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Prothrombin complex concentrates (PCCs) are frequently used off label for the management of factor Xa inhibitor-associated major bleeding. In 2018, accelerated approval was granted for andexanet alfa, a specific factor Xa inhibitor reversal agent, for reversal of apixaban and rivaroxaban in the setting of life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding. Following accelerated approval, some clinical practice guidelines were updated to include recommendations for andexanet alfa preferentially over PCCs for reversal of life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding due to rivaroxaban or apixaban. Other guidelines stated no preference of andexanet alfa over PCC. In 2020, Vizient convened an expert panel to critically appraise the literature and provide consensus-based, expert opinions on the utilization of pharmacological reversal agents for factor Xa-related major bleeding. Since then, the body of literature evaluating these agents has expanded to include a randomized controlled trial, ANNEXa-I, the results of which were submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration to convert the approval of andexanet alfa from accelerated to full approval. Dr. Lisa Baumann-Kreuziger, Associate Professor of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin and medical director of the Antithrombotic Therapy Management Program at Froedtert Health discusses the current status of management of factor Xa inhibitor-associated major bleeding with Dr. Kerry Schwarz, Senior Clinical Manager of Evidence-Based Medicine and Outcomes with the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence, and your program host.   Guest speakers:  Liza Baumann-Kreuziger, MD, MS Investigator, Blood Research Institute, Versiti  Associate Professor of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin Medical Director, Antithrombotic Therapy Management Program at Froedtert Health   Host:  Kerry Schwarz, Pharm.D, MPH Senior Clinical Manager of Evidence-Based Medicine and Outcomes  Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence   Show Notes: [02:25-04:26] The current state of hemostatic management in the setting of factor Xa inhibitor-related major bleeding [04:27- 05:35] Limitations of available evidence making clinical practice and formulary decision making so challenging [05:35 – 10:52] Publication of the first randomized controlled trial, ANNEXa-I, comparing andexanet alfa to usual care [10:52-14:49] Meeting of the FDA advisory committee and subsequent complete response letter [14:50-16:45] How we can approach clinical management of patients and formulary decision-making in the current state   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed

John McKeever and Stacey Mueller discuss Froedtert Health's work on psychographic segmentation. With just one year of experience working with the consumer personas they created, the organization has achieved some key learnings and developed a roadmap of use cases and integration opportunities.

We have an amazing program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine explores the world of CAR-T Cell Therapy. Investigators at the MCW Cancer Center have now treated their 100th patient using a process that they developed which extracts healthy T-cells from the patient's body to manufacture a personalized, and potentially lifesaving, treatment for their unique form of blood cancer. With much success, the team has been led by Dr. Nirav Shah. Dr Shah is an expert in CAR-T cell therapy, and is joined by Katie Zellner (PA), who has been with MCW and Froedtert Health since 2009 in the field of Bone Marrow Transplant. Patients Joel and Keen add the patient perspective, which is why The Word on Medicine is so unique in bringing our listeners what is really important in medical breakthroughs and scientific discovery. Make sure to listen to this inspiring program!

Margins are tight everywhere in healthcare, and a health system pharmacy adds value especially when led by an established chief pharmacy officer.  Jordan Dow, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Froedtert Health, Michael Oinonen, VP of Pharmacy Networks at Vizient, and our usual host Gretchen Brummel, Pharmacy Executive Director for the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence join guest host Carolyn Liptak, Pharmacy Executive Director with the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence to discuss the importance of the CPO role.   Guest speakers:  Jordan Dow, PharmD, MS, FASHP, FACHE Chief Pharmacy Officer Froedtert Health   Michael Oinonen, PharmD VP of Pharmacy Networks  Vizient   Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS  Pharmacy Executive Director  Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence    Host:  Carolyn Liptak, BS Pharmacy, MBA  Pharmacy Executive Director  Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence    Show Notes:  [00:54-02:53] Mike Oinonen and Jordon Dow background information  [02:54-04:31] What exactly is a Chief Pharmacy Officer and how the CPO role differs from other types of health system pharmacy leaders [04:32-08:17] Gretchen and Mike discuss their blog post on the CPO role [08:18-07:46] Does the CPO role apply to all health systems in all hospitals big or small [07:47-12:11] How prevalent is this CPO role, and its history [12:12-15:42] Benefits of having a pharmacist at the C-suite level [15:42-19:03] What an organization is mission without a CPO [19:04-21:46] Where the CPO role is going in the future   Links | Resources: A Chief Pharmacy Officer in your C-suite: Vital to health system success  Vizient Pharmacy Solutions  Pharmacy Network  HVPE  ASHP Statement on the Roles and Responsibilities of the Pharmacy Executive  Rationale for having a chief pharmacy officer in a health care organization | American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy | Oxford Academic (oup.com)  The rise of the chief pharmacy officer    Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed

