news & updates
Here you’ll find the latest news and updates from The Health Collaborative, our partners, and allies in healthcare improvement. New developments are always happening so check back often.
Kaylan Galey: Reflections on TAP MD’s First Rotation of 2020
“This was a great first event to participate in because it allowed us to see how important it is for health care professionals to remain practiced in their skills,” shares Kayla.
THC in the News: Addressing Healthcare Inequality with Data
In this collaboration with IBM’s Big Data and Analytics Hub, learn how Health Care Access Now utilizes services from The Health Collaborative to help Community Health Workers address social determinants and client barriers to better health.
Rumor Control: A Word on COVID-19 from Christa Hyson, MPH, PIO
Our Public Information Officer checks in with some sound advice and resources on COVID-19.
Staff Spotlight: Jill Ernst, Readiness and Response Facilitator
Jill comes to us from TriHealth, where she served as the Lead Employee Health Technician. She is also an active EMT with the Ripley Life Squad in Brown County.
Staff Spotlight: Damon Mays-Jones, Infrastructure Co-Op
Damon has been working with the team to help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes for internal and external customers, providing network administration, server/storage administration, and application support.
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Operation S.M.A.R.T. Continues Tradition – Expands Program [PHOTOS]
This is the first rotation to include St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Northern Kentucky to bring the total to five health systems in the Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky area.
Staff Spotlight: Joe Huschart, Human Resources Intern
Joe works alongside our Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development to ensure smooth day-to-day services for our organization.
Media Summit 2020: Working Together to Tell Stories that Matter
Over 85 media professionals, hospital communication leaders, law enforcement representatives, and public information officers gathered together to commence the second annual Media Summit
Epic Special Interest Groups: Improving Quality and Outcomes
The Epic SIG members know that at any moment, a person could be admitted as a patient at any one of the participating health systems.
Staff Spotlight: Lauren Bartoszek PhD, Manager, Population Health Strategies
This self-confessed organizer-overthinker is the newest member of the Gen-H team.
Staff Spotlight: Barnabas Nixon, Technical Support Analyst
Nixon was recently hired on as an official employee after several months of contracting in the Customer Service department.
TAP MD Student Blog: Reflecting on “Top Docs” Event with Will Campa
We asked the Indian Hill High Senior to share his thoughts on the evening spent with the region’s best physicians and providers.
TAP MD Class 8 Completes Final Rotation at Cincinnati Magazine “Top Docs” Reception
Five students from our 2019 TAP MD class were on hand donning their lab coats to network with area physicians and healthcare professionals.
Possible Coronavirus Cases in Ohio
These individuals are currently isolated while awaiting test results. Their symptoms did not require hospitalization.
SDHS Senior Paves Way for Bright Future with Help from TAP MD Program
Being involved in this program opened many doors for this senior. Through TAP MD, Baker is now able to reach out to medical professionals due to the major networking opportunities.
Executive Director of UnitedHealthcare Elected to THC Board of Directors
Ms. Clipp’s addition to the award-winning Board of Directors aids the nonprofit in its mission to improve health and healthcare in the tristate region.
The Health Collaborative Recognized for Gender Equity Efforts
The insights gained through this process are already helping guide THC policy and practice.
Staff Spotlight: Richard Shonk MD, Chief Medical Officer
As Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Shonk is a core member of the executive team, providing senior executive leadership to the Programs & Services division.
GPO Spotlight: Espy Services
The Health Collaborative has recently welcomed Espy Services to its Group Purchasing Organization Preferred Vendor family.
CEO Corner: Recapping 2019 & My Interview on “Healthy by Design” Podcast
On behalf of my team here at The Health Collaborative, thank you for working with us on the common vision of improving care, lowering spending, and creating a healthier community.
Staff Spotlight: Ivory Patterson, Manager, Gen-H Connect
Patterson works with a diverse set of clinical and community partners to ensure the successful implementation of THC’s Accountable Health Communities model, known as Gen-H Connect.
Visitation Restrictions for Hospitals 2019
Greater Cincinnati hospitals implement restrictions to limit spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses this season.
TAP Health Unveils its First #GivingTuesday Campaign with “Lab Coats for Kids”
To help offset the cost for students, TAP Health is raising funds to ensure each student has the gear they need to succeed!
Staff Spotlight: Linda Langlitz, Front Office Assistant
Linda is responsible for a number of vital functions that keep things running smoothly for leadership, staff, and visitors.
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Operation Cincinnati S.M.A.R.T. – November Graduation [PHOTOS]
This unique training program is designed to prevent skill atrophy and build civilian/military relationships while strengthening community ties.
White House Unveils Healthcare Price Transparency Rule: What Does it Mean?
In the next 12 months, our goal is to support our health system and hospital members as they quickly assess their ability to meet these new requirements.
Congratulations to Our 2019 Inspire Gen-H Award Winner: Mercy Serves, A Partnership of Mercy Health and AmeriCorps
Mercy Serves Members treat patients with a whole-person, chronic-disease model, including addressing emotional and social barriers to treatment and coordinating across settings to ensure all those who are ready for treatment get the care they need.
EW Scripps VP Danyelle S.T. Wright Elected to The Health Collaborative Board
Wright oversees The E.W. Scripps Company enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion strategies.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Primary Care
The Health Collaborative is partnering with Mathematica, the Patient Advocate Foundation, and MediaAgility on a solution leveraging artificial intelligence and industry-leading methods to achieve goals that drive primary care transformation.
Congratulations to Our Inspire Diversity & Inclusion Award Winner: Juliann C. Parker – The Christ Hospital Health Network
When Epic, The Christ Hospital Health Network’s electronic medical records platform, announced plans for an upgrade that would better capture patients’ sexual orientation and gender identity information, Parker immediately became a champion for training and resources.
Congratulations to our 2019 Inspire Quality Improvement Award Winner: Brad Mathis MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer, UC Health
Brad Mathis, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer at UC Health was awarded this year for his CAUTI project to improve patient outcomes, and dedication to advancing the Quality Improvement process system-wide.
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2019 INSPIRE | Healthcare Award Winners Named by The Health Collaborative [PHOTOS]
Healthcare heroes in the Greater Cincinnati region were recognized for their excellence in the areas of quality improvement, population health, healthcare technology, and diversity & inclusion
Congratulations to Our 2019 Inspire Healthcare Technology Award Winner: TriHealth Corporate Health
The TriHealth Corporate Health team is helping close the gap between employee action to improve healthy habits and reducing the cost of healthcare for employers.
MEET OUR HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY AWARD FINALISTS: UC Health Primary Care Dashboards
Dr. Cogorno teamed up with Epic analyst Ashley Jackson to build custom Cogito Radar Dashboards that could display metrics for the entire patient panel on one screen.
Meet Our Inspire Healthcare Technology Award Finalist: Jeffrey Griffith, RN, Cincinnati VA Medical Center
“Jeff’s expertise is invaluable to the success of the VA Medical Center,” said Beth Ackerson, chief nurse and chief health informatics officer.
Meet Our Inspire Healthcare Technology Award Finalists: IT and Informatics Sepsis Team, TriHealth
The team developed workflows for diagnosing and treating Emergency Department (ED) and hospital patients who either present with severe sepsis or develop severe sepsis after being admitted.