Institute for Healthcare Access at Texas A&M University

It's a new year, and we have a new team member to introduce. 🎉 Please join us in welcoming Jasmine Kaur, MPH to the team. We are excited to have her on board as our research projects coordinator. In her new role, she will be supporting and managing institute research projects. Jasmine completed a master's degree in public health with a concentration in health policy and management from Texas A&M University and previously served as a public health research intern at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine. Welcome to the team, Jasmine!

Transparency. Accountability. Compassion. These aren’t just ideals but the foundation of the PACT Collaborative that we’re proud to support. We’re inviting health care organizations in our area to join us in building the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter. Applications are due on Friday. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eFsVjcS 

"The PACT collaborative has proved essential to helping health systems build CRPs that work. The strength of the collaborative lies in showing organizations how to convert CRPs from a vision into practice. I’d encourage any organization seeking to implement a meaningful CRP to join this invaluable effort."  - Allen Kachalia, MD, JD, Senior VP of Patient Safety and Quality at Johns Hopkins Medicine    Ready to join the PACT Collaborative? We are proud to support the launch of the new Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter. Click the link to learn more about it and how to join. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eMbSWdid

Did you know that patients who experience harm in their health care often face long-term impacts like psychological, social and even financial ones? They need answers, action and accountability—exactly what Communication and Resolution Programs (CRPs) provide. Learn more about PACT and help transform the way health care organizations address harm: https://lnkd.in/eMbSWdid 

Our Executive Director Keegan Warren, J.D., LL.M. served as a panelist at the 20th anniversary luncheon of the Health Law Partnership (HeLP), which was hosted by Georgia State Law. Keegan is an expert in medical-legal partnership (MLP) and shared insights on MLP funding. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/exet5Y-2

In high-stakes health care, there’s no room for secrecy. Transparent communication and patient safety aren’t optional—they’re essential. We are proud supporters of the PACT Collaborative and their efforts to provide Communication and Resolution Programs (CRPs) to organizations looking to bring improved compassion and accountability. Learn more and join the new Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter. Applications are due soon!   🔗: https://lnkd.in/eMbSWdid

Happy holidays from the institute! May your holidays be merry and bright and filled with warmth and cheer.

We are excited to be supporting the launch of the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the PACT Collaborative and bring Communication and Resolution Programs (CRPs) to our health care systems and providers so that we can all readily address harm in a holistic and compassionate manner. Applications are due January 17, so if you are ready to learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/dmQBGqq or message us for more information.

Keegan Warren, J.D., LL.M., our executive director, has been recognized for her participation in listening sessions and discussions in a recently published White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable 2024 Report titled "Access to Justice through Data and Research."    The report dives into how people navigate justice issues and offers practical strategies for agencies to take a more people-centered, data-driven approach to policymaking.    Keegan's participation reflects the institute's mission of expanding services and support on various fronts to improve health and commitment to discovering evidence-based solutions to these pressing challenges.   Read the report to learn more about the findings and roadmap of strategies shared: https://lnkd.in/eN-hsF34

Trust is the cornerstone of patient care. When harm happens, how organizations respond can make all the difference. Join us as a member of the PACT Collaborative to drive meaningful change in patient care and safety. To learn more about the Collaborative, visit https://lnkd.in/dmQBGqq.