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Boston Globe, October 09, 2018: Toughest Talk: Medical Students Learn to Discuss Patients' Wishes for End-of-Life Care
Toughest Talk: Medical Students Learn to Discuss Patients' Wishes for End-of-Life Care
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CNN, October 08, 2018: Hand Sanitizer Cut Back on Young Children's Sick Days More than Washing, Study Says
Researchers in Spain found that children who cleaned their hands with sanitizer instead of soap and water reduced their missed days of school, respiratory infections, and antibiotic prescriptions.
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La Crosse Tribune, September 28, 2018: Broad-Based La Crosse Initiative Aims for National Model vs. Addiction
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement will lead Alliance to HEAL (Halting the Effects of Addiction Locally), a program in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, that will seek to devise and demonstrate a successful method to attack opioid addiction.
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Healthy Debate, September 27, 2018: More Than a Third of Nurses Have PTSD; a Third of Doctors Are Burned Out. What Are We Doing About It?
Burnout is common, as are mental health concerns and suicide, and their costs extend to patients and the system as a whole. In the U.S., these concerns recently culminated in a movement that proposes a holistic approach to health care wellness and engagement, known as “Joy in Work.”
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AMA Wire, September 25, 2018: Every Doctor You've Admired Has Dealt with Burnout
There is a physician burnout epidemic in the US.
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Holyrood, September 19, 2018: Scotland’s National Clinical Director Jason Leitch on Changing Culture in Healthcare
Scotland’s national clinical director explains how the tools of change can be applied in different areas.
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Stria News, September 17, 2018: On the Ground with Age-Friendly Health Systems
Age-friendly health systems have the potential to improve care, reduce length of stay, empower staff and improve the bottom line. While change can be challenging, clinicians and staff in the participating health systems have embraced the process.
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Inc., September 15, 2018: How One Organization Created a Movement that Transformed Healthcare
Before you can change actions, you must first transform values and beliefs
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Modern Healthcare, September 08, 2018: Creating Value-Based Care Regardless of Payment Model
Virginia Mason Health System has been a standard-bearer for reducing waste and creating a value-based healthcare experience no matter the payment model. Leading that drive since 2000 has been Dr. Gary Kaplan, chairman and CEO of the Seattle-based system.
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BMJ, September 06, 2018: Getting More Health from Healthcare: Quality Improvement Must Acknowledge Patient Coproduction
Modelling healthcare as either a product or a service neglects essential aspects of coproduction between doctors and patients. In this essay, Paul Batalden shares his learning from 10 years of studying change.
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Managed Care, September 03, 2018: Hey, Big Spender! Why Does Your Quality Lag So Far Behind Other Countries?
Managed Care magazine article: The United States spends more—close to double—on health care per capita than other rich countries.
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JAMA, August 31, 2018: Crossing the Global Health Care Quality Chasm
Despite years of investment and research, the quality of health care in every country is much worse than it should be. (JAMA article, Berwick et al.)
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NEJM Catalyst, August 24, 2018: Esprit de Corps: Turning Vicious Cycle Virtuous
NEJM Catalyst article: Esprit de corps is the spirit of the body — camaraderie, engagement, and passion, interwoven with joy.
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American Journal of Managed Care, August 23, 2018: The Shift that Population Health Requires
Summary of Soma Stout's presentation at AADE meeting
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PSQH Magazine, August 22, 2018: IHI Launches Maternal Care Improvement Project
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) has begun a three-year project that aims to improve maternal outcomes for women and babies in the U.S.
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Forbes, August 21, 2018: What's Next In Caring For Older People: The Age-Friendly Health System Movement
Our healthcare system needs to rethink how we care for older adults. Article from Forbes
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Wall Street Journal, August 21, 2018: What Does Knee Surgery Cost? Few Know, and That's a Problem
WSJ article
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MidiaNews, August 18, 2018: Adequate Childbirth Suite Provides Greater Autonomy for Women
Until a few years ago, normal hospital birth had its limitations.
