Case Studies
The 黑料正能量 Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
To increase access to behavioral health care, Atrium Health employs a virtual behavioral health integration program at 36 of its primary care and pediatric sites.
Northwestern Medicine 鈥 Chicago, Ill.
Using the EHR to Drive Value
Northwestern Medicine created multi-disciplinary teams to maximize the EHR鈥檚 capabilities and improve care across the system. These Health System Clinical Collaboratives have resulted in systemwide improvements related to the鈥
The Department of Population Science and Policy, in collaboration with Hillsboro Community Child Development Center staff, created the Little Leaps program with the goals to foster interaction in families, develop awareness around brain development linked to activity and interaction, provide a鈥
When the Sisters of St. Joseph were founded in 1650, Fr. Medaille asked the original Sisters to go into their neighborhoods, identify the needs of the poor and work with partners to meet them. Over the past two decades, St. Jude Medical Center has carried on this heritage by helping to start and鈥
Children鈥檚 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 鈥 New Ulm, Minn.
The Hearts Beat Back庐: 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鈥
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鈥檚 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 鈥 Florence, Ore.
Critical access hospital engages paramedics to improve care through home visits
Through the Peace Harbor鈥檚 Mobile Integrated Healthcare program, a dedicated paramedic checks on patients at home for their safety and provides鈥
Johns Hopkins Health System 鈥 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鈥