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As healthcare evolves, we must face change with innovation and agility. In this American Hospital Association article, SSM Health president and CEO Laura S. Kaiser, FACHE, shares how SSM Health's transition to a unified operating model means our 4-state healthcare system can produce sustainable, material and permanent responses more quickly. https://lnkd.in/g_GhWPFU

“There is no doubt that death and disability from firearm violence is a significant public health issue." SSM Health Chief Community Health Officer Dr. Alexander Garza discusses our nation's gun violence epidemic, which he says goes hand in hand with another menace to public health: poverty. Garza and SSM Health are leading voices speaking up for gun safety. https://lnkd.in/g3MsKJMR

Congratulations to our teams at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital on this exceptional recognition!

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Congratulations to the SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison volunteer team on recently receiving the WAVE Award (Wisconsin Award for Volunteer Excellence) from the Wisconsin Hospital Association! The team was recognized for their support of the Baskets of Hope program, which provides emergency food supplies to patients who screen for high food insecurity. Read more about the program and the exceptional work of these volunteers: https://lnkd.in/gfcYUzn6

When health systems, population-health service providers and health plans are on the same page, good things happen. Dr. Stephanie Duggan MD, FACEP, FAAPL, CPE, Chief Clinical Officer, highlighted some achievements of SSM Health’s partnership with Navvis (healthcare) at the recent Medica ACO Summit: • Standardized, systematic approaches to population health • Nearly doubling the number of patients engaged in value-based care over three years • Clinical quality measures in the top 90% Working together, we can achieve the Quadruple Aim of American health care – higher quality, improved patient experience, lower costs, and reduced clinician burnout. In short, helping all people live their healthiest lives. #Healthcare #ValueBasedCare

When hurricanes or other natural disasters impact the supply chain, the ripple effect can impact everyone. SSM Health pharmacy and supply chain experts explain how our teams adjust during national shortages to ensure patient care is not affected. https://lnkd.in/gq2fC2rQ

"That physician-patient relationship is sacred. And so when we take the time to have a meaningful conversation with our patients about the value of these vaccines, they do listen. And so then, as a physician, you're not just impacting that one person. You're actually protecting the greater good." SSM Health infectious disease expert Dr. Shephali Wulff weighs in on vaccine hesitancy, the essential role physicians play in steering people towards the science, and more in this Catholic Health World article from The Catholic Health Association of the United States' Valerie Schremp Hahn. https://lnkd.in/gWW4YcVN

Cybersecurity is a major concern for hospitals and health systems, and SSM Health has proven itself as a leader in safeguarding patient information. As such, SSM Health VP and Chief Information Security Officer Gary Chan (left) was one of only 25 national experts invited to the FBI CISO Academy, a weeklong gathering where leaders of key national infrastructure sectors (like health care, banking, and utilities) and government officials share briefings and best practices on how to better protect the nation’s digital information. 

As many physicians reach retirement age, health care systems have to ask "who will take their place?" SSM Health believes that by training the next generation of physicians we can better serve our patients for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/gSe5tnU8