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Columns The high cost of oil is changing fundamental aspects of how hospitals and vendors serving healthcare facilities do business through traditional, established supply chains. By Timothy Mangione and Russell Shevins Medical errors and startlingly high levels of misdiagnoses have taken a toll on the public’s confidence in our healthcare system. By Art Papier, M.D. Altering human behavior seems challenging, but medication adherence may be one of the easier behavioral healthcare initiatives to implement. Additionally, it can bring significant, quick financial rewards. By Sean D. Teare With the increasingly diverse U.S. population, Logical Images strives to help medical professionals make better diagnoses. By Alan Dorich While implementing technologies throughout your hospital’s supply chain has been identified as an avenue of improvement, determining the right time for adoption and the appropriate methods for calculating the return on investment are not quite that easy. By Matthew Kaufman, Salil Joshi and Eileen O’Donnell With new healthcare construction in high demand in today’s shaky economy, it’s no wonder providers are looking for financially savvy ways to build or renovate. By Tony Miliote |