Join us for a fascinating dive into the world of healthcare leadership with Cathy Jacobson, a veteran healthcare executive who's spent almost 40 years at the forefront of the industry. Cathy takes us on a personal journey through her career, sharing the highs, the lows, and the invaluable lessons she's gathered along the way. She … Continue reading Episode 33: Member Spotlight – Cathy Jacobson, CEO of Froedtert Health →

Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Keith Woeltje, VP and Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Froedtert Health, as he shares his background and expertise. Delve into the current healthcare trends, Keith's proudest initiatives from the past year, and his strategic approach to future growth in this insightful discussion.

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the Pharma and Biotech world. In today's episode, we have several news stories to cover. Let's dive right in.## Lawsuits and Mergers:UnitedHealth and its subsidiary OptumRx are facing a lawsuit by Osterhaus Pharmacy in Iowa over the use of "unconscionable" fees imposed by pharmacy benefit managers. The pharmacy alleges that these fees are contributing to the closure of independent pharmacies. Osterhaus Pharmacy is also suing CVS Caremark over similar issues.On the merger front, Jefferson Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network have announced their intent to merge, creating a 30-hospital health system serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Wisconsin's Froedtert Health and ThedaCare have also finalized their merger plans, with the combined system set to launch on January 1, 2024.Steward Health Care is facing a lawsuit under the False Claims Act for allegedly improperly billing Medicare for over 1,000 false claims. And approximately 1,800 healthcare workers at Prime Healthcare facilities in Southern California are planning a seven-day strike to protest staffing conditions.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have finalized merger guidelines that could make it more difficult for healthcare mergers and acquisitions to be approved. These new guidelines are expected to give regulators more power to challenge vertical and cross-market deals.## Healthcare Tech and Research:In the healthcare tech space, hospitals are adopting advanced technologies like virtual reality and AI to improve staff burnout and enhance clinical decision-making. Additionally, researchers are exploring how to effectively leverage real-world data to optimize clinical trials and bring new therapies to market. There are also articles on increasing diversity in clinical trials, the development of cell and gene therapies, and the future of oncology research.## Biotech Deals and Intellectual Property:GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has signed a potential $1.7 billion antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) deal with China's Hansoh Pharma, allowing GSK exclusive rights to develop and commercialize certain ADC products in China. This deal is part of GSK's strategy to expand its presence in China and tap into the growing biopharmaceutical market in the country.Biogen has secured exclusivity for its multiple sclerosis therapy Tecfidera in the European Union until early 2025. This decision upholds exclusive marketing protection for Tecfidera, preventing generic competition until February 3, 2025.These developments highlight the ongoing efforts of pharmaceutical companies to secure partnerships and protect their intellectual property rights. Both GSK and Biogen are strategically positioning themselves in key markets to drive growth and maintain their competitive edge.## Marketing News and Insights:In the marketing world, brands are evolving their influencer strategies and shaping their approaches to popular culture. Pringles and The Caviar Co.'s partnership went viral on TikTok and Instagram, creating a new snacking occasion. Oreo's return to the Super Bowl after a decade is also highlighted, referencing their memorable response to a power outage in 2013.Zacapa Rum is featured in its first global campaign titled "Lips to Soul," focusing on female empowerment. The text mentions sponsored content about building community with Gen Z on social media and rising web traffic on the platform formerly known as Twitter. Oreo will be airing its second-ever in-game spot during Super Bowl LVIII.## Blockbuster Drugs and Predictions:The article discusses the current state of blockbuster drugs in the pharmaceutical industry, noting that COVID-19 vaccines like Pfizer and BioNTech's Comirnaty experienced a rapid rise in sales due to the pandemic. However, it is predicted that sales for COVID-related blockbusters will decline in the coming years.Merck &

