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Nearly 30 years ago. Milton Friedman wrote There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch. To which hospitals might respond, "Have you heard about health care, Milton?" Hospitals traditionally have [...]

To THE EDITOR: Having been morbidly fascinated with Noam Chomsky for decades and having written about him on several occasions, (and even engaged in some private correspondence with him), I [...]

Opposing views on the challenges facing hospitals and their governing boards as the health care sector undergoes a significant transformation have previously been presented. While some people foresee a successful transition, others present a less optimistic future for voluntary hospitals. Hospital leaders should ask themselves if they are willing to take the risks associated with change.

Hospitals take much pride in staying dose to our communities. We meet with community groups, go to Chamber of Commerce meetings, and measure patients' satisfaction with their care. We work [...]

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "Siege and Massacre at Fort William Henry," which chronicled the French and Indian War in North America in 1755; "Weaponry," which described the Franco-Prussian War from 1870-1871; Description of Aleksei Brusilov's offensive during the Russian war in 1916.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to an article by Jean DerGurahian regarding information technology definitions created by the National Alliance for Health Information Technology under contract with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.