Sound Physicians

Discover how Sound reduced length of stay (LOS) and readmission rates by implementing new protocols and enhanced residency education at a southwestern hospital, elevating patient care quality.

Meet Dr. Charles Charman, MD, Medical Director for Sound Physicians’ Emerging Leaders and Sound Compass programs. Sound Compass is designed for aspiring leaders, particularly chief residents, those with a business background, or anyone with a proven interest in leadership. Through Compass, we aim to engage talented individuals early in their careers, introducing them to key initiatives and equipping them with the skills to step confidently into leadership roles within their future programs. For more updates and insights into our programs, visit the Sound Compass Instagram page here: https://bit.ly/4hpNLc1

In the third quarter of 2024, Dr. Jesse Hickland, a hospitalist with Advent Health Central Texas, was nominated by multiple departments for consistently exemplifying empathy and compassion with patients, families, and staff. His dedication to patient care and availability have made a lasting impact on our hospital community. “Dr. Hickland has been incredible to work with and a pleasure to watch as he interacts with patients,” said one his colleagues. “He takes time to sit down with patients and their families, using plain language to educate and explain their conditions. He collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive the best care both inside and outside the hospital, and he is always quick to respond when nurses advocate for his patients. Dr. Hickland’s kindness and commitment to our team truly embody the values we strive to uphold.” The Serving in Excellence Award recognizes a physician or advanced practice provider who consistently exceeds service standards by delivering exceptional care. Dr. Hickland is the fourth recipient at Advent Health Central Texas, and we’re grateful for his remarkable contributions to patient care and the well-being of our team. Thank you, Dr. Hickland, for bringing better to the bedside for our patients and their loved ones! #BringingBetterToTheBedside

We’re proud to announce that our accountable care organization, Sound Long-Term Care Management (SLTCM), has achieved $22.9M in total shared savings during its inaugural year in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). These results place our ACO among the top 10 percent of ACOs nationwide. This significant accomplishment underscores SLTCM’s dedication to enhancing access to high-quality care and improving health outcomes for one of the nation’s most at-risk populations: patients in long-term care and assisted living facilities.? https://bit.ly/3Z2tlh0 #Medicare #HealthcareInnovation #SharedSavings #ACOs #valuebasedcare #valuebasedmodel #transitiontovaluebasedcare #MSSP

Explore how dedicated critical care teams can transform patient carein our latest blog. Stephen Matchett, MD, Chief Executive Officer for Sound Critical Care, dives into the essential components of a well-managed intensive care unit (ICU) transition — why it matters and what it takes to succeed. Discover how Sound supports hospitals in creating resilient, effective ICU management teams by following the link here: https://bit.ly/4fAMX2j #BringingBetterToTheBedside #CriticalCare

What are you thankful for this year? Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and April Burke, PA-C, MMS and Alicia Scheffer are going head-to-head in a food-filled, turkey-tastic holiday fact or fiction. Can holiday over-indulging really put pressure on your heart? Has Thanksgiving always dominated the fourth Thursday in November? Is green bean casserole the true side dish GOAT? Listen in and learn something new - you can thank us later! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4i0FnzR Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/40VSgoR SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3OD8YCh

We recently caught up with Dr. Hesham Hassaballa, who shared his perspective on what it means to bring better to the bedside. For Dr. Hassaballa, it’s about bringing his all every single day — his passion, drive for excellence, and unwavering commitment to care. For him, exceptional care goes beyond medical expertise; it’s about offering everything you have to patients, the community, and healthcare partners alike. This dedication to giving his best to everyone around him exemplifies the spirit of Sound. We're honored to have leaders like Dr. Hassaballa, who remind us of the impact that compassion and excellence can have on patient care and beyond. #BringingBetterToTheBedside

In this episode of Critical Matters, Dr. Sergio Zanotti discusses the management of critically ill patients after cardiac surgery, focusing on the clinical management of two important complications: hemorrhage and cardiac arrest. He is joined by Dr. Christopher Noel, a critical care attending at Cooper University Healthcare. Listen by following the links below: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ax5sG5 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3AHiNvo SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3AKbx1V #BringingBetterToTheBedside #CriticalMatters

Kickstart your career as an APP by joining us for a FREE webinar on November 18th 3:30 pm EST. Transitioning from program completion to practice can be daunting, but fear not! April Burke, PA-C, MMS and Carl Simmons from Sound are here to guide you through the process. Gain invaluable insights on finding the perfect employer, nailing interviews, and acing credentialing. Don't miss this chance to jumpstart your career with expert advice. Register now to secure your seat: https://bit.ly/3CbaQyT

Sound Long-Term Care Management is excited to attend the Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, Washington, from November 13–16! Visit us at booth #216 to connect with our team and learn more about our commitment to advancing quality care in long-term care settings. #BringingBetterToTheBedside