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How will health care leadership evolve in the next two years? Thanks to Becker’s Healthcare for posing this important question to C-suite executives across the country. I believe that at City of Hope, we will keep transforming how we work, collaborating more, strengthening our culture, and integrating our core capabilities so that we continue delivering on our vision as a national cancer research and treatment institution that is expanding access and accelerating impactful innovation. You can read more here from all the inspiring leaders who participated in this insightful piece. Clearly, the future of health care is in good hands. #Cityofhope BeckersHealthcare #transformationalhealthcare 

Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/gxMv5CKk In this episode, Michael Antoniades, President of UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, discusses the hospital’s 100-year legacy and its journey of growth. He shares insights on improving patient care, stabilizing the workforce post-COVID, and leadership strategies that drive execution and expansion in an evolving healthcare landscape. For more information about Becker's Healthcare, please contact Jessica Cole or Scott Becker. #podcast #healthcare #leadership

📚 Thrilled to have Converge International featured on the May 2024 edition of the #HealthcareDigital. Our very own CIO, Fergus Porter gives some great insight into the innovative technology behind making Converge a telehealth market leader. Read all about the latest thought leaders, sustainable deliveries, and IT strategies in the Healthcare Industry. #ConvergeInternational #HealthcareDigital

Healthcare transformation is successful when we engage and support physicians. And for Michael Dandorph and Tufts Medicine leadership, their strategy is accelerating the transition to new care models that are higher quality and lower cost. Physicians should be 'equal, accountable partners' in the vision of delivering better care to patients. In this article for Becker's Healthcare, Mike outlines three priorities that health systems should be considering when improving physician engagement. https://lnkd.in/eajcq7aT

Much like in any other industry, the readiness to make the next strategic move can be a powerful advantage. Yet, many healthcare leaders find themselves hesitating amid uncertainty and volatile market conditions. Given challenges like labor shortages, stagnant reimbursements, and rising costs, it’s understandable that some have hit pause on transformative strategies. In an article by Becker's Healthcare, leaders are reminded that addressing these challenges demands not just strategic planning but the courage to involve physicians in leadership roles. Here are our main takeaways: 💡Healthcare leaders must prioritize physician engagement by involving them in decision-making. This fosters collaboration, enhances care quality, and improves patient outcomes. 💡To stay competitive, health systems must optimize clinical integration and reduce variations in care. Empowering local care teams ensures a seamless patient experience across all service areas, including home-based care. 💡Strategic partnerships with payers are essential for transforming payment models that reward performance and align with community needs. By re-engineering these collaborations, healthcare organizations can improve patient affordability while achieving financial sustainability. #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareLeadership #LeaderDevelopment

🌟 Questioning the Status Quo: How has #patientcentricity transformed #healthcare? 🌍 🚀 Patient centricity isn't just a buzzword—it's a game-changer! This article discusses its impact on healthcare: 🔍 Patient Power Unleashed: Patient-centric approaches break down barriers, amplifying voices to bridge the gap between healthcare systems and communities. 💪 Inclusivity Triumphs: Patients actively shape policies, dismantling traditional hierarchies and paving the way for patient-centric research. 🔬 Revolutionizing Research: Patients aren't just subjects; they're partners in clinical research, influencing study design, recruitment, and outcomes. 📈 Beyond the Norm: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) redefine success, providing a holistic view of healthcare effectiveness. 🛡️ Centricity in Regulation: Patient input guides regulatory decisions, emphasizing safety, empowerment, and a nuanced understanding of conditions. 🌐 Impact on Access: Patient-centric initiatives tackle systemic barriers, promoting equity in healthcare access and interventions. 🔥 Empowerment Matters: Patient centricity isn't just external; it empowers individuals, transforming them from passive recipients to informed partners. 🤝 Building Resilient Communities: Patient-centric approaches create a supportive tapestry, fostering emotional bonds beyond clinical aspects and building resilient communities. 🚀 The Future Holds... Opportunities & Challenges: Technology boosts patient centricity, but diversity and transparency remain crucial. The journey continues for an inclusive healthcare landscape. 👉 Join the Movement! Let's shape a healthcare future where every voice matters. How has patient centricity impacted your healthcare journey? #patientvoice #pfdd #digitalhealth #healthtech #drugdevelopment https://lnkd.in/dXmKdcyw