This episode features Eric L Conley, EVP of Froedtert Health and President of Froedtert Hospital. Here, he discusses insights into his role & Froedtert Health, how staffing is looking currently at his organization, advice for healthcare leaders, and more.

Menasha-based health insurer Network Health has a new ownership structure after Froedtert Health completed its acquisition of Ascension Wisconsin's 50% stake in the health insurer, taking full ownership of the company. Network Health CEO Coreen Dicus-Johnson recently joined BizTimes managing editor Arthur Thomas to discuss what the change means and how the company competes in an industry dominated by giants

Join Molly Gamble in this special episode of the Becker's Healthcare & ECG Management Consultants Healthcare Upside/Down Podcast as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with two distinguished guests - Cathy Jacobson, the President and CEO of Froedtert Health, a prominent healthcare system in Milwaukee, and Dr. Tim Babineau, Principal at ECG Management Consultants. With Cathy's insights into Froedtert's ongoing merger with ThedaCare and Tim's experience in healthcare mergers, this episode delves into the dynamic landscape of healthcare consolidation. Discover the underrecognized components of hospital mergers, the potential consequences of blocked mergers, and the implications of the top 10 health systems comprising a quarter of the national market. Gain valuable perspectives on the drivers and concerns behind mergers, as these industry experts share their invaluable insights.This podcast series is brought to you by Becker's Healthcare and ECG Management Consultants. ECG is a leading consulting firm that has worked exclusively with healthcare organizations for more than 50 years and helps them achieve their most critical goals.

Join Molly Gamble in this special episode of the Becker's Healthcare & ECG Management Consultants Healthcare Upside/Down Podcast as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with two distinguished guests - Cathy Jacobson, the President and CEO of Froedtert Health, a prominent healthcare system in Milwaukee, and Dr. Tim Babineau, Principal at ECG Management Consultants. With Cathy's insights into Froedtert's ongoing merger with ThedaCare and Tim's experience in healthcare mergers, this episode delves into the dynamic landscape of healthcare consolidation. Discover the underrecognized components of hospital mergers, the potential consequences of blocked mergers, and the implications of the top 10 health systems comprising a quarter of the national market. Gain valuable perspectives on the drivers and concerns behind mergers, as these industry experts share their invaluable insights.This podcast series is brought to you by Becker's Healthcare and ECG Management Consultants. ECG is a leading consulting firm that has worked exclusively with healthcare organizations for more than 50 years and helps them achieve their most critical goals.

Hosts Alan Sardana & Dr. Joshua Liu speak with Dr. Keith Woeltje, CMIO at Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin, about Conversational AI for Healthcare, Creating Learning Health Systems, Proactive Decision Support to Improve Patient Care, and more. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Dr. Melek Somai, CTO at Inception Health, a subsidiary of Froedtert Health, discusses incorporating cloud-native architecture, agile methodologies, product-driven development and DevOps.

Join us on the Becker's Healthcare Podcast as we sit down with Cathy Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert Health, for an insightful conversation. Cathy shares key facts about Milwaukee and Froedtert's impact on the community, discussing the decision-making process behind the merger with ThedaCare and the challenges of integrating health systems. As she approaches retirement, Cathy reflects on her leadership journey and its influence on her approach to leading. Discover how Froedtert Health collaborates with the Medical College of Wisconsin to nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals and gain insights into the future of this partnership amidst the integration with ThedaCare. Don't miss this engaging discussion on healthcare mergers and educational partnerships.

