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Salaries for Health System CEOs Increase 4% in 2013
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50 of the Most Powerful People in Healthcare
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B
ecker's CEO Roundtable 2013: 12 Leaders on the Biggest Healthcare Challenges
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Clinical Integration & ACOs
26 Incorporating Pharmacists Into ACOs: The Next Step for Cost Savings
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Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting Brochure
Financial Management
39
CMS: 1,451 Hospitals Penalized in 2014 Value-Based Purchasing Program
39
OIG: High Hospital Charges Lead to Excessive Medicare Outlier Payments
Health Information Technology
40 Clinical Executives' Crucial Role in Health IT Implementation
43 Hospitals With Great Heart Programs
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Chuck Lauer: 8 Truths on Health Reform
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The Corner Office: Quick Thoughts From
Randy Oostra of ProMedica Health System
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Hospital & Health System Executive Moves
53
Hospital & Health System Transactions
54
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