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All in: The intersection of poker and investing with former poker pro Annie Duke
Annie Duke, former professional poker player, World Series of Poker winner and esteemed author and speaker on decision science, sits down with Hank Smith, director and head of investment strategy with Haverford Trust, for this episode of the Speaking of Quality: Wealth Management Insights podcast.
Smith and Duke delve into the similarities of poker and investment management and the role cognitive behavior plays in both. What can investors learn from poker? When should you walk away from an investment?…
Having trouble with your hybrid workplace? This could be the missing link
As experts predicted, the switch hybrid work hasn't been an easy transition for many companies.
Businesses have considered a mix of perks, parties and even pay to find the best way to keep workers engaged as they transition back to the office, but Rob Cross believes the real key may be relationships.
Cross, currently a senior vice president of research for i4cp and a professor at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, has conducted about 1,200 interviews and reviewed countless data about…
Miromatrix Medical acquired by United Therapeutics two years after IPO
Miromatrix, which is developing a process to engineer organs for transplantation, went public in 2021.
Silver Spring’s United Therapeutics reaches $91M deal to buy Miromatrix Medical
The Minnesota-based life sciences firm develops bioengineered organs composed of human cells.
How managed care is revolutionizing teen mental health care in Texas
Teen mental health issues have become a nationwide public health crisis. Legacy Community Health and University of Houston College of Medicine Albert Schweitzer Fellows Teen Health Initiative Survey found that 37% of about 2,000 teens ages 11 to 18 say their main health concern is their mental health. The state of Texas and health care leaders, including managed care organizations (MCOs), are working to address this crisis by actively reducing barriers to mental health care and expanding access to…
FTX founder said he considered — and passed on — Royals naming rights deal
He didn't want his company associated with the Kansas City Royals. Instead, the cryptocurrency exchange is known globally for its spectacular collapse.
Banking & Finance Tracker: FDIC approves Miami community bank acquisition; Financial services firm acquires Benefits & Co.
This week's banking & finance news.
Help Desk: How newly retired people can mitigate Medicare premium increases
The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) tax on their Medicare premiums. IRMAA is an additional premium charged to individuals with higher incomes, and it can significantly affect retirement budgets, writes Brian McKinney of Williams Asset Management.
Nashville health care chiefs concerned about health of the city — and care isn’t the sole answer
The average life expectancy in Tennessee is 75.6 years, ranking No. 46 in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So how does Nashville make sure its residents are healthy so businesses can boom? Panelists at NashvilleHealth event lead by CEO Mark Yancy and former Sen. Bill Frist point to a holistic approach. “If we don’t improve health outcomes, I think our growth and prosperity are at risk,” one panelist said.
CTI promotes Pat Dearing to new C-suite role
CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting Services has promoted an internal leader to new HR role its C-suite.