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HealthLeaders, August 17, 2018: Promoting Maternal Health with Safety Bundles, Creative Leadership
Health Leaders article on Merck for Mothers project
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AMA Wire, August 08, 2018: 6 Top Doctors Reveal What You Need to Know During Your Residency
To offer new medical residents insight on the intangible aspects of practice, AMA Wire spoke with some of the nation’s top physicians about the lessons they wish they had known as new residents. This article summarizes their top medical residency advice.
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Donna, August 08, 2018: Humanized Delivery: Why More and More Women Choose to Give Birth in an Intense, Intimate, and Unhurried Manner
In the era that marks the epidemic of cesareans, more and more women have been swimming against the tide, seeking to live every moment of the flood of sensations that is bringing a child to the world.
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GP1, August 06, 2018: HGV Reduces Urinary Tract Infections by More Than 50 Percent
The Hospital Getúlio Vargas (HGV) was able to reduce the density of incidence of urinary tract infection in patients hospitalized in its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) by more than 50 percent.
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OR Today, August 01, 2018: The Latest Trends and Tips in Patient Safety
OR Today article, August 1, 2018, summarizes trends in patient safety in perioperative areas and offers tips and advice from safety and clinical experts.
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Hospital Peer Review Online, July 27, 2018: New Group Seeks "Public Health Framework" for Patient Safety
Article from Hospital Peer Review Online
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O Nortão Jornal, July 26, 2018: "Adequate Childbirth" Project Empowers Pediatricians, Nurses, and Obstetricians at Unimed
This article highlights the work of Projeto Parto Adequado
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NEJM Catalyst, July 25, 2018: Measuring Patient Quality of Life: Time Is What Matters
NEJM Catalyst article
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HomeCare Magazine Online, July 18, 2018: New Report Targets Homecare Patient Safety
This article summarizes the findings and recommendations from IHI’s report, No Place Like Home: Advancing the Safety of Care in the Home.
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FierceHealthcare, July 16, 2018: Institute for Healthcare Improvement: 5 Considerations for Making Home Healthcare Safer
In this interview on IHI's No Place Like Home: Advancing the Safety of Care in the Home report, Tejal Gandhi discusses how health care poses its own patient safety challenges that need to be addressed.
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HealthLeaders, July 16, 2018: 5 Guiding Principles to Improve Home Health Safety
This article summarizes five strategies to improve the safety of care in home health setting, as detailed in a new report from IHI.
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Modern Healthcare Online , July 11, 2018: HHS Proposes New Ambulatory Surgery Center Safety Database
Commentary from Tejal Gandhi is included in this Modern Healthcare piece examining the new ambulatory surgery center safety database proposed by HHS.
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NEJM Catalyst Online , July 10, 2018: Signal or Noise? Navigating Health Care Policy - Part 2
This article in NEJM Catalyst contains a video and transcription from part two of a two-part series on the policy roundtable discussion that took place at the 2017 IHI National Forum.
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Healthcare Informatics Online , July 06, 2018: The Value of Deploying a Social Determinants Screening Tool in EHR
This article mentions IHI's Pursuing Equity collaborative as it relates to social determinants of health screening tools that are currently being developed for Electronic Health Records.
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Becker's Hospital Review Online , July 05, 2018: 4 Main Priorities for IHI's Patient Safety Group
This article highlights the IHI National Steering Committee for Patient Safety and the group’s four key areas of focus.
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NEJM Catalyst Online , July 03, 2018: Signal or Noise? Navigating Health Care Policy - Part 1
This article in NEJM Catalyst contains a video and transcription from part one of a two-part series on the policy roundtable discussion that took place at the 2017 IHI National Forum.
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India-West Online , June 28, 2018: Two Indian American Leaders Among Modern Healthcare's Most Influential Physician Executives
Tejal Gandhi is mentioned in this article regarding her selection as one of Modern Healthcare’s 2018 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders.
