Arthur Tassinello’s Post

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about how we’re at pivotal point in our healthcare system, filled with opportunities to innovate and transform. I’d like to continue offering this perspective as we think about the next few years of the Trump administration and its implications for healthcare. While healthcare was not a critical point of discussion in this election, we can all agree it's a bipartisan issue. As we move into a new administration, I’m challenging myself to identify the main areas of opportunities where we can build bipartisan support and push for meaningful change (e.g., data interoperability and transparency). As I dive deeper into this research , I welcome your thoughts and perspectives. Where do you see the greatest opportunities for bipartisan collaboration? I will compile your thoughts and my research and share back the findings. Without a doubt, it’s a challenging time to be a public health professional in this politically charged environment. Many of us entered this field because of a passion for advocacy and the desire to create equitable systems that support all. Today, our work may face more barriers than in the past, but that only strengthens our resolve to advocate for the communities and causes we believe in. As public health professionals, we must think critically about building a healthcare system that works for all, regardless of political affiliation or personal beliefs. I encourage you all to think about the moment that sparked your passion for public health- hold onto that feeling and let it drive you forward over the next few years and beyond. For me, my biggest priority is ensuring we continue actively listening to each other, approaching our work with more empathy and compassion.

"Today, the House Appropriations Committee released a shocking and reckless bill that decimates federal research, science, and medicine programs, and puts the health of all Americans at risk. It is not too late for the Committee to try again. As the professional home for individuals and organizations that produce and use health services research to make health care safer, more affordable, more equitable, and more accessible, AcademyHealth is deeply disappointed by the House Appropriator's FY25 bill. This budget is short-sighted, fails to acknowledge the shortcomings in the health care system, much less seriously addresses them, and should be soundly rejected." Read AcademyHealth's full statement from our CEO Aaron E. Carroll on the House Appropriations Committee's FY25 funding bill for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies, which would defund AHRQ, worsen health equity, and would further harm patients, the health care workforce, and researchers working to address the challenges facing our health care system: https://lnkd.in/ekNuWB6M

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Is teamwork the answer to what ails primary care? In a new report with the California Health Care Foundation, we look at what it takes to achieve high-quality, patient-centered, and team-based care. https://ow.ly/eM9W30sCyil

Five years ago today, Governor Inslee signed the Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) bill into law (2SHB 1497). This legislation codified the process for how the governmental public health system in WA was to come together to concur on how to allocate FPHS funding. Little did we know that a year later we would be wading into a pandemic where our public health infrastructure would be put to the test. And in 2021, when FPHS received its first significant investment, it was ready with a process in place to work together and put the resources to work, thanks to 1497. The FPHS investment and all of public health working together to make sure basic public health services were available to everyone everywhere has been transformational. Public health now has predictable, stable funding so that agencies can make long range plans for programs and staffing. Public health now has flexibility so that it can pivot and adapt to emerging threats immediately instead of waiting for an appropriation or grant. Public health now has the capacity to invest in prevention, as well as conduct response. Public health can now build and sustain expertise, so that we have right skills and abilities to move quickly to protect health. And most important, there were hundreds of dedicated people that put FPHS into motion, and so many more that work everyday to deliver these services while improving and elevating our entire system. A foundational public health service is one that is both unique to governmental public health and one that should be provided to everyone. Our governmental public health system is the Washington State Board of Health, sovereign and federally recognized tribes, local public health districts and departments, and the Washington State Department of Health. #publichealthisessential

Every profession needs strategies for managing future challenges. For our last priority for healthcare reform ahead of tonight’s Budget, we’ve gazed into our crystal ball and have set out structural changes our workforce needs to make now, to be fully-equipped to provide the best care in the future. In addition, it has never been clearer that acting on climate change is the most critical and pressing public health intervention in human history. Watch as Abeshek Nadarajah APAM (APA’s early career representative) and Calum Neish (APA’s student representative) explain our final priority for healthcare reform. 

As a Public Health Professional focused on improving healthcare and health management services include these goals: 1. Strategies for enhancing healthcare delivery and accessibility. 2. Innovative approaches to disease prevention and health promotion. 3. Importance of data-driven decision-making in public health interventions. 4. Challenges and opportunities in managing healthcare systems effectively. 5. Collaborative efforts to address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. 6. The role of technology in advancing public health initiatives. 7. Advocacy for policy changes to support public health goals. 8. Community engagement and empowerment for healthier populations. 9. Success stories or case studies from your own experiences in public health practice. 10. Future trends and developments in the field of public health and healthcare management.

Unlocking the full potential of health care transformation requires more than strategy—it demands a compassionate approach. How can leading with love accelerate improvements in quality, safety, and patient experience?    Join Us for Our Deep Dive: The Pathway to Proven Performance: Living & Leading with Love to Accelerate Transformation, hosted by Grant Thornton (US)   This session will explore how a love-based approach can drive meaningful change in health care, from enhancing organizational collaboration to improving technology implementation and reducing caregiver burnout. Discover how this unique perspective can transform your approach to care.    Our discussion will be led by Claudia Douglass, Principal | Healthcare Industry Growth Leader at Grant Thornton (US), and industry leader Patrick Runnels, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Population and Behavioral Health at University Hospitals Health System, who will share insights and real-world examples of this transformative approach.    Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how love can be a powerful catalyst for change in health care. Join us to reimagine the future of care with compassion and innovation https://lnkd.in/gYst53C8

Ever wondered what really happens in a value-based care negotiation between a community health center and a payer? If so, you don’t want to miss our session at FACHC, where we will: 🔎 Break-down a recent VBC contract negotiation where Syntax Health helped Brevard Health Alliance better understand their data, articulate their unique value, and increase their share of incentive payments. 💡 Share how Brevard gained new insights into their population health data to create additional VBC opportunities. 🚩 Explain how we helped Brevard spot red flags in a draft VBC proposal and negotiate better terms. Catch us in Florida where Syntax co-founders Rachael Jones, MPA and Emily Walker will join Syntax customer and Brevard Health Alliance, Inc. CEO, Austin Helton, to share their collective experiences resolving data challenges that can limit VBC success. ✨ Panel Discussion: “Data Deserts: Key Challenges Facing Community Health Centers’ Path to VBC Contracting & How to Overcome Them” at The Florida Association of Community Health Centers, Inc. (FACHC) Annual Conference 📅 Monday July 29, 2024, 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Fort Lauderdale, Florida ℹ For more info on the FACHC conference: https://lnkd.in/etcBrZHP 🤝 To meet with the team at the conference, reach out to info@meetsyntax.com! #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareInnovation #TransformingHealthcare #IncentiveDesign #ValueBasedContracting #TransparentCollaborationOnVBC #SyntaxHealth #SyntaxforVBC

Missed out on the Civitas Networks for Health conference this year? We've got your back! We covered eight of the biggest sessions from Civitas 2024, talking about the most compelling successes and innovations for HIEs and local government healthcare providers. Explore how Michigan and New York are leading the charge in healthcare innovation and equity: Michigan's bold response to COVID-19 has flattened racial disparities in infection and mortality rates through community health hubs and strategic partnerships. https://lnkd.in/eEabe-Xx Meanwhile, New York State Office of Mental Health, in collaboration with BronxRHIO and Healthix, is revolutionizing mental healthcare by leveraging real-time data to enhance services for over 900,000 individuals annually. https://lnkd.in/ejWFfqm7