HealthCare Voice

Deficit Reduction: A Threat to Publicly Owned Hospital Management Companies?

John G. Self — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:01:00 -0600

Healthcare reform and intense pressures related to this nation’s mounting deficit crisis are two forces that could dramatically alter the financial landscape for investor-owned hospital management companies.

Lloyd Self's Five Rules for Business

John G. Self — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:01:00 -0600

This week I spent some time reviewing my blog archive. I ran across the following blog entry that I wrote a year ago about my father's values in business. It seems particularly relevant for 2012 and so I want to share it with you again. Click the hardline to read Lloyd Self's rules.

Technology and Media: Remarkable Visions For The Future

John G. Self — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:01:00 -0600

Based on two articles in Monday morning’s New York Times, we should all fasten our seat belts, 2012 is going to be a fast and fascinating ride. For healthcare organizations, many of which are struggling mightily just to implement and remain current with basic information systems infrastructure to improve patient safety and operating efficiency, these predictions may evoke a dire question: How can we afford to keep up. For an industry that trails other business sectors from five to 10 years in terms of information systems, that is a legitimate concern with some interesting consequences. But that is a question for another day.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

John G. Self — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:01:00 -0600

As we wind down the year enjoying the spirit of a magnificent holiday season with family and friends, I want to take this opportunity to thank you, my readers, for your support and, most importantly, your contribution of ideas. Ideas are one of life's great treasures, and I value your contributions.