CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercy Health, a Catholic health ministry serving Ohio and Kentucky, announces that it has joined AVIA, the nation’s leading network for health systems seeking to innovate and transform by unlocking the power of digital.
“Building an ecosystem of innovation partners is critical to achieving our vision of transforming care delivery across our ministry,” said John M. Starcher, Jr., President and CEO, Mercy Health. “We recognize that some of the most innovative solutions may come from outside our organization and have joined the AVIA Innovator Network to accelerate the identification, adoption and dissemination of high-impact digital innovations.”
In partnership with over two dozen health system innovation centers across the United States and the United Kingdom, AVIA has created a field-tested methodology for health systems to develop an “innovation blueprint,” including customized organizational structures and repeatable processes to enhance an organization’s innovation capacity.
In announcing the new collaboration, David Cannady, Mercy Health’s Chief Strategy Officer, said, “Collaborating with two dozen innovative health systems in AVIA’s Innovator Network will significantly accelerate our ability to achieve our innovation objectives.”
“We are thrilled to be Mercy Health’s innovation partner and look forward to collaborating with a visionary team that is firmly committed to hardwiring innovation throughout the organization,” said Jason Lineen, AVIA Vice President of Strategy, who is leading the innovation blueprint engagement with Mercy Health.
“By recognizing the digital innovation imperative, Mercy Health is becoming more agile and effective to better serve its patients,” said Eric Langshur, CEO and co-founder of AVIA.
About Mercy Health
Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and one of the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.3 million times in 2016. The system includes assets of $6.3 billion and nearly 500 care sites, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and seven home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network, Mercy Health Select, coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 200,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings program. In keeping with its mission to improve the health of its communities, Mercy Health provides nearly $1 million per day in community benefit services. For more information, visit www.mercy.com or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@LivingMercyHlth).
About AVIA
AVIA leads a network of health systems working together to innovate and transform. AVIA Innovator Network members solve pressing challenges with digital solutions that deliver financial and clinical results. AVIA provides strategic focus and a collaborative approach to accelerate innovation. Learn more at aviahealthinnovation.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
