Catalyst Connection
Stay informed about Catalyst’s efforts to enable primary care for all. News, insights and blog posts from Catalyst and other industry thought leaders offer perspectives on the transformation of primary care and what we can all do to accelerate it.
Episode 11: Misconceptions About Patient Care in a Prospective Payment Environment
Physicians have expressed apprehension at the idea of moving to prospective payment and a fair amount ties to concerns over the resources and bandwidth required for patient care. In this episode, we talk about some of the worries that network physicians have expressed, and how they can be…
Episode 10: What Physicians Want Out of Advanced Primary Care
As one of our medical directors here at Catalyst Health Network, Dr. Michelle Forbes has had dozens of conversations with her network colleagues about advanced primary care. In this episode of Primary First, we learn about some of the feedback that she’s received in these conversations, and what…
Episode 9: How the Catalyst Community Foundation is Working Toward Generational Change
The pandemic exposed many flaws in healthcare access and delivery, particularly in medical deserts where the population has inadequate access to healthcare. In our latest episode of Primary First, we are joined by Dr. Michelle Forbes, Medical Director for Catalyst Health Network and the Catalyst Community Foundation. We…
Popular Home Delivery Option Sticking Around for Many Pharmacies
Same-day prescription delivery is now being offered by all major retail drugstores and many other pharmacies.
Episode 8: How employers can drive transformation in the healthcare experience
A better model exists for employer-sponsored healthcare—and bridging the gap to that healthier future may be easier than many believe. We continue our discussion with healthcare transformation expert Ashleigh Gunter on what employers are looking for in alternative models for healthcare benefits … and how the industry can…
As COVID-19 rages, more health care workers are quitting, and job openings hit a new high
Amid conflicts over masks and vaccines, more than half of nurses say they feel burned out most days, and one expert warns of ‘moral distress.’
Quality Measures & Education: Colorectal Cancer Screenings
We are working with Exact Sciences and Catalyst member practices to streamline workflow opportunities for colorectal cancer screenings across the network.
Catalyst & LeadingReach Specialist Growth Update
The following list of specialists are those who have recently onboarded and connected with us. This will avoid hundreds of faxes every month, supporting greater visibility to and communication on your patient referrals!
UNTHSC Pediatric Patient Safety Resource
Monday, September 27, we are launching a Medical Office Patient Safety Survey to all Catalyst-affiliated pediatric practices. For the most meaningful data outcomes, we are asking all clinicians and office staff to complete the survey.
Spotlight On: 2021 Network Health Assessment Results
Earlier this year, we asked all our members to complete a brief survey to help us understand your experience as part of Catalyst Health Network. We’re grateful that more than 60% of our Network members completed the Network Health Assessment, and we’re pleased to share highlights of some of the results, as well as what we believe these results mean for our collaborative future.