A turbulent year for healthcare policy, 2017 was capped off with a spree of healthcare mega-mergers. Some transgressed traditional industry boundaries, reflecting the evolving dynamics of a sector in dramatic flux since the 2010 implementation of the Affordable Care Act. CVS’ $69bn acquisition of Aetna, the nation’s third largest insurer, introduced the possibility of converting… Continue reading Goliath vs. Goliath: Hospital Mega-Mergers and the Fight for Your Healthcare
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The MBA as a Finance Case
With Round 1 MBA admissions in the books and Round 2 underway, we are now seeing the mix of HBS campus visitors shift from Class of 2020 hopefuls toward Class of 2021 prospects. For many, the decision to apply entails weighing benefits of the MBA—facilitating personal and professional growth, gaining access to a strong brand… Continue reading The MBA as a Finance Case
The Game Theory of Recruiting
A common refrain among incoming business school students is the promise of self-discovery through an MBA, a rare opportunity to leverage insight from peers across industries to inform career decisions. At the same time, seemingly running counter to this message, recruiting emails begin pouring in before the incoming class is finalized, and on-campus internship recruiting… Continue reading The Game Theory of Recruiting