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Inside the Supply Chain

Mining Great Leadership

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

By Richard P. Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Virtua
Everyone wants to be part of something special, and it is the successful organization that realizes all players have an important role.  But it takes unified leadership to create the successful organization. read more

Hospital and Vendor Relationships: The Case for Change

Thursday, October 06, 2011

by R. Timothy Stack, president and CEO, Piedmont Healthcare
Unsustainable growth in healthcare costs, healthcare reform and the emergence of value-based purchasing are pushing hospitals and health systems to improve quality, access and outcomes, while reducing expenses. read more

How are Supply Costs Related to Patient Revenues and Outcomes?

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

by Rosalind Parkinson, administrative director, Materials Systems, The Ohio State University Medical Center
When the hospital bottom line is threatened, most CEOs respond by negotiating better reimbursement from payers and fine-tuning the revenue cycle. read more

Technology Improves Patient Experience

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

By Brian G. Grissler, President & CEO, Stamford Hospital
Providing patients with compassionate, patient-centered care is a primary focus for us. read more

Motivation for Change

Monday, August 15, 2011

By Michael Louviere
Like so many integrated delivery networks (IDNs), Baptist Health System has been challenged by supply and distribution issues for its 46 physician clinics, which are scattered throughout north and central Alabama. 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

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"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

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  4. Believe in the Goodness IDN Admin 12-Dec-2011
  5. Patience, Persistence and Professionalism Lori Weaver 29-Nov-2011
  6. The Fallacy of Incentives IDN Admin 14-Nov-2011
  7. First Comes Trust Lori Weaver 31-Oct-2011
  8. The Value of Friendship Lori Weaver 19-Oct-2011
  9. Speaking the Same Language Lori Weaver 05-Oct-2011
  10. A True Hero Lori Weaver 20-Sep-2011
  11. Success in a People Business Lori Weaver 06-Sep-2011
  12. Don't Underestimate the Need for a Good COO Lori Weaver 23-Aug-2011
  13. Stop, Think, React Lori Weaver 08-Aug-2011
  14. Creating a Culture of Kindness Lori Weaver 11-Jul-2011
  15. Some Simple Advice for an Overly Complicated Age Lori Weaver 27-Jun-2011
  16. Things You Don't Learn in Business School Lori Weaver 15-Jun-2011
  17. Things You Don't Learn in Business School Lori Weaver 31-May-2011
  18. Improving Patient Satisfaction is Part of Doing Business Lori Weaver 18-May-2011
  19. A Mission to Serve Everyone Lori Weaver 02-May-2011
  20. A Great Dog Tale Lori Weaver 19-Apr-2011
  21. Just Don't Forget the Human Touch Lori Weaver 05-Apr-2011
  22. The Right Way to Manage a Media Storm Lori Weaver 22-Mar-2011
  23. Quality Care Isn't a Game Lori Weaver 08-Mar-2011
  24. Reaching Out to Old Friends Lori Weaver 21-Feb-2011
  25. A Strong Argument for Mentoring Lori Weaver 09-Feb-2011
  26. Dear Reader: Keep Your Manners Well-Polished Lori Weaver 24-Jan-2011
  27. When the Economy Heads North, Don't Let Service Go South Lori Weaver 10-Jan-2011
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  29. John Appleyard's Overdue Recognition Lori Weaver 14-Dec-2010
  30. Celebrate, but get back to work! Lori Weaver 30-Nov-2010
  31. Leadership Lisa Ponssa 23-Nov-2010
  32. Turn the world on its head today Lisa Ponssa 02-Nov-2010
  33. Some advice on the inspired life Lisa Ponssa 20-Oct-2010
  34. Satisfied patients, better care Lisa Ponssa 06-Oct-2010
  35. Jan Jennings has the drive to transform healthcare Stephanie Beckham 15-Sep-2010
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  37. Selling Stephanie Beckham 25-Aug-2010
  38. The No-retirement Plan Stephanie Beckham 09-Aug-2010
  39. That Mission Thing Stephanie Beckham 29-Jul-2010
  40. Getting Down and Getting Up C H 29-Jul-2010
  41. Future shock Stephanie Beckham 12-Jul-2010
  42. How to see the C-suite Stephanie Beckham 30-Jun-2010
  43. On True Friendship C H 04-Jun-2010
  44. Taking Things for Granted R E 24-May-2010
  45. Yes, it is Your Grandpa’s Healthcare System R E 09-Mar-2010
  46. Reformers Need Nurses' Advice R E 25-Feb-2010
  47. Needed: Some Old-Fashioned Manners R E 18-Feb-2010
  48. Show Some Attitude! C H 18-Jan-2010
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  52. Indescribable Bond C H 24-Jun-2009
  53. Who Do You Want to be Around? C H 23-Jun-2009
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