A list of the nation's performance improvement leaders of 2007 as ranked by Thomson Reuters. Source: Thomson Reuters. Published Aug. 11, 2008, p. 32.

A list of the nation's top 100 cardiovascular hospitals for 2008 as ranked by Thomson Reuters. Source: Thomson Reuters. Published Nov. 17, 2008, p. 24.

A Special Feature on Thomson Reuters' ranking of the 100 best hospitals from 2007. Hospitals are ranked by size in two categories: teaching and community. Source: Thomson Reuters. Published March 17, 2008, p. 28.

Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry on a national level. From economic development to employee retention, this program benefits individuals, organizations and the healthcare industry.

A Special Report on association executives' compensation, ranked by 2006 total compensation based on IRS 990 filings. Source: Modern Healthcare reporting from IRS Form 990 filings. Published April 28, 2008, p. 27.

An annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 24, 2007.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Modern Healthcare's 10th annual resource guide filled with statistics, rankings and financial figures that shape healthcare. Published Dec. 22, 2008.

Part of the Executive Compensation: 2008 Special Feature, this list features the names and detailed information of the highest paid CEOs in acute-care hospitals, insurers and specialty-care providers. Source: SEC filings, Commodity systems. Published July 28, 2008, p. 7.

A Special Feature on U.S. healthcare construction and design companies. Source: Modern Healthcare's 29th annual Construction & Design Survey. Published March 24, 2008, p. 25.

A Special Feature on the nation's compensation for healthcare executives, selected titles. Source: Sullivan, Cotter and Associates. Published July 28, 2008, p. 7.

A Special Feature on the nation's healthcare group purchasing organizations. Source: Modern Healthcare's 5th annual Group Purchasing Survey. Published Sept. 1, 2008, p. S2.

The Commonwealth Fund/Modern Healthcare Opinion Leaders Survey is an online poll that highlights health-policy issues. Conducted four times annually. Published April 21, 2008, p. 25.

The Commonwealth Fund/Modern Healthcare Opinion Leaders Survey is an online poll that highlights health-policy issues. Conducted four times annually. Published Jan. 28, 2008, p. 19.

The Commonwealth Fund/Modern Healthcare Opinion Leaders Survey is an online poll that highlights health-policy issues. Conducted four times annually. Published July 21, 2008, p. 23.

The Commonwealth Fund/Modern Healthcare Opinion Leaders Survey is an online poll that highlights health-policy issues. Conducted four times annually. Published Nov. 3, 2008, p. 29.

A Special Feature on how much major employers spend on providing healthcare benefits to their employees; essentially, who pays for healthcare and how much it costs. Source: Modern Healthcare's first annual Healthcare Purchasing Power Survey, co-sponsored by the National Business Coalition on Health and the Leapfrog Group. Published Nov. 10, 2008, p. 26.

A Special Feature on the nation's largest hospital and healthcare systems. Source: Modern Healthcare's 32nd annual Hospital Systems Survey. Published June 16, 2008, p. 40.

A Special Feature on U.S. healthcare information technology in 2007. Source: Modern Healthcare/Modern Physician 18th annual Survey of Executive Opinions on Key Information Technology Issues. Published Feb. 25, 2008, p. S1.

A list of the nation's largest behavioral health providers, ranked by net-patient revenue. Source: Billian's HealthDATA. Published March 24, 2008, p. 34.

A list of the nation's largest children's hospitals, ranked by number of staffed beds, 2006. Source: National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions. Published July 14, 2008, p. 36.

A list of the nation's top vendors of acute-care EMR systems, based on total number of installations at acute-care hospitals from May 2007 to May 2008. Source: HIMSS Analytics Database. Published May 19, 2008, p. 34.

A list of the nation's largest for-profit hospital chains, ranked by operating revenue from the most recent CMS Medicare hospital cost report. Source: Thomson Reuters. Published March 3, 2008, p. 31.

A list of the nation's largest medical group practices, ranked by total number of physicians. Source: SK&A Information Services. Published Oct. 20, 2008, p. 46.

A list of the nation's largest health insurers, by revenue, based on 2007 healthcare-related revenue from health, life and health statutory filings. Source: TheStreet.com Ratings and SNL Financial. Published October 27, 2008, p. 34.

A list of the nation's largest healthcare associations, ranked by 2006 revenue. Source: Modern Healthcare reporting from IRS Form 990 filings. Published April 28, 2008, p. 33.

