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As we ponder the impact of a new administration and changes in health care policy, faculty at CAHME programs have rolled up their sleeves and continue to prepare our students with how to work through whatever change comes at them.  While the election results were a surprise to many, what is not a surprise to us in healthcare is that change will occur.
 
Even after nearly a decade of work, the IHI Triple Aim’s goals of cost, patient experience (quality and satisfaction), and improving the health of populations still are elusive.  If there ever was a doubt, the CMS report published by Health Affairs on December 2, 2016 showed that costs continue to be an issue; nominal US health care spending increased 5.8% and reached $3.2 trillion in 2015.  Per person spending is now $9,990 per year.
 
The rigor of CAHME programs helps to ensure that bright, well-trained minds will be prepared.  Last week, I visited one of our top programs, Virginia Commonwealth University, met students and faculty, and saw first-hand how their preparation is paying off.  In fact, I first saw how VCU creates powerful purposeful students, when VCU’s team of Jennifer Eguzoro, Danielle Scott, and Abdul Nur (pictured from left to right) participated in the NAHSE Case Competition.  I was so impressed at their performance then, I found AHA Board Member (and friend) Joe Wilkins and asked him to sit on their presentation as I viewed it a second time!  Impressive!


 
CAHME programs prepare students for change.   While many in the general population worry about the direction of policy, we should all feel confident that graduates of our programs, and current students, are prepared to lead the health care system through whatever change occurs.
 
To read more about how CAHME standards helps student be ready for change, see our recent white paper, To Be the Change: Preparing the Future Leaders of Healthcare at http://www.cahme.org/tobethechange.


CAHME acknowledges the contribution of MEDI+SIGN® who provided a grant for the publication of the report.  MEDI+SIGN developed a healthcare connected platform that includes digital patient room whiteboards. For more information on the hospital room of the future and how these solutions can affect HCAHPS, Coordination of Care and Fall Reduction, visit www.medisigndisplays.com.

Anthony Stanowski, DHA, FACHE
President & CEO
CAHME

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