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Costs of Care and The Leapfrog Group Now Accepting Nominations for the Annual Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Costs of Care, a leading nonprofit dedicated to cultivating change agents who will lead the creation of a more affordable and equitable health system, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety and quality, is now accepting nominations for the annual Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO. This award was created to recognize a hospital and/or health system CEO who has demonstrated courageous and ethical leadership addressing the twin issues of affordability and quality of health care in their community. The recipient of this year's award will be prominently recognized at The Leapfrog Group's Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, which will take place in-person on December 5, 2023 in Washington, D.C.

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  • The Outstanding Healthcare CEO award is named in honor of Steven Schroeder, MD, Distinguished Professor of Health and Health Care at the University of California San Francisco and former President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
  • Last year's Steven Schroeder Award was presented to J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, President and CEO of Inova Health System, Northern Virginia's nonprofit healthcare system.
  • They are also dedicated to delivering this care at a reasonable price," said Leah Binder, President and CEO, The Leapfrog Group.
  • For more information on how to nominate a CEO for the prestigious Steven Schroeder Award, please visit Costs of Care .

Seal Shield Joins Leapfrog Partners Advisory Committee to Enhance Patient Safety in Healthcare

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seal Shield LLC, a leading healthcare technology company specializing in infection control solutions, is pleased to announce its partnership with Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to driving advancements in the quality and safety of American healthcare. Seal Shield's commitment to patient safety and innovative solutions aligns seamlessly with Leapfrog's mission, making the strategic collaboration a momentous leap forward in healthcare excellence.

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  • Seal Shield's commitment to patient safety and innovative solutions aligns seamlessly with Leapfrog's mission, making the strategic collaboration a momentous leap forward in healthcare excellence.
  • Leapfrog Group's flagship initiatives, the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, collect and transparently report hospital performance, empowering patients and healthcare purchasers with valuable information for informed decision-making.
  • By assigning letter grades to hospitals based on their patient safety records, Leapfrog aims to protect consumers from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.
  • "Seal Shield is dedicated to pioneering groundbreaking solutions that revolutionize patient safety in healthcare," said CEO Brad Whitchurch.

The Society for Vascular Surgery Launches National Initiative to Help Tobacco Users Quit

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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CAN-DO is part of the PSO's Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) of the SVS.

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  • CAN-DO is part of the PSO's Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) of the SVS.
  • The VQI mission is to improve the quality, safety, effectiveness and cost of vascular health care.
  • She and Lemmon noted that new technologies have multiplied the number of tools to help people quit.
  • "Most adults try to quit six times before being successful," said Wymer, and urged surgeons to stress, "It's never too late to quit."

David Entwistle, President and CEO of Stanford Health Care, Joins Redesign Health Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Today Redesign Health, a healthcare innovation company, welcomes David Entwistle to its board of directors.

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  • Today Redesign Health, a healthcare innovation company, welcomes David Entwistle to its board of directors.
  • As the president and CEO of Stanford Health Care, Entwistle brings unparalleled healthcare and leadership expertise to the board.
  • His appointment comes as Redesign Health has reached a notable milestone of successfully creating over 50 companies since 2018.
  • "David is an uncommonly effective leader, who understands what it takes to make an impact in healthcare,” said Brett Shaheen, CEO of Redesign Health.

Imperative Care Announces NVQI Registry Data on the Real-World Performance of the Zoom Aspiration Catheters for Ischemic Stroke Treatment

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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The primary goals of the NVQI-QOD registry are to provide a platform for driving improvement in stroke care while meeting the demands set by regulatory agencies and evaluating the safety and clinical performance of medical devices used in treatment of acute ischemic stroke.

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  • The primary goals of the NVQI-QOD registry are to provide a platform for driving improvement in stroke care while meeting the demands set by regulatory agencies and evaluating the safety and clinical performance of medical devices used in treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
  • “We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with NVQI-QOD to reinforce the safety and effectiveness of our unique angled-tip aspiration catheters for treating patients with ischemic stroke,” said Ariel Sutton, General Manager of Imperative Care’s Stroke business.
  • “Continuing to add to our growing body of evidence with the Zoom Stroke Solution is a priority for Imperative Care.
  • “These real-world data demonstrate that treatment with the Zoom Aspiration Catheters led to high rates of successful reperfusion in patients with ischemic stroke, with no safety concerns.

GUTHRIE HOSPITALS NAMED AMONG GREAT COMMUNITY HOSPITALS NATIONWIDE

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Cortland/Corning, N.Y. – Both of The Guthrie Clinic’s New York hospitals have been recognized nationally as part of Becker’s Great Community Hospitals list for 2023.

