Watershed Health

Watershed Health CEO Effie Carlson speaks to Newsweek on the likelihood of Medicaid cuts: “When recipients cannot get timely care, they are more likely to need or seek higher-cost services, like ER, which acts in conflict to the goal of the overall savings.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eRq9dZtd

Our CEO Effie Carlson shares her perspective on proposed Medicaid cuts with Katie Adams from MedCity News: "In healthcare, you don't avoid paying for things - it just gets paid for somewhere else in a less controllable way." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gjYrS47B

Our CEO Effie Carlson weighs in on the latest federal funding bill and its impact on healthcare and social programs in Newsweek. She highlights how the bill maintains funding for Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP at current levels, avoiding immediate disruptions but leaving uncertainty for the future. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eJGHHm8r

Watershed Health Names Effie Carlson as Chief Executive Officer https://lnkd.in/dxCSJ92F #healthcareecosystem #HealthTech #ITDigest #news #PAC #PatientData #SNF #WatershedHealth

We're thrilled to see?Fierce Healthcare?highlight Watershed Health's leadership transition:?https://lnkd.in/d3UK7KPV "Effie Carlson's?industry experience and strategic leadership make her the right person to lead us into this next chapter."?- Dr.?Chip Grant

Exciting leadership update at Watershed Health: We are proud to announce Effie Carlson as our new Chief Executive Officer! Since joining Watershed in 2021, Effie has been instrumental in driving our strategic growth. With deep expertise in healthcare leadership and strong relationships across providers and health plans, she is well-positioned to guide us into our next phase of impact and innovation. Our founder, Dr. Chip Grant, will continue to advance Watershed's mission as Executive Chair and Chief Medical Officer. As Chip shared: "Effie's healthcare industry and business experience, strategic direction, and deep connections make her the right person to lead Watershed into this exciting next chapter of growth and momentum." Under Effie's leadership, we look forward to expanding our impact in solving healthcare's $340 billion uncoordinated care challenge - ensuring better-connected, more efficient care for all. Please join us in welcoming Effie to her new role! https://lnkd.in/eBdhszDa

This morning, we're thrilled to be at the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference, engaging in powerful discussions about mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual and developmental disabilities in the African American community. At Watershed Health, we believe that better care starts with better connections. Too often, providers work in silos, leaving patients to navigate a fragmented system on their own. We're here to change that by helping healthcare and community organizations work together, share information, and deliver truly coordinated care. For 25 years, this conference has been a space to lift each other up and work toward a healthier future. This year's theme of Empowering Resilience is a reminder that when we support each other, we all thrive. We're proud to stand alongside our community partners who are committed to fixing uncoordinated care and improving patient outcomes. If you're attending, please stop by and say hello! We'd love to connect.

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His powerful words serve as a timeless reminder of the importance of unity, progress, and commitment to building a better future. At Watershed Health, we strive to embody these values by fostering collaboration, helping providers address inequities, and creating systems that uplift everyone - because true progress happens when we move forward together. As we reflect on Dr. King's vision, let's recommit ourselves to making a meaningful impact in our communities and beyond.

Join us for Community Connect events in Birmingham and the Alabama Gulf Coast! Check out full details and links to register below: We're excited to announce the first Community Connect meetings of 2025. If you're a healthcare provider or part of a community-based organization supporting social needs in these regions, these events are for you! Together, we'll explore opportunities to enhance care coordination, share insights, and strengthen our community networks. ? Birmingham Community Connect ?? Date: February 5 ?? Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ?? Location: Vulcan Park & Museum ?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eansEiYd ? Alabama Gulf Coast Community Connect ?? Date: February 26 ?? Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ?? Location: Five Rivers Delta Center ?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eVb8rnKe

As we celebrate the holiday season, we're reflecting on the connections we've built and the meaningful collaborations that drive progress. This year, Watershed's network partners have used our platform to work together in new ways, improving care quality and advancing healthier outcomes. The progress we've seen is just the beginning, and we're excited for what's ahead in 2025! ? From the entire team at Watershed Health, we wish you a Merry Christmas, a joyful holiday season, and a New Year filled with opportunities to keep growing, innovating, and making a difference –?together.?