Behind the Scenes: The Benefits of Immersion for Journalists, Board Members, and Government Leaders

This session highlights the experiences of a Gannett News Organization reporter who observed Mission Health from the board room to the operating room, filing a series of reports that ran over four consecutive weeks in spring 2015. The outcome: a better understanding of the complexity of Mission Health's role and the challenges it faces in ensuring that high quality, effective care is available for everyone in the region. This session incorporates aspects relevant to all healthcare strategists, and demonstrates how breaking through the usual barriers can explain healthcare transformation in a lasting and meaningful way.