Today's Chicago Tribune excerpt: “Patient safety is so important and there are many other measurements of why you should go from one hospital to another,” said Cheryl Larson, president and CEO of the Midwest Business Group on Health, which helps facilitate the Leapfrog hospital survey in Illinois. “This is one of them, and it’s an important one.” Read the article: https://lnkd.in/g4xet_JN Crain's Chicago Business excerpt: MBGH, which represents employer purchasers of health care, serves as The Leapfrog Group’s Illinois regional leader and encourages hospitals to participate in Leapfrog’s online patient safety survey... “Preventable medical errors happen across the country far too often, including in our own community,” Cheryl Larson, MBGH president and CEO, said in the release. “We are very proud of our Illinois Grade A hospitals and moving up in our ranking to 23rd in the nation. In addition, this round of grades shows improvements in patient safety across the country, which is promising. The employers in our coalition believe we all benefit from hospital transparency, and we can work together to continue to reduce preventable harm and advance patient safety.” Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gt9R6JSE #employers #healthbenefits #patientsafety #hr #healthcare

Just released: The latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades! Check how your hospitals performed on keeping patients safe from preventable harm. In Illinois, 110 hospitals were graded and 32 earned an A, 18 a B, 47 a C, 12 a D, and one an F. View the MBGH press release: https://lnkd.in/gB3N-cRx Hospital Safety Grades: https://lnkd.in/eHWAVCm #Employers #PatientSafety #healthcare #healthbenefits

MBGH webinar begins at noon TODAY! Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/gMtCjfPF #employers #hospitaltransparency #healthcare #hospitalfairprice #hospitalcosts #healthbenefits

Webinar happening now! Employers: Join us to hear about this year's annual employer survey results with MBGH President & CEO Cheryl Larson. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRq7AG5Q #employers #healthbenefits #hr #hrbenefits

Employers can take steps to improve confidence in the use of vaccines as a safe and effective way to prevent the spread of diseases. Effective plan design strategies, targeted communications and helpful resources can assist employers in developing and implementing a successful plan. Check out this valuable MBGH resource: https://lnkd.in/gV86eieS.. #employers #employerswhocare #vaccines #healthcare #healthbenefits

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the key findings of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions’ 2024 Pulse of the Purchaser Survey. This session will provide valuable context and actionable insights for employers, healthcare providers, and policymakers. The webinar will examine the major trends identified in the survey, their impact on the future of employer-sponsored healthcare, and potential strategies to address the challenges highlighted. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the evolving healthcare landscape and the steps needed to navigate these changes effectively. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRq7AG5Q #healthcare #employers #pulseofthepurchaser #healthcarecosts #benefits #healthequity

MBGH Webinar - Open to All - December 12, 2024, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (CT): Skin Cancer, Psoriasis & Atopic Dermatitis: When a Spot or Rash is More Than a Spot or Rash. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTq7tJ7p #employers #mbghevents #employerswhocare #healthbenefits https://lnkd.in/gCZCE6y

Employers: You cannot rely on health systems and health plans to course correct the high cost of health care. Attend our webinar Nov. 14th from 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM (CT) where employers and advisors will share their experiences and insights on ways to use data to contract more effectively with carriers and hospital systems. Don't miss out! This webinar will help support your fiduciary responsibility to provide cost-effective health benefits to your employees and beneficiaries. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMtCjfPF #employers #hospitalfairprice #hospitalcosts #healthbenefits #hr #hospitaltransparency

Employers can improve vaccine confidence and adoption with simple action steps. Check out this MBGH resource: https://lnkd.in/gDXTQJDA #employers #hrbenefits #vaccines #hr

A startling statistic from the CDC! Employers: Turn vaccine hesitancy into vaccine confidence. Check out this recently released MBGH resource, "Employers Can Improve Vaccine Confidence and Adoption with Simple Action Steps." https://lnkd.in/gDXTQJDA #employers #healthbenefits #vaccineconfidence #hr #vaccines