* 21% fewer inpatient deaths than peer health systems
* 13.8% fewer patients with complications
* 21% fewer healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
* 0.5-day shorter average length of stay
These are the types of facts & figures that I want to see from my healthcare provider. 👏
#HelloHumankindness#HealthTech#PatientCare#Excellence#Kentucky
“This just affirms for us what we’ve always known - that we indeed can be excellent and be compassionate in what we do.” - Anthony (Tony) Houston, Ed.D., Market CEO, CHI Saint Joseph Health, a 15 Top Health Systems™ winner for 2023.
The PINC AI™ 100 Top Hospitals® program recognizes top performance that reflects excellence in leadership and governance from every person in the organization. Excellent care is compassionate care - learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/eb_eARYb
Looking in unexpected places for solutions to society's most pressing challenges. Building teams and working with organizations to break through the noise and get real results.
Always happy to be in Texas, where everything is bigger, including the ideas on how we can create a better system of health for all--improving the quality of care that patients receive, while reducing costs, ensuring continuity of coverage, and reducing physician burnout--just *some* of the challenges we face today.
This morning's opening keynote by Dr. Ziad Obermeyer on the integration of artificial intelligence into the health care ecosystem focused on whether we're truly understanding what the best business use case for this new technology really is ("AI can't help us if we're confused ourselves about what we're trying to do"). Amazing and thoughtful analysis by a researcher from University of California, Berkeley who is working closely with industry to drive #artificialintelligence applicability forward.
The second keynote on the new science of quality measurement by Will Bruhn, MD founder of Global Appropriateness Measures was so inspiring and exactly what the field needs to hear. When we look only at quality measures that are outcome-based, calculated on services rendered, we are missing the larger story. Will's work at GAM helps to uncover practice patterns and helps reduce inappropriate care; for example, c-section rates for low-risk deliveries should not exceed 25%, per several obstetrics societies and published research, so why do we see over 50% of providers posting much higher rates? The answer, of course, is in the misalignment of payment incentives, something which #valuebasedcare can help to align, but without the data that GAM is organizing and operationalizing, we still won't see meaningful change.
Amazing start to the two days here at Texas Association of Health Plans annual conference, looking forward to more insight!
Juliette Price will be attending the Texas Health Plan Association annual conference in Houston, TX on Nov. 6, 2023 . If you're going to be in the area and you are interested in meeting with Juliette, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Looking in unexpected places for solutions to society's most pressing challenges. Building teams and working with organizations to break through the noise and get real results.
🎉 Wrapping up the 3-day marathon that was the Texas Association of Health Plans 2023 conference, I can't help but be in awe of Texas' progress, conscious of the size of the challenges that face the state, and optimistic about the future. Here are some of my top takeaways from Days 2&3:
📄 Texas Medicaid has new leadership and she’s got priorities: Emily Zalkovsky is a veteran of HHSC but she’s new to the Medicaid Director role and she’s here with clear priorities. That kind of direction is just what the field needs to engage and transform the delivery system. Expanding access to members, driving adoption of value based models, and expanding partnerships are just a few of her top 5 priorities. She’s clearly a leader to watch in this space.
💰 Value Based Care is here to stay y’all: It says a lot that Day 2 of the conference had a panel on some aspect of value based care during all time slots. It’s a reflection that the state of VBC is strong here in TX and it was great to see what models are working and seeing high levels of uptake (TCOC attributed to PCP still dominates the space) and to have honest conversations about what’s not working (need to move beyond ‘boilerplate’ models, need to involve specialty care, need to think about what types of providers are the right principal care provider—hint: it’s not always the PCP!)
🚩 Business as we know it no longer: A key thread running through the panel conversations and the conversations at the water cooler was the high level of disruption this space is experiencing. Whether it is the Medicaid redetermination process, the questions raised by artificial intelligence creeping into the workflows of both payers and providers, or the rising costs of RX due to GLP-1 and other high-cost pharmaceuticals, it is clear that 2023 was a year of turbulent change. And don’t look to 2024 for stability.
I’ll have a full write up next week, for now, know that Texas is an exciting market for those looking to bring value into the health care ecosystem.
Juliette Price will be attending the Texas Health Plan Association annual conference in Houston, TX on Nov. 6, 2023 . If you're going to be in the area and you are interested in meeting with Juliette, please reach out to us at [email protected].
The Great Resignation has been felt everywhere, especially among those in the nursing profession. Leading health systems like Novant Health can no longer wait for healthcare to transform on its own – our patients and our team members are counting on us to take action.
