Getting Ahead Of Readmissions: Reducing Readmission Risk With Dr. Tricia Baird

Every health system leader has unprecedented executive management challenges facing their organization in the wake of the pandemic. One of those existing challenges that has only become extra tough is readmissions. Because let’s face it: readmissions cost us not only dollars but time and human resources—all of which have taken a dent in the last few years. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tricia Baird to help us get ahead of readmissions. Dr. Baird is the Vice President of Care Coordination at Corewell Health West, where she and her team published the paper “Reducing Readmission Risk Through Whole-Person Design.” She shares with us what they found from their study, revealing the crucial role of educating patients to advocate for themselves. Dr. Baird also talks about overcoming disparity across the organization, employing a multidisciplinary team, and utilizing technologies. Tune in to gain more information about supporting your patients and getting them their best health. Get a hold of Dr. Tricia Baird’s paper, “Reducing Readmission Risk Through Whole-Person Design,” published at the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst, Volume 4, Issue 1.