It was noted during my recent visit to Washington, D.C. that our new president and a stronger, Democratic-controlled Congress are off to a fast start. While there are many serious, competing issues to draw the attention of our current American leaders, I can assure you that health care is within the top five and will be an area of serious discussion - and far reaching decisions...read more

Prior to 2009, the industry was already facing many changes and challenges. Now that we have a new Democratic president, Democratically-controlled Congress and an economy seemingly spiraling out of control, the situation is even more complicated and filled with more changes. This article looks at five trends impacting healthcare today...read more

One way that surgical facilities can maintain margins during a challenging economy is to fully leverage the potential of supply chain management. As the recession continues, companies in all industries are challenging supply chain professionals to demonstrate their true value by finding more ways to reduce purchasing and inventory costs and surgical facilities are no exception...read more

As with Julius Caesar, technology is the dictator perpetuo in our facilities (and our lives). We cannot live without, but are often burdened by, its presence. Our reliance on technology enables a higher level of patient care. Yet technology is often the weakest part of a facility's operations because rarely is a member of your permanent staff an IT expert...read more

The community of Great Bend, Kansas, felt the current hospital was meeting neither the community nor physician needs. The physicians wanted more control and efficiency, along with a better environment for both themselves and their patients. As a result, the Surgical and Diagnostic Center of Great Bend, the only specialty hospital in the area, was built to allow physicians and medical professionals to practice medicine with the most current technology and to provide high quality care in a comfortable environment for the community...read more