Health Information Exchange: Implementation in the Real World
The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC), part of the Department for Health and Human Services, has awarded funds as part of its State Health Information Exchange (State HIE) Corporative Agreement Program. The goal of this program i..
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This Educator’s Tough Evaluation Made Him a Better Teacher
In the multifaceted world of healthcare management, the caliber of education directly impacts the quality of future leadership. As a Vice President in this dynamic field, I have observed how educational practices shape aspiring healthcare pr..
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Building the Hospital of Tomorrow: Rehabilitate, Renovate, or Replace
Building the hospital of tomorrow in today’s competitive marketplace, significant capital expenditure decisions can make or break a healthcare organization and the career of the executives(s) tasked with such decisions. No capital dec..
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Listening to Employers: How Health Systems Can Support Population Health Management
Listening to Employers: The continued pressure to manage healthcare costs and maximize workforce productivity has caused employers to broaden their participation in population health management for their employees. Managing the health o..
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Sustaining A Financially Vibrant Healthcare Organization
Sustaining a financially vibrant healthcare organization today many healthcare executive are facing many challenges.. Issues such as workforce shortages to the need to update technology and make facility infrastructure improvements as w..
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Marketing and Money: Linking New Products, Services, and ROI
When developing new products and services, healthcare professionals must have a comprehensive understanding of their consumers, their needs, values, and communication preferences. Accordingly, a well thought out marketing strategy is vi..
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Implementing Strategic Plans for Successful Operations
Once the strategic plan is developed, the work is only half done. Without effective implementation, a strategic plan may be no more than a fancy binder on a shelf. Leaders face many challenges in getting organization wide buy-in of the..
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Healthcare Executive Career Management in a Web 2.0 Era
The growth of social networking Web sites has been rapid both in their extent of use and in their transformation from informal socializing into media integral to career management. However, healthcare executives must understand that emp..
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