• 014_Leading Excellence in Small Healthcare Organizations with Alison Croke

  • Dec 10 2024
  • Length: 39 mins
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014_Leading Excellence in Small Healthcare Organizations with Alison Croke

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    Join us for a compelling episode of "Excellence In Healthcare" where Jarvis sits down with the remarkable Alison Croke, President and CEO of Wood River Health. This episode dives deep into the unique challenges and groundbreaking developments in smaller healthcare organizations—insights that every healthcare leader and executive needs to hear.

    Highlights You Won't Want to Miss:

    1. ExpressCare Expansion: Discover how Wood River Health is revolutionizing same-day care with the introduction of a nurse practitioner, extended evening hours, and Saturday availability. Alison shares how this innovative approach focuses on both acute and preventive care while reducing emergency room visits.
    2. Healthcare Excellence Defined: Alison explains her definition of healthcare excellence through metrics like immunization rates, chronic disease management, and patient-centric strategies. Learn what it takes to deliver seamless patient experiences and why Wood River Health has received HRSA’s prestigious gold quality award two years in a row.
    3. Tackling Misconceptions: Are health centers just for underserved communities? Alison debunks myths by showcasing how these centers provide high-quality care comparable to traditional primary providers, serving everyone in the community.
    4. Leadership Principles: From transparency and communication to inclusivity and accountability, Alison shares her essential leadership principles that drive organizational success and enhance team effectiveness.
    5. Engagement and Community Involvement: Jarvis and Alison discuss the importance of healthcare-community connections and partnerships with local organizations for driving public health initiatives.
    6. Future Trends and Challenges: Get ahead of the curve by understanding the workforce crisis, funding challenges, and the inefficiencies plaguing the healthcare system today. Alison provides actionable insights on why primary care shortages and reimbursement gaps require immediate attention and how lobbying for increased federal funding is crucial.

    Plus, we'll hear about exciting upcoming segments where more healthcare leaders will join the conversation, adding richer perspectives to these critical topics.

    Don't miss out! Visit Wood River Health’s website for more resources and catch Alison's expert advice on implementing patient-centric approaches and utilizing patient feedback for continuous improvement.

    Tune in now to stay at the forefront of healthcare innovation and leadership!

    Stay Connected: Follow Alison Croke on LinkedIn and explore more about Wood River Health on their website.

    Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast for more insights into achieving healthcare excellence.

    Additional Resources:

    • Order the book "Mastering Healthcare Excellence"

    Tune in Every Tuesday! New episodes of the "Excellence In Healthcare" podcast are released every Tuesday at 02:00 a.m. (est). Don't miss out on the latest insights and strategies for Mastering Healthcare Excellence.

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