October 2006 Edition

Health Care Among Top Priorities in Swann’s Gubernatorial Efforts
by Ron Paglia
Publisher’s Note
by Harvey Kart
Commentary - UPMC-Mercy: Another Milestone on the Road to Monopoly
by Jerry J. Fedele
Heroin Addiction in Pregnancy
by Katherine Perozzi, M.S.N.
Challenges in Health Care
by Rafael J. Sciullo, MA, LCSW, MS
Who Cares? Healthcare Advertising is Full of Caring Messages. Well, Duh!
by Mark Baldauf, APR, CBC
Examining Competition in Group Health Care
by Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA
A Head Start
by Michael Passalinqua, CFP®
Personal Emergency Response Services (PERS) Should Be Used to Their Fullest Potential by the Healthcare System - Hosted by Bob Bronder
Contributing Author, Jack Farberow
Workplace Identity Theft: Curbing the Latest HR Headache
by Douglas Hottle
Inpatient PPS – Highlights and Potential Pitfalls
by Rod Bogle
The Journey to Improve Hospice Care in America
by Rafael J. Sciullo, MA, LCSW, MS
The Impact of Reimbursement Changes on Cardiovascular Programs
by Charlie Schleppy
Creating Effective Communication for Deaf Patients and Families
by Tonya Fox Shaw
Sterling Contracting LLC Expands Further into Medical Markets
by Vanessa Orr
Pittsburgh Housing Market Has "Something For Everyone"
by Lois Thomson

James Collins Happy for Opportunity to Lead His Hometown Hospital
by Ron Cichowicz
Shelana Gibbs-McElvy: A Doctor with a Mission
by Tina M. Bialek
Publisher’s Note - Cleaning Up Our Act
by Harvey Kart
No Time to Take the Time I Get to Take
by Marc Cammarata
A History of Crisis
by Joseph A. Scarpo, CPA, PFS
Jennings: Hospitals Must Take Responsibility on Costs, Errors - Part 2
by Ron Paglia
Rethinking Community Hospitals
by Ron Paglia
MED3000 Changing the Way Doctors Manage Patients’ Care Needs
by John Fries
Schenley Gardens Rehabilitation Center - Keeping the body in motion
by Andrea L. Zrimsek
Pain Management: Special Considerations for the Elderly

The Journey to Improve Hospice Care in America
by Rafael J. Sciullo, MA, LCSW, MS
Opening the Door to Opportunity
by April Terreri
Aquarium Fish Reduce Stress
by Rob Faulkner
Ascent: The Act of Moving Upwards
by Jan Jennings

Saving Premature Babies is a Mission with Passion at the March of Dimes
by Nancy Kennedy
Balancing Public Policy and Hospital’s Right to Contract
by Beth A. Slagle, Esquire
Jane Montgomery Leads Rural Stroke Initiative for Hospital Council
by Nancy Kennedy
Publisher’s Note - Hey, Stress This
by Harvey D. Kart
A Conversation with Gateway Rehab’s Dr. Neil Capretto

Changing Technology and Practice: What’s New in EP
by Jennifer Schaadt, MS, MBA, and Charles Kinder, M.D.
Balancing Cost and Choice When Providing Health Benefits
by Marc Cammarata
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
by Barry Ross
Experience Helps American Healthcare Solutions’ Efforts - Part 1
by Ron Paglia
AHIMA - Planning for the future … Today
by Michael Podrasky
The Journey to Improve Hospice Care in America
by Rafael J. Sciullo, MA, LCSW, MS
Emerging Opportunities
by Michael Passalinqua, CFP®
The Yin and Yang of Managing Health Care Guard Services… Two experts compare performance and cost…
by Tom Beitler
Restoring Self-confidence in Children Facing Hair Loss
by April Terreri
Summer Fun: Safety Concerns for Children
by Lisa W. Locasto, M.S.N.
Diagnosis: Clutter ... Rx: Get Organized
by Jody Adams
Executive Defense Tactics - Preparing you for anything
by Andrea L. Zrimsek

Gingrich Leads Efforts to Reform, Improve Nation's Health System
by Ron Paglia
Gingrich Leads Efforts to Reform, Improve Nation's Health System
by Ron Paglia
If Your Brand is True, Then Be True to Your Brand
by Greg Erhard
When the News Media Calls, It’s Always in Your Best Interest to Respond
by Marc Jampole
Publisher’s Note: Keeping the Home Fires Burning
by Harvey Kart
Setting the Stage for Enhanced Profitability - Examining Overhead Costs Can Pay Dividends
by Deborah H. Wells, CPA, MBA
PA Welfare Engineering Major Changes – for the Better?
by Georgie Blackburn
Dr. Twerski Counsels Medical Professionals on Burnout Prevention
by Nancy Kennedy
Signs
by Joseph A. Scarpo, CPA, PFS
Finding the Right Fit: The Importance of Cardiovascular Program Leadership
by Robert Valasek
Clamoring for Success
by Jan Jennings
Quality, Cost-effectiveness Goals Drive Celtic Healthcare’s Growth
by Ron Paglia
The Journey to Improve Hospice Care in America
by Rafael J. Sciullo, MA, LCSW, MS
Importance of Nurses Belonging to PA Nurses
by Filomena Varvaro RN, PhD, FAHA, FSGC
Nursing’s Expanded Scope

Governance in Nursing: Do Nurses Have the Power to Make a Difference?
by Marge Hardt, R.N.
Video Sign Language Interpreting Services – Combining Quality Care with Compliance
by Tony Schreiber, MS
New Happenings in Pittsburgh Real Estate
by Lois Thomson
1st Vanguard Offers Advice on Understanding, Improving Credit Scores
by Vanessa Orr
Are You Still Carrying Backup Tapes Home?
by Steve Blakeman