Supply chain’s ‘roundtable’
SMI celebrates 10 years of bringing together suppliers and providers to solve the tough problems By Christine Dean The Strategic Marketplace Initiative (SMI®), a non-profit,…
2014
Expanded membership, growth in opportunity
Strong member commitment has helped one coalition expand from a small regional organization to one that serves members nationwide. When Louisville, Ky.-based Alliant Purchasing formed…
The Acquired Practice
Best practices from health systems that have successfully incorporated their acquired physician practices Hospitals and health systems continue to extend into ambulatory settings to achieve…
Seeing the Field
Jim Marziale believes in the importance of leadership and teamwork. Not surprising. He’s had some great teachers. Jim Marziale joined Amerinet as vice president, field…
Publisher’s Letter: The Pursuit of Good Marks
I recently took my truck in for service at the local Ford Dealership. I am on my third Ford truck and have been very happy…
November 2014
Click Here to Read the Nov issue (w link to PDF download) Care transition As hospitals get penalized for readmissions, more attention is paid…
Supply Chain Expense Management Checkup
Assuming you are in tip top shape can be dangerous to your hospital’s financial health. By Robert T. Yokl, Chief Value Strategist, Strategic Value Analysis…
IT Solutions and Stage 2 Compliance
IT solutions for the healthcare industry continue to morph as the needs of the industry and compliance requirements change by Michelle Williams, US Lifeline analyst…
In the Headlines
Editor’s note: The following news has been compiled by Major Accounts Exchange (The MAX), health care’s leading provider of real-world intelligence for the supply chain….
Care transition resources
The following resources can help Journal of Healthcare Contracting readers understand the work that their physicians and other providers are doing to improve care transition….