Farewell, Patty Theurer

Patty Theurer, MSN, RN, served as the program manager of MSTCVS since its inception in 2005.  She fostered collaboration among hospitals to share best practices and helped establish processes to standardize and improve care.

NEW MISHC Health Disparities Dashboard

Last fall, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan charged MISHC and other BCBSM-sponsored Collaborative Quality Initiatives with creating health equity dashboards. The MISHC Health Disparities Dashboard – created by MISHC Statistician Lead Jeremy Albr

MISHC Meeting Summaries for Q3-Q4, 2024

Did you miss a meeting or do you need a refresher? Read our Q3-Q4 2024 meeting summaries.

The MISHC Coordinator Meeting was held at the Radisson Plaza in Kalamazoo, MI on October 18th from 10 am – 3 pm.

In Memorial - Dr. Frank Shannon

The Michigan cardiovascular community lost a wonderful surgeon, collaborator, patient advocate, and friend with the passing of Francis (Frank) Shannon, MD on July 29th, 2024. Dr.

Site Spotlight - University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing

University of Michigan Health – Sparrow Lansing’s vascular complication rates were higher than average for 2018 – 2019.  The structural heart team including Miriam Glardon, RN, BSN; Lindsey Montgomery, RN; Jason Inman, PAC; Jennifer Katafiasz, MSN