Analysis: Tenet stands out by experimenting with core model of Obamacare

A woman explains healthcare benefits at a Covered California event in Los AngelesBy Susan Kelly (Reuters) – Patients and investors gauging the impact of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law on hospitals, clinics and other providers need look no further than Tenet Healthcare Corp, the country's No. 3 for-profit hospital chain. The Dallas, Texas-based company stands out among its peers for experimenting with a core concept of the legislation – the lofty goals of coordinating treatment in a single, integrated system that reins in costs by improving care. …