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Intermountain Trustee AN EMAIL BRIEFING FOR INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE TRUSTEES June 2018 INTERMOUNTAIN ISSUES AND INITIATIVES Intermountain CEO Named Nation’s Second Most Influential Physician Leader Modern Healthcare magazine releases 2018 list Intermountain’s President and CEO Marc Harrison, MD, has been ranked No. 2 in Modern Healthcare magazine’s list of the nation’s most influential physician leaders, released June 18. Dr. Harrison was listed at No. 10 in the 2017 rankings. A brief profile on Dr. Harrison in the magazine highlights his leadership in repositioning Intermountain, the announcement of plans to develop a generic drug company, and an increased emphasis on telehealth services at Intermountain. Current FDA Commissioner, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, is No. 1 on the list. According to the magazine, “the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders recognition program honors physicians working in all sectors of the healthcare industry who are steering their organizations and the healthcare delivery system through dynamic, challenging times. These physicians stand out for the scope of their executive responsibilities, personal achievements, innovation, and commitment to their communities.” The ranking began with nominations which were narrowed to a final ballot of 150 physician executives. The final 50 honorees were chosen based on votes by readers and based on the input from a panel of judges and senior editors of Modern Healthcare and Modern Physician magazines. The winners were chosen for their leadership in the varied sectors of the industry, whether provider organizations, government agencies, associations, insurers, or supplier companies. You can review the complete list. Dr. Harrison’s response to this recognition and his message to Intermountain caregivers: “I have an unfair advantage because 1) we stand on the shoulders of those who came before me; and 2) you are the very best team in healthcare. You bring your best every day. You’re strong, courageous, smart, principled, creative, hard-working, and fun! I care for and admire you. As I say, healthcare is a team sport. Together we will usher in a new era of health for those we are privileged to serve. This is not a choice. It’s an obligation.” Dr. Marc Harrison Discusses the Future of Healthcare at E2 Summit The annual event hosted by Mitt Romney brings together the nation’s top 250 business and political leaders Intermountain Healthcare CEO Marc Harrison, MD, was among 250 healthcare, political, and business leaders from across the United States invited to attend the annual E2 Summit hosted by Mitt Romney in Park City in June. Participants in the summit represented a wide spectrum of political parties and philosophies. Dr. Harrison was invited to do a one-on-one Q&A session with Governor Romney about the future of healthcare as part of the event. Some of the issues they discussed: The current U.S. healthcare environment • How Intermountain is working to address healthcare access and affordability • The importance of getting upstream of chronic health conditions • Intermountain’s new generic drug company collaboration • What Intermountain is doing to reduce opioid misuse • Ways the country’s business and political leaders can help improve the future of healthcare “Presenting at the summit was a great opportunity to share Intermountain’s ideas for improving healthcare with some of the most influential people in the nation,” said Dr. Harrison. “In fact, Governor Romney used Intermountain’s prescription drug collaboration as an example of cost- bending innovation. I’m honored I was able to participate, and I hope we’ll see meaningful change as a result of the things Governor Romney and I discussed.” Other healthcare-related presentations at the summit included those by Howard Weiner, MD, and Dennis Selkoe, MD, co-directors of the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, who discussed their research related to Alzheimer’s disease, and actor and comedian Seth Rogen, who spoke about brain health. Other attendees at the event included former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, investor Stephen Schwarzman, and U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan. Other speakers included Andrew Cherng, Panda Restaurant Group founder and chair; Patrick Doyle, Dominos president and CEO; Karen Katz, former Niemen Marcus Group president and CEO; Joe Ripp, former Time Inc. CEO; Maynard Webb, Webb Investment Network founder; Utah Governor Gary Herbert; and Meg Whitman, NewTV CEO and former CEO of eBay. Healthy Dialogues to Welcome National Thought Leader Governor Mike Leavitt Free luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, June 28; register now Mike Leavitt, former Governor of Utah, EPA Administrator, and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be the featured speaker at Intermountain’s Healthy Dialogues luncheon at noon on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the Marriott City Center Hotel (220 South State Street, Salt Lake City). Governor Leavitt is the founder and general partner of Leavitt