Join us on the Becker's Healthcare Podcast as we sit down with Cathy Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert Health, for an insightful conversation. Cathy shares key facts about Milwaukee and Froedtert's impact on the community, discussing the decision-making process behind the merger with ThedaCare and the challenges of integrating health systems. As she approaches retirement, Cathy reflects on her leadership journey and its influence on her approach to leading. Discover how Froedtert Health collaborates with the Medical College of Wisconsin to nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals and gain insights into the future of this partnership amidst the integration with ThedaCare. Don't miss this engaging discussion on healthcare mergers and educational partnerships.

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Meet Our Guests: Dr. Janice Nevin, President and CEO of ChristianaCare, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Cathy Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert Health delve into the experiences and challenges faced by working mothers. Key Insights: From the struggle to achieve work-life balance and the burden of guilt and societal expectations, to the constant search for reliable childcare and the impact on career progression, working mothers navigate a complex web of responsibilities. ● Work-Family Balance. Despite challenges, working mothers display remarkable resilience and resourcefulness. Dr. Nevin emphasizes the importance of making intentional choices and prioritizing what is important to oneself in terms of career and personal life.● You Are Not Alone. Chiquita mentions how being a parent has contributed to her expertise and how talking to other parents has provided valuable insights. It is important to seek advice and support from others to not feel like one has to face challenges alone.● Support Matters. Cathay shares her experiences as a CFO, emphasizing the importance of employer understanding and support, as well as a supportive partner. Relevant Links: Listen to Dr. Janice Nevin's full episodeListen to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure's full episodeListen to Cathy Jacobson's full episode

Dr. Bradley Crotty, VP and Chief Digital Engagement Officer at Froedtert Health joins the podcast to discuss his background, different ways he is leveraging technology today, how he's thinking about growth and adding value to his organization, and more.Want to network with peers and hear more conversations like this? Apply to be one of our complimentary guest reviewers at our upcoming HIT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting Oct, 3-6 2023 here.

Dr. Bradley Crotty, VP and Chief Digital Engagement Officer at Froedtert Health joins the podcast to discuss his background, different ways he is leveraging technology today, how he's thinking about growth and adding value to his organization, and more.Want to network with peers and hear more conversations like this? Apply to be one of our complimentary guest reviewers at our upcoming HIT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting Oct, 3-6 2023 here.

Dr. Bradley Crotty, VP and Chief Digital Engagement Officer at Froedtert Health joins the podcast to discuss his background, different ways he is leveraging technology today, how he's thinking about growth and adding value to his organization, and more.Want to network with peers and hear more conversations like this? Apply to be one of our complimentary guest reviewers at our upcoming HIT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting Oct, 3-6 2023 here.

On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Keith Woeltje, CMIO at Froedtert Health about "Conversational AI for Healthcare, Creating Learning Health Systems, Proactive Decision Support to Improve Patient Care, and more..."

Meet Our Guest: Catherine A. Jacobson, FHFMA, CPA serves as president and CEO of Froedtert Health, a regional health care system based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jacobson joined Froedtert Health in 2010 as executive vice president of finance and strategy, chief financial officer and chief strategy officer. She was promoted in 2011, becoming president and in 2012, she assumed the CEO role. Prior to joining Froedtert Health, Jacobson spent 22 years at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago in various leadership roles.Key Insights: Cathy Jacobson discusses various strategies for developing and promoting women leaders in healthcare. ● Women in Healthcare. Healthcare has a disproportionately low representation of women in leadership positions, despite being an 80% female workforce. Cathy's mission is to increase the 30% of women in healthcare leadership roles. ● From Accountant to Healthcare. Cathy began as an accountant before becoming a CEO of an academic regional healthcare system. Diverse backgrounds can help career growth and offer different perspectives.● You Belong at the Table. Cathy encourages women to use their voice at the table. Being on a board allows one to network, meet new people, and experience different governance, which can make one a better leader. This episode is hosted by Sandra Fenwick, Former CEO, Boston Children's Hospital.Relevant Links: Read more about Cathy Jacobson2022 Most Influential in Healthcare Catherine Jacobson

