"Innovations in Patient Care: Lessons from the Field"

With the health reform discussion in full swing, improving value for the money we spend on health care is an essential part of the debate. Nurses play a prominent role in improving quality. A growing body of research points to the positive impact that nurses have on coordinating care, reducing hospital readmissions, reducing errors, and improving clinical outcomes – all with a potential to reduce costs.

The American Academy of Nursing partnered with the Alliance for Health Reform – a nonprofit group that hosts Capitol Hill briefings – on a recent forum entitled “Innovations in Patient Care: Lessons from the Field.” The panelists for this event included:

    * Reed Tuckson, MD, UnitedHealth Group and Raise the Voice Advisory Council member
    * Mary Naylor, PhD, RN, FAAN, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and AAN Edge Runner
    * Audrey Nelson, PhD, RN, FAAN, Veterans Administration and AAN Edge Runner
    * Rick Kellerman, MD, the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Over 200 people registered for the event, and the members of the audience were very engaged – with the Q&A section lasting over an hour. Learn more about the briefing through an webcast, podcast or transcript from The Kaiser Network.