The Heart Hospital: A Reality of the Future

The Heart Hospital: A Reality of the Future, is a must read for hospital executives, cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, directors of cardiology, and all other professionals involved in the field of cardiovascular care. This 20-chapter text takes readers on an enlightening journey that spans the cardiovascular delivery spectrum-past, present, and future. Along the way, authors Goodman and Vernon paint a detailed picture of what actions must be taken-from reengineering the cardiovascular organization to controlling costs and meeting market demands-to position for long-term success. Central to such success is selecting and implementing a heart hospital model, and several chapters are devoted to this crucial topic. The authors, who have worked with more than 1,500 cardiologists and 1,000 hospitals over the past 15 years, believe that those who embrace and prepare for the future can look forward to unparalleled rewards-for themselves and the patients they serve. Dr. William Nasser, of highly respected Nasser, Smith & Pinkerton Cardiology, Inc., believes that “the ‘golden age’ of cardiology is still ahead.” Those who use The Heart Hospital: A Reality of the Future as a guide can be part of this exciting era.