Premier Pulse
News and Information for Premier Health Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
Volume 2, Issue 2 – February 2026
Building Our New Academic Health System Takes Time
By Keith Bricking, MD, chief clinical officer, Premier Health
Building an academic health system isn’t about speed, it’s about intention, persistence, and a long-term commitment to keeping advanced care close to home.
Your Voice Matters in the U.S. News & World Report Rankings
By Roberto Colon, MD, system vice-president, chief medical officer and Darin Pangalangan, MD, system vice president service lines, chief clinical officer
Your expertise shapes our reputation—learn how the U.S. News peer survey helps reflect Miami Valley Hospital’s clinical excellence.
Patient Experience: The Power of Small Actions
By Beth Besecker, MD, MBA, chief medical officer, Atrium Medical Center
Every interaction matters—small, intentional actions can make a big difference in patient trust and experience.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy
By David Cha, MD, associate chief medical informatics officer, Premier Health
Master the tool that’s changing medicine: build your AI literacy to lead smarter, safer, and more equitable patient care.
Digital Front Door Enhancement with Hello World
By Mandy Via, system director of access, referral management, and telehealth, Premier Health
One digital front door. A seamless patient experience. Hello World makes healthcare easier from the very first touchpoint.
Elevating Breast Cancer Care at Premier Health
By Amanda Musser, system vice president of oncology operations, Premier Health
Premier Health’s Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program combines fellowship-trained breast surgeons, expert breast medical oncologists, and dedicated oncology nurse navigators to provide seamless, personalized care from diagnosis through survivorship.
Clinical Spotlight: Danielle Taylor, DO
Driven by purpose and guided by compassion, urogynecologist Danielle Taylor, DO shares what inspires her both in and beyond medicine.
Premier Health and Wright State University Faculty Publish National Neurology Resource Book
By Dr. Esteban Cheng-Ching, MD, vascular neurologist
Premier Health and Wright State University physicians are advancing neurological education nationwide with the publication of a leading clinical neurology training resource.
System News: February 2026
Celebrating excellence, community impact, and caregiver dedication across Premier Health this February.
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Editorial Board: Roberto Colón, MD, Andre Harris, MD, April Anderson, MD, and Besecker, Beth, MD
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer: Kathy Harper
Director, System Communications: Ben Sutherly
Editor: Julie Franklin
Advancing Care Through Clinical Trials
Premier Health’s clinical trials are driving innovation, offering patients access to cutting-edge treatments and advancing the future of care.