Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up with an old friend, Jan Jennings, who of all things is living out of a motor home in Wheeling, W.Va. No, he hasn’t fallen on hard times; he’s just being budget conscious as he runs two hospitals, Ohio Valley Medical Center and East Ohio Regional Hospital, on an interim basis. read more

Amazing Grace is Getting Hard to Find
Not long ago I traveled to California for a speaking engagement. As I was the first speaker on tap for the morning session, I arrived the night before and checked into the hotel in time for dinner. read more
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"We always recommend the IDN Summit meetings as a 'top show' for networking opportunities. The chance to work with such a large audience of high level decision-makers in one setting allows for a quick assimilation into the corporate account arena and provides strategic opportunities for any supplier. It is also a great occasion to stay close to the issues affecting healthcare delivery and a venue to be involved in improving them."
Maria Hames
Partner, Healthcare Links
"There hasn’t been a more important time for CEOs to be engaged in the healthcare supply chain than now. Balancing the need to be technologically advanced with the need to maintain solid financial footing means that leaders have to examine their supply chain as an integral part of system strategy. What I want to accomplish at the IDN Summit, and beyond, is to get the right kind of dialogue going with the right people."
Chuck Lauer
Former Publisher
Modern Healthcare








