Providence的动态

In a recent announcement, Community Health Systems, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to sell 123-bed Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and related businesses, to Duke Health for approximately $280M. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025 and adds to recent CHS hospital divestures. #HealthCareNews #MergersAndAcquisitions #WhitecapTrends2024

On the brink of 2025 we'll start to see a shift in priorities for hospital partners. Value based care and expanding services may surpass the labor and supply costs as the main focus. "Marty Sargeant, CEO of Keck Medicine at USC, cited the cost of capacity as one of the biggest challenges to growth next year." https://lnkd.in/g8s-PUef

Mike Pykosz, former CEO of Oak Street Health, is leaving CVS Health amid the company's ongoing leadership changes. Sree Chaguturu, M.D., will now serve as president of healthcare delivery alongside his role as chief medical officer. Chaguturu, a practicing physician and former population health officer at Mass General Brigham, will oversee clinical quality and patient outcomes across CVS's enterprise, including its Oak Street Health clinics and Signify Health services. This leadership shift comes as CVS navigates financial challenges and recent changes, including the departure of CEO Karen Lynch and the addition of four new board members following an agreement with Glenview Capital Management.

Creative redesign integrated with population health strategies for “health villages” that lift communities up and promote access, care, partnership and sustainability is needed. Our healthcare system HAS options. Options to do differently, to approach a continuing need in a new light and challenge traditional thought on what is possible #healthvillages #creativethinking #healthcare #healthcarechange #diversificationstrategies #strategicinflectionpoint

I've heard a lot about the great work and leadership of our Chief Executive, Amanda Pritchard. Listening to her today made it clear why she is our leader, and I am here for it. Her emphasis on "listening" to people as a key aspect of leadership giving a shout-out to Ruth May as being in the forefront of this style of leadership, along with her focus on the "practical implementations" of policies and visions, truly resonated with me. She has also highlighted the amazing work of Claire Fuller in practical implementation lead leaderhip. Truly inspirational, realistic, and clear leadership from all. While there is still much to work on, Amanda's acknowledgment of these challenges and her realistic approach provide a balanced perspective. It's crucial to highlight the incredible work being done by our Primary Care colleagues, Secondary Care teams, and Management. Their hard work, combined with a vision for the future that includes investing in technology, fuels our hope and determination. We can do this! One of the standout initiatives is the integration of health services, which ensures that patients receive coordinated and seamless care. For instance, the NHS has been implementing integrated care systems (ICSs) that bring together hospitals, primary care, and community services to work collaboratively. This approach has significantly improved patient outcomes and reduced hospital admissions by providing care closer to home and within the community. The NHS has also been at the forefront of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance diagnostics and treatment. For example, AI-powered tools are being used to analyze medical images, and even to write discharge letters more efficiently, helping to free up beds for patients more quickly. Amanda Pritchard's leadership together with so many amazing NHS workers is crucial in driving these advancements. Her vision of integrating health services, empowering people to work together, and leveraging technology and AI is exactly the type of leadership we need during these challenging times. Her clear and realistic approach, combined with practical examples of success, inspires confidence and sets a strong direction for the future of our NHS.

Rural health care success starts with a physician-led, team-based approach that puts the patient at the center. Dr. Kevin Post, Avera's Chief Medical Officer, highlights the importance of community engagement, advanced technology like telemedicine and strategic nursing staffing to address workforce shortages. Discover more of Dr. Post’s insights on fostering effective rural health care teams that enhance patient outcomes at https://heyor.ca/H6fDAV.

Here’s a shout out to my friend Thea James, MD, MPH, MBA, a true and time-tested career long health equity practitioner, way before the designation health equity was coined. Her work at Boston Medical Center (BMC) is an inspiration to all those who toil tirelessly in this space. Her influence in?the creation of BMC's Health Equity Accelerator which is positioned to achieve health justice within BMC’s footprint is a testament to her power of introspection, intentionality, and leadership in advancing health equity. ? Driving impact towards HEQ requires a fundamental understanding of the complex ecosystem that drives and perpetuates health disparities. An understanding of the systemic barriers that must be dismantled to move the needle towards?disparity gap closure. But it requires much more to achieve systemic impact. It requires leadership, followership, advocacy, commitment, perseverance, and most of all, courage. Courage to have uncomfortable conversations and the willingness to enter uncomfortable intellectual and social spaces. And courage to play the long game, to stay in it, to win it. TO win it by disrupting conventional thought and innovating new thinking across society and industry. Congratulations Dr. James for your work and congratulations Boston Medical Center for receiving the American Hospital Association’s?2024 Foster G. McGaw Prize Winner?award which?recognizes the efforts of hospitals and health systems to improve the health and well-being of their communities. ? National Association of Health Services Executives (N.A.H.S.E.) ? #HealthEquity #LeadershipInAction #HealthcareTransformation https://lnkd.in/eyynDQrJ

Case Study Spotlight: When one hospital system acquired new practices, the transition was a rocky one, leaving performance and patient satisfaction at an all-time low. These issues stood in their way of success: - Lack of clear vision and unity - Inadequate staff integration - Poor communication channels Check out today's Healthcare Administration Leadership & Management article to see how taking the time to understand cultural differences improved their outcomes: https://hubs.la/Q02_1N3w0 #Leadership #MedicalPracticeManagement

“In 2025 and beyond, specialists will play a larger role in advancing value-based care (VBC). The big question is whether they may replace primary care in the driver’s seat.” Arcadia's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Luke Hansen, offers insights on the evolving role of specialists in VBC in this Healthcare IT Today article. He explains how innovative strategies like specialist sub-capitation, shadow bundles, and enhanced data analytics can incentivize specialist participation and improve outcomes while lowering costs. https://ow.ly/fvBj50ULkWQ

FTI Consulting’s inaugural U.S. Healthcare & Life Sciences Hospital Operations Outlook Survey report, Hospitals In 2024: Rising to Meet Increased Operational Demands, is now live. We found that hospital executives across the country are managing mounting pressures as they work to tackle an array of challenges, from workforce shortages and financial performance to evolving risks related to new technologies. Learn more about the growing complexity and scrutiny hospitals face and how organizations are working to overcome it:?https://bit.ly/4edyjOJ Key Contacts and Fabulous Colleagues: Lauren Crawford Shaver, Alexandra Priola, Lisa O'Connor RN,MS, James Condon, Jamie Singer