In this podcast series, the AHA checks in with its Associates to learn how they are supporting members and leveraging the AHA Associate Program to stay connected with members and help them achieve their goals and objectives.

Episode 31: Supporting Hospital Operations with a Physician Advisor Program

In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, is joined by guests from AHA Associate, Vizient. Dr. Renée Allen, MD, MHSc., FACOG, is Principal of Physician Clinical Operations, and Mellisa Martinez, DNP, MBA, RN, CENP, CPHQ, is Senior Consulting Director. The speakers explore how Physician Advisor Programs can make an impact on hospitals and health systems. A strong physician advisor can strategically assist leadership in meeting overall organizational goals related to the efficient utilization of health care services. This impact can significantly influence quality and patient flow measures that are essential to achieving value-based care.

Vizient

Vizient is the nation’s largest health care performance improvement company, serves more than 50% of the nation’s acute care providers, which includes 97% of the nation’s academic medical centers, and more than 20% of ambulatory care providers. Vizient provides expertise, analytics and advisory services, as well as a contract portfolio that represents more than $130 billion in annual purchasing volume. Vizient’s solutions and services improve the delivery of high-value care by aligning cost, quality and market performance. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Vizient has offices throughout the United States.

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Featured On This Episode

Renée Allen MD, MHSc., FACOG

Principal, Physician Clinical Operations

Vizient

Mellisa Martinez DNP, MBA, RN, CENP, CPHQ

Senior Consulting Director

Vizient

Kathleen J. Wessel

Vice President, Business Management and Operations

American Hospital Association