Case Studies
The American Hospital Association produces case studies on its member organizations across a wide range of health-care topics.
With the the AHA’s professional membership group the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA), the AHA's Workforce Center supports hospital and health system employee relations efforts through research, learning, information sharing, product and resources,…
Adventist Health Castle – Kailua, Hawaii
Empathy Initiative Improves Outcomes and Workforce Engagement
Adventist Health Castle’s Empathy In Action program is a research-based curriculum that teaches staff and volunteers listening skills and demonstrates empathetic approaches to engaging with…
Ervin Stewart was rushed to Cleveland Clinic Akron General and diagnosed with a stroke. Ten days later, he stabilized and was ready for the next phase of his recovery. Doctors and his family chose Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Edwin Shaw, an inpatient rehabilitation hospital that…
St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse, N.Y., joined Trinity Health four years ago, resulting in operational efficiencies, enhanced community health and improved clinical services.
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) created a series of in-depth case studies, which provide actionable solutions to promote clinician well-being and reduce burnout. Case studies were authored by members of the NAM's Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience and NAM staff…
As physicians take on increasing levels of executive responsibility within hospitals, their skills need to evolve with their role. While caring for patients will always be paramount, other skills related to cross-functional collaboration, conflict resolution, managing to metrics and long-term…
A component of the Atlantic Health System in northern New Jersey, Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) comprises 3,500 employees covering 316 locations and over 65 specialties. Of these employees, there are currently more than 1,000 clinician members (physicians and advanced practice clinicians). In…
In March of 2018, MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Ill., joined Loyola Medicine, part of Trinity Health, resulting in a number of immediate benefits for the community. Read more in this case example.
Chapel Hill-based UNC Health Care shares how its partnership with Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir has improved health care access, quality and value for the communities they serve.
With its sizable national footprint and broad scope of services, Ascension has a rich history of partnering with and acquiring other mission- focused hospitals and health systems.