Premier Pulse
Volume 12, Issue 5 – May 2025
Digital Front Door Connects Patients to Care in a Click
By Walter Reiling, MD, system chief medical information officer, Premier Health; and Mandy Via, system director of access, referral management, and telehealth, Premier Health
In a world where convenience drives decision-making, patients are no longer waiting on hold to access health care. Instead, they utilize search engines, mobile apps, and health system websites to guide their care journey.
Read more.
Expanding Women's Health Services
By Melissa Merritt, system vice president of operations, women's services, Premier Health
Women’s Health programs are experiencing increased obstetrics unit closures both nationally and regionally, driven by declining birth rates, rising acuity, physician shortages, and financial pressures. Read more.
All Premier Health Hospitals Earn 'A's from the Leapfrog Group
The Leapfrog Group has awarded all Premier Health hospitals an “A” safety grade for spring 2025. This distinction recognizes our hospitals' achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error. Read more.
Find out why midwife Lily Chatman is a big supporter of women's health. 
Donor Recognition, Health Fair, Drive Smart Program More Articles
Editorial Board: Dr. Roberto Colón, Dr. Andre Harris, Dr. Scott Kanagy, Dr. Lakmali Ranathunga
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer: Kathy Harper
Director, System Communications: Ben Sutherly
Editor: Richard Hairston