Mary Brainerd, of HealthPartners, the largest consumer-governed, nonprofit healthcare organization in the nation, and Patricia Smith, of the Alliance of Community Health Plans, talk about how their organizations are working together to help others make the change from volume to value. Summary: Being a patient can make people feel vulnerable, and that feeling is only […]
A pioneer in applying lean methodology in healthcare, ThedaCare is redefining the patient experience though a collaborative care system. Results to date show that the inpatient-care model is succeeding in improving safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. To download the article, please click here
Lee Memorial Health System and Spectrum Health unite with other healthcare leaders who share a commitment to providing high-quality, cost-effective care through the application of lean concepts. To download the article, please click here – Spectrum Health-Lee Memorial Release
The ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value welcomes its newest board member, Stephen Shortell, PhD, MPH, MBA. New Board Member – Shortell
Dr. Jeff Thompson, CEO of Gundersen Health System, will be honored as a “Champion of Change” at the White House today. The “Champions” program, which honors various segments of society annually, this year chose 11 people from across the country “who are working on the front lines to protect public health in a changing climate.” […]
Brian Veara, Clinical Business Intelligence Program manager at ThedaCare, discusses his current work in the clinical business intelligence area at the health system To read more click here.
Our nation has embarked on one of the boldest social initiatives in its history: To expand health insurance coverage to nearly all Americans while simultaneously trying to reduce the rate of increase in healthcare spending. The challenge is great everywhere in the country, but especially in CA. We know we need integrated care, value-based payment […]
Healthcare Leaders Learn, Share and Connect on Industry Reforms http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10841178.htm
See notes from the Q&A session with keynote presenters John Toussaint, MD, Francois de Brantes, Alan Gleghorn and Jim Womack. To read the document, click here – Keynote Q&A D1
Healthcare thought leaders, including providers, payers and consultants, gathered in Appleton on April 29 and 30 to explore how they might accelerate progress in payment reform. On April 29 and 30, healthcare thought leaders from Maine to California gathered in Appleton to explore how they might accelerate progress in payment reform. Participants included providers, payers […]
