Trauma centers succeed financially when they are part of a larger economic ecosystem, one that combines favorable payer mix, high patient volume, referral dominance, downstream specialty revenue, and health-system scale.

Top reasons physicians resist protocols, and what trauma leaders can do about it.

Key strategic considerations for hospitals considering a new trauma program.

Trauma centers make critical mistakes when they fail to plan for staffing, overlook finances, and maintain status-quo.

Trauma survivor story from Garrett Ebling, injured in the 35W Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis on August 1, 2007.

There are several key issues that must considered when evaluating feasibility of a new trauma center.

Two distinguishing requirements of Level I trauma programs are residency and research.

Some things I learned when I was a fake trauma patient.

Enhance trauma program management and the TMD-TPM partnership

ACS trauma centers must have 22+ specialties continuously available.

Who is involved in trauma care? Almost everyone in the hospital!

The basics of trauma care and the difference between an emergency room and a trauma center.