Partners, where he helps clients navigate the future as they transition to new and better models of care. There is no cost to attend the lunch event, but seating is limited. An RSVP is required by Monday, June 25. To reserve your seat, please call 801-442-2895 or go online to register. Governor Leavitt’s professional life has been divided into the three distinct chapters. His early career included nearly 20 years building businesses in the risk management sector. This chapter was followed by 16 years in public service followed by his current role with Leavitt Partners. Governor Leavitt served as Governor of Utah for three terms (1993 to 2003) before occupying two roles in the Cabinet of President George W. Bush: Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (2003 to 2005) and Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (2005 to 2009). Currently, he is focused on the advancement of value-based healthcare through Leavitt Partners, a family of businesses that provides investment support, data and analytics, member-based alliances, and direct services to clients to support decision-making strategies in the value economy. Presented by Intermountain Healthcare, the Healthy Dialogues lecture series brings national healthcare leaders to Utah to engage in conversations about health policy with local business, healthcare, and community leaders. Past speakers include Dr. Donald Berwick, Clayton Christensen, Dr. Atul Gawande, Shannon Brownlee, and Dr. Carolyn Clancy. Have You Checked Out Dr. Harrison’s ‘Thanks for Asking’ Podcast? Intermountain caregivers ask questions of CEO Marc Harrison, MD This podcast features caregivers from across Intermountain asking questions of Intermountain CEO Marc Harrison, MD. Caregivers can request to join the podcast and ask their question by emailing [email protected]. Recent topics included questions about affordability, data security, and career paths and training opportunities for Intermountain caregivers. Annual Report Shares Messages from CEO, New Board Chair The report—‘Every Person Has a Health Journey’—is now available online Intermountain’s new annual report to the community—titled Every Person Has a Health Journey— is now available online. The report includes short, sharable videos, as well as statistics and accomplishments from the past year that illustrate new ways we’re reaching patients, advancing medical science, and improving health in our communities. Check it out and share it with others who may be interested. A few highlights: • Message from Our Chair and CEO. Hear from our new board chair, Gail Miller, and CEO Marc Harrison, MD, about how we’re putting patients and communities first and being a model for the future. • Connecting with Intermountain Moms. Janna and Braden Coleman are two of 55,000+ parents who connect with Intermountain Moms and Nurse Dani for information and resources about pregnancy, childbirth, and care for their kids. • Every Person Has a Health Journey. See innovative ways we’re building tools and convenient access to reach people when and where they need us. • Opioid Addiction Hits Home. Each month, 24 Utahns die from opioid overdose. One of those victims was Billy Howard. Watch his story, shared by his mom Kelly, and learn how Intermountain is working to save lives and help end the addiction crisis. • From Victim to Teen Advocate. Shawnee Thompson went from being a bullied teen who was thinking of ending her life to becoming a happy, emotionally healthy advocate who helps other at-risk teens. UPDATES AND FEATURES Intermountain’s Simulation Center Teaches Clinicians from Across the Globe Training involves simulating patient care scenarios so caregivers can practice how they’d respond Groups from across Utah, the U.S., and the world are coming to Intermountain to learn how to train clinicians using simulations. The Intermountain Simulation Facilitator Course, held quarterly, teaches clinicians how to implement simulation training with their teams as a way to improve clinical outcomes. The latest class included attendees from Wisconsin and Ecuador. Simulation training involves simulating patient care scenarios so caregivers can practice how they’d respond. Simulation aims to increase patient safety and improve clinical outcomes through hands- on scenarios that mimic real-life settings. “We use advanced simulation technology to help staff develop and practice physical skills, critical thinking, decision-making, collaboration, and communication in a safe, realistic environment,” said Jared Henricksen, MD, Intermountain’s Simulation Consortium Medical Director. “We often use robotic mannequins that mimic health conditions and respond to treatment methods, as well as actors in moulage—makeup that simulates injuries—as part of the training. Simulations allow caregivers to practice in a low-risk environment with close supervision and guidance from instructors.” Louisa Franco, MD, and Andrea Betancourt, MD, came for Intermountain’s simulation facilitator training in May from Hospital de Niños Dr. Roberto Gilbert in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where they plan to establish their own simulation training program based on what they’ve learned here.