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From the C-Suite Change agents John Osse After 31 years in rural healthcare administration, the thought of retirement was appealing. I was ready when it happened on July 1, 2005.   Submit a comment » More From the C-Suite » OPINION LEADERS SURVEY This is the fourth installment for 2009 of the Commonwealth Fund/Modern Healthcare Opinion Leaders Survey. More survey results can be found at the Commonwealth Fund's Web site, commonwealthfund.org. Slow spending, improve quality Gail Wilensky With so much attention being given to healthcare reform—which unfortunately seems to have morphed into health insurance reform—it's essential to remember the importance of reforming...   Don't take it for granted Bruce Vladeck Just as in 1993, when the architects of health reform initially took Medicare for granted and then scrambled to address beneficiaries' concerns, Washington finds itself caught up in the fog of...   Mission Medicare In its 44-year history, Medicare has been effective at providing access to medical care and predictable coverage for its beneficiaries.   More Opinion Leaders Surveys » Reader Poll View Past Polls »   Submissions/Nominations/Events Annual construction and design survey now open Trustee of the Year nominations now open Patient satisfaction measurement survey now open

Legislating Access Modern Healthcare is tracking the state and national proposals to expand access to health benefits for the uninsured and underinsured. This section on Modern Healthcare Online will be updated with each new proposal. Submit comments on any or all of the proposals to mheditorial@modernhealthcare.com. House Democrats unveil healthcare-reform legislation Nancy Pelosi House Democrats have unveiled comprehensive healthcare legislation that aims to cover 96% of all Americans and “keeps costs under $900 billion,” according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi... Other proposals: Federal Proposals » State Proposals » EXTRA! EXTRA! Special report: fresh from the farm A hospital in Wisconsin has provided a big boost to a fledgling farm co-op by agreeing to buy more meat and produce raised by local farmers. It's all in pursuit of a higher-quality food supply for the hospital's kitchen, and it's part of a growing national trend. Read the story View a photo album