| Publisher’s Letter Two Sides, Same Coin Pete Allen applies contracting lessons learned from 21 years of manufacturing experience to his post at Novation Small group, large benefit Members of one regional purchasing coalition reap substantial benefits upfront The Rhythm of Change Employed physicians, self-distribution, among topics at the Distributor Insights conference Feet on the street There’s a new kid in town. He’s a GPO field rep, calling on non-hospital providers, trying to attract them to his company’s contract portfolio. And he’s looking for help from his distribution counterparts. Line in the Sand Time will tell if other PPI manufacturers follow Medtronic’s lead, or if they seize the opportunity to show GPOs the love Straight Talking One contracting executive is upfront with his vendors – and he expects the same from them The need for data standards brings provider and supplier together HIGPA column View from Washington An appointment you shouldn’t miss Thirty minutes that could initiate change within your department and facility Contracting News Observation Deck |