This article was recently published at Poets and Quants: My executive MBA class at the University of Chicago has just completed the first quarter of the program. We are currently on a short, but much appreciated, break. This break gives me a chance to re-group a bit, as well as to look back and evaluate [...]
Why doctors should be careful with Groupon and other social coupons
I continue to vocalize my belief that medical providers should not use “social coupons” to sell medical services, my crusaide was recently picked up by the KevinM I just received a Groupon for dental services. I have seen Groupon’s in the past for medical services and I can’t figure out how selling medical services via [...]
A career hijacked by Sept. 11: Adam A. Banks
My first article in a major newspaper, “The Cleveland Plain Dealer” New York — I experienced Sept. 11 as an airline pilot. I was flying that beautiful morning — a flight that originated in Cleveland. My chest still tightens sometimes when I think back to that day. Occasionally I have to fight back tears, especially [...]
An Entrepreneur Applies to B-School
The entire article can be found at Poets And Quants Business school was something I always dreamed of doing “one day.” I just took quite a round-about way to get there. A week after I graduated with my undergraduate degree, I was hired as a commuter airline pilot. It was exactly the job I had [...]
Chicago Booth Kick-Off Week
The full post is at Poets and Quants I just completed the “kick-off week” for Chicago Booth’s EMBA program, and although I went through the week with mixed emotions, I have come to realize why I am so excited to be a part of the Chicago Booth program. Actually, the real kick-off started about a [...]
NY SportsMed & Adam in AmEx Commercial
Maybe my 15 minutes of fame is actually going to be a minute and 37 seconds. Check out the Amex commercial.
Groupon for non-professional revenue?
I recently considered using Groupon as a way to kick-start the non-medical revenue streams within our practice. There are some important considerations to take prior to running a social coupon; below I review the business reasons why I chose not to run one. In addition to business considerations , there are a whole lot of [...]
Is Groupon “Fee Splitting” and Therefore Illegal?
I just received a “Groupon” for dental services. I have seen Groupon’s in the past for medical services and I can’t figure out how selling medical services via a social coupon (the generic name for “Groupon” like sites) is legal. This is dangerous, uncharted territory; consult your attorney before running a Groupon! As I am [...]
After the Marathon
On November 7, 2010, I finished the ING NYC Marathon. Against strong advice from my doctors and my PTs, I did it. Finishing the race—even getting to the race—was not an easy feat. Unfortunately, I was in the best shape to run the race in August. When September rolled around, I sustained a stress fracture [...]
