The biggest issue the health care sector in Asia faces is talent attraction and retention. It is imperative that boards align their talent and business strategies, starting with succession management. Senior managers also need to focus on building a strong pipeline of leaders with recruiting and retention strategies. They should look beyond their comfort zones when recruiting staff, whether in new geographies or from nonmedical industries, where there may be skill sets relevant to the health care business. Leading educational institutions like the National University of Singapore have introduced specializations in health care management in their MBA programs to help executives integrate into hospital environments.

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