HENDERSON: It’s time to try racing driverless cars
It’s time to consider that, not only is technology evolving, but people are having a blast with the possible futures.
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FRIEDMAN: Pence lets ideology block opportunity
It looks as if Gov. Mike Pence’s bent toward privatization prevented him from seriously considering retaking the Indiana Toll Road lease rights when he had the chance to do so.
GUNDERMAN: We should improve physician engagement
When engagement scores are low, physicians take little pride in the hospital, would not recommend it to a job-seeking colleague, and believe the hospital’s mission and vision are not in sync with the needs of patients.
COX: AMA offers misdiagnosis with drug ad ban
Anecdotes can be persuasive, but our research leads us to a qualified defense of direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising.
NALLI: Boosting Hoosiers’ health takes team effort
Coverage alone is no guarantee for a healthier Indiana, and our current methods of delivering health care aren’t meeting the needs of those who need it most.
VIEWPOINT: Mike Pence, governor of INtolerance
Not only did Pence double down on his support for RFRA, but when given multiple opportunities by the ABC News moderator to state the obvious, he refused to say the simple words that, “In Indiana, it is wrong to discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation.”
MCALISTER: Hogsett’s opportunity: teacher leadership
As the leader of a city with 11 districts, and as authorizer of dozens of public charter schools, Hogsett will have a key role in helping us set a collective vision for what teacher leadership in Indianapolis might look like.
EDGELL: Hogsett must focus on food security issues
The new mayor should appoint a food policy director to provide leadership and coordination around food issues in city departments and across the community.
HUBER: Indy region needs Regional Cities lift
There’s no “manifest destiny” for Indianapolis. We aren’t sharing in the national migration of talent to metropolitan America. We lag most other large regions in population growth, including peers like Nashville, Denver and Columbus.
HUDNUT: Words on leadership from a four-term mayor
I heard many times: “Bill, if you put that tax on, you will never be elected to anything again.” We had to stick to our guns, or give up. Part of leadership is knowing when to stand on principle and when to be flexible.
GUY: Data is everywhere (and not worth it)
Data is so addictive to managers that, when information is not naturally available, vice presidents of this and that move to create it.
RIGGS: Troubling rift between cops, communities
Citizens give local police incredible enforcement powers, including the ability to arrest and detain. And with much authority should come much accountability.
GUNDERMAN: A surprising key to improving Indy’s health
Access to health care explains only a small part of health status—no more than 15 percent, according to the best evidence.
Walking solves many issues; why do we make it hard?
Some neighborhoods have no sidewalks, crumbling sidewalks or sidewalks that don’t connect to places people need to go, such as school, work, stores or transit stations. We focus our infrastructure on automobiles, not walkers or people in wheelchairs or on bikes.
PETERSON: 16 Tech is rare opportunity for Indianapolis
16 Tech would bring together many of Indianapolis’ existing strengths—our research universities, life sciences expertise and vibrant technology sector—to spark new companies and jobs.
FRIEDMAN: Regional Cities, regional cage matches
The Regional Cities legislation was a lousy idea designed to divert Hoosiers from the notion that their state government should support all regions of our state. Instead, we are pitting one region against another, fighting for scraps from the state’s table.
ANDERSON: Millennials are entitled, loyal, productive
We demand fast-paced work environments, a seat at the table, and constant change.
RICHARDSON: Disobey your attorney and get personal
Strong and effective relationships—with employees, customers and vendors—are the motors that drive business. Too often, managers focus only on the professional aspects and discount what makes us truly unique: our lives outside of work.
MCVEY: Skipping health care causes big tab later
I raise for consideration the notion of “balanced” health plans that place priority on prevention and access. Preventive care is inexpensive, while chronic disease treatments and emergency-room visits are not.
TAFT: Address opportunity gap for urban poor
Since the average minority household currently owns only 10 percent of the wealth of a typical white family, we are facing a huge challenge of broadening economic inclusion.