December 2001
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Pulse Check: Compensation Trends 2001 |
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by Bob Larkin |
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The readers of 24x7 responded to our annual request for compensation information and by
most indications, monetary rewards are encouraging. Pay continues to rise for technicians
and managers, with novice biomeds commanding big bucks due to the shortage of trained
people. Skilled veterans also report improvements as the competition for talented
healthcare technology specialists heats up. |
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Asset Management |
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by Sydney Schuster |
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Just uttering the phrase “asset management’ can start a fist fight. Perhaps
the most controversy surrounds plans where a third party steps in to consolidate existing
contracts into one management agreement. The financial promises are too alluring for many
hospitals to resist, but can anybody keep those promises and stay in business? We examine
this multifaceted diamond of a concept. What works, and what turns to dust. |
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Service Solutions: Alternative Fuels |
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by Marie Marchese |
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Before you get roped into converting your company’s service vehicles to run on
hemp, take a look at the many fuel options available to fleet managers today. Electric,
gas, hybrids — what you choose depends on where you live, what you drive, and most of
all, who your politicians are. With the right incentives, the new automotive energy
sources are a realistic option for any service management Jules Verne. |
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Up Front |
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by Bob Larkin |
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Handcuffed to your job |
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B-School |
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by Linda Yeager |
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Wanted: Technician-Psychologist-Manager-Teacher for Life-and-Death Mission |
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Soapbox |
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by David Harrington |
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Biomed R and R |
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