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HealthLeaders Online , June 28, 2018: New Patient Safety Panel's 3-Pronged Strategy
This article focuses on the IHI National Steering Committee for Patient Safety and discusses the committee's three primary objectives.
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Patient Safety Beat , June 26, 2018: 5 Questions: Discussing Safe Care for the Elderly with Secretary of Elder Affairs Alice Bonner
Ths article contains an interview with Alice Bonner on her work as co-chair of an IHI expert panel focused on patient safety in home care.
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WBUR-FM Online , June 21, 2018: Gawande Will Lead Boston-Based Health Co. Formed By Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase
Remarks from Don Berwick are included in this article about Atul Gawande’s appointment to the new Buffett-Bezos-Dimon health venture in Boston.
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Modern Healthcare Online , June 20, 2018: Amazon, JPMorgan and Berkshire crown Gawande: Does he have the Business Chops?
Remarks from Dr. Saranya Loehrer are included in this article about Atul Gawande’s appointment to the new Buffett-Bezos-Dimon health venture in Boston.
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Harvard Business Review Online , June 18, 2018: Getting Doctors to Make Better Decisions Will Take More than Money and Nudges
In this Harvard Business Review article, IHI is referenced as resource for health care organizations that are looking to improve organizational culture.
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FierceHealthcare, June 12, 2018: 5 Steps to Ensure Your Patients—Like my Husband—Receive the End-of-Life Care They Want
The Conversation Project's starter kit, that helps people talk about their end-of-life wishes, was highlighted in this article.
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Trustee, June 11, 2018: Anchoring Hospitals in the Community: Growing Network of Health Systems Takes on Social Determinants
IHI's Pathways to Population Health was mentioned in this article on health systems taking on social determinants of health in their communities.
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Study Finds , June 09, 2018: 1 In 5 Americans Have Fallen Victim To Medical Errors, Survey Finds
Tejal Gandhi comments on a recent study by IHI/NPSF on patient experiences with medical error in this article.
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US News & World Report , June 08, 2018: A Movement to Save Millions
The 100 Million Healthier Lives initiative was featured in this US News & World Report Q&A with IHI's Soma Stout.
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The World News , June 04, 2018: Demand Better Services From Doctors
This article calls for patients in Ghana to demand better services from their health care practitioners in hospitals and clinics.
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HFM Online, June 01, 2018: Trending Toward Home Care: Is Our Health System Ready?
Health care — for procedural follow-up or treating chronic conditions — is increasingly being delivered in patients’ homes. IHI’s Tejal Gandhi summarizes recommendations for improving safety in the home in this HFM Magazine article.
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Daily Graphic Online , June 01, 2018: 'No Bed Syndrome' at Hospitals Inimical to Healthcare
Several quotes from IHI's Sodzi-Sodzi Tettey on ambulatory safety are mentioned in this article on "no bed syndrome."
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Forbes Online , June 01, 2018: Infusing Technology Into Hospital Operational Decision Making
Commentary from an IHI blog post on hospital-wide flow was quoted in this piece on technology-based decision-support tools for health care.
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NEJM Catalyst Online , May 31, 2018: Applying Community Organizing Principles to Restore Joy in Work
This NEJM Catalyst article by IHI’s Jessica Perlo and Derek Feeley describes four lessons from community organizing that can be applied to nurture joy in the health care workforce and deliver the quality care patients deserve.
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Strategy Consultoria Blog , May 28, 2018: Women's Health: 5/28 is a Day of Awareness of Diseases That Affect Women
This article contains information about the partership between Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar (ANS) and IHI in creating the Appropriate Childbirth Project, which aims to encourage normal childbirth and raise awareness among future mothers and the entire obstetric care network about cesareans without clinical indication.
