KevinMD March 1, 2025
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Physician executive Timothy McDonald discusses his article, “How innovative partnerships are transforming patient safety in health care,” highlighting the role of collaboration in reducing preventable harm. Timothy explores how data sharing within and across health systems can uncover insights to enhance safety measures, emphasizing the importance of Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs) in identifying patterns of medical errors. He also discusses the impact of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in driving health care innovation, citing successful initiatives like the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Partnership for Patients. Through strategic collaborations with technology companies, hospitals can leverage cutting-edge solutions to improve patient safety. Listeners will gain actionable insights on how health care leaders can foster partnerships that prioritize safer, more effective patient care.

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Topics: Conferences / Podcast, Health System / Hospital, Healthcare System, Partnerships, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Safety, Trends
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