Urgent care’s niche between primary care and the ED
Why are patients increasingly turning to urgent care centers? With high-deductible plans proliferating, people want access to affordable care. They want clarity on pricing. They…
Articles by The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
What does it mean to be an urgent care center in an IDN?
Integrated health systems are in a unique position to capitalize on the opportunities in the urgent care market … if they can recognize them, says…
June 2015
Click Here to Read the current issue (w link to PDF download) Infection prevention Publisher’s Letter Committed Network Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Coalition Pharmacy Network’s members…
Population health management: Taking a broader look
By Mark Thill Population health management is the future of healthcare. At least that’s what experts tell us. And I believe it’s true. A speaker…
Moving Toward Meaningful
By William Foltz Patient engagement, interoperability two challenges physicians face in meeting requirements in the Meaningful Use program. And Stage 3 is looming. The Meaningful…
How to survive in a financially challenged market?
By John Strong Cut variation, cut waste, implement lean processes, advises Intermountain executive There is plenty of room for improvement in U.S. healthcare. Patient outcomes…
MedAssets Looks Ahead
Data, consumer preference to play big role in healthcare’s future Innovative medical devices, equipment and procedures always have and always will play a significant role…
Purchased services contracting: Change is in the air
Supply chain executives are paying increasing attention to purchased services. The Journal of Healthcare Contracting submitted a series of questions to HealthTrust executives about the…
Infection prevention
Infections cause human suffering. They cost the healthcare system millions of dollars. And, in many cases, they are avoidable. This month, the Journal of Healthcare…
IDNs respond to today’s pressures
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