Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health

Just in time for the holiday season, GPBCH is excited to provide you with our 2024 Healthy Holiday Cookbook! Please feel free to share this resource with your colleagues, family, and friends. Thank you to all of the GPBCH members for contributing content to this year's cookbook. On behalf of the GPBCH staff and the GPBCH Health & Well-being Interest Group, we hope you enjoy these great recipes, and Happy Holidays! https://lnkd.in/dShjAahW #gpbch #healthy #holiday #cookbook

Thank you to AJMC - The American Journal of Managed Care for putting together this great preview of our upcoming Mental Health Summit on December 4th! In this short video, Neil Goldfarb explains that the aim of the summit is to address the growing recognition among employers of the critical role that mental health plays in workplace productivity and overall well-being. Watch the full clip here (https://lnkd.in/eCf3ERNQ) and then be sure to register on our Eventbrite page: https://lnkd.in/e4GDBXph. #GPBCH #Mentalhealth #Summit

Only 25 seats remain available for the 2024 GPBCH Mental Health Summit on December 4th - register TODAY! https://lnkd.in/e4GDBXph. #gpbch #mentalhealth #summit

Neil Goldfarb, President & CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health, was one of a few coalition directors that were honored at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' Leadership Council dinner on Monday night. Neil will be retiring at the end of this year, so we appreciate this recognition of his initiative and dedication to effect change in the healthcare system and promote better health and outcomes to our employer members and the surrounding community. Congratulations, Neil! #gpbch #congratulations

Just released! The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grades assigned a grade to over 3,000 U.S. hospitals on their ability to protect patients from medical errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade shows hospitals nationwide are making strides in patient safety across several performance measures including improvements in healthcare-associated infections, hand hygiene and medication safety. As a Leapfrog Regional Leader, the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health (GPBCH) congratulates the 15 hospitals in the Philadelphia Region and 2 hospitals in Delaware who earned an “A” on the Hospital Safety Grade. ChristianaCare - Wilmington Hospital Doylestown Health Hospital Grand View Health Hospital Holy Redeemer Hospital Jefferson Health Einstein Montgomery Hospital Jefferson Health Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Lower Bucks Hospital Main Line Health-Bryn Mawr Hospital Main Line Health-Lankenau Medical Center Main Line Health-Paoli Hospital Main Line Health-Riddle Hospital Roxborough Memorial Hospital St. Luke's Upper Bucks Hospital Suburban Community Hospital Temple Health – Temple University Health System - Jeanes Campus Temple Health – Temple University Health System - Main Campus TidalHealth Nanticoke Hospital

Thank you to Modern Health for sponsoring the 2024 GPBCH Mental Health Summit on December 4th! Sponsorship opportunities are still available so review the flyer (https://lnkd.in/eWzFQcDM) and reach out to Eric Croft ([email protected]) to secure your spot! #GPBCH #Mentalhealth #Summit #thankyou #sponsor

Exactly three weeks away from the 2024 GPBCH Mental Health Summit on December 4th! Register today: https://lnkd.in/e4GDBXph. #gpbch #mentalhealth #summit

The Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health is in attendance for the 22nd Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo! Thank you to the Delaware Diabetes Coalition for organizing this event and allowing us to support your efforts in promoting wellness within the state of Delaware. Tanika Smith and Elzbieta Dziekonski BSN, RN are hosting a table full of the Coalition's health and wellness resources so be sure to stop by if you are attending! #gpbch #diabetes #wellness #expo

Our very own, Neil Goldfarb, President & CEO of GPBCH, just wrote an article for Healthcare Business Outloook on how "Prevention is an Employer Imperative". To address the continual rise in healthcare costs, he explains that one of the most effective strategies employers can adopt is encouraging all employees to establish a relationship with a primary care provider (PCP). Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eSNE5XkS. #gpbch #prevention #healthcare

Thank you to the following members who renewed their annual membership this month, to support our mission to improve workforce and community health, increase healthcare quality and safety, and reduce healthcare costs: Employer Members - Beebe Healthcare, Center City District, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, J&J Snack Foods Corp, JEVS Human Services, Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA), and YMCA of Delaware. Affiliate Members - Conner Strong & Buckelew, Eli Lilly and Company, Gallagher, Marsh McLennan Agency, and Tria Health #GPBCH #Thankyou #employer #affiliate #members