A list of the nation's largest healthcare executive search firms, ranked by total number of U.S. placements made for senior-level (senior VP and above) healthcare executives in 2007. Source: Modern Healthcare's 3rd annual Executive Search Firms Survey. Published March 10, 2008, p. 54.

A list of the nation's largest healthcare finance companies, ranked by amount of syndicated loans in the healthcare sector underwritten in 2007. Source: Thomson Reuters. Published June 23, 2008, p. 40.

A list of the nation's largest healthcare fraud settlements, ranked by settlement amount recovered under the federal False Claims Act, 2006-07. Source: Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund. Published June 30, 2008, p. 34.

A list of the nation's largest healthcare law firms, ranked by total membership in the American Health Lawyers Association. Source: American Health Lawyers Association. Published Feb. 4, 2008, p. 32.

A list of the nation's largest healthcare management consulting firms, ranked by 2007 revenue from provider consulting fees. Source: Modern Healthcare's 3rd annual Management Consultant Firms Survey. Published Sept. 1, 2008, p. 46.

A list of the largest U.S. healthcare mergers and acquisitions announced in 2007, ranked by deal's price. Source: Irving Levin Associates. Published Jan. 21, 2008, p. 32.

A list of the nation's largest healthcare unions, ranked by national membership with the healthcare industry. Source: Modern Healthcare reporting. Published Nov. 10, 2008, p. 34.

A list of health systems across the country with the highest number of full-time employees, ranked by total number of FTEs based on total number of hours worked. Source: Health Forum. Published June 2, 2008, p. 32.

A list of the nation's largest medical schools ranked by total active enrollment for the 2007-08 school year. Source: Association of American Medical Colleges. Published April 18, 2008, p. 32.

A list of the nation's largest master's programs in health administration, ranked by total number of students enrolled in the 2007-08 school year. Source: Association of University Programs in Health Administration. Published April 7, 2008, p. 40.

A list of the largest U.S. military hospitals ranked by number of total beds. Source: Tricare Management Activity; U.S. News Hospital Directory; 2008 AHA Guide. Published Feb. 18, 2008, p. 33.

A list of the nation's largest nursing schools, ranked by total undergraduate enrollment for the 2005-06 school year. Source: National League for Nursing. Published April 21, 2008, p. 32.

A list of the nation's largest patient-satisfaction measurement firms, ranked by total number of engagements in 2007. Source: Modern Healthcare's 3rd annual Patient-Satisfaction Measurement Firms Survey. Published Dec. 8, 2008, p. 32.

A list of the nation's largest pharmaceutical companies, ranked by U.S. sales (Oct. 2006 through Sept. 2007). Source: IMS Health. Published Jan. 7, 2008, p. 31.

A list of the nation's largest post-acute-care companies, ranked by 2007 net revenue. Source: Modern Healthcare's 9th annual Post-Acute-Care Survey. Published Sept. 15, 2008, p. 38.

A list of the nation's largest rehabilitation providers, ranked by the number of facilities in 2007. Source: Modern Healthcare's 9th annual Post-Acute-Care Survey. Published Oct. 13, 2008, p. 33.

A list of the nation's largest skilled-nursing companies, ranked by the number of skilled-nursing facilities in 2007. Source: Modern Healthcare's 9th annual Post-Acute-Care Survey. Published Sept. 29, 2008, p. 34.

A Special Report on U.S. healthcare mergers and acquisitions in 2007. This nine-page package breaks down deals in all available states. Source: Modern Healthcare reporting. Published Jan. 21, 2008, p. 23.

A list of healthcare's most frequently billed Medicare DRGs, ranked by 2006 Medicare patient discharges. Source: Thomson Reuters. Published July 28, 2008, p. 38.

Never Events Tracking System information for hospital association policies. Updated 9/10/09.

Never Events Tracking System information for payers policies. Updated 9/10/09

A Special Feature on the nation's healthcare outsourcing firms. Source: Modern Healthcare's 30th annual Outsourcing Survey. Published Oct. 6, 2008, p. 28.

A Special Feature on the nation's average physician compensation in a variety of specialties. Source: Modern Healthcare's 15th annual Physician Compensation Survey. Published July 14, 2008, p. 28.

A list of the nation's top business graduate schools for physician-executives based on the 2007-08 school year. Source: Modern Healthcare's 6th annual survey of business graduate schools. Published April 14, 2008, p. 33.

A Special Report on Verispan's 10th annual top 100 hospitals ranking. Source: Verispan. Published Feb. 4, 2008, p. 27.