Alan Shoebridge

At #kaiserpermanente we believe that health is more than just healthcare—it’s about addressing the #rootcauses that impact the well-being of our #communities. I’m proud to share that we’ve committed $1.07 million in #grants to support organizations in our region that are working tirelessly to advance health equity. These critical and #collective impact grants will empower local organizations to break down barriers to economic security, provide mental health support, and develop the next generation of leaders. This commitment reflects #kaiserpermanente’s unwavering dedication to creating a healthier, more equitable future for all. Together, we’re not just imagining a better future—we’re building it. Let’s all do our part (big or small) to continue to drive #change, inspire #action, and make a lasting #impact on the #communities we serve. Read more about our commitment here: https://lnkd.in/eyxE7e_6 #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #KaiserPermanente #ImpactfulGiving #HealthcareForAll

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As a #productmarketing professional, manager or an aspiring leader, you will definitely need to step up & make a speech / presentation. These pointers by Vincent Pierri can help make it awesome. #marketing

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🚨👇𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐆 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 of 2025! **The path ahead for healthcare communicators and marketers: 2025 will require balancing positivity and realism** Healthcare is in a difficult state right now, but it's essential to maintain a good balance between acknowledging what must change and staying positive in the work we do. If we are overwhelmed by the negative aspects of healthcare today, we simply cannot enjoy our careers or help make a difference for the patients we serve. None of us are going to change the whole healthcare system on our own, but there are steps we can take. 👇Here are three suggestions: ✅ Advocate for change in our organizations ✅ Vote for candidates who will drive change ✅ Celebrate and help tell positive stories Overall, we must stay focused on serving our audiences and taking actions that can help them. That includes telling inspiring stories of caregivers and patients. There are many wonderful things happening in healthcare settings every day. It's good to celebrate those things while we push for broader change that makes healthcare better. Read my blog for more on this topic. And best wishes for a productive and rewarding 2025!

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Sara Heath, executive editor of Xtelligent Healthcare Media, underscores the significance of social determinants of health—such as income, racial bias, geography, and transportation—in impeding patient care access. These factors hinder the attainment of convenient and comprehensive patient care, posing significant challenges despite advancements in healthcare. A multitude of barriers, including high out-of-pocket costs and disparities in insurance coverage, prevent individuals from accessing necessary medical care, ultimately impacting their overall well-being. Additionally, racial bias and institutional racism create distrust among marginalized groups, exacerbating disparities in healthcare access. Language barriers and immigration status further contribute to the complexity of the issue, highlighting the need for policy changes and innovative solutions to address these multifaceted challenges. #HealthcareAccess #SocialDeterminants #PatientCare #Inequality #SDOH https://lnkd.in/gxmJcE25

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Showing our commitment to employee health and well-being is foundational to Kaiser Permanente. At a recent @San Francisco Business Times virtual event, designed for the employer audience, my colleagues Dr. John Boyd and Dr. Inder Dhillon highlighted the relationship between work and employee mental health, and the importance of engaging authentically to support employee resilience. Investing in workplace mental health can mean increased employee satisfaction and productivity, and improved retention. Because mental health is health care. #MentalHealthMonth https://bit.ly/4e5oamQ

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There is nothing wrong with a woman’s hearing when it comes to anemia. They hear it loud and clear when they’re told, ‘It’s in your head,’ or ‘Everything is fine.’ It’s time for anemia awareness to be amplified. This increased volume must first come from the very healthcare providers responsible for women’s health. If #anemia awareness is not prioritized on their side of the fence, we can’t expect to truly meet the needs of #women dealing with the many symptoms of iron deficiency. Our initiative is a simple amplifier for this critical women's health issue. By bringing consistent global attention through our Anemia symbol, we believe that when it is partnered with hospital programs, medical centers, and pharmaceutical companies, it will symbolize commitment, loyalty, and trust. Let's work together so that no woman will have to deal with the stigmas of the past, while creating a new culture of anemia awareness and strengthening the engagement between women and healthcare providers. 

