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A 146-bed hospital in Delaware took preemptive measures to maintain efficiency through a long-standing partnership with TeamHealth. Through this partnership, the hospital has been able to improve patient flow, reduce left without being seen (LWBS) rates and improve patient satisfaction. In this case study, Dr. Bruce Nisbet, FAAEM, FACEP, Facility Medical Director, Emergency Medicine, shares how implementing tools like our proprietary clinical analytics platform, Cognition, establishing powerful recruitment and retention and establishing a positive, solution-drive team has proved vital to enhancing care in both hospital and emergency medicine departments. Learn more.
TeamHealth’s post-acute care program is dedicated to improving safety and quality across the continuum of care. In this video, Dr. Darren Swenson, CPE, MSHQSM, Group President, Post-Acute Care, shares how our teams stand out in the post-acute care space by offering multichannel services, from primary care and behavioral health services to in-person and virtual care options. Dr. Swenson discusses how our partnerships are a collaborative effort to match the needs of the facility, serving to support both the clinicians and the patients they serve. Learn more.
The Top Diversity Leaders in Healthcare recognition program celebrates outstanding healthcare executives and organizations that significantly impact national healthcare policy and care delivery models. The program acknowledges their achievements and underscores the ongoing importance of fostering diversity within healthcare organizations. Congratulations to Dr. Stan Thompson, Chief Diversity Officer and Chief Clinical Officer, TeamHealth LifePoint Group for being named in the Top 25 on this list of influential leaders. His dedication to inclusion and equity at TeamHealth is unmatched. He is a true champion for diversity within healthcare and beyond. Read more about his recognition here.
Happy National #PAWeek! Thank you to all of the dedicated, passionate PAs across the country who provide quality and expert care to patients each day. In this video, Nadine McGraw, PA-C, MHS, Regional APC Director, TeamHealth LifePoint Group, shares the vital role PAs nationwide play to meet the needs of their patients. She says PAs are unique in that their role requires them to work with physicians in different departments, offering them a chance to learn about different specialties within the medical field.
TeamHealth is thrilled to announce the launch of our Hispanic/Latinx Resource Group! This group aims to advance our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by fostering inclusion for our Hispanic/Latinx clinicians, associates and their allies. Hispanic refers to individuals who share Spanish as a common language, and Latinx is a gender-neutral term representing Latinos and Latinas and refers to one’s geographic origin. In this video, Dr. Stan Thompson, Chief Clinical Officer, LifePoint Group, and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, shares the mission of the group, resources available for our Hispanic/Latinx employees and the community and goals for the group to champion diversity and equity within TeamHealth and beyond.
Today recognizes World Mental Health Day. TeamHealth is committed to breaking the stigma of mental health and providing our clinicians, administrators, partners, patients and communities the support and resources needed. In this video, Dr. Janice Rice, Facility Medical Director, Emergency Medicine, stresses the importance of awareness related to those resources and why reaching out for support is crucial if you or a loved one is battling a mental health crisis. If you or a loved one is suffering, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Kalia Aparicio, Director of Provider Services for Specialty Services, celebrated the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month by speaking in the “Better Together” Panel during the 2023 National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives’ (NALHE) Summit in Seattle to discuss the power of collaboration in addressing health disparities and driving DEI in healthcare transformation. The panel aimed to inspire and educate participants on how professional associations can leverage mentorships, scholarships, and pipeline programs to effectively nurture diverse talent and empower future leaders. Kalia who is a member of the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE), the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), and the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE), was selected by NAHSE’s CEO, Dr. Lisa Mallory, to represent the NAHSE. She also was a part of NALHE’s 2021 Inaugural La Mesa Emerging Leaders Program, which provides a safe platform to convene and connect diverse leaders from across the country to share their experiences and knowledge—to give back, guide and support those who have the interest and potential to advance to executive suite positions. Thank you, Kalia for your dedication to DEI and representing TeamHealth on this panel!
Happy National #PAWeek! We are grateful for all of the dedicated, passionate PAs across the country who provide quality and expert care to patients each day. In this video, Jeffrey Coffman, APC Lead, PA-C, Emergency Medicine, shares why it’s important to recognize the important work and contributions PAs provide to patients nationwide. Watch his full message as we recognize National PA.
In honor of her 30+ years of service, the Summerville Medical Center Emergency Department in South Carolina has been named in honor of Dr. Deborah Younger, Staff Physician, Emergency Medicine. In this video, Dr. Karen Kriza, FACEP, MBA, Senior Vice President and National Medical Director, National Accounts – HCA, and Dr. Neal Shelley, Assistant Medical Director, Emergency Medicine, share more about why this achievement is so remarkable for Dr. Younger. Dr. Younger also shares what the recognition means to her and the community. Congratulations to Dr. Younger for this incredible achievement!
This week we recognize National Mental Illness Awareness Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year. In this article, Mindy S. Moore, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Supervisory Clinical Lead, shares the significance of prioritizing mental illness awareness, discusses Major Neurocognitive Disorders (NCDs), specifically dementia, and explains how to best manage dementia in a post-acute care setting. Learn more.
