March 2017

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• Mike Carver
• Tony Melaro
• Dick Moorman
• Past Inductees

PUBLISHER’S LETTER
Dedicated to Our Industry

Growing Leaders
BJC HealthCare’s talent development initiative emphasizes leadership skills, technical skills and project-based learning.

Moods and Emotions

The Next Vital Sign?
Measuring and improving cardiorespiratory fitness should become a standard part of clinical encounters: American Heart Association

Hypertension guidelines updated

Attractive Alternatives
Many clinicians to participate in pay-for-quality programs

Next Step for Retail Clinics
Partnerships with health systems may prove beneficial for both providers

National Women’s Health Guidelines Updated
New recommendation for breast cancer screening added.

Medicare Reimbursement Report
Quality reporting, value-based purchasing expected to continue

Despite Pending Payment Cuts, Diagnostics Are Still A Big Opportunity

Meal Meditations
Mindful practices may help improve your dietary choices(and your health)

QUICK BYTES

WINDSHIELD TIME

Bud Albers: A gifted life

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