Roughly 30% of the patients at Platte Valley Medical Center in Brighton, CO are on Medicaid or are medically indigent patients, meaning they don’t have insurance and don’t qualify for Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance. Since these patient populations are so large, Platte Valley recently launched two initiatives to address length of stay and readmission rates among this population. Discover how Platte Valley's innovative pilot program, part of the Hospital Transformation Program (HTP), has not only significantly decreased patient hospital stays and readmission rates, but has also improved patient well-being:
Congratulations to our President and CEO, Rob Allen, on being recognized at number 31 on Modern Healthcare’s “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare 2023 List!” In honoring Rob, Modern Healthcare highlighted how under his leadership, Intermountain has broadened to serve across a seven-state region, has opened Select Health to Colorado residents, partnering with UCHealth and AdventHealth, and “has spearheaded Intermountain’s strategy for making care more accessible and affordable by building out ambulatory surgery centers–31 already operational or in development–and outpatient imaging centers.” Another accomplishment noted by Modern Healthcare is Intermountain’s leadership in the digital health sector, including Graphite Health, a software company for frictionless exchange of health data, and artificial intelligence platforms. While the “Most Influential People in Healthcare” award honors Rob for his leadership and impact, Rob is quick to share the recognition with caregivers across Intermountain. “This is truly a recognition of the great work each of our caregivers does,” said Rob, “to deliver great experiences everyday while looking to the future needs of our communities and our caregivers — and finding ways every day to simplify and improve. Thanks to each of you for contributing to this recognition for Intermountain Health.”
Nikki Timms knows the importance of self-care, not just as an Intermountain Health provider, but also as a patient. She was diagnosed with cancer three years ago and made sure she prioritized herself to avoid burnout. Nikki realized if she wasn't good to herself, she couldn't be good to her patients. Since then, Nikki has made it her mission to fight for her health and for others in need of support to promote resiliency.
