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14 Sign up for the COMPLIMENTARY Becker's Hospital Review CEO Report & CFO Report E-Weeklies at www.BeckersHospitalReview.com or call (800) 417-2035 Science Center's tactics in hopes the appeal of fresh, up-to-date facilities will draw in pediatric specialists who before might have skipped over San Antonio when deciding where to practice. cal schools and prospective physicians has been astounding. They've already hired a number of subspecialists new to the region and expect another 40 in the next three to five years, he says. Methodist, on the other hand, holds the philosophy that a freestanding children's hospital is not necessarily better — or more packed with patients. Instead, Ms. Nord hopes when it comes to recruiting much-needed specialists, it's what's inside the hospital that counts. "It's really not a question of whether there are enough beds to care for the children of San Antonio, but rather focusing our efforts and our resources on the subspecialties," Ms. Nord says. "The children's healthcare world is small in terms of number of hospitals, so word gets around a lot," he adds. "One of the many reasons we decided to partner with Baylor and Texas Children's Hospital is they are world-recognized and [for] their ability to recruit. So far, early on in the process, that looks like it's coming to fruition. We're getting calls and inquiries from subspecialists interested in moving to San Antonio." Since the Baylor affiliation was announced, Mr. Carrier of Christus says the response from medi- Three's a crowd Leaders from the three systems acknowledged that despite the anticipated growth in the mar- ket, competition would be stiff and could drive some stakeholders out. "Personally, I don't see how three children's hospitals will be successful," says Mr. Carrier of Christus. The ones that will thrive will be the most specialized in the region, he adds, making academic partnerships even more important. "We can't control what everybody else does," Dr. González of the Health Science Center says. "We think at the end of the day, we'll have sufficient volume." Additionally, he says the CHOPVanguard initiative plans to expand all the way to Texas' southern border, making the alliance with the Health Science Center as strategically beneficial as it hopes to be financially beneficial. n Register Today! Becker's Hospital Review CEO Strategy Roundtable November 14, 2013 • The Ritz-Carlton Chicago Co-chaired by Scott Becker, Publisher, Becker's Hospital Review, and Chuck Lauer, Former Publisher, Modern Healthcare Keynote CEO Strategy Roundtable This keynote roundtable discussion will include: • oseph Fifer, President and CEO, Healthcare J Financial Management Association • eter S. Fine, FACHE, President and CEO, P Banner Health • arry Goldberg, CEO, Loyola University L Health System • iana Hendel, CEO, Long Beach Memorial, Miller's D Children's Hospital and Community Hospital • atherine Jacobson, President and CEO, Froedtert C Health • arry Kaiser, MD, CEO, Temple University Health L System • hillip M. Kambic, President and CEO, Riverside P Health Care • ynn Nicholas, FACHE, President and CEO, MasL sachusetts Hospital Association • ichael Sachs, Chairman, Sg2 M • ouis Shapiro, President and CEO, Hospital for L Special Surgery • uint Studer, Founder, Studer Group Q • aul Summerside, MD, FAAEM, MMM, CMO and P Chief Compliance Officer, BayCare Clinic Come hear from leading hospital and health system experts as they present on the following topics: • How to Assess Strategy in a Changing World: Thinking 5 Months and 5 Years Into the Future • ssessing and Defending the Fair Market Value of High-Earning Physician A Compensation • Driving Perioperative Performance to Improve Bottom Line • alent Rules! Creating a Talent Management Process Within Healthcare T • he Best Ideas for Community Hospitals Now T • ACOs: Current Trends and Issues • Creating an ACO for Your Own Employees • he State of the Healthcare Future T • Compensation for Health System Leadership • Hospital Leadership - What Are the Biggest Opportunities for and Threats to Hospitals? • he Road to Population Health: Key Enablers in T Implementing Value-Based Approaches • ou've Now Implemented Your EMR - Welcome to the Starting Line Y • Physician Alignment Strategies, Co-Management Joint Ventures, Employment and More • What is the Impact of Healthcare Reform on ASCs and Group Practices? To register, visit www.BeckersHospitalReview.com/novhospitalevent.html, email registration@beckershealthcare.com or call (800) 417-2035