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Dr. David Lenihan shared thisMy visit to CES 2026 in Las Vegas was fantastic. While at the show (which attracted almost 150K global attendees), I noticed that several U.S. locales had elaborate booths touting substantial business perks for newly funded startups, along with the robust entrepreneurial activity they attracted. On my flight back home, I had a lingering question about the aggressive and very persuasive regional promotion at CES from Ohio, Florida, Michigan, and more that I couldn’t solve: With all the incredible benefits they have to offer to startups, where the heck were St. Louis and Missouri??? In this article, I ponder the question and offer solutions.St. Louis’ and Missouri’s Absence at CES 2026: A Massive Missed OpportunitySt. Louis’ and Missouri’s Absence at CES 2026: A Massive Missed Opportunity
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Dr. David Lenihan shared thisForbes Business Council members and I discuss how leaders can identify early signals of internal tumult before financial consequences occur. I recommended that executives be on the lookout of key team members heading for the exits. This kind of exodus should be read as a loud and unmistakable alarm that harmful/toxic disruption is spreading. It needs to be addressed quickly and effectively to avoid expensive, irreparable damage to your organization. #businessdysfunction #negativedisruption #financialconsequences https://lnkd.in/eCDC6EuaFinancial Disruption: 20 Early Warning Signals To Watch ForFinancial Disruption: 20 Early Warning Signals To Watch For
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Dr. David Lenihan shared thisBig thanks to Alexander Kafka, Senior Editor at The Chronicle of Higher Education, for including my quotes on the changing landscape of medical research funding. I shared my perspectives about our work at Ponce Research Institute at Ponce Health Sciences University (Ponce, Puerto Rico). The strides we've made at PRI in understanding and studying cancer, endometriosis, AIDS, chikungunya, and Zika are significant, and I appreciate Alexander's help in highlighting our achievements in his comprehensive report "The High Stakes Hunt for Research Funds".
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Dr. David Lenihan shared thisIn her valuable article "Nursing Is the Surefire New Path to American Prosperity", WSJ writer Jeanne Whalen examines the burgeoning demand and vast career opportunities for nurses in the U.S. Nursing offers a structured path for aspiring healthcare professionals from all economic backgrounds, especially those who come from economically disadvantaged areas of the country. Its hands-on approach to empathetic care makes it A.I.-proof, and the barriers to entry to begin one's professional journey are low and affordable. Not only can aspiring nurses start their education at reasonably priced community colleges, they also have the option to pursue "earn-while-you-learn" or employer-sponsored nursing paths via Nurse Corps, the HRSA Scholarship Program, and a variety of regional hospital/employer scholarships - with some hospital systems providing tuition reimbursement or upfront payment in exchange for a contract to work as a registered nurse (RN) for a set period. All of these choices make nursing a low-debt or even debt-free healthcare career with plenty of room for growth and new opportunities. Options for advancement include earning a graduate degree as a Nurse Practitioner (trained to diagnose/treat illnesses, order tests, and prescribe medication) and even becoming a doctor. In fact, in my experience at Ponce Health Sciences University, I've found some of the best doctors were originally highly talented nurses. https://lnkd.in/eGhNuAWzNursing Is the Surefire New Path to American ProsperityNursing Is the Surefire New Path to American Prosperity
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Dr. David Lenihan shared thisIn the WSJ article "Finding The Best Place to Work: A Look at Careers at More Than 1,700 Companies", authors Theo Francis and Andrew Mollica examine a new analysis that identifies the workplaces providing the best earnings potential and professional growth. Companies mentioned in the "Where You Work Matters List", a study by the Burning Glass Institute and Schultz Family Foundation, include General Motors, the Mayo Clinic, Fidelity Investments, DocuSign, and Procter & Gamble. These organizations may be regarded by the study as the "best", but they're also very large, and it's easy for workers' skill sets to get lost in them. If you truly want to advance your career, take a breath and hold off on seeking employment at these behemoth firms. Instead, consider bringing your talents to a smaller company. Your achievements and contributions will be more easily recognized - and your on-the-job accomplishments won't be overlooked. Once you've generated data-based, viable value while working for a smaller company and have clearly