Health Care Advocacy: Building a Sustainable Future for Patient Care

Randy Pilgrim, MD, FACEP, FAAFP Enterprise Chief Medical Officer, SCP Health America’s health care system resembles a complex and ongoing construction project, with clinicians, health systems, and communities working at different levels simultaneously. Each day brings new challenges: shifting regulations, evolving payment models, mounting workforce pressures, and, most importantly, the changing needs of our patients. […]

You Are Not Alone: Combating Loneliness and Staying Connected in Medicine

As health care professionals, we dedicate our lives to caring for others. Yet, ironically, medicine can be one of the loneliest professions. A recent study published in the Harvard Business Review1 found that doctors are among America’s loneliest workers (along with lawyers), with physicians reporting loneliness levels 25% higher than those with bachelor’s degrees, and […]

Defining a Patient-Centric Culture: The Heart of Health Care

In the complex systems which define modern health care environments, one principle stands above all others: patients must be at the center.   So, what does it mean to have a patient-centric culture, and how does it impact the crucial clinician-patient relationship? The answer has far-reaching implications for hospitals, health systems, the patients they treat, and […]

Taking Charge of Your Well-being: A Guide for Clinicians

Taking Charge of Your Well-being A Guide for Clinicians Your well-being isn’t just about resilience—it’s about creating sustainable practices that allow you to thrive in today’s challenging health care environment. As a clinician, you’re facing unprecedented pressures, from long hours to administrative burdens, all while maintaining excellence in patient care.  Drawing from extensive experience as […]

SCP Health 2024 – Excellence, innovation, and impact 

SCP Health 2024 – Excellence, innovation, and impact The health care landscape is constantly evolving. With advancements in technology, shifting expectations from patients, and an enduring need for innovative solutions, staying ahead requires more than just adaptation—it demands a commitment to excellence. SCP Health meets these challenges head-on, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional […]

Seamless Transitions for Better Patient Care

​​​Switching physician groups offers health systems an opportunity to enhance patient care, improve hospital efficiency, and increase clinician support. While the process involves careful consideration and strategic planning, it presents multiple options for addressing long-standing challenges to hospital operations. ​ ​​​A proactive approach to transitions can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes and satisfaction […]

A Clinician’s Guide to Evaluating Leadership at Every Level

A hospital is a true test of leadership at all levels. Leadership can make the difference in terms of culture, recruitment, and retention.   Imagine a busy hospital and the community that depends on it for timely, quality care.   An emergency medicine doctor navigates complex clinical challenges and organizational dynamics. A Medical Director balances the demands […]

Changing Patient and Clinician Demographics are Driving Health Care Transformation

The next 10 years in health care will see a significant transformation—but not necessarily for the reasons you might think.

How Innovations Could Advance Health Care’s Quality and Accessibility in the Future  

To protect and advance current and future access to care for all patients, we need to get creative, to think outside the box, to innovate.

Expert Q&A: Key Insights About High-Quality, Hospital-at-Home Programs

Hospital-at-home programs bring hospital-level care into the home environment – creating positive outcomes and new experiences for many patients and clinicians.