Commentary
Healthcare Reform: A Moral Imperative, an Economic Necessity
Sen. Max Baucus
Healthcare reform is not just a moral imperative; it’s an economic necessity, and the numbers speak for themselves.
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Healthcare Reform: It Can Be Done
Sen. Chuck Grassley
The American healthcare system needs reform.We spend twice as much on health care as other developed countries. Yet despite all this spending, our health outcomes are often only half as good. Millions of people live in fear of losing coverage; 45 million Americans have none. The president and Congress want to fix what’s wrong, but if we’re not careful, we could make things worse.
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Cover Story
Making the Right Decisions in a Consolidating Market
Kenneth Kaufman, Mark E. Grube
A troubled economy is often a harbinger of increased merger and acquisition activity. Healthcare executives should recognize the opportunities while also understanding the challenges and risks involved.
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Web Extra: Read additional insights about mergers and acquisitions.
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Web Extra: Elements of a Baseline Position Analysis
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Feature Stories
Medicare RACs: How Should Hospitals Prepare?
Rudy Braccili, Jr.
The demonstrations are over. This year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out its Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program nationwide.