Premier Pulse
Volume 4, Issue 8 – August 2017
The Physician’s Role and the Joint Commission
 | Marc Belcastro, DO, chief medical officer, Southern Region |
 | Matthew Reeves, DO, MBA, chief medical officer, Atrium Medical Center |
Atrium Medical Center just completed a Joint Commission inspection and Miami Valley Hospital will be visited between now and October. While it is important to be prepared, it is more important to remember WHY we work so hard to comply with the guidelines. The WHY is our desire and commitment to keep our patients safe, every day, every time. This level of consistency requires a dedication to habits and attention to detail. Read more.
Cardiovascular Update: Premier Health Expands Intervention Program
By Robin Rutledge, vice president, service line integration, cardiovascular services
Rutledge HSMore than five million people in the United States suffer from atrial fibrillation and the number of people affected by the condition is expected to double by 2050. The most common treatment to reduce stroke risk in patients with A Fib is blood-thinning warfarin. Despite proven efficacy, long-term warfarin medication is not tolerated by some patients and carries significant risk for bleeding complications. Read more.
- System News: Fundraisers, New Programs and Awards
- Two Atrium Medical Center Physicians Praised by the Joint Commission
- Behavioral Health Care Makes A Difference
- Physicians Are Key Audience for New Brand Advertising Campaign
- Premier Health Involved in the Opioid Fight
- Miami Valley Hospital First to Pilot Stroke App with Area EMS Squads
- CME Session Offers Advancements in Orthopedic Treatment
- Physician Profile: A Physician Who Wears Many Hats – Wife, Mother, Doctor, Baker
Editorial Board: Dr. Marc Belcastro, Dr. Atindra Chatterji, Dr. Jerry Clark, Dr. Jennifer Hauler, Dr. Scott Kanagy, Dr. Tammy Lundstrom, Dr. Matthew Reeves
Chief Communications Officer: Diane Ewing
Chief Consumer Officer: Chris Butler
Director, System Communications: Ben Sutherly
Editor: Niki Miller