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Understand and improve determinants of ophthalmic partner happiness
“Friendship is essentially a partnership.”
Baxter agrees to sell kidney care business for $3.8 billion to investment firm Carlyle
Baxter International has agreed to sell its kidney care business to investment group Carlyle for $3.8 billion, according to a press release.
EssilorLuxottica to acquire Optical Investment Group
EssilorLuxottica has signed an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Optical Investment group, a Romanian eye wear and eye care retailer, the company announced in a press release.
Three steps to find your way toward retirement
“I wanted to have more time to play and reflect, but I find retirement more stressful than having a nice, steady job because I have to make decisions about where I want to be.”
Merck acquires EyeBio
Merck has announced the acquisition of all outstanding shares of EyeBio, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary, according to a company press release.
EssilorLuxottica, Heidelberg Engineering announce acquisition agreement
EssilorLuxottica has signed an agreement to acquire an 80% stake in Heidelberg Engineering, according to a joint press release.
Use pro forma analysis to make better practice decisions
“The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable.”
Simple steps to write, implement a long-range strategic plan for your practice
“Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.”
Understand bitcoin as a store of value: A guide for physicians
In the rapidly evolving landscape of investments, it is crucial for orthopedic surgeons to stay informed about alternative asset classes, such as cryptocurrency.
Number of noncompetes is likely to decrease
On May 7, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final regulation in the Federal Register that, if it takes effect, will ban most noncompete clauses in for-profit entities.