demonstrated your worth, then examine whether you've reached your cap. If the kind of advancement that you seek isn't possible and you've gotten as high on the ladder as you can go, explore making a move elsewhere. The accumulation of proven solutions that you made possible during your tenure will increase your economic value, and you can confidently explore what's possible at another, and possibly much larger, firm. Taking this path will not only increase your compensation package, it will also ensure that you'll walk in the door with attributes that are respected and appreciated. https://lnkd.in/gzYhtcriFinding the Best Place to Work: A Look at Careers at More Than 1,700 CompaniesFinding the Best Place to Work: A Look at Careers at More Than 1,700 Companies
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Dr. David Lenihan shared thisThe Credible.com article “Average Medical School Debt: What Do Doctors Owe?” gives an overview about what you need to know about the ins and outs of financing medical education. I offered some insights into how to pace loan payments during residencies, and pointed out that medicine and dentistry are more secure forms of debt owing to the structured nature of residency and strong earning potential after training. And finally, new doctors should keep your eye on helping people; loan repayments and earnings will take care of themselves. Thank you to Jennifer Coates for including my POV. #medicalschoolloans #medicalschoolfinancing #medicalschooldebt #medicaleducationfinancing #medicaleducationdebt https://lnkd.in/gnYTCg2cAAverage Medical School Debt: How Much Doctors OweAAverage Medical School Debt: How Much Doctors Owe
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Dr. David Lenihan shared thisIn this article, members of the Forbes Business Council and I share how to adjust our capital strategies to fund expansion while protecting long-term value. I've found if you don’t carefully plan your growth, you’ll end up paying way too much for capital and face restrictive terms. Timing things right will ensure that your cost of capital will come down, and you’ll be able to launch your expansion plans affordably. #capitalstrategies #expansion #fundingstrategies #fundinggrowth https://lnkd.in/eDdCQrnVStrategic Ways To Fund Growth In A Tight Capital MarketStrategic Ways To Fund Growth In A Tight Capital Market
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Dr. David Lenihan shared thisProposed by State Rep. Brad Christ, House Bill 3231 – the Missouri Innovation, Public Safety, and Accountability Act – represents a serious and timely effort to modernize Missouri’s approach to economic development through the creation of innovation districts. Its current structure splits credits evenly between projects above and below 750,000 square feet. Missouri should consider weighting incentives more heavily toward smaller projects, where innovation density is highest and barriers to entry are lowest. If the state focuses on people first, entrepreneurs early, transparency always, and speed throughout, innovation districts can do more than redevelop buildings. They can help Missouri grow its population, strengthen its tax base and build a robust economy that lasts. Thanks to Erik Siemers for sharing my POV on this important bill. #MissouriBusiness #MissouriBusinessResources #economicdevelopment #InnovationDistricts #entrepreneurs https://lnkd.in/eqDBtv4BSLBJ - Innovation district pitch is strong but lawmakers should emphasize smaller.pdfSLBJ - Innovation district pitch is strong but lawmakers should emphasize smaller.pdf
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Dr. David Lenihan shared thisIn early January, I attended the CES 2026 show in Las Vegas. CES (Consumer Electronics Show). It was fantastic! But I was very disappointed to note Puerto Rico’s absence as an exhibitor. It’s not that there aren’t generous and tangible advantages that would make any of the thousands of business builders in attendance at CES consider setting up shop here. Puerto Rico offers a variety of incentives across many industries as well as a thriving bilingual ecosystem. With so much to offer startup entrepreneurs in a wide range of sectors, Puerto Rico needs to make sure they have a booth at CES 2027. They also need to execute a targeted and relentless data- and benefit-driven multimedia crusade and not rely on startup entrepreneurs bumping into their information (i.e. “build it and they will come” Field of Dreams syndrome). Thanks to Michelle Kantrow-Vázquez for posting my article on NimB15. #startup #startupentrepreneurs #PuertoRico #businessincentives #startupincentives #CES2026 https://lnkd.in/gBH7G5kEAnalysis: Puerto Rico’s CES 2026 absence a missed opportunityAnalysis: Puerto Rico’s CES 2026 absence a missed opportunity
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The dinners and cultural events you and Susan have hosted or experienced in your role as President at U of M must make the job even more gratifying, tasty, and fun.