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BBC Brasil , May 26, 2018: Creating a Monster in the Woman's Head: The Myths that can Bring Insecurity and Risks to Pregnancy
Brazil has one of the highest cesarean rates in the world and this article discusses the myths surrounding child birth in this country. It also contains information on how c-sections can be avoided with the help of IHI.
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U.S. News & World Report , May 25, 2018: Population Health: The 'North Star' of the Triple Aim
This article contains a Q&A with Ninon Lewis on population health and the Triple Aim.
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POLITICO Online , May 23, 2018: A Win, Win, Win
The launch of IHI’s National Steering Committee for Patient Safety was included in this POLITICO article.
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Becker's Hospital Review Online, May 23, 2018: 50 Experts Leading the Field of Patient Safety
This Becker's Hospital Review article contains their 2018 edition of the "50 experts leading the field of patient safety," which includes Derek Feeley and other members from the ASPPS and Stand Up for Patient Safety programs.
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Modern Healthcare Online , May 22, 2018: IHI Forms Nationwide Patient Safety Committee
The launch of IHI’s National Steering Committee for Patient Safety has been covered in this Modern Healthcare article.
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Life & Health Advisor Online , May 16, 2018: From Conversations to Care
This article includes new research on end-of-life care from the Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care and includes commentary from Maureen Bisognano, co-chair of the Coalition .
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American Journal of Managed Care Online , May 12, 2018: Barbara Balik on Addressing Burnout and Finding Joy in Work
This article includes a video interview with Barbara Balik on addressing burnout and finding joy in work.
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Modern Healthcare, May 12, 2018: Providers Work to Create a Culture of Team-Based Care
Commentary from IHI faculty member Kirsten Meisinger is included in this Modern Healthcare article on team-based care.
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Correio do Minho Online , May 04, 2018: Hospital de Guimarães Reduziu Infeções Hospitalares
This article discusses one hospital's success in reducing hospital aquired infections with the help of using IHI's methodologies and programs.
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NHS Wales Blog , May 03, 2018: New Charter Aims to Make #QiComms an Essential Part of Quality Improvement
This article announces the #QiComms Charter launched at the 2018 International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Amsterdam and includes the seven principles of the charter.
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WiredGov, May 02, 2018: Leading Health Care Professor Don Berwick says NHS Could be World Number One if it Integrates Care
This article includes comments from Don Berwick on how the NHS could benefit from a parternship from all local health and care organizations.
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KevinMD.com , April 28, 2018: Has Patient-Centered Care Gone Too Far?
IHI’s Forum is highlighted in this blog post by a physician who attended the event.
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American Journal of Managed Care Online , April 26, 2018: Barbara Balik: Focus on System Issues, Not the Individual, to Prevent Burnout
This article contains an interview with Barbara Balik that centers on the main causes of burnout.
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Pharmacy Choice , April 22, 2018: How Kindness Can Make a Difference in Cancer Care
Six ways for health care staff to help counteract negative emotions of cancer patients are offered in this article, which may improve outcomes in cancer care.
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MultiBriefs, April 20, 2018: Barbara Bush’s Comfort Care Choice Spurs Crucial Conversations
This article discusses National Healthcare Decision Day (NHDD) and its connection to IHI's The Conversation Project as it relates to Barbara Bush's comfort care decision.
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Modern Healthcare Online , April 16, 2018: No One is Free From Harm: Video Interviews With Healthcare Industry Experts
This article contains a video interview with Dr. Tejal Gandhi, IHI Chief Clinical and Safety Officer, as part of Modern Healthcare's ongoing series, No One Is Safe From Harm.
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NEJM Catalyst , April 11, 2018: Five Keys to Leading Transformational Change in Primary Care
The Harvard Medical School (HMS) Center for Primary Care led a 4-year initiative, called the Academic Innovations Collaborative, to transform primary care delivery in the clinics where most Harvard trainees learn how to practice primary care. IHI assisted in this initiative and this article includes the initial results.