We explore how Andres Gonzales, vice president of community engagement and chief diversity officer at Froedtert Health, is making a lasting impact on the health care system through his passion for creating equity. He discusses his journey from Puerto Rico to Cleveland and how he has used his lived experiences to form initiatives that empower all communities. Gonzalez also shares about how Froedtert's transformation into an anti-racist health care system is being driven by conversations with community members and stakeholders. Don't miss this engaging episode that reminds us that we all play a part in equity and engagement.Episode Highlights11:56 - If you look at historically how things have transpired in the U.S., at the core of all these issues, or the ills … is really systemic racism and discrimination. And we know that health care is not exempt. We're not obviously immune to that. And so for us, it was about acknowledging that individually, organizationally, but then admitting that openly to our community. And that vulnerability became extremely important.15:36 - One of the things that we heard loud and clear right away from the community was, "You guys cannot be the ones kind of leading the way. It would be great if you can actually empower us, give us some speaking points, and allow some of our trusted members of the community to be the ones that are carrying that message, because they obviously have earned that right."21:46 - I think that that's what fills me every morning, that I know that we can actually effect change, and even if it's in one life that we touch and we can make a difference, that's a win for us. That's actually someone who we impacted positively.Connect with Becky Dubin JenkinsLinkedInConnect with Andres GonzalesLinkedInGuest Bio:Andres Gonzalez, vice president of community engagement and chief diversity officer for Froedtert Health, is responsible for overseeing the integration of diversity initiatives throughout the organization, including expanding workforce diversity and strengthening community relationships. Prior to joining Froedtert Health, Gonzalez was chief diversity and inclusion officer at Baystate Health System, an integrated health care delivery system in Springfield, Mass. He also spent five years at Cleveland Clinic as director of diversity, community outreach and supplier diversity. In both positions, Gonzalez created and championed programs and processes to foster and sustain cultural competence. Gonzalez has a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, both from Cleveland State University. He completed Cornell University's industrial and labor relations-diversity executive program in 2014 and is a credentialed Cornell certified diversity professional/advanced practitioner. He also has served as a diversity consultant for a number of national companies and organizations.

Dale Drizd, PharmD, executive director, Froedtert Health Pharmacy Solutions, talks about how our pharmacy specialists work with your doctors to manage your medications when you have multiple conditions, to help you control the cost and arrange home delivery. The 15 Froedtert & MCW pharmacy locations in southeastern Wisconsin offer prescriptions, over-the-counter medications and vaccinations. https://www.froedtert.com/pharmacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dale Drizd, PharmD, executive director, Froedtert Health Pharmacy Solutions, talks about how our pharmacy specialists work with your doctors to manage your medications when you have multiple conditions, to help you control the cost and arrange home delivery. The 15 Froedtert & MCW pharmacy locations in southeastern Wisconsin offer prescriptions, over-the-counter medications and vaccinations. https://www.froedtert.com/pharmacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode features Dr. Jorge Saucedo, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Director of the Heart & Vascular Service Lines at Froedtert Health. Here, he discusses challenges surrounding labor costs & equitable access to care, how he sees heart health evolving in the months to come, innovation in cardiology, and more.

This episode features Dr. Jorge Saucedo, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Director of the Heart & Vascular Service Lines at Froedtert Health. Here, he discusses challenges surrounding labor costs & equitable access to care, how he sees heart health evolving in the months to come, innovation in cardiology, and more.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Keith Woeltje, CMIO at Froedtert Health in Wisconsin, shares valuable resources and information about opioid drug diversion. He also describes the role a CMIO can play in raising awareness, implementing technology to help prevent it from happening in a hospital, and his frontline experiences in treating patients with complications of substance use disorder. Keith F. Woeltje, MD, PhD VP, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Froedtert Health in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Amanda Hays, Pharm.D., MHA, BCPS, CPHQ, FASHP Associate Director, Medical Affairs at BD

Amar Festic is in charge of Business Development and sales for Loccioni USA, an innovation company focused on high end robotics for hospital pharmacies. He is one of the nation's experts in robotics applied to IV compounding and has spent 10+ years implementing complex robotics projects and integrated platforms, working with some of the leading institutions in the United States (Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Ohio State, Froedtert Health and others) as well as Europe and Asia. Areas of interested and work cover oncology as well as non- hazardous compounding, both in hospitals and 503B settings.

