Case Studies
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
Intermountain Healthcare – Salt Lake City, Utah
Increasing Value by Integrating Behavioral Health Into Patient Visits
Intermountain Healthcare improves patient outcomes and reduces costs by integrating behavioral health into every patient visit and normalizing mental health care as routine medical…
To meet the demand for health care workforce development and expansion, New York’s Staten Island Performing Provider System (SI PPS) partnered with the College of Staten Island and SEIU/1199 Training and Education Fund to sponsor an apprenticeship program and short- and long-term training…
In part three of our series discussing Value-Based Health Care, Robert Kaplan, Mary Witkowski and Harry Wolberg from the Harvard Business School examine health care measurements and the importance of measuring patient outcomes. Health care has a plethora of measurements, but not all are…
In partnership with 100 Million Healthier Lives, the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association developed case studies highlighting community health and population health improvement initiatives focused on housing, food, education, community partnerships and much more. Access the case studies below.
With the the AHA’s professional membership group the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA), the AHA's Workforce Center supports hospital and health system employee relations efforts through research, learning, information sharing, product and resources,…
Adventist Health Castle – Kailua, Hawaii
Empathy Initiative Improves Outcomes and Workforce Engagement
Adventist Health Castle’s Empathy In Action program is a research-based curriculum that teaches staff and volunteers listening skills and demonstrates empathetic approaches to engaging with…
Ervin Stewart was rushed to Cleveland Clinic Akron General and diagnosed with a stroke. Ten days later, he stabilized and was ready for the next phase of his recovery. Doctors and his family chose Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Edwin Shaw, an inpatient rehabilitation hospital that…
St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse, N.Y., joined Trinity Health four years ago, resulting in operational efficiencies, enhanced community health and improved clinical services.
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) created a series of in-depth case studies, which provide actionable solutions to promote clinician well-being and reduce burnout. Case studies were authored by members of the NAM's Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience and NAM staff…
As physicians take on increasing levels of executive responsibility within hospitals, their skills need to evolve with their role. While caring for patients will always be paramount, other skills related to cross-functional collaboration, conflict resolution, managing to metrics and long-term…