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American Journal of Managed Care Online , April 11, 2018: Barbara Balik Discusses Eliminating the Negatives of EHRs
In this interview, Barbara Balik, EdD, MS, RN, senior faculty at the Institute of Healthcare Improvement, recognizes the positives and negatives of electronic health records.
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R7, April 08, 2018: Clínicas Goianas Aderem Projetos de Parto Humanizado Para Diminuir Indice de Cesáreas
This article from Brazil includes the results from Phase II of IHI's Parto Adequado.
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Modern Healthcare, March 24, 2018: No One is Free From Harm: Applying lessons from perfect patient care to broader quality and safety improvement
In this article, Dr. Donald Berwick shares a personal story that suggests that the US has a long way to go on quality and safety in health care.
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Cambridge Management Group, March 23, 2018: 5 Aspects of an Effective Hospital Chief Quality Officer
David M. Williams, Ph.D., executive director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, writes in Hospital Impact about five things that make for an effective hospital chief quality officer.
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FierceHealthcare, March 22, 2018: Industry Voices—You Can’t Protect Your Patients Without Protecting Your Workers
In the health care industry’s drive to improve patient safety, leaders may not be paying enough attention to the safety of their workforce. This is a commentary from David Michaels, PhD, MPH, former head of OSHA and member of the IHI/NPSF Lucian Leape Institute.
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BMJ, March 21, 2018: Cristin Lind and Kyle Knox: Co-producing Conferences With Patients—Challenges and Opportunities
Cristin Lind and Kyle Knox discuss their experience of co-producing a conference with patients.
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Globoforce Blog , March 20, 2018: Recognition a Key Driver for Healthcare Worker Engagement, HCAHPS Scores
This article discusses what makes hospital employees – especially clinicians – happy at work and engaged in their jobs and includes commentary from Barbara Balik, RN, EdD, senior faculty at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
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Lake County News, March 17, 2018: Sutter Lakeside Hospital Celebrates Patient Safety Awareness Week
This article contains the experiences of Sutter Lakeside Hospital in celebrating IHI's Patient Safety Awareness Week, a week dedicated to increasing awareness about patient safety among health professionals and the public.
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The Highland Times, March 14, 2018: Work at Raigmore Hospital Improves Patient Care
In this article, Amy Noble, senior charge nurse at Raigmore Hospital discusses how with the support of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), they have been collecting data to help improve patient care.
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PSQH, March 12, 2018: Gearing Up for Patient Safety Awareness Week
Almost a year after announcing its merger with the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) celebrated Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW). Running through March 17, the week is focused on culture of safety and patient engagement.
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Modern Healthcare, March 11, 2018: Q&A with IHI CEO Derek Feeley: Address Clinician Burnout by Bringing Back Joy
IHI President and CEO Derek Feeley was recently interviewed in Modern Healthcare on tackling clinician burnout. He discusses joy in work and how the recent merger between IHI and NPSF will allow the organizations to make progress by building a more systematic approach to safety.
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NEJM Catalyst, March 09, 2018: Lessons in Leadership: Della Lin
This interview with Della Lin was recorded at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 29th Annual National Forum in Orlando, Florida.
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AJMC In Focus Blog, March 08, 2018: If Healthcare Is a Human Right, How Do We Get There?
This article contains the views of Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP along with others from a session called “Single-Payer Healthcare: Is It the Right Approach for the US?” at the 2018 National Health Policy Conference of America’s Health Insurance Plans in Washington, DC.
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Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Blog, March 07, 2018: Key Learning from IHI National Forum
In this piece, Dr. Jared Capouya reflects on the key learnings he took away from the 2017 IHI National Forum.
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FierceHealthcare, February 26, 2018: Three Ways to Pay Attention to Patients That Have Even More Impact Than Empathy
This article contains three recommendations for how health care providers can better pay attention to their patients.
