Evidence clearly shows that organizations focusing on all stakeholders are far more successful in the long term than those driven only by maximizing shareholders return. Today's economy demands businesses that create value, not only for shareholders but also for customers, employees and society as a whole. Doing so will help prevent organizations from drifting out of control and undergoing unpredictable fluctuations in value. This book shows how to create and deliver sustainable and measurable value through an organization. Creating Lasting Value illustrates how to achieve...

This exciting resource examines pioneering, successful business models in healthcare services, emphasizing bold and innovative entrepreneurship in creating care delivery that is accessible, affordable, and effective. Expert contributors supply fascinating case studies of visionary principles at work in hospitals, specialist care, eHealth providers, and insurers along with practical guidance on building and sustaining a vision, a brand, an organization, and a loyal base of clients, employees, and investors. Featured companies demonstrate how moving beyond conventional patient/provider,...