Premier Pulse
Volume 11, Issue 11 – November 2024
The Pursuit of Excellence
By Roberto Colón, MD, system chief medical officer, Premier Health
This month, we are thrilled to celebrate a significant achievement for Premier Health: for the first time, each of our five hospitals has earned an “A” rating in the Leapfrog Safety Grades. Read more.
Digital Minute: System Wide Appointment Reminders
By Walter Reiling, MD, system chief medical information officer, Premier Health; and Mandy Via, system director of access, referral management, and telehealth, Premier Health
Earlier this year, prioritized efforts began to decrease no-shows and cancellations as part of the ambulatory access pillar of the 2024 Operations Excellence Strategic Plan. Read more.
Meet Delani, A Passionate Family Nurse Practitioner Committed to Patient Care

Discover Delani’s influences, favorite hobbies, and what drives her every day in the clinic. Read more.
Miami Valley Hospital Medical Staff Grand Rounds: Advanced Heart Failure

On Thursday, Dec. 5, Miami Valley Hospital will host a Grand Rounds educational event. Read more.
Editorial Board: Dr. Roberto Colón, Dr. Andre Harris, Dr. Scott Kanagy, Dr. Lakmali Ranathunga
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer: Kathy Harper
Director, System Communications: Ben Sutherly
Editor: Richard Hairston