The Future of Healthcare Systems with Richard Church

In this conversation, Chris Comeaux interviews Rich Church, the Chief Growth and Strategy Officer of Parkview Health in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  Chris and Rich discuss the future of nonprofit healthcare systems.  Rich explains that nonprofit systems need to think like for-profit organizations in the future in terms of managing their finances, but the difference lies in how they use their margins to invest back into their communities.

Nonprofits use their margins to provide care to those who may not have access otherwise, while for-profits distribute their margins to stockholders.  Rich also emphasizes the importance of innovation and simplification in healthcare, as well as the need for a cultural shift that encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes.  The conversation explores the importance of preventing high acuity care and keeping patients healthier to bend the cost curve in the long run.

The focus is on inspiring well-being and addressing core indicators of health such as sleep, diet, community, and connection.  The use of app-based engagement and daily interactions with patients is highlighted as a way to drive better health outcomes.  The conversation also touches on innovations in post-acute care, including hospital at home and the need for seamless integration and coordination of care.  Collaboration between healthcare systems and Hospice and Palliative Care organizations is discussed, emphasizing the importance of clinical coordination and integration of care.

This is a great listen for staff, leaders, and Board’s of Hospice and Palliative Care organizations.  Join us, this is timely and relevant.

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Our Guest

Richard Church
Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, Parkview Health
Biography

TCNtalks Host

Chris Comeaux
President & CEO
Teleios Collaborative Network

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