That’s why we’re launching the Novant Health Center for Public Policy Solutions, a forum where nurses and other clinicians can stand up and impact the public policies that shape the care they can provide. Read more about the next step to create a healthier future for our patients and bring remarkable experiences to life:
At Novant Health, we create a healthier future and bring remarkable experiences to life. That includes our work to improve public policies that impact our clinicians, patients and communities. Today, we are excited to announce the Novant Health Center for Public Policy Solutions.
Through the collective expertise of our clinicians and public policy experts, we are standing up to create actionable healthcare policy solutions focused on improving care for our patients and relieving burdens on our team members. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dtZZX2FW and read our first white paper with solutions that make healthcare better for patients and clinicians.
I couldn't agree more with Dr. Armistead's sentiment. Responding to data is not just a strategy; it's a philosophy that drives meaningful improvements in any field. By leveraging data-driven insights, we gain invaluable clarity into our operations, allowing us to identify strengths, pinpoint areas for growth, and make informed decisions that lead to positive change.
Data empowers us to move beyond intuition and speculation, providing concrete evidence to guide our actions. Whether it's refining processes, enhancing customer experiences, or optimizing workflows, data serves as our compass, guiding us toward efficiency, innovation, and ultimately, success.
Let's embrace Dr. Armistead's approach and unlock the transformative power of data to drive continuous improvement in our organizations.
Together, let's turn insights into action and chart a course toward excellence. #DataDriven#ContinuousImprovement#Innovation
Dr. Niti S. Armistead, chief quality officer and chief clinical officer at ECU Health, recently had the honor of being featured in Business North Carolina, sharing insights into her incredible background and journey into the world of health care.
To learn more about Dr. Armistead’s health care journey, visit: https://lnkd.in/eDtv83a5.
I promise there is so much to learn here. Check out Abt Global's first ever mini-Master Class!
“With an eye toward understanding the data, understanding the evidence, and understanding where it's come, we can stay on track toward further progress and not relearn lessons of the past.” - Kelly Saldana
#HealthSystems#GlobalHealth#Data#MasterClass
“A moment for health systems.”
We’re thrilled to launch Abt’s very first mini-Master Class featuring our VP for Global Health, Kelly Saldana.
Now more than ever, countries’ commitments to health equity and access hinge on health systems that can absorb shocks and respond to evolving needs.
Explore the building blocks of the Health for All movement and the power of primary care to transform the future health systems: https://lnkd.in/eePgT-i9
💡 Discover the priorities shaping hospital-business partnerships! Our new AHA report sheds light on how health care solution providers are aligning with evolving needs in 2024. Dive into the findings ➡ https://ow.ly/tgVC50Ql7ya
Pre-health student at George Brown College
Aspiring to be a Health Information Management Practitioner.
Avid reader, Team player, Art and Plays enthusiast
In our latest Spotlight, we had the opportunity to sit down with Melissa Peck, an accomplished health care professional in Health Information Management. Melissa is the Senior Manager of Patient Registration and Admitting at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.
During our conversation, Melissa shared her motivations for pursuing a career in Health Information Management and her insights into the future of health information.
Join us in our conversation with Melissa Peck https://ow.ly/mCfu50Qxfx8
And the winners are…
We congratulate the winners of the 7th annual Health Quality Innovators of the Year awards. Learn how this year’s nominees are improving quality of care across care settings and communities: https://lnkd.in/eTJKRzbP
EVENT – THE CASE FOR CONTEMPLATIVE CARE CONFERENCE:
From practical techniques to philosophical insights, delve into the heart of contemplative practices at this one-day conference on 1st March.
Contemplative care is a fast-growing practice that supports people with life-limiting/shortening conditions which focuses on the individual needs beyond traditional healthcare practices.
Join the full-day conference to reflect on just how important contemplative care is, as well as some of the challenges that may come with it:
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I have seen a preview of this. It demonstrates that whether hospitals are are big or small, well resourced or resource constrained, quality care begins with strong teamwork. This presentation is worth attending.
In 2022, Michigan Health Improvement Alliance (MiHIA) partnered with The Leapfrog Group and used Leapfrog data to identify hospitals with sustained highest performance in CLABSI, CAUTI, and Falls/Trauma. On this webinar, leaders at MiHIA will share four best practices based on the shared learnings from a collaboration formed between these high performing hospitals and a team of regional safety and quality experts.
https://ow.ly/fH3U50RfkR8