Lots to enjoy and savor!
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Dr. Miller, the integration benefits that you cite are all verifiable, quantifiable, and essential. It's one thing to plan or promise to deliver what your team is bringing - it's quite another for the achievements to be in the books.
Much congratulations.
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Agreed: "discern which edges are needed to preserve impact".
And by impact, the verifiable benefits of such edges should be felt by all team members and stakeholders at every level within the organization - not just those who agree with you in the C-Suite.
Superb point, Dr. Farrugia.
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Dr. David Lenihan liked thisDr. David Lenihan liked thisSusan and I had a beautiful dinner at Martha Cook Residence Hall earlier this week, one of our all-women’s residences, conveniently located just across the street from the President’s House. We truly enjoyed connecting with the students and talking about everything from their majors and summer plans to the Diag squirrels and national championship celebrations. #GoBlue! University of Michigan Alumni Association of the University of Michigan
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Dr. David Lenihan liked thisDr. David Lenihan liked thisMost health system mergers are built on the same promise: better quality, better experience, and lower cost. Too often, they fall short. In a new article in NEJM Catalyst, my colleagues and I share what we’re learning at Michigan Medicine as we work to build a coordinated, statewide system of care following our integration with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and University of Michigan Health-West. Our goal was straightforward but not simple: deliver high-quality, patient-centered, cost-effective care closer to home while improving performance across the system. What’s becoming clear is that success doesn’t come from the transaction; it comes from the integration. Over the past two years, we’ve focused on three areas: - Business integration to support operational consistency and financial sustainability - Clinical integration to expand access and improve outcomes - Cultural integration to build trust, alignment, and shared purpose While our work is ongoing, we’re beginning to see measurable progress: - Expanded access to more complex, academic-caliber care in local communities - Meaningful gains in clinical quality - Reduced nurse turnover and improved employee experience - A significant financial turnaround across our regional hospitals Just as important, we’ve seen what it takes to make this kind of transformation possible: clear goals, accountable leadership, consistent communication, sustained teamwork, and a willingness to adapt when things don’t go as planned. I also want to express my gratitude to Scott Flanders, MD and Margaret Dimond, PhD for their leadership and partnership as co-authors on this article, and to all of our team members at Michigan Medicine for their efforts, expertise and commitment that has made this progress possible. This isn’t a finished story. Integration at this scale is complex, and it takes time. But our experience suggests that with a disciplined approach, health systems can begin to deliver on the promise that so often accompanies consolidation and create real value for the patients and communities we are privileged to serve. If you’re interested, you can read more here: https://lnkd.in/e_A6MPQP #HealthcareLeadership #HealthSystems #AcademicMedicine #Innovation #PatientCare
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Dr. David Lenihan liked thisDr. David Lenihan liked thisMediocre excellence in leadership can emerge by faithfully following established rules and prescribed paths, while unintentionally sanding away “the edges” of your own individuality. Read how to rise above mediocre excellence and lead in your own way in my newsletter, Bold. Forward. Leadership, which published today:Rising above mediocre excellence: leading your own wayRising above mediocre excellence: leading your own way
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Dr. David Lenihan liked thisIn case you missed it, a week ago the #Mizzou School of Medicine announced the expansion of our Springfield Clinical Campus! By training more physicians in Springfield, Missouri, we're investing in communities and ensuring that quality care is within reach for all.University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Medicine
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Dr. David Lenihan liked thisBig news for Missouri health care: The Mizzou School of Medicine is expanding its Springfield Clinical Campus into a full four-year regional campus! This bold step ensures more physicians will train and stay in Missouri — strengthening care for communities statewide. #MizzouMed Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x1LNtUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine expands Springfield clinical campus to full four-year programUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine expands Springfield clinical campus to full four-year program
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