Pushing Boundaries with Patient Intelligence: A New Era in Digital Care In today’s healthcare landscape, the patient's journey can often feel fragmented, disconnected and frustrating. Patients aren’t just dealing with their conditions—they’re navigating a maze of scattered information and disjointed care. At Varco Leg Care, we set out to change that. We’re not just focusing on the symptoms—we’re addressing the root causes of lower limb mobility issues like varicose veins, diabetic foot, sciatica, foot ulcers, and knee osteoarthritis. But we didn’t stop there. We knew the future of healthcare lay in data-driven, personalised care. By leveraging patient intelligence, we’re pushing boundaries and transforming the entire digital care pathway. We’ve empowered over 50,000 patients to self-diagnose their conditions, and that data now fuels our mission. We’re activating dormant patients, guiding them back to the care they need and redefining their entire journey—from diagnosis to recovery. This transformation doesn’t just stop at collecting data. We’re turning that data into actionable insights, creating a rich, empathy-driven ecosystem that delivers the right message at the right time. It's not just about numbers; it’s about knowing our patients better—understanding when they need care and ensuring they receive personalised, proactive support. The result? Optimised treatment journeys, proactive health management, and most importantly, increased patient satisfaction. We’re building a future where patients feel understood, supported and empowered. And this is only the beginning. A big thanks to Stanley Shaw, Associate Dean for Executive Education at Harvard Medical School, for crafting a curriculum that helped us pivot, create meaningful digital care pathways and bring meaningful value to our patients. Special shout out to Katherine Chou, Director of Research & Innovations at Google, Marcus Osborne, SVP of Walmart Health, and Sean Duffy, CEO of Omada Health, for sharing your insights and playbooks.

The Role of Predictive Analytics in Healthcare #Healthcare #PredictiveAnalytics #Artificialintelligence #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #SmartSystems

I woke up yesterday invigorated and energized about the start of a new year. Reflecting on this past year, I can’t be more thankful for the people I work with and the work we do at Thyme Care! As the year closed out, I’ve seen so many great predictions and lessons learned from my colleagues, and I wanted to add a few more of my own. There is still so much to be done but I think there are a lot of great people and great companies really focused on improving the healthcare delivery system. Here are some of my predictions for 2024: 🏥 Healthcare will happen both in AND out of the clinic. Healthcare is evolving beyond the clinic confines, with a growing demand for “in between care”. Patients frequently have questions about minor symptoms, they need help getting to or from the doctor’s office, or they have questions about their treatment plan. In 2024 we will see more digital health companies take the 24/7 “in and out” approach. ✅ We will [finally] see a higher level of customer service in healthcare. Nobody likes having to fill out their medical information 18 different times or wait weeks for an appointment.  Streamlining our healthcare system will take time - there’s no “light switch” to make it better. In 2024 we’re going to see more innovation that breaks down barriers between providers and payers to make this a reality. There will be major investments in allowing physicians to take more control and drive some of the change from within. 💰Digital health investment in chronic condition companies will multiply. Chronic diseases like CKD, cardiac, MSK, and cancer are some of the highest cost drivers - and that’s where VC money is funneling. Large amount of dollars went into progressing the CKD space in 2023 and I anticipate something similar in cancer and cardiology in 2024. Can’t wait to see what this year brings!

Blaik Wilson absolutely nailed it with this chat! Asking the right questions is 100% the most effective way to identify and intervene with a patient, getting to the root cause of the problem. The art of structuring questions revolves around unraveling the "why" behind patient behavior. Education becomes a powerful tool in this process, enlightening patients about the significance of assuming self-management and control over their medication regimens. The MMAS protocol uses a structured, validated method of intervention; with each question dedicated to identifying intentional vs unintentional behaviors, and then going deeper into the barriers to adherence. First as a screener tool to quickly identify those patients at risk for non adherence, then measured over time, provides a standardized method of counseling. Empowering Health through Precision: Evidence-Based Insights, Tailored Interventions. #MMAS.