[Becker's Hospital Review] 12 Challenges and Opportunities for Hospitals in 2012 | 23 Exec Moves | HCA Sells Palmyra to Phoebe Putney for $198M

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News & Analysis

Dec. 19, 2011

1. 12 Challenges and Opportunities for Hospitals in 2012.

2. 5 Best Practices for Managing a Hospital Pension Plan.

3. 23 Hospital & Health System Executive Moves.

4. 100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare - Now Accepting Nominations! Becker's Hospital Review & Becker's ASC Review are now accepting nominations for our 2012 Great Places to Work list. For more information, .

5. Co-Management Arrangements: The Importance of Tracking Performance.

6. HCA Sells Palmyra to Phoebe Putney for $198M.

7. Merger Documents Released in Louisville's University Hospital, Jewish & CHI Deal.

8. S&P: Average Healthcare Costs Up 5% Over 12 Months.

9. 5 Top Strategies to Improve Communication in Hospital Operating Room Handoffs.

10. Blazing New Trails: 7 Successful Leadership Practices of Today's Top Hospital CIOs.

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19. Principle Valuation: tbaker@principlevaluation.com;
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20. HealthTrust Purchasing Group:
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21. West Coast Medical:
westcstmed@westcmr.com;
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22. Symbion:
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23. NPAS:

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24. CEP America:
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From:	Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject:	[Becker's Hospital Review] 12 Challenges and Opportunities for Hospitals in 2012 \| 23 Exec Moves \| HCA Sells Palmyra to Phoebe Putney for $198M \| 5 Tips to Manage a Pension Plan \|
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