January 2017

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New Measurements for HEDIS

PUBLISHER’S LETTER
An Optimistic Tone

Lynn Medical Celebrates 50 Years

Contracting Executive Profile
Nate Mickish, Senior Director, Texas Health Supply Chain Services, Texas Health

A Simple Explanation
How to bring clarity and understanding to even the most complex topics

State of the Profession
Repertoire asks medical sales reps how they feel about the industry heading into 2017

Locking in Change
A new “Health Systems Science” textbook focuses on the changing dynamics of healthcare delivery

Tomorrow’s PA
A look at one member of the healthcare team with whom Repertoire readers can expect to interact more frequently in the future

Antibiotic Stewardship Begins in the Doctor’s Office
Outpatient settings remain a crucial component of antibiotic stewardship in the United States.

SMART SELLING
Complicated Is Overrated

HIDA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE
HIDA’s Insights for the 2016 Flu Season.

New Solutions to a Familiar
Problem In the office, doctors are trying new approaches to mitigate obesity

WINDSHIELD TIME

QUICK BYTES

Playing it Safe
Prescription opioid abuse is a serious problem in the United States, but patients can take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones.