Council Members in this Study Group: 135
This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.
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System Director of Purchasing
HALLMARK HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.![]()
Louis Rocco is the System Director of Purchasing at Hallmark Health System, in Massachusetts. He has over 25 years of experience in purchasing and has negotiation, analytical, reporting and communication skills in inventory, distribution, purchasing,...
Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer
DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.![]()
Kenneth Morris is Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer at Duke University Health System. Reporting to the President and CEO of the System, Mr. Morris provides top-level management and oversight of all financial operations including Accounting, Financial...
President and Chief Executive Officer
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL![]()
Peter Davis, MPH, MHA, FACHE, is the President and Chief Executive Officer at the St. Joseph Hospital and Trauma Center in Nashua, which is a part of the St. Joseph Hospital System in New Hampshire. He has over 35 years of experience in hospital administration,...
Rochelle PleskowHealthcare Consultant
Rochelle J Pleskow, MS,HSA![]()
Rochelle Pleskow is a senior health care professional with industry experience encompassing the clinical, business and technological perspectives of medicine, clinical practice protocols have been developed, and physician profiling report cards have been...
Richard BalandSole Proprietor
Richard Baland, CPA![]()
Richard Baland is an Independent Healthcare Consultant. Previously, Mr. Baland was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville, Louisiana. He has also served Lutheran Social Services (LSSS), Yukon-Kuskokwim...
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Roche adds to anti-MRSA arsenal in Europe
April 8, 2009
Roche introduces new LightCycler MRSA advanced test in EU | www.roche.com
European healthcare organizations have always been more aggressive in identifying MRSA infections. Europe popularized the "search and destroy" protocol of MRSA containment. This new method by Roche is a valuable addition in this arsenal. I expect the LightCycler MRSA Test by Roche to be popular and very lucrative for Roche.
Winners and losers in Healthcare IT
October 14, 2008
Stark Offers Bill to Hasten e-record Adoption | modernhealthcare.com
This will soon be the best time in history to be selling Healthcare IT software and services. More money will be spent in the next three years than ever before. It may not be the best time for the staff at many hospitals. The staff are woefully unprepared for a quantum leap in Healthcare Technology.
Boomers numbers and demands point to increased demand for medical real estate
July 1, 2008
Aging Baby Boomers Will Drive Demand for Healthcare Properties Over Next Decade, Grubb & Ellis Report Reveals | www.bio-medicine.org
Baby boomers are rapidly aging. According to Census Bureau by 2010 there will be 77 million people aged 55 and older; a number which will grow to a whopping 98 million by 2020. This aging population, living longer with chronic illnesses and more demanding of cafeteria-type service will drive the demand for medical services and more medical real estate into the forseeable future.
What can Hospitals do about their Spending and Borrowing in 2008?
April 21, 2008
University Hospitals in Cleveland makes aggressive refinancing move | blog.cleveland.com
Increasing interest rates and debt service, a Decrease in available cash, a Migration to more fixed rate borrowing and appeals to state governments for assistance, a delay in physical plant additions/upgrades
There will be significant growth in Healthcare Real Estate in the next ten years. But in what areas?
April 4, 2008
Aging Baby Boomers Will Drive Demand for Healthcare Properties Over Next Decade, Grubb & Ellis Report Reveals | www.bio-medicine.org
For one reason, this industry has outperformed the commercial average for the most recent eight years. Secondly, demographics are driving medical services. More of the population is aging. People are living longer. And Medical technology is improving at a rate that provides new and better healthcare services. Thirdly, there is never a down year for Healthcare space. Whether there is a recession or not, the demand for Healthcare services continues.
November 20, 2007 | New York
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