Healthcare and insurance reform is now a reality and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is the law of the land, but it’s estimated that costs will continue to skyrocket at over 10 percent every year. So what can business leaders do to control costs while maintaining their competitive edge?
1. Pay attention to basics [...]

Dr. Spencer Berthelsen, Chairman/Managing Director of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, discusses why Accountable Care Organizations might be the solution for America’s ailing healthcare system

Texas CEO Magazine gathered a roomful of the most influential players in the Houston healthcare market to find out.

What’s the real commitment to fuel and grow a life sciences sector throughout the state that will establish Texas as a biotech and life sciences hub?

 
“No One Would Listen”
Author: Harry Markopolos (Wiley, 2010, 333 pages)
Reviewed By Cecily Raiborn, Ph.D., CPA, CMA – Texas State University
No One Would Listen tells of Harry Markopolos’ investigation into Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities (BLM). Markopolos determined rapidly thatMadoff’s “split-strike conversion strategy” could not produce BLM’s stated returns. However, the SEC ignored the warnings [...]

Founded in Austin in 2005, Bazaarvoice has grown to over 550 employees, and has been on the list of Best Places to Work in Austin since 2007. CEO Brett Hurt talks about the importance of hiring the right people, not just for the position, but for the overall corporate culture.

In 2010, CEOs face the third round of regulatory changes in six years. Some of these changes are subtle, but not insignificant. Others are moderate and have the potential to be far reaching. Each year, Pearl Meyer & Partners catalogues the top ten executive compensation issues for CEOs and Boards.

How three Texas companies changed their futures and fortunes.

Brett Hurt, CEO, Bazaarvoice
The Importance of Culture In High Growth Companies