Joel Allison (center) wishes participants well at the 2014 Healthy Harvest Fun Walk/5K Run in Dallas.
traditional paradigm.
The emphasis on “well care” to
enhance a community’s quality of life is
a