Friday, September 3rd, 2010
By Kester Freeman
Former CEO, Palmetto Health
The world of healthcare is quickly becoming more high-tech with help from patient cell phones. A new generation of doctors, nurses and other staff seem to be embracing these changes as they test out whether mobile devices can in fact be an asset when it comes to treating and diagnosing [...]
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Rob Meriweather, Guest blogger
U.S. Director of Sales, HemCon Technologies
When you consider the business of healthcare, relationships matter. For those of us who manufacture medical devices, relationship building is an essential component to any successful sales strategy. Â
HemCon Technologies decided to partner with a group purchasing organization (GPO) toward the end of 2009 to help build [...]
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
By Mike Daly
Former CEO, Baystate Health System
We have written at length about the struggles Massachusetts has experienced since revamping their own healthcare laws and requiring people to purchase health insurance. A man is currently suing the state, claiming he cannot be forced to purchase health insurance because he simply cannot afford to do so. He [...]
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. Â 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 [...]
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
By Kester Freeman
Former CEO, Palmetto Health
A recent article in Hospitals & Health Networks discusses a survey in which hospitals across the country report they are very satisfied with the group purchasing organization (GPO) they work with to help manage supply costs and negotiate contracts. In fact, many materials managers explain that it is really not [...]
