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Healthcare organizations are increasingly focused on strengthening workplace culture, and one of the key factors driving success is employee engagement. DJ Campbell, MBA, SHRM-SCP, vice president and CHRO for Sanford Health Bismarck, recently spoke with Becker's Healthcare and shared insights about how Sanford has fostered a "robust culture of listening" that has led to significant improvements in employee retention and engagement. "There's a lot of conversation around recruitment and ensuring we have enough talent to care for our community. However, just as important is retaining those who have built lifelong careers within the Sanford community," Campbell told Becker's. Read more: https://san.fo/4i8FYzb

Dr. Dave Newman, vice president and chief medical officer for virtual care at Sanford Health, joined the American Hospital Association Advancing Health podcast with Dr. Chris DiRienzo to discuss how Sanford is leading the way in revolutionizing care delivery through telemedicine and AI. Dr. Newman shared stories about how innovative virtual care models and AI-enabled solutions are breaking down barriers, improving patient outcomes, bringing joy back to medicine and expanding access to care, especially in rural communities. Tune into the full episode: https://lnkd.in/ghJ7Hw2p

"People are understanding now that health care innovation means something for the bottom line, their pocket, and also for convenience, ultimately for their own health care outcomes." Dr. Vin Gupta, Chief Medical Officer of Amazon Pharmacy, sat down with Sanford Health News recently to discuss leading through change and uncertainty to create the next breakthrough. Listen to the full conversation: https://san.fo/3UzTYr9

Dr. Dave Newman, chief medical officer of virtual care, recently sat down with Katie Adams at MedCity News to share how our commitment to delivering high-quality care to rural communities drives us to embrace innovative solutions. "We decided several years ago that in order to provide the highest quality care to our rural population, we had to think differently. It was really innovation out of necessity," Newman remarked. He highlighted that scaling virtual care has helped Sanford in its efforts to tackle the mental health crisis in rural America. "People with mental health needs are often already struggling with day-to-day routines, and the logistics of getting an appointment were too hard. So we started direct-to-consumer behavioral health appointments, where it's just like going online to order something from your favorite marketplace or getting a reservation at a restaurant. Within a couple clicks, you can be seen by a mental health care provider," he added. Learn more about how Sanford is integrating virtual care into everything from behavioral health to critical care in this feature story from MedCity News: https://san.fo/4hfTFem

On this International Women's Day, join us as we show our gratitude for and celebrate the women moving health care forward in our communities. Thank you to every woman at Sanford Health for being a healer, educator and leader.

Earlier this week, Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen met with U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other elected officials during the Medical Alley 2025 Washington Board forum to discuss some of the most critical issues shaping the future of health care. We appreciate Leader Thune's steadfast leadership and commitment to advancing innovation and strengthening access to care. Thank you to Medical Alley for fostering connections and convening these important conversations!

Nathan Skelley, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Sanford Health, has developed an innovative hip surgery technique that significantly reduces recovery time for patients. This new method, highlighted in an award-winning educational video, minimizes patient discomfort by using less invasive procedures. Sanford Health has played a vital role in establishing a new approach to hip procedures, but the benefits of that research will extend far beyond the region. "It's a very powerful medium we can use to exchange ideas and collaborate and learn to deliver the highest care possible," Dr. Skelley said. "At the Sanford USD Medical Center, we're doing that every day, and not just in the space of sports medicine, but across all subspecialties of orthopedics. My colleagues and I are engaged in this orthopedic space online and in national meetings to advance the care we deliver in our region." Learn more: https://san.fo/41GFH0x

"One of the reasons why I enjoy being an orthopedic surgeon is that we're taking care of dysfunctions – we get people back to speed, back to their function, especially with athletes. The patients are happy. You see them with a smile on their face and they're back in the spotlight." Addison Klosterbuer, a University of South Dakota basketball player, experienced a significant setback during her first season after rolling her ankle during practice. After that sore ankle became a lot more swollen, it led Klosterbuer to a visit at Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Sioux Falls with orthopedic surgeon Alan Yan, MD, who specializes in treating foot and ankle conditions. Learn more about how Dr. Yan and a Sanford team of providers got Klosterbuer back on the court: https://san.fo/4h8HrEk

In a recent article from McKnight's Long-Term Care News, Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, president and CEO of Sanford Health Plan is well-positioned to drive affordability and improve member outcomes through its provider-led Medicare Advantage plan, which has earned 4.5 stars from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for two consecutive years. Learn more: https://san.fo/43hXi09

"In an era when Amazon delivers packages to anyone's doorstep no matter where they live, our patients expect the same from healthcare," Dave Newman, MD, chief medical officer of virtual care at Sanford Health, told Becker's Healthcare. He added: "For many of our patients, it's not just about convenience. It's virtual care or no care at all." Check out this recent feature article highlighting how health systems like Sanford Health are leveraging virtual care to enhance access and improve patient outcomes: https://san.fo/3XsW3HK