The Patient Experience Improving the patient’s perception of care isn’t just the work of doctors and nurses, but all support personnel too. Including supply chain.Publisher’s Letter Seeing the Field Jim Marziale believes in the importance of leadership and teamwork. Not surprising.He’s had some great teachers. An Acquired Skill Best practices from health systems that have acquired physician practices Expanded membership, growth in opportunity Strong member commitment has helped one coalition expand from a small regional organization to one that serves members nationwide. Supply chain’s ‘roundtable’ SMI celebrates 10 years of bringing together suppliers and providers to solve the tough problems Sharing the Risk If 25 years of supply chain experience has taught David Walsh one thing, it’s the value of communication. Ebola: Education trumps panic Resources and information on effective Ebola protocols HSCA Each Their Own Market Insights provides opportunity to understanding IDNs…one at a time Staying Relevant Understand the issues facing your customers in the marketplace, consultant Mark Dixon says Your First Priority Focus on creating value and eliminating waste Consolidation. Innovation. Can we have it both ways? |