Case Studies
Children’s National Health System, a pediatric health system in Washington, D.C, celebrated Community Health Improvement Week by engaging the community and recognizing the professionals and partnerships dedicated to improving community health.
New Ulm Medical Center – New Ulm, Minn.
The Hearts Beat Back®: Heart of New Ulm Project
Through community partnerships and research, New Ulm Medical Center (NUMC) is collaborating to prevent cardiovascular disease and improve the health status of local residents. This critical access hospital is…
In February 2018, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital set up an integrated behavioral health suite within its emergency department to better serve patients experiencing behavioral health emergencies.
The AHA Physician Alliance’s Members in Action series spotlights hospitals and health systems that are
implementing strategies to improve the health of clinicians and reduce administrative burden
PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center – Florence, Ore.
Critical access hospital engages paramedics to improve care through home visits
Through the Peace Harbor’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare program, a dedicated paramedic checks on patients at home for their safety and provides…
Johns Hopkins Health System – Baltimore, Md.
Implementing Evidence-based Practice Improves Care, Reduces Cost
The Johns Hopkins Health System High Value Care Committee focuses on improving patient care quality, safety and affordability by reducing practices that provide little or no value to…
Midland Memorial Hospital – Midland, Texas
Predictive analytics creates value through nurse staffing system
Midland Memorial Hospital’s use of predictive analytics to manage the nursing workforce has resulted in higher patient experience scores, lower labor costs, less overtime and higher nurse…
15 Hospitals in North Carolina and South Carolina
Transforming Care in the Carolinas
Spurred by grant funding and collaboration, 15 hospitals in North Carolina and South Carolina are implementing financially sustainable initiatives to improve the patient experience, enhance care coordination and…
Presbyterian Healthcare Services – Albuquerque, NM
Holistic Partnership Improves Outcomes for Patients with Substance Use Disorders
Presbyterian Healthcare Services started a statewide partnership, called The Substance Use Disorder and Community Collaborative Initiative, in 2017 to deliver…
Texas Health CoLab at Dell Medical School – Austin, TX
Co-working Space Is a Catalyst For New Enterprises That Improve Health and Reduce Costs