Sharing world-class developments with you …

Welcome to the premiere edition of Speaking of Specialty Services, an online newsletter designed to update you on the latest breakthroughs and innovations at Cleveland Clinic. Brought to you by Cleveland Clinic Market and Network Services, our goal is to keep you abreast of new developments in technology, clinical care, best practices, the management of healthcare costs and other key initiatives that are changing the face of healthcare today. As you read this publication, we hope you will gain insight into ways that you can take advantage of groundbreaking technological advancements and state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment capabilities at Cleveland Clinic, while achieving the highest quality care for patients, outstanding outcomes and a reduction in unnecessary costs.

In June 2008, we hosted our first annual Cleveland Clinic Specialty Services Symposium in an effort to highlight several Cleveland Clinic world class services, as well as industry leading outcomes and value that we produce. This one-day event provided participants the opportunity to examine high-end programs as well as explore the innovative non-clinical initiatives which support clinical services by enhancing patient experience. Please stay tuned for updates relating to our Spring 2009 Specialty Services Symposium.

Sincerely,
Michael McMillan
Executive Director, Market and Network Services, Cleveland Clinic