One aspect of the new healthcare reform legislation concerns the accountability and coordination of care between hospitals and medical groups. Becoming an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) appears to be top of mind for many health system executives. read more

Supplier Education
In working through the Market Strategies track for the 2010 Fall IDN Summit it occurred to us that one thing we could do more of with suppliers is 'listen'! Even though we’ve had numerous surveys of supplier attendees we’ve never had a dedicated session where we’ve engaged the supplier community during a Summit. That is changing at the Fall Summit. 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








