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Sign up for the COMPLIMENTARY Becker's Hospital Review CEO Report & CFO Report E-Weeklies at www.BeckersHospitalReview.com or call (800) 417-2035 7 Publisher's Letter January Issue; 2014 Annual Meeting January issue. The January issue of Becker's Hospital Review features a look at the challenges, opportunities and trends for the year ahead. In the cover article, "10 Largest Challenges and Opportunities for Hospitals in 2014," Managing Editor Molly Gamble lays out 10 issues that will significantly impact hospital strategy in the next 12 months. It's a must-read for any healthcare executive charged with leading an organization in the year marked by the most significant Affordable Care Act implementations to day. Also in the issue, Staff Reporter Helen Adamopoulos peers into the future, asking healthcare experts their predictions on healthcare in 2035 — the findings may surprise you. Expect significant changes compared to the facilities of today! The issue also includes our annual list of "50 of the Most Powerful People in Healthcare," as well as one of our most popular lists highlighting service line excellence "100 Hospitals With Great Heart Programs." 2014 Annual Meeting – Register Today! Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Becker's Hospital Review Meeting, which will take place on May 15-17, 2014, at the Swissôtel Chicago. This exclusive conference brings together hospital business and strategy leaders to discuss how to improve hospital operations and profitability in these challenging but opportunityfilled times. The event will feature 100-plus sessions and 190-plus speakers, including keynote speakers Major League Baseball legend Joe Torre; Delos "Toby" Cosgrove, MD, president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic; Forrest Sawyer, former television news anchor for ABC, CBS and MSNBC; and Chuck Lauer, former publisher of Modern Healthcare. Register before April 1, and save $100 on the registration fee. 100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare and 100 Great Hospitals in America — 2014. Becker's Healthcare is currently accepting applications for our 100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare and 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2014. To apply or nominate a hospital, visit www.BeckersHospitalReview.com and click on the "Lists" tab. A drop down menu with application information will appear. Applications are due Friday, Feb. 7. To learn more about the event and register, visit: www.beckershospitalreview. com/2013conference. Should you have any questions or if I can be of help in any manner, please do not hesitate to contact me at sbecker@beckershealthcare.com. I can also be reached at (800) 417-2035. Very truly yours, Scott Becker THE T RNAROUND EXPERTS ® PROFITS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO PARTNERS IN AS FEW AS 90 DAYS SUCCESS IN THE SURGERY CENTER INDUSTRY ISN'T CLAIMED. IT'S EARNED. W hen many ASC companies were being for med 10 years ago, ASCOA was already delivering outstanding care to patients and the indu st r y's best prof it margins to its center partners. For f reestanding ASCs or Hospital J Vs, see why ASCOA is called the Tur naround Ex perts.® ASCOA.COM 866-98ASCOA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS of AMERICASM