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Have you caught up on ECHO 125 yet? In our latest issue there's a fascinating article on the use of echo in assessing arterio-venous malformations written by the team at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Members can read it here: https://ow.ly/PbEG50R2XSb

In one or more areas of care, 37 Kaiser Permanente hospitals are “high performing.” High performers are among the top 10% to 20% of all hospitals rated. While many health systems across the United States operate under financial strain(s), Kaiser Permanente continues to prove that by fully integrating health systems and services with the financing of healthcare together with common vision and goals, provides the best possible outcomes for both patients and the healthcare system.

Hospital costs in Colorado are much better than the U.S. average. In the most recent analysis of health expenditures by state, hospital costs in Colorado were $692 lower for each person than the U.S. average. Learn more: https://ow.ly/K3pO50QsIau

Hospital costs in Colorado are much better than the U.S. average. In the most recent analysis of health expenditures by state, hospital costs in Colorado were $692 lower for each person than the U.S. average. Learn more: https://ow.ly/K3pO50QsIau

It is a sad testament to the state of healthcare in New Yorks State that there are more F rates facilities in New York than anywhere else, and New York does not boast one single A rated facility. I fear the situation will only worsen especially with recent reports that there are more rural hospitals at risk of closure in New York than any other state. NYS leadership needs to step up for the sake and safety of our citizens to provide the healthcare they deserve. https://lnkd.in/er-QZeNP https://lnkd.in/eZhQ7Cp3

If your mission-critical storage lacks integrated ransomware protection, what are you doing? And if it does have this protection but you’re not utilizing it or actively planning to implement it, brace yourself for a harsh reality. Imagine being a patient on the worst day of your life, only to find out the ambulance is taking you to a hospital with no access to your medical records, no diagnostics and staff relying solely on pen and paper. Ascension recently achieved a $1.8 billion turnaround in 12 months following a $3 billion loss in 2023, showing signs of recovery. However, it's challenging to bounce back from an estimated $1.6 billion unexpected loss due to a single ransomware event in one quarter (Forbes, 5/8/24). #ransomware #cybersecurity #breach #acquisition #healthcare #ascension #uab #EPIC #EMR #EHR

In celebration of National Primary Care Week, we sat down with two of Mercer Medicine’s dedicated physicians, Dustin Horne, MD and Thomas Callier, MD to talk about the vital role primary care plays in keeping our communities healthy. https://loom.ly/KKAyJUk In this Q&A, both doctors share their insights on: ✅ The importance of regular checkups ✅ How primary care can help detect serious conditions early ✅ Why building strong patient-doctor relationships leads to better health outcomes Whether you’re overdue for a checkup or managing a chronic condition, this article will remind you why primary care is essential at every stage of life. Don’t wait—your health is worth it!

BMHC Board President, The Honorable Dr. Larry Wallace, Jr., Ph.D., co-authored a health-equity-focused article with Dr. Norman Chenven, MD., of Austin Regional Clinic, and David Stein, CEO of Babson Diagnostics, called "Three Guys Walk into a Conference And...", in the July 2024 Edition of the Austin Medical Times Magazine. What is unique about this collaborative piece is how it was born. Three guys, who come from very different places—a medical group, community care coordination, and a diagnostics company—met as they all sat on a panel at the 2023 Healthier Texas Summit hosted by It's Time Texas in collaboration with the University of Texas System. However, they all had one question in common and that is: "How do we remove barriers, make access to care easier, and reduce any fear and anxiety related to getting medical help?" They all acknowledged statistics show the health equity gap appears to be more acute in Texas than in many other states. According to their article, our state recently ranked poorly across 24 healthcare metric determinants spanning across four categories: access, outcomes, cost, and quality of care. They also agreed the challenge of improving care is big and complex, but the place to start is with preventative care. We encourage you to read the full article: Pages 9 AND 14 https://lnkd.in/evM8WumM Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g_GFfMYu #BMHC #BlackMensHealth #HealthEquity #AustinMedicalTimes #PreventativeCare #HealthcareAccess #HealthcareBarriers #CommunityCare #HealthierTexas #HealthDisparities #AccessToCare #PublicHealth #HealthAwareness #HealthcareCollaboration #MedicalInnovation #TexasHealthcare #StayInformed #SubscribeNow #ReadTheArticle #HealthCareReform #HealthOutcomes #HealthcareQuality #ReducingBarriers #CommunityHealth

I’ve always thought that the “great consolidation” amongst health systems will lead to large regional Kaiser-esque models, where the payors, clinicians, and facilities are integrated. What’s really interesting about Jaewon Ryu’s statement below is he says Geisinger is the “first inaugural member.” That makes me think Risant Health isn’t done, it wasn’t just a singular acquisition, but will be the first of many other “member” organizations that will lead to a huge conglomerate across the nation. What do you think? Am I reading into this too much? Or will Risant rival HCA + UHC in its ability to gain market share through vertical integration of clinical and health plan assets?