With MGH - Marion General Hospital
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Opening ThoughTs<br />
What’s at Stake?<br />
<strong>MGH</strong> is a valuable asset to<br />
our community<br />
<strong>Marion</strong> <strong>General</strong> HoSpital<br />
president/Ceo<br />
Paul L. Usher, FACHE, CPA, FHFMA<br />
Chairman, Board of Directors<br />
Joe Martin<br />
president, Medical Staff<br />
Esther B. Fox, D.O.<br />
administrative Director/Medical Staff Services and<br />
Community outreach<br />
Ann Vermilion, MBA, FACHE<br />
As we watch our nation’s economy struggle and<br />
the continued emphasis on healthcare reform,<br />
we seem to have reached the point that we no<br />
longer want to financially support or can financially<br />
support our healthcare system.<br />
However, when we need healthcare services, we all want<br />
the best technology, easy and convenient (local) access to<br />
services and the best outcome regardless of the cost. Cost is no object if the patient<br />
is yourself, a family member or a close friend. There is definitely a disconnect<br />
between our personal desire to receive healthcare and our willingness or ability to<br />
share the cost of healthcare for everyone.<br />
I began my career in healthcare in 1968 shortly after Medicare began and<br />
have been in healthcare for almost 43 years. During my career I have seen many<br />
changes occur, some good and some bad; however, our current ability to positively<br />
impact a person’s health has never been greater.<br />
So, as I reflect on where our nation’s healthcare system is headed, I think about<br />
my great-niece, Nevaeh, who passed away on Aug. 5, 2011, at the age of 8 years old.<br />
Nevaeh had a rare blood disorder from birth and endured more suffering than any<br />
child should ever have to endure.<br />
Over her short life, millions of dollars were spent on her healthcare. Many<br />
people shared the cost of her care because the family had inadequate healthcare<br />
coverage. Not one of us would have wanted her care to be stopped since there was<br />
always hope for her recovery. So, if we can no longer afford our healthcare system,<br />
where are we headed in the future for patients like Nevaeh and others?<br />
As we enter this Christmas season, it is a time for us to remember to count our<br />
blessings and not take anything for granted. May God be with us all as we go<br />
forward to face the challenges of the future in our nation and the world.<br />
Thank you for your support of our Healthcare Community.<br />
editor<br />
Randy Deffenbaugh<br />
Contributing photographers<br />
Eric Marshall<br />
Carl and Allison Saathoff<br />
proDUCtion<br />
editorial<br />
V.P./Strategic Content: Beth Tomkiw<br />
Editor-in-Chief: Shelley Flannery<br />
Editors: Sam Mittelsteadt, Matt Morgan, Amanda Myers, Ellen Olson,<br />
Tom Weede<br />
Copy Editor: C.J. Hutchinson<br />
Design<br />
Managing Art Director: Adele Mulford<br />
Art Directors: Heidi Easudes, Rod Karmenzind, Monya Mollohan,<br />
Kay Morrow, Tami Rodgers<br />
production<br />
Senior Production Manager: Laura Marlowe<br />
Ancillary Production Manager: Casey Jones<br />
Imaging Specialist: Dane Nordine<br />
Production Technology Specialists: Julie Chan, Sonia Washington<br />
Circulation<br />
V.P./Business Intelligence Group: Patrick Kehoe<br />
Postal Affairs & Logistics Director: Joseph Abeyta<br />
Client ServiCeS<br />
V.P./Sales & Product Development: Chad Rose, 888-626-8779<br />
V.P./Client Services & Strategy: Andrea Parsons<br />
Account Managers: Carey Ballard, Barbara Mohr, Paul Peterson<br />
aDMiniStration<br />
Vim & Vigor Founder: J. Barry Johnson<br />
Chairman: Preston V. McMurry Jr.<br />
President/Chief Executive Officer: Christopher McMurry<br />
Chief Operating Officer/Financial Officer: Audra L. Taylor<br />
President/Content Marketing: Fred Petrovsky<br />
Paul L. Usher, FACHE, CPA, FHFMA<br />
President/CEO<br />
<strong>Marion</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong><br />
441 N. Wabash Ave., <strong>Marion</strong>, IN 46952-2690<br />
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