| Cover Story Collaboration equals independence Aligning with the right partners is key for hospitals that want to avoid a merger or acquisition Features The interview The New Era of Accountability AHA President Rich Umbdenstock explores how hospitals are preparing for a promising new business model and the challenges they face in the era of accountability Trend watching Why are insurers buying physician groups? Hospitals are wary, but insurers say this is just one tool in their accountable care strategy The boardroom Focus on the C-Suite: Integrator in Chief Executing complex strategies demands broad experience and leadership from today's COOs |
Departments InBox People & Business Community benefit, Business Watch, Calendar, Web Extras. Your Turn Datadig Hot Topics Environmental Sustainability Programs for Hospitals The underlying tenet in health care applies to all hospital operations, not just those that take place within hospital walls. Containing Energy Expenses Finding ways to rein in expenses without sacrificing quality and safety is imperative for hospitals. Expert Panel Discussion on The Road to CPOE Expert CIOs and CMIOs share their experiences with the planning and implementation of CPOE. Expert Panel Discussion on Bio-Med and the CIO Hospital information systems forging a link between biomedical engineering and the CIO. Capital Challenge Improving trust and accountability through transparency. |