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Archive > February, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 2

Business Advisor

Get Your Creativity Juices Flowing

Charles Thompson

With declining reimbursement rates, high employee turnover and an unlimited number of safety and regulatory issues to worry about, running a surgery center can sometimes feel like you're juggling a bunch of hot rocks. The ability to look at a situation and be able to come up with a novel solution is a critical skill for you to possess. Here are 10 tips to boost your creative powers.

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