Grand River Hospital’s Post

Some great takeaways there from our Primary Care Lead Harry Dodd MRTPI. The funding is key, not simply investment in estate but the flow of funding and resources to support care out in the community and start to reverse the pressures on our hospitals. As ever government investment in education, food supply chains, social care and mental health services are fundamental in this big picture approach. Easier said than done but the only real way to mitigate the pressures on the NHS.

Michele Beals, Dave McCaig, and newly elected Chair of the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) Melissa Farrell start Day 2 by delivering some powerful insights into how hospital finance leaders are navigating today’s turbulent landscape, with an eye toward the future. With growing demands on services and tighter funding, big changes are needed in funding models, collaborative leadership, and strategies to keep pace with an aging population and political complexities. Major Takeaways: CFOs and CEOs are strengthening alliances to tackle operational challenges head-on. How rising interest rates and carbon taxes are impacting hospital finances. 📈 Innovative funding solutions being explored to address shortfalls. 💡 Our leaders are driving strategies that will shape healthcare finance for years to come. #HospitalFinance #LeadershipInHealthcare #CFOInsights #FutureOfHealthcare #InnovationInFinance #SparkConferences

What better way to wrap up May?

Collaboration and standardization in workforce, data and funding are most likely to support the long-term growth and sustainability of mobile integrated healthcare (MIH) programs. On Aug. 5, 2024, healthcare professionals from HHS Region VII states — Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska — met to discuss #MIH strategy. They identified five key focus areas: collaboration, standardization, workforce, data and funding. These insights aim to foster continued discussion on MIH’s regional impact. ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grEYKZh5 #KsLeg #KsHealth #MobileIntegratedHealthcare Washington County Mobile Integrated Healthcare Network | Patterson Family Foundation | United Methodist Health Ministry Fund | Kansas Hospital Association | Community Care Network of Kansas

Brilliant day representing Archus at the NHS Confederation Primary Care Conference. Here are my three key takeaways from an estates perspective: 1. These are exciting times for PC; with increasing parity of political attention as secondary care, and a looming general election - watch this space… 2. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Primary Care must think strategically and align its direction of travel (both locally and nationally) so that if / as / when investment is forthcoming, we are prepared to spend it. ICBs should develop a prioritised ‘north star’ plan for capital investment, and begin to socialise it across public sector partners, irrespective of capital availability, so the ‘vision’ can set in. 3. Working at scale is key to successful delivery of local services. The role of primary care has changed beyond recognition since its inception. It is time to think beyond ownership and operational constraints - this way we can be more than the sum of our parts. Commissioners should encourage inter-PCN and wider public sector working, and develop a culture of collaboration that ‘challenges’ presumbed preference for secondary care spend.

***Reflections from our visit to Number 10 Downing Street to discuss healthcare policy with the new government*** Dag Larsson and I recently had the privilege of representing Doccla to discuss the future of #RemoteMonitoring, #VirtualWards, and Tech-Enabled #Hospital@Home services within the #NHS. Walking through the famous door, we couldn’t help but notice the winds of change were blowing hard. As we entered, a portrait of William Pitt was on its way out. I half expected to see felt tip moustaches on the portraits of Thatcher, but then I remembered she had been airbrushed from history in the first few days of Sir Keir's rule. Who knows where the historic reshuffle will head next - Churchill is surely safe a while longer, perhaps he'll see Anthony Eden out this time? But beyond the symbolism, the challenges we face as an industry are clear: behavioural change, reimbursement, and leadership. Of these, reimbursement is the cornerstone. When clinicians and system leaders trust that funding won’t disappear, they’re far more willing to embrace change and lead the way forward. Trust is built on stability. If leadership and reimbursement are in place, behaviour change can flourish organically. There’s no single path to adoption. What has worked for us is approaching every new implementation with a toolkit honed from previous projects and the humility to recognise that every situation actually *is* a bit of a snowflake - Westminster is different to Waltham Forest. What is really encouraging is the openness we encountered. With a new government, a refreshed budget, a 10-year plan for the NHS, and the upcoming Darzi report, it feels like the perfect time to voice concerns about past policies and get proactive on next steps. There’s a collective recognition that the status quo isn’t sustainable, but more importantly, there’s a political will to make things better.

Starting in one hour Commonwealth Civil Society Policy Forum 2024: Actionable Solutions to Building Resilience in Healthcare Systems within the Commonwealth, with an Emphasis on Small and Vulnerable States https://lnkd.in/ezqResbs

We're excited to share a development from the Victorian Healthcare Association (VHA) – a comprehensive governance support tool tailored for boards of public sector residential aged care services. Developed in response to the evolving needs identified by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, this tool is designed to bolster governance, oversight, and accountability. Why this matters: - Strengthened oversight: Enhance your board's governance capabilities with focused insights on critical data collection and reporting. - Adaptable and updated: Reflecting the latest in aged care reforms, the tool aligns with contemporary practices and the Aged Care Quality Standards. - Support tool: A resource designed to assist boards in structuring effective clinical governance reporting, adaptable to your organisation's needs. Dive deeper into how this resource can transform your governance approach, ensuring robust oversight and quality care. Learn more and download the tool here: https://ow.ly/cjwu50QBwGb

Our 2023 Annual Report has launched! It’s no secret that Rhode Island’s primary care system is in crisis. Our industry is experiencing pressure at new levels in our post-pandemic world. At the Care Transformation Collaborative of RI, we have worked diligently to support primary care investment, bolster our workforce through new initiatives and programs, and deepen our community-centered work to improve care. In our 2023 Annual Report, we share powerful examples of the real work happening in RI through CTC-RI to address and respond to our industry’s needs. As we move through the year ahead, our efforts to transform our system continue. While we build, support, and advocate for advancements in primary care, we continue building a stronger, more resilient care system to support RI today and tomorrow.

Check out this thought-provoking NEJM article on the financialization of healthcare by Dr. Grogan and her co-authors! It's definitely worth a read and got my ideas flowing this morning. https://lnkd.in/gmCS2eRy #healthcare #finance #NEJM