There may be no more important issues requiring careful and creative thought than reaching excellence in health management and policy. - UM President Mary Sue Coleman
United States is underperforming in healthcare as instead of being faster, better and cheaper, we are slower and more expensive. - Steve Shortell
Improving the U.S. health care system requires simultaneous pursuit of three aims: improving the experience of care, improving the health of populations, and reducing per capita costs of health care. - Dr. Donald Berwick
Reaching Excellence is a catchword for a revolution. It summarizes a profound, radical change (with) the potential of shifting the cost curve of medical care - Prof. John Griffith
Gail Warden, President and CEO Emeritus of Henry Ford Health System presented the concluding remarks of the symposium.
Paula Lantz, Former Professor and Head of HMP Department introduced the GLC to the attendees.
Upcoming Human Capital Investment Conference
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) will host the Human Capital Investment Conference on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Westin Chicago River North. It will be NCHL's 1st annual Human Capital Investment Conference and will showcase effective and innovative practices from organizations in the development and deployment of current and future leaders that support their strategic goals. Click here for more information!
Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Debbie Chang, MPH
Debbie (HMP, '87) is the Vice President of Policy and Prevention for Nemours, an operating foundation focused on children's health and health care. Debbie has 25 years of public health and health care experience in federal government, state government, and the private sector. Recently, Debbie spoke with GLC staff about the importance of aligning the fields of teaching, research, and practice and her experiences leveraging policy mechanisms to improve the health of the community. Click here to read the full Advisory Board Spotlight!.
