The Value Initiative Members in Action: Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Ill.

Members in Action: Implement Operational Solutions

Northwestern Medicine — Chicago, Ill.
Using the EHR to Drive Value

Northwestern Medicine created multi-disciplinary teams to maximize the EHR’s capabilities and improve care across the system. These Health System Clinical Collaboratives have resulted in systemwide improvements related to the patient experience, patient safety and the clinical experience, such as fewer duplicate tests, a universal consent form and improved hand-off tools.