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A New Narrative from Healing in Hospital to Healthy at Home

The stories we tell are the most potent force for change for they define how we act in the world.  Healthcare is telling several stories that are holding us back from improving value.  Come hear how we, together, can tell new narratives that success in healthcare evolves from healing in hospital to healthy at home.

 

Peter J. Pronovost, M.D., Ph.D. is a world-renowned patient safety champion, critical care physician, a prolific researcher, and a global thought leader, informing United States and global health policy. His scientific work leveraging checklists to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections has saved thousands of lives and earned him high-profile accolades, including being named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by  TIME , receiving a coveted MacArthur Foundation  “genius grant," and regularly recognized as one of the most influential executives and physician executives in healthcare.

 

In October of 2018, Dr. Pronovost became the  Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at University Hospitals responsible for  strategic initiatives to improve value across the health system.

Peter J. Pronovost, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, University Hospitals

Donald Ford, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer, Better Health Partnership

Dan Moulthrop
CEO, The City Club of Cleveland

 

Natalia Garcia is a digital producer for the education team at Ideastream Public Media.