Making Alarms Count Culture change and teamwork – not capital investment – allow one medical center to create an alarm management system that keeps patients safer…and nurses happierEditor’s Note The Affordable Care Act: A primer Committed to Collaboration For TPC, a collaborative approach has led to substantial savings for its members. The Acquired Practice: Set Yourself up for Success A Good Fit From PAR Excellence automated inventory to low-unit-of-delivery and an integrated service center,supply chain expert Patrick Moore won’t stop until the job gets done. HSCA View from Washington Healthcare attire and infection prevention Vested Outsourcing and ACOs New approaches to contracting are necessary to meet new ACO’s challenges Service Contract Management As the Affordable Care Act appears less and less affordable, the value of service contract management takes on an even higher level of importance within the supply chain management department. State-Level Accountability Could a new ACO model work at the state-level? Solutions Spotlight In the Headlines |