How valuable is your ERG to your CEO? How valuable can it be to your CEO? Want to find out? Join me and my guest, Catherine A. Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert Health, in this episode of ERG PowerTalk. Learn about the source of your ERGs true power in the eyes of your CEO and how to leverage it.

In this episode Scott Becker speaks with two leaders to dive into health equity. Listen to learn about the importance of inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism in healthcare; insights on starting the DEI / IDA journey; and more.This episode is sponsored by Insight Global.

Dr. Arvind Ahuja, a neurosurgery at Froedtert Health, joined the podcast to talk about big challenges and opportunities in spine.

This episode features Michael Anderes, President at Inception Health & Chief Innovation and Digital Officer at Froedtert Health. Here, he discusses his system, his thoughts on strategy around digital transformation of care, and more.

We have a great program for you this week which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. We will explain everything you want to know about health insurance – what a complicated mess, right!! We hope to figure this out for all of us in this information packed hour. We have the experts: Lisa Kogan, Assistant Vice President for Clinical Practice Services at MCW; Jon Neikirk, Executive Director of Revenue Cycle at Froedtert Health; and Monica Ricca, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Children's Wisconsin – you do not want to miss this program as we cover all aspects of health insurance and some of the challenges we all face with the cost of health care.

Tom Robertson, Executive Director of the Vizient Research Institute and Cathy Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert Health in Milwaukee return to discuss macroeconomic challenges facing the U.S. health care system rooted in its Byzantine financing system involving counter-productive cross-subsidies between payers and a historic imbalance in payments across clinical services. They consider the merits of systemic changes reducing payment rate disparities, and the potential advantages of a future in which providers were payer agnostic and more empowered to invest in traditionally under-funded areas such as mental health and primary care. Cathy shares Froedtert's initiatives to identify adverse social determinants of health early and a community-wide partnership that uses a single tool to curate social services resources for medical providers.   Guest speaker: Catherine A. Jacobson, FHFMA, CPA President and CEO Froedtert Health   Moderator: Tom Robertson Executive Director Vizient Research Institute   Show Notes: [1:00] Health care finance is like a Jenga Game – the reimbursement system is Byzantine and doesn't make sense  [2:20] Health systems make their entire margins on very few things- they lose money on other things that they must do but are paid for by the former.  [4:13] Health care needs to move away from the current reimbursement system  [9:17] It would be far better if pricing was the same for all payers, government and private, and we competed on access, service and quality rather than price  [12:15] We get what we pay for – if we don't pay for it, we don't have it. (Example: behavioral health, family medicine)  [14:42] Price leveling would better enable providers to address social determinants of health  [16:52] Froedtert approach to mitigating social determinants of health: 1. Identify affected patients much earlier and more consistently  than we did before, 2. Created a community-wide partnership to curate all available social services resources in the market by using one common software tool [19:09] Health care organizations are economic anchors in the community  [20:00] Froedtert creating educational grants targeted at effective high schools and especially vulnerable populations  [21:40] If revenue was more fungible, would invest heavily in behavioral health   Links | Resources: Cathy Jacobson's Biographical Summary Click here   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Android Spotify Stitcher RSS Feed  

