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The Need to Transform Healthcare Today Featuring Jamie Orlikoff

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Abrazo Health Care invites physicians for an evening featuring renowned healthcare consultant Jamie Orlikoff.

For more than 25 years, Orlikoff has worked and consulted with hospitals and system governing boards in six different countries to strengthen their overall effectiveness and their insight of strategy and quality. He has worked extensively on improving the relationships between hospital boards, medical staffs, and management and remains the Senior Consultant to the Center for Healthcare Governance

Healthcare Reform CME: Understanding the ACO and What It Means For You

Sponsored by Dignity Health Medical Executive Committee

Target Audience: Medical Staff, Community Physicians and Community Board Members

Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6-7 pm

Dignity Health East Valley designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit.™

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