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Health systems talk population health at national ACO summit

wpeditor — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:02:14 +0000

Experts from more than 40 health systems recently convened in Cleveland to share population health management strategies at the Premier healthcare alliance’s national accountable care organization (ACO) summit. University Hospitals and Summa Health System co-hosted the event. Members of Premier’s PACT™ population health collaborative attended the summit. PACT unites 79 health systems across 40 states [...]

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Inova Health System saves millions with green initiatives

wpeditor — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:20:33 +0000

For healthcare systems looking to improve the health of the environment and save money at the same time, take a look at the work Inova Health System is doing. They have saved millions through various “green” initiatives that have allowed them to reduce medical waste and improve operations. A recent article in Hospitals & Health [...]

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Premier healthcare alliance leaders on final ballot of 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare list

wpeditor — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:13:21 +0000

Each year Modern Healthcare recognizes 100 leading healthcare experts who are deemed by their peers and an expert panel to be the most influential individuals in the industry, in terms of leadership and impact. This year’s final ballot lists nearly 40 representatives from the Premier healthcare alliance, including three Premier executives Susan DeVore, president and [...]

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Virtual component enhances hospital’s intensive care unit

wpeditor — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:16:56 +0000

Imagine having a critical-care specialist at the bedside around the clock. That’s how some in healthcare are describing what Carolinas HealthCare System has accomplished. Carolinas HealthCare System opened a $12.3 million, virtual critical-care center. The 3,200-square-foot command center will allow for 24/7 remote monitoring of patients in intensive care units across the healthcare system. Here [...]

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Collaborating for quality

wpeditor — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:49:49 +0000

Implementing healthcare improvement methods that yield positive results in terms of both costs and quality is a goal for many healthcare systems across the country. How does one get started? And how can a health system minimize the risks of change? Recognizing these common concerns, hospitals and health systems with the Premier healthcare alliance participate [...]

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