Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
By Mike Daly
Former CEO, Baystate Health System
For some time now, we have discussed the importance of group purchasing organizations (GPOs) on our blog. Critics out there often question the business model of GPOs. Some wonder if contracting with suppliers, to offer cost savings to healthcare systems, really works. They wonder if the GPO contracts are [...]
Friday, August 20th, 2010
By Jennifer Mithell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
At least a dozen U.S. drug and medical device companies are currently under investigation by federal prosecutors for alleged misconduct. Prosectors want to know if the companies made illegal payments to doctors and health officials abroad in order to encourage use of their own products.
There is also concern the [...]
Monday, August 9th, 2010
By Kester Freeman
Former CEO, Palmetto Health
Healthcare reform will bring about major changes, and there are several critical areas that will require immediate attention from hospital executives. A recent article on the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) website discusses this topic in detail. I think it is important to share some of these details with you [...]
Monday, July 19th, 2010
By Kester Freeman
Former CEO, Palmetto Health
When it comes to healthcare and changing an industry in ways that will benefit this country, it is important to look at organizations that are setting standards and raising the bar.
Recently, the Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative (HGPII), an organization dedicated to promoting the highest ethical standards and practices for [...]
Monday, July 12th, 2010
By Ed Howe
Former President and CEO, Aurora Health Care
Johnson & Johnson made a big step in the right direction by beginning to disclose details of their payments to physicians. Eventually, my hope is that this will reform what has been a somewhat sleazy practice of paying some doctors not for medical expertise, but for marketing [...]
