Premier Pulse

Volume 11, Issue 9 – September 2024

The Power of Efficiency and Growth

By Scott Kanagy, DO, chief medical officer, Atrium Medical Center and Miami Valley Hospital South

Premier is in a great place to grow and continues to be a health care leader in Southwest Ohio. In recent years, Premier has seen a significant improvement from a financial perspective and is on track to reach a positive operating margin. Read more.

Digital Minute: Telehealth Growth Puts Patients and Staff at the Center

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

With the 3rd annual Telehealth Awareness Week closing out last week, it’s important to recognize how telehealth has evolved into an essential part of our health care delivery. Read more.

Oncology Service Line Updates

By Amanda Musser, system vice president of oncology operations, Premier Health

The oncology service line is focused on the quality of care provided to each patient. Read more.

Physician Leadership Announcements

Please welcome Krishna Nimmagadda, MD, vice president of acute hospital medicine, Premier Physician Network and David Cha, MD, associate chief medical informatics officer, Premier Health. Read more.

Miami Valley Hospital Medical Staff Grand Rounds: Cutting Edge Innovations in Health Care

On Thursday, October 3, Miami Valley Hospital will host a Grand Rounds educational event. Read more.

System News: September 2024

Hospital Recognitions, Recent Developments, Sponsored Community Events. 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