Hayes, Inc. and Memorial Hermann Collaborate to Further Evidence-Based Practices
Lansdale, PA (PRWEB) March 25, 2014 -- Hayes, Inc, a leader in promoting better health outcomes through the use of evidence, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to provide Memorial Hermann Physician Network (MHMD), and Memorial Herman Health System with research, clinical evidence analysis, and an on-site expert to support their clinical initiatives. The largest not-for-profit health system in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has 12 hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services located throughout the Greater Houston area.
“The relationship between Memorial Hermann and Hayes will be unique,” explains Keith Fernandez, MD, MHMD President and Physician in Chief. “Not only will we have access to Hayes insight, reports, and supporting resources, we’ll also gain the expertise of a full-time, on-site Senior Clinical Analyst who will be the voice of evidence in our organization. This person will be a strategic member of our team who will work with physician-led committees to further our commitment to evidence-based practices that will lead to improved patient outcomes and sustainable savings within our health system.”
“Memorial Hermann has embraced the triple aim of healthcare reform and we are thrilled to be working with them to transform healthcare delivery in Texas,” says Dee Donatelli, RN, BSN, MBA, Sr. Vice President, Provider Services at Hayes Inc. “This partnership is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to collaborate with a world-class health system to effect the change that is so desperately needed in healthcare today.”
As part of the agreement, Hayes also will create white papers and guidance documents on issues, research projects, or clinical solutions developed by Memorial Hermann that could be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed publications.
“We expect this research support to increase committee productivity, speed project completion, and give Memorial Hermann a significant clinical and financial return on investment,” says Ms. Donatelli.
About Memorial Hermann
An integrated health system, Memorial Hermann is known for world-class clinical expertise, patient-centered care, leading-edge technology, and innovation. The system, with its exceptional medical staff and more than 22,000 employees, serves to advance health in Southeast Texas and the Greater Houston community. Memorial Hermann’s 12 hospitals include three hospitals in the Texas Medical Center, including the Texas Trauma Institute—a level I trauma center, which houses the Life Flight® air ambulance—a hospital for children and a rehabilitation hospital, eight suburban hospitals, and a second rehabilitation hospital in Katy. The system also operates three Heart & Vascular Institutes, the Mischer Neuroscience Institute, three Ironman Sports Medicine Institute locations, cancer centers, imaging and surgery centers, sports medicine and rehabilitation centers, outpatient laboratories, a chemical dependency treatment center, a home health agency, a retirement community, and a nursing home. As an Accountable Care Organization, the system also offers employers health solutions and health benefit plans through Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company.
About MHMD, Memorial Hermann Physician Network
Formerly known as Memorial Hermann Health Network Providers, MHMD is the Memorial Hermann Physician Network. Founded in 1982, MHMD is comprised of more than 3500 physicians and is the largest clinically integrated physician organization in Texas. All physicians are experienced and board certified, with conveniently located clinical practices throughout the region. Doctors hold each other accountable to deliver care in a manner that is consistent with current scientific evidence and best practices. Physicians include the clinical faculty members of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, encompassing a wide range of specialties and services, including clinical research trials. To learn more, visit http://www.mhmd.com.
About Hayes, Inc.
Hayes, Inc., an internationally recognized leader in health technology research and consulting, is dedicated to the delivery of high-quality healthcare and improved outcomes through the integration of evidence into decision making and policy development. The unbiased information and comparative-effectiveness analyses we provide enable evidence-based decisions about acquiring, managing, and paying for health technologies. Our worldwide clients include hospitals, healthcare systems, government agencies, health plans, and employers.
For more information about Hayes, Inc. and its products and services, visit http://www.hayesinc.com. Or, contact Hayes, Inc. by mail at 157 S. Broad Street, Lansdale, PA 19446; by telephone at 215.855.0615; by e-mail at kmatthias(at)hayesinc(dot)com; or by fax at 215.855.5218.
Karen Matthias, Hayes, Inc., http://www.hayesinc.com, 215.855.0615, [email protected]
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