--- title: Canton Growth Partners Insights | Don McDaniel description: CEO | Healthcare visionary, master health economist, serial entrepreneur, and lover of a good debate --- [Skip to content](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/author/don-mcdaniel#main-content) [![Canton-logo-full-color](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Canton-logo-full-color.png?width=1316&height=476&name=Canton-logo-full-color.png "Canton-logo-full-color")](https://cantongrowthpartners.com/) - [About Us](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/about-us) - [Capabilities](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/capabilities) - [Strategy & Insights](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/strategy-insights) - [Integrated Marketing Solutions](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/integrated-marketing-solutions) - [Performance Solutions](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/performance-solutions) - [CRM Managed Services & Sales Operations](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/crm_managed_services) - [Who We Serve](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/who-we-serve) - [Hospitals & Health Systems](https://cantongrowthpartners.com/who-we-serve#hospitals-and-health-systems) - [Community Health Centers](https://cantongrowthpartners.com/who-we-serve#community-health-centers) - [Network & Risk-Bearing Entities](https://cantongrowthpartners.com/who-we-serve#network-and-risk-bearing-entities) - [Tech-Enabled Care Services](https://cantongrowthpartners.com/who-we-serve#tech-enabled-care-services) - [Investors & Private Equity](https://cantongrowthpartners.com/who-we-serve#investors-and-private-equity) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/tag/blog#section-articles) - [Case Studies](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/case-studies) - [Events](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/events) - [Keynote Speaking](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/keynote-speaking) - [News](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/tag/news#section-articles) [Purchase Theme](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/author/don-mcdaniel#main-content) [Contact](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/contact)   # Blogs Stay up-to-date with the latest news and insights from Canton Growth Partners, a trusted partner in healthcare growth. Explore our expert articles and industry updates to stay informed and ahead of the curve. ![CantonCatalyst](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hubfs/CantonCatalyst.png) #### Subscribe to our newsletter Each month, you can tune in for the latest health news, insights, and discourse all in one place.    ## Latest Articles all Blog Trending Innovation Canton Pulse Value-Based Care Digital Health Strategy Tech-Enabled Care Services Highlighted Hospitals & Health Systems Automation Healthcare models thought leadership AI B2B marketing Consumerism [![Title Card](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hubfs/less-is-more-featured-card.png)](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/less-is-more-in-healthcare-it-has-always-been-about-the-cost) #### [Less is more in healthcare: It Has Always Been About the Cost](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/less-is-more-in-healthcare-it-has-always-been-about-the-cost) Healthcare is the one industry where spending more buys worse outcomes. A look at why, and what real cost-quality alignment would... ![Title Card](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hubfs/Website/Headshots/Don%20headshot%20round%2050%20x%2050%20%20(100%20x%20100%20px).png) ###### Don McDaniel August 25, 2026 [Blog](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/tag/blog) [![Decentralized healthcare models blog title image](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20The%20Rise%20and%20Staying%20Power%20of%20Decentralized%20Care%20Models.png)](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/the-rise-and-staying-power-of-decentralized-care-models) #### [The Rise and Staying Power of Decentralized Care Models](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/the-rise-and-staying-power-of-decentralized-care-models) Discover why decentralized care models are here to stay, how they align with value-based care, and what’s driving investment and... ![Decentralized healthcare models blog title image](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hubfs/Website/Headshots/Don%20headshot%20round%2050%20x%2050%20%20(100%20x%20100%20px).png) ###### Don McDaniel February 12, 2026 [Blog](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/tag/blog) [![](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%207%20Key%20Trends%20Reshaping%20the%20Healthcare%20Industry%20in%202026%20(1).png)](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/7-trends-reshaping-the-healthcare-industry-in-2026) #### [7 Trends Reshaping the Healthcare Industry in 2026](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/7-trends-reshaping-the-healthcare-industry-in-2026) Discover seven critical trends driving healthcare industry transformation. Essential insights for healthcare leaders navigating... ![7 Trends Reshaping the Healthcare Industry in 2026](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hubfs/Website/Headshots/Don%20headshot%20round%2050%20x%2050%20%20(100%20x%20100%20px).png) ###### Don McDaniel February 03, 2026 [Blog](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/tag/blog) [![](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hubfs/CantonNews%20-%20Community%20Care%20(1).png)](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/canton-advises-cci-caresource) #### [Canton Advises Community Care, Inc. in Strategic Affiliation with CareSource](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/canton-advises-cci-caresource) Canton advises Community Care, Inc. on its strategic affiliation with CareSource, enhancing care for older adults and individuals... ![Canton Advises Community Care, Inc. in Strategic Affiliation with 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Healthcare](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/change-management-avoid-healthcare-failure) Explore the critical need for change management in healthcare to avoid single points of failure, as highlighted by the recent... ![Change Management: Avoiding Single Points of Failure in Healthcare](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hubfs/Website/Headshots/Don%20headshot%20round%2050%20x%2050%20%20(100%20x%20100%20px).png) ###### Don McDaniel April 01, 2024 [Blog](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/tag/blog) [![](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hubfs/CantonNews-%20Don%20McDaniel.png)](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/don-mcdaniel-university-college-of-london) #### [University College of London Appoints Don McDaniel to Advisory Board of Global Business School for Health](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/don-mcdaniel-university-college-of-london) McDaniel joins UCL’s board of advisors as Healthcare Executive in Residence, bringing nearly 30 years of experience empowering... ![University College of London Appoints Don McDaniel to Advisory Board of Global Business School for Health](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hubfs/Website/Headshots/Don%20headshot%20round%2050%20x%2050%20%20(100%20x%20100%20px).png) ###### Don McDaniel March 19, 2024 [News](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/tag/news) [![](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20Why%20Top-Performers%20are%20Excelling%20(1).png)](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/excel-with-strategic-planning) #### [Why Top-Performers are Excelling with Strategic Planning](https://www.cantongrowthpartners.com/insights/excel-with-strategic-planning) Explore why top-performing organizations excel with strategic planning, focusing on accountability, value creation, and openness... ![Why Top-Performers are Excelling with Strategic 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