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NEJM Catalyst, February 23, 2018: Lessons in Leadership: John Chessare
This interview with John Chessare was recorded at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 29th Annual National Forum in Orlando, Florida.
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Allnurses.com, February 22, 2018: Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?
This article describes several medical errors and starts a discussion about the impact of medical error on patients and nurses.
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JAMA, February 22, 2018: How Value-Based Medicare Payments Exacerbate Health Care Disparities
This article discusses how Medicare’s pay-for-performance model exacerbates health care disparities.
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NEJM Catalyst, February 16, 2018: Lessons in Leadership: Kimberlydawn Wisdom
This interview with Kimberlydawn Wisdom was recorded at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 29th Annual National Forum in Orlando, Florida.
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NEJM Catalyst, February 09, 2018: Lessons in Leadership: Kevin Rooney
This interview with Kevin Rooney was recorded at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 29th Annual National Forum in Orlando, Florida.
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NEJM Catalyst, February 08, 2018: Leadership and Vision for a Culture of Safety
This article discusses what is involved in building a culture of safety and how health care leaders, experienced or not, acquire this skill and apply it.
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McKesson Blog, February 05, 2018: Reaching the Triple Aim with Pharmacy Technology
This article discusses how health system pharmacies can use advanced pharmacy technology to help their provider organizations meet the three goals of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Triple Aim.
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NEJM Catalyst, February 02, 2018: Lessons in Leadership: Izabela Nowosielski
This interview with Izabela Nowosielski was recorded at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 29th Annual National Forum in Orlando, Florida.
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FierceHealthcare, February 01, 2018: Hospital Impact—The Skills That Make or Break a Chief Quality Officer
This article discusses five levers that make an effective Chief Quality Officer (CQO).
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Healthcare IT News Online, January 31, 2018: HIMSS Analytics survey: Medication Safety Falls Perilously Short of Patient Expectations
Patients trust that healthcare organizations will provide safe care. Unfortunately, that trust is often broken, according to the results of a survey of 1,131 patients and family members recently conducted by HIMSS Analytics and sponsored by BD.
This article discusses the results and includes commentary from experts in the field.
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Becker's Hospital Review Online, January 29, 2018: How ERs Fail Mental Health Patients: 5 Things to Know
Researchers at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and Oakland, Calif.-based Well Being Trust studied how mental healthcare can be integrated into EDs to understand what factors land these patients in emergency care situations.
This article shares five things to know about the research.
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Health Affairs Blog, January 26, 2018: Tackling The Mental Health Crisis In Emergency Departments: Look Upstream For Solutions
The United States is in the middle of a well-documented mental health crisis. In 2015, 127,500 Americans died from drug or alcohol-related causes or suicide.
Through research and intensive pilot testing with a small group of leading health systems, this article seeks to demonstrate that health systems, in close partnership with community-based organizations, can simultaneously address both the supply and demand issues by improving care in the ED and working upstream in the community.
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HIMSS, January 19, 2018: Solving Ambulatory Care Challenges with Electronic Health Records
This article references an IHI blog post about Ambulatory Care Challenges and how to address them.
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Hill Online, January 17, 2018: The Only Way to Battle Opioids Is to Find Holistic Approaches to Pain Management
This article offers holistic approaches to pain management in response to the more than 60,000 Americans who died from opioids in 2017, lowering life expectancy in the United States.
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U.S. News & World Report, January 16, 2018: How to Make Sure Your Doctor Understands Your Medical Condition
This article offers tips and strategies for improving doctor-patient communication and includes information on the IHI/NPSF Ask Me 3 program.
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Becker's Hospital Review, January 08, 2018: For Better Care, Break the Rules: 5 Tips to Get Started
Patient safety experts from around the globe discussed the importance of breaking rules to improve clinical and administrative processes during a December 13 session at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care in Orlando, Florida.
