t August 18, 2014 TODAY’S TOP STORIES   1. Hundreds of hospitals don’t require use of surgical checklists Full story 2. The intersection of health IT and infection control: 7 stories Full story 3. 9 factors associated with SSIs after colon procedures Full story 4. Morning handover often misses clinically important issues Full story 5. 5 steps for leading through change Full story 6. 100 ACOs to know Full story 7. 20 healthcare investment niches and 3 things to know: The evolution of healthcare as an investment area Full story 8. Wal-Mart is now a primary care provider – There are only 2 ways to respond Full story 9. Becker’s CEO Strategy Roundtable Event – Nov. 5th, Chicago. Join Becker’s at the Ritz Carlton Chicago as we bring together 40 hospital and health system CEOs to discuss strategy for the year ahead. Register here 10. Upcoming Webinar: Patient-Centered Care – From Concept to Reality: Lessons from Geisinger and xG Health Register here Becker’s ASC 21st Annual Meeting – The Business and Operations of ASCs   Speaker Spotlight: Terry Bradshaw, broadcaster and NFL studio personality Conference Dates: October 23-25, 2014 100 sessions and 160 speakers To register or learn more, visit: www.beckersasc.com/annual-ambulatory-surgery-centers-conference   Companies to Know  Thank you to our key partners  Healthmark Surgical Directions IMS TYRX Optum  PDI  AAAHC  Clorox  X-Static  Henry Schein Channels Integration & Physician Issues Accountable Care Organizations Leadership & Management Executive Moves Financial Management ICD-10 Compensation Issues Transaction & Valuation Issues Legal & Regulatory Issues Health Information Technology Workforce & Labor Management Capacity Management Quality & Patient Safety Supply Chain Hospital CEO & CFO Profiles Lists _____________________ Contact Us Editorial Contact: Heather Punke  (312) 448-9238 Quality Editor  email editorial Sales, Marketing & Events: Jessica Cole President and CEO email sales ______________________   Becker’s Infection Control & Clinical Quality A Becker’s Healthcare Publication   www.BeckersHospitalReview.com editorial@beckershealthcare.com 35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1782 | Chicago, IL 60601 Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.

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