
Gross Federal Debt is the total debt owed by the
United States federal government. It comprises “debt
held by the public” and “debt held by federal
government accounts,” such as IOUs owed to the
Social Security trust fund. “Debt held by the public”
includes debt actually held by the public and foreign
governments, and also debt held by the Federal
Reserve System, i.e., monetized as part of the
monetary base.
13. Solutions
Increase Revenue
Decrease Spending
Equine Practice
Combinations of both?
Default
Government
Client Purchasing Behavior
Personal Financial Health
15. Top 4 Gov. Expenditures
1. Health Care
2. Pensions
3. Education
4. Defense
16. Top 3 Equine Practice
Expenditures
1. Labor
2. Inventory
3. Insurance
17. Equine Industry Trends
o Increase A/R
• Customers
Future growth
• Vendors / Suppliers
o Labor Reductions
• Support Staff Improve
• Veterinarians Operational
o Price Slashing Efficiencies
o Decrease Hospital Volume / Revenue
o Decrease in discretional spending
o Regional Variations
20. Fairness to Pet Owners
Act (H.R. 1406)
• Consumer advocacy bill
• Requires veterinarians to write a prescription at the
time of prescribing a product for a companion animal,
regardless of whether or not you would also be
dispensing the product to your client. Veterinarians
would also be required to provide a written disclosure
notifying the pet owner that they may fill the
prescription through you, the prescriber, or another
pharmacy.
AVMA Governmental Relations Division
21. 1. This legislation is unnecessary and redundant.
2. The American Veterinary Medical Association is
supportive of a client’s right to have their prescription
filled at the pharmacy of their choice and encourages
veterinarians to write a prescription when asked by a
client.
3. Pet owners have the freedom to take a prescription to
be filled at the pharmacy of their choice.
4. State laws already govern veterinary prescription writing
making this bill unnecessary.
5. The interests of large retail stores shouldn’t dictate
how veterinarians operate their practice.
AVMA believes that the prescribing veterinarian is the
most appropriate professional to provide guidance and
education when dispensing a prescription product.
27. Medical Marijuana
“pot for pain”
Pot patch for your pooch
developed in Seattle lab
Dogs
Cats
Horses
15 States
6 considering
TETRACAN Medical
Marijuana Patch
31. 2011 AVMA Survey
• 94.8% response rate
• 2483 grads from 28 schools
• Females 1930 (77.8%)
• Males 553 (22.2%)
• Ave Age at graduation = 27.5
• Single = 66%
• Caucasion = 88%
32. USA Student Debt - the
Reality
• Ave debt - US veterinary Students 6.5%
• $125,00 for males
• $134,00 for females
• Ave debt - US college Students
• $135,00 for males
• $145,00 for females
• Ave CDN Vet Student Debt = $52,000
33. USA Veterinarian Starting
Salaries 2011 vs (2010)
Private Clinical Practice % Mean 1st Year $
Mixed animal 9.4(8.3) 62,655(62,327)
Small animal exclusive 23.9(28.2) 69,789(71,462)
Equine 2.5(2) 43,405(38,468)
Ave Starting Salary = $66,000
34. Student Debt
If veterinary students
rack up $252,000 in
In 2017, debt is expected educational debt, they
to climb to $176,000 with will need a starting
a debt-to-salary ratio of salary of $145,717 to
make repayment on a
200 percent.
loan at 15 percent of
their gross monthly
income.
35. Vet College SKA
NonTechnical-Skills, Knowledge, Aptitude
• 100% offer 1 course in SKA
• 5 schools offer a certificate in business skills
Content
50% = Communication
30% = Financial management
20% = Career choices, grief counseling,
animal welfare, regulatory
39. Internships
• 688/2483 = 27.7% selected internships
• 41.7% = Prerequisite for residency application
• 31.1% = Practice better-quality veterinary medicine
• 16.9% = Needed more training
• 0.7% (5/688) = believed they would make more $$
2010 AVMA Biennial Economic Survey
• Internship does not equal higher salary
Residencies
• 32% of vet students planning on residency
AVMA 2011
46. Situational Analysis
• Declining Foal Crop: Down 13%
2005: 38,361 - 2012: 24,700
• Major Auction Sales: Down 32% (?)
• Handle: Down 37% (?)
• Purses: Down 6% (?)
• Attendance: Down 30% (?)
47. Core of American Racing
is Strong
• Kentucky Derby Attendance up 8%
(2000-2011)
• Breeders Cup Racing up 6% (2006-2010)
o Down 7% in 2011. Zenyatta effect
• Grade I and Grade II Handle is up 23%
(2001-2010)
48. Main Issues of Racing
• Competition from other forms of gambling
• Dilution of the racing product
• The fan base of racing is decreasing 4% per
year
• Animal welfare is a growing concern for the
U.S. Public.
49. 2010 Horse Numbers
US TB live foals
• Down 10% from 2010
• 1973 #s in 2011
Canada STB stallions standing
o 43% decrease since 2007
Canada STB Mares bred
o 29% decrease since 2007
50. Sales In North America
• Keeneland Sales
o 2008 ave $90,984, med $37,000
o 2009 ave $60,734, med $22,000
o 2010 ave $64, 811, med $25,000
o 2011 ave $81,000, med 41%
• Harrisburg Sales
o 1st day ave up 5%
o Record price for yearling
51. The Future
• Sales catalogues apps – Fasig Tipton and Keeneland
• “Live” sales results online
• Myracingoffice.com = online condition books
• Equibase = Racing Yearbook app
• Today’s Racing app
• Stats profile available on Equibase
Facebook page
• Racing Injury Database > 1 million starts (2008-10)
52. Who is interested? (Fans/clients)
What excites them?
Growth Strategies?
• “Boutique meets”
• Wagering platform changes?
• Free-to-play fantasy sports game
• “Social game”
• Online ownership tools and CE
53. Social Networking
• Facebook > 800 million users
o 50% go on daily
o 350 million access on mobile
o 1 in 9 people worldwide has an account
o 48% of Americans
• YouTube uploads 48 hours of video
each MINUTE!
• Twitter delivers 350 billion tweets/day.
54. • 25 million users in 4 weeks
• 40 million now
• Tech crowd
• Interest is leveling
56. Mobile Computing
Droid/iPhone/Blackberry
• Droid has 43% market share
• Apple 28%
• Blackberry 13%
o >200,000 iPhone Apps
o 38 billion business in 2015