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Healthcare IT News, January 04, 2018: 2018 Industry Predictions from Women in Health IT Leaders
IHI Chief Clinical and Safety Officer Tejal Gandhi says the New Year will continue to see a focus on patient safety culture. IHI and the National Patient Safety Foundation merged in May 2017 and are focused on quality improvement, health equity, patient safety and similar issues.
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The Charlotte Observer, January 04, 2018: Only One Charlotte Area Hospital Gets a Top Score in Federal Ratings
Carolinas HealthCare System Pineville is the only Charlotte hospital to earn a top score in newly released federal rankings. Don Goldmann, Chief Scientific Officer Emeritus for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, said the government's star ratings are probably motivating hospitals to improve practices to avoid poor scores, which is a good thing for patients.
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Becker's Hospital Review, December 29, 2017: Top 10 Infection Control Stories of 2017
Included as #7 in Becker's Hospital Review year-end Top 10 list: 10 healthcare rules patients, staff say should be broken: Healthcare organizations can take specific action to mitigate the burden of unnecessary regulations without sparking political battles or slogging through policy changes, according to a viewpoint article written by three leaders from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
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Fierce Healthcare, December 15, 2017: IHI 2017: Strategies to Engage Physicians in Leading Quality Improvement Initiatives
A program to engage physicians in quality improvement efforts at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California has seen a 7% reduction in length of stay across the hospital since the initiative began a year ago.
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Fierce Healthcare, December 14, 2017: IHI 2017: Health Care Is in Trouble, But Competition Won’t Solve the Problems, Berwick Warns
Don Berwick, MD, president emeritus and senior fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), told attendees at the IHI 29th annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care.that health care will never accomplish the goals of the Triple Aim or the Quadruple Aim, which adds the goal of finding joy and meaning in work., if the industry continues to bet on competition as the remedy to the problem.
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Fierce Healthcare, December 13, 2017: IHI 2017: Patient Safety Efforts Must Move Beyond the Hospital to Encompass Ambulatory, Home Settings
Although hospitals have seen declines in medication errors, hospital-acquired infection rates and readmissions, it's time to focus on settings such as primary care practices, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis and home settings, said Tejal Gandhi, MD, chief clinical and safety officer at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
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Fierce Healthcare, December 13, 2017: IHI 2017: Patient-Centered Care Is Not Enough; It’s Time to Create a Partnership of Care
The relationship between physicians and patients has progressed from one that was once paternalistic to the more recent push to put patients at the center of their care. That’s an improvement, but Derek Feeley, president and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), said it doesn’t go far enough.
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Modern Healthcare, December 13, 2017: Physicians Must Continue to Drive Value-Based Care Push, Leaders Say
Hospitals and insurers can't wait for federal policies to move the dial on value-based care and instead must proactively make investments to improve quality of care at lower costs, said Dr. Don Berwick, founder of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and Dr. Patrick Conway, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, in a panel at the IHI's National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care in Orlando.
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Fierce Healthcare, December 07, 2017: Given Moral Choices, Doctors Today Can't Be Bystanders, says Don Berwick
Today’s doctors face moral choices all the time, including those that challenge their personal honesty, the organizations they work for and the society they live in, says Donald M. Berwick, MD.
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Huffington Post, December 05, 2017: New Maternal Mortality Strategy Relies on Medical Homes
There are 380 pregnancy medical homes in 94 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. According to Community Care of North Carolina, the nonprofit group hired by the state to oversee the program, 94 percent of obstetrical practices that serve the Medicaid population participate in the program.
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hfm Magazine, December 01, 2017: A National Conversation About Patient Safety and Medical Errors
The IHI/NPSF Lucian Leape Institute, in partnership with the independent research institution NORC at the University of Chicago, recently conducted a public opinion survey of 2,500 US adults representing a cross-section of the population. When asked about patient safety, 41 percent of adults in the United States have some experience with medical error, either directly or indirectly. What lessons does this information offer to our leaders in Washington?
