Ingram’s February 2023

FEBRUARY 2023 • VOLUME 49, NO. 2

Talk of the Town 7 In the News/Correspondent Business News and Legislative Updates Perspectives 4 Editor’s Note A City Comes Alive by Joe Sweeney 9 Between the Lines For all the promises that the DEI

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agenda makes, its impact on medical school instruction should be a warn- ing call. by Jack Cashill

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11 Reflections

Features 14 We Did It — Again!

Another year passes without improving K-12 academic performance. What are we paying for again? by Dennis Boone Changes at the Fed suggest we really should pay attention to what every- one on the FOMC has to say between meetings. by Ken Herman

The Kansas City Chiefs bring the Lombardi Trophy home, and a city turns out to pay tribute to the victors. The celebration drew well more than half a-million red-clad fans Downtown.

Special Reports 14 Celebrate!

12 In a Nutshell

With two NFL championships in four seasons, and three trips to the Super Bowl in that span, the Kansas City Chiefs are operating at levels never before seen here.

19 Where We Stand Is the long-predicted recession nearly here? 23 Bucking the Trends

Business & Commerce 18 Financial Adviser

25 Heroes in Healthcare Meet 21 health-care providers, their support teams, volunteers and others who bring a deep personal commit ment to their organizations. 41 Icons of Education

As the American health-care system has been ravaged by The Great Resignation, hospitals in Kansas City are bigger than ever. Their talent challenge? Keeping up with unprecedented demand. By Dennis Boone

Taking a defensive posture amid an economic downturn is a strategy fraught with its own risks, but a neces sary one for prudent executives. by Steve Johnson

25 Heroes in Healthcare

After decades of pursuing their pas sion in schools, at community colleg es and on campus, this region’s most impactful educators are recognized for the contributions they’ve made.

20 Wealth Management

Meet 21 exceptional people, from high ranking administrators to hospital volunteers, who help give this region its exceptional level of health care.

Investors will want to pay particular attention to the implications of the Secure 2.0 Act. by Josh Hahn

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51 Of Counsel

What are the qualities of the best instructors and administrators in K-20 education? It all starts with a commit ment to another generation of students.

Employers should pay particular atten tion to changes in federal regulations regarding non-compete clauses. by Tim Hilton

49 A Shared Pain

American employers and enrollment officials at U.S. universities are locked in a demographic struggle that will have implications for talent acquisi- tion for years to come. By Dennis Boone

52 Small Business Adviser

A few things to keep in mind as your company assesses its employee benefit structures. Among the most important of them: Your company culture. by Susan Stasi

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