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🌟 Upcoming Live Webinar: Enhancing Dialysis Facility Preparedness 🌟 🗓️ Date: June 25 ⏰ Time: 2 PM ET Join me, Kristi Wells, RN from Greenfield Health System, for an essential webinar explicitly designed for nurse leaders in the dialysis industry. Here's why you should attend: 🔍 Insightful Learnings: Gain firsthand insights into state surveyors' crucial findings and perspectives. Understand what they look for during evaluations and how this impacts facility operations. 📈 Improve Facility Readiness: Learn about the latest trends and focus areas identified by surveyors. This knowledge will help enhance your facility's preparedness and compliance, ensuring you meet and exceed regulatory standards. 💡 Actionable Strategies: I'll share key strategies and best practices to prepare your facility for upcoming surveys, helping you avoid common pitfalls and enhance patient care. 🎓 Earn CE Credits: Earn 1.00 Continuing Education credit by attending this webinar and completing the required post-test and evaluation. This webinar is not just a learning opportunity—it's a chance to improve your facility's operations and patient outcomes directly. Stay ahead of the curve by understanding the latest surveyor expectations and industry standards! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eBpmNXbw ✨ Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your professional practice and facility standards! ✨ #DialysisCare #NurseLeaders #HealthcareWebinar #DialysisPreparedness #StateSurveyors #ContinuingEducation #NursingEducation #DialysisNursing #HealthSystem #PatientCareExcellence

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As the new year begins, I'm inspired by Barbara Kingsolver's words. Over 20+ years in health care—from a Fortune 10 giant to startups and now a global nonprofit—I've seen change as not just inevitable but essential. Here’s what I’ve learned: → Whether it's revamping marketing strategies or pivoting business models, evolution requires us to step outside our comfort zones. 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁. → Being versatile allows you to thrive in diverse environments, from corporate boardrooms to fastpaced startups. 𝗔 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. → Building strong relationships, whether with patients, providers, or partners, is key to driving impactful transformation. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵. Let’s embrace change in ways that uplift our communities. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. CMO Collaborative Chief

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Our 2023 annual report — Advancing Health Equity — is now available. Learn how we have incorporated health equity into all aspects of our operations and are working toward our goal of providing opportunities for our members to have the healthiest lives possible. To read the report, please click here: https://lnkd.in/d42-tuQp #CHNCT

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As we come to the end of #NationalWomensHealthWeek and it's intersection with #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, it's important to understand how much perimenopause and menopause may contribute to anxiety and depression. Don't feel that you have to power through. #menopauseishot #healthcare #womenshealth

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There has been an uptick in the number of people asking to join the Consumer-First Health Group think tank chats. If that's any indication, Consumer Experience is coming to the forefront again as healthcare leaders are seeking more clarity on how it can fuel their growth strategy. I think one reason these chats are valuable is because we START by looking at what consumers really want with their health and then work backwards to understand what services need to be designed and built, rather than starting with the lens of what traditional medicine currently offers and trying to force new demand for services that don't truly meet their needs. **BIG DIFFERENCE.** These chats are also valuable because we inform our dialogue with our own personal encounters with the healthcare system. Nothing helps people understand what progress still needs to be made better than hearing how it is working (or not working) in our own real lives. Primary care wait times are just a number until they're being described by a community member in pain who can't be seen for weeks. GLP-1's are merely a hot topic until a community member helps us see the hype and better understand the myriad ways that it's improving their life beyond weight loss. Health and wellness are universal. We need more chats like this. We want your perspective. We invite you to be a part of it. MESSAGE ME.

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ACDIS Double Standard It has come to my recent attention the double standard ACDIS follows related to consultants participating as Board Members and active members of the Leadership Council. The association does not allow consultants to be an active Board member and will ask the Board member to resign if they become a consultants. The same holds for the Leadership council. Often consultants bring a unique perspective to the profession that can be shared with other board members, serving as the potential basis for shaping further educational offerings and direction of the association. On the other hand, the association willingly allows sponsorship from vendors to advance the vendor's interest and perspective of CDI, to some extent shaping the direction of the association and keeping the association from remaining true to the needs and desires of the association's members. This same phenomenon is what contributed to AHIMA losing direction and not being attuned to the pulse of its HIM Membership. Take note of AHIMA's membership roles, dropping every year and contributing to the current financial headwinds AHIMA is facing. No association, regardless of whether for profit or not, must remain cognizant of the best interest of its members. A balanced approach to revenue generation to sustain the association while meeting the interest of its members is the best recipe for advocating for the profession's advancement and relevance in the industry. Hopefully, the leadership of ACDIS will take note. Infomercials that are slanted toward the best interest of the vendor are not what the profession needs and wants. #membersinterest, #sponsorship, #ACDIS,

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🤔why don’t we have a national procurement strategy to try to solve the state and federal divide? With everybody doing their own thing with their own strategies what chance do we ever have of connecting our hospitals, aged care and primary care.? We now have our PrimeMinister and cabinets attention on the fact that nothing seems to be connected in health so why not get all our e health leaders together with our federal digital health strategists to try and solve the problem of why we are spending billions and still can’t connect the health system. #standards #connectedcare

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Leaders should take their teams on the strategic journey

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Employees are the heart and soul of your organization. Learn how to treat them like they deserve

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