Observation Deck: Rocky Road
They say the devil is in the details. That could be the case for computerized physician order entry, or CPOE. Great idea, great concept, but…
Articles by Mark Thill
Observation Deck: Simple Solutions for Complex Times
Who could dispute that today’s healthcare system is extremely complex? Just look at the IDNs in which you work. Spread out over tens or even…
Observation Deck: Doors Opening
At press time, it appeared that the Antitrust Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee was preparing to reconvene hearings on group purchasing. It also appeared…
Observation Deck – Attitude Counts
This month, in “10 People to Watch in Healthcare Contracting,” we celebrate your profession. The purpose of this feature is not to place 10 individuals…
Observation Deck – The Shape of Things to Come
Imagine a Little League baseball season during which no parents volunteer to coach, or a condo association of which no one agrees to be president….
Observation Deck: Get Moving
Ironically, the busier we get, the more sedentary we become. Sure, there are exceptions. But too many of us are strapped to our desks, to…
Observation Deck – Play it safe: Take some risks
Most of the time, when we hear the words “play it safe,” we cringe. To many of us, that’s code for “doing the same old…
Observation Deck – How Low Can You Go?
Remember the “Limbo Rock?” You extend a bar across two uprights, and then see if you can dance under it without falling on your rear…
Observation Dec / Binding View Summer 2004
Celebration Is More Than Fun and Games Many of you either are, have been or will be managers of other people. As such, you know…
Observation Deck / Binding View Spring 2004
We’re Watching You It’s fascinating to watch an industry in transition. This month’s article on the relationships between medical-surgical distributors and IDNs – as well…