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  • Cortland/Corning, N.Y. – Both of The Guthrie Clinic’s New York hospitals have been recognized nationally as part of Becker’s Great Community Hospitals list for 2023.
  • Guthrie Cortland Medical Center and Guthrie Corning Hospital each earned a spot on the list for their efforts to improve patient safety and quality care.
  • Its Great Community Hospitals list is based on clinical excellence, compassionate care and the hospitals’ economic impact on their communities.
  • The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit multispecialty health system that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Ranked #1 in Region by U.S. News & World Report

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is the best hospital in the Memphis region, and second in Tennessee, according to U.S. News & World Report .

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is the best hospital in the Memphis region, and second in Tennessee, according to U.S. News & World Report .
  • All four Methodist Le Bonheur Memphis-based adult hospitals – Methodist University Hospital , Methodist North Hospital , Methodist South Hospital and Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital – earned "Best" designation for providing exceptional clinical expertise and high-quality patient care.
  • Earlier this summer, the Memphis-based healthcare system's pediatric hospital, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, was recognized as "Best" for the 13th straight year by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is also best in the area according to 2023 CMS Star ratings for overall hospital quality.

Josh M. Berlin, JD Joins HealthTrackRx Strategic Advisory Board

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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DENTON, Texas, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthTrackRx, the nation's premier molecular diagnostic testing laboratory, today announced that Josh M. Berlin, JD, CEO of rule of three, LLC ("ro3"), an Atlanta-based healthcare advisory firm, has joined its Strategic Advisory Board.

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  • DENTON, Texas, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthTrackRx, the nation's premier molecular diagnostic testing laboratory, today announced that Josh M. Berlin, JD, CEO of rule of three, LLC ("ro3"), an Atlanta-based healthcare advisory firm, has joined its Strategic Advisory Board.
  • Berlin's decades-long experience as a healthcare advisor spans the entire healthcare ecosystem and includes strategic planning, regulatory affairs, value-based care, population health management, and clinical integration, amongst others.
  • "HealthTrackRx is dedicated to transforming the laboratory experience by delivering custom solutions to clients, accelerating answers to patients, and creating value for payors," said Berlin.
  • I am honored to join HealthTrackRx and support their increasingly positive impact on patient outcomes and healthcare models."

FIVE CSA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS ARE DESIGNATED AS "THE BEST SURGERY CENTERS" BY THE LEAPFROG GROUP FOR THEIR CLINICAL QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY OUTCOMES

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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AVON, Conn., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Constitution Surgery Alliance (CSA), a leading operator of outpatient surgery centers, is pleased to announce that five of their ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have earned a spot on The Leapfrog Group's 2023 "Best Surgery Centers" list.

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  • AVON, Conn., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Constitution Surgery Alliance (CSA), a leading operator of outpatient surgery centers, is pleased to announce that five of their ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have earned a spot on The Leapfrog Group's 2023 "Best Surgery Centers" list.
  • Connecticut Orthopedic Surgery Center, Glastonbury Surgery Center, HHC Hartford Surgery Center, Rocky Hill Surgery Center, and The Surgery Center of Rhode Island were all recognized for their clinical outcomes and commitments to processes that protect patients from harm and preventable errors.
  • The Leapfrog Group is an independent watchdog organization focused on health care quality and safety.
  • To be recognized as a "Best Surgery Center," ASCs must meet a stringent set of criteria measured across a patient's surgical episode.

Race, Ethnicity and Source of Payment Can Increase Patient Risk of Adverse Events in Hospitals

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit advancing the highest standards for patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, today published a report examining the association between Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades and differences in rates of adverse safety events among white, Black and Hispanic patients and among patients with commercial insurance and public insurance such as Medicare or Medicaid. The analysis found that higher-graded hospitals are safer for all patients, but Black and Hispanic patients are still at increased risk of experiencing certain surgery-related adverse safety events when compared to white patients even at hospitals at all grade levels. The report, Racial, Ethnic and Payer Disparities in Adverse Safety Events: Are there Differences across Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, was developed in partnership with Urban Institute with funding from AARP.

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  • The analysis found that higher-graded hospitals are safer for all patients, but Black and Hispanic patients are still at increased risk of experiencing certain surgery-related adverse safety events when compared to white patients even at hospitals at all grade levels.
  • Hispanic patients experience:
    Across all hospitals, patients covered by Medicare or Medicaid experienced higher rates of adverse safety events when compared to patients covered by private insurance coverage.
  • "Hospitals should recognize these disparities and ensure resources are devoted to reducing adverse safety events among patient groups at the highest risk."
  • The report found that the Hospital Safety Grade accurately predicted which hospitals put patients most at risk for adverse events.