Premier Pulse

Volume 11, Issue 7 – July 2024

The Patient Experience: Reducing Readmissions

By Roberto Colón, MD, system chief medical officer, Premier Health

Unplanned readmissions remain one of the most significant challenges in health care. These excess care encounters are not only a source of patient dissatisfaction but also lead to overutilization of resources and capacity. Read more.

Digital Minute: Exploring Telehealth Growth and Legislative Updates

By Walter Reiling, MD, system chief medical information officer, Premier Health; and Mandy Via, system director of access, referral management, and telehealth, Premier Health

A common query from our provider community concerns the possibility of connecting with Epic and our other clinical systems when traveling outside of the country. Read more.

Orthopedic Medicine Externship Recap

By Kelli Ashbeck, director of surgical services and orthopedics, Premier Health

Premier Health and Premier Orthopedics hosted a weeklong orthopedic medicine externship in July for area high school students at Miami Valley Hospital and Miami Valley Hospital South. Read more.

Clinical Spotlight: Katie Krebs, MD

Discover Dr. Katie Krebs' Passion for Medicine and Adventure! Read more.

24th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts And Soles

The African American Wellness Walk (AAWW) is returning for its 24th year! Read more.

Premier Health's Comprehensive Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery Program

Premier Health offers the Dayton region’s only comprehensive head and neck oncology program. This specialized program allows patients to receive exceptional care close to home, provided by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Read more.