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Thanksgiving dinner conversations can be tricky. The golden rule is to avoid politics—but what about healthcare? Healthcare is inherently political, and debates about it can get heated fast. But with the right approach, you can talk shop without losing family members. Why does this matter? Many of us in healthcare live and breathe these topics, so it’s natural to want to discuss them. But poorly-timed or overly technical conversations can bore—or even alienate—your audience (cough cough, family). Too often, we choose the wrong topic to talk about (like Medicare Advantage plans) or barge into unrelated discussions (“Speaking of pie, let’s talk GLP-1 medications!”). And let’s not forget the risk of running into Aunt Sally, who suddenly knows everything about private equity. What’s the solution? Follow my 7 rules for talking healthcare at the Thanksgiving dinner table. 100% effective 100% of the time. 📩 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/e_pB_3gh
Biopharma Strategy and Decision Support Leader | Intrapreneur | Patient-Driven | Harvard/MIT
4wI've had plenty of healthcare arguments over the holiday table, but I don't find this as intractable as say, religion or abortion...these are fundamentally irreconcilable. On healthcare, everyone wants it high-quality, accessible, and cheap. The difference is in the "how."