Tom Robertson, Executive Director of the Vizient Research Institute sits down with Cathy Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert Health In Milwaukee, Wisconsin to discuss everything from agile decision-making during the COVID pandemic to deliberate system rationalization of clinical resources, including program consolidation and efficient utilization of both tertiary and lower acuity facilities. As a long-time chief financial officer, Cathy shares insights around economic incentives and the importance of avoiding inadvertent structural impediments to doing the right things.   Guest speaker: Catherine A. Jacobson, FHFMA, CPA President and CEO Froedtert Health   Moderator: Tom Robertson Executive Director Vizient Research Institute   Show Notes: [1:13] America has the best health care in the world, but not the best health care system. (Cost, quality, and access for all citizens of the United States)   [1:13] We do best in science, innovation, treatment and education [04:08] Hospital systems must have local scale to accomplish rationalization of services; provider consolidation across distant markets does not serve that purpose [10:05] The pandemic led to command centers that made decision-making more agile; Froedtert will keep the “recovery command” infrastructure in place moving forward because decisions are “deliberate but at speed” [12:43] Unexpected consequence of the pandemic: Froedtert advanced the pace of their long-term cost reduction goals by one year  [14:16] During the pandemic shutdown, Froedtert management intentionally thought about what new structures to keep after the pandemic (i.e. organizational change and enhanced communication)  [17:05] Video visits are down from mid-pandemic peaks; Froedtert targeting areas to re-establish more virtual [18:24] When patients are seen in video visits, not as many lab tests and x-rays are done  [19:21] When volume comes back, it's going to come back sicker and worse – we're going to see double-up rebound on Medicare payer mix.   [23:05] For systems to work, it's essential not to inadvertently create financial incentives that impede good people doing the right things; at Froedtert, individual hospitals are not evaluated on their own performance, everyone rides on the system's bottom line.   Links | Resources: Cathy Jacobson's Biographical Summary Click here   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Android Spotify Stitcher RSS Feed  

Do we love each other yet? To put our struggles in perspective: this week in 1970, Apollo 13 safely returned to Earth after a close brush with disaster and the potential death of all three astronauts. Following the NASA Director's comment: “This could be the worst disaster NASA's ever experienced,” Gene Kranz replied, “With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour.” This is our fifth program on COVID-19, and we will explain why this will also be our finest hour in the battle against this disease. You will hear an important update from our infectious disease experts - everything you need to know, without the drama and political commentary. We will also hear from the CEO's of MCW, Froedtert Health and Children's Wisconsin on how academic medical centers are dealing with this pandemic – information you will not find elsewhere. We have also arranged a special visit from Mr. Baseball, Hall of Famer Bob Uecker, connecting with us from Arizona. Bob can put any challenge in perspective! The Word on Medicine was the first to bring you accurate scientific information on testing, treatment and the impact of COVID-19 on Wisconsin, and you will hear the latest updates this week.

Learn about the importance of laboratory testing in the identification of a C. difficile Infection (CDI). with guests: Jeanine Thomas, President and Founder of the MRSA Survivors Network who is a survivor of both MRSA and C. diff. infections. Dr. Nathan A. Ledeboer, PhD, D(ABMM), Medical Director of Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics for Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories and Froedtert Health. Dr. Whitney R. Buckel, PharmD, BCPS who is the Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist at Intermountain Medical Center, and Dr. Steven Cagas, who will give us a brief overview of Roche Diagnostics as well as their new cobas® Cdiff Test.

Learn about the importance of laboratory testing in the identification of a C. difficile Infection (CDI). with guests: Jeanine Thomas, President and Founder of the MRSA Survivors Network who is a survivor of both MRSA and C. diff. infections. Dr. Nathan A. Ledeboer, PhD, D(ABMM), Medical Director of Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics for Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories and Froedtert Health. Dr. Whitney R. Buckel, PharmD, BCPS who is the Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist at Intermountain Medical Center, and Dr. Steven Cagas, who will give us a brief overview of Roche Diagnostics as well as their new cobas® Cdiff Test.

Learn about the importance of laboratory testing in the identification of a C. difficile Infection (CDI). with guests: Jeanine Thomas, President and Founder of the MRSA Survivors Network who is a survivor of both MRSA and C. diff. infections. Dr. Nathan A. Ledeboer, PhD, D(ABMM), Medical Director of Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics for Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories and Froedtert Health. Dr. Whitney R. Buckel, PharmD, BCPS who is the Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist at Intermountain Medical Center, and Dr. Steven Cagas, who will give us a brief overview of Roche Diagnostics as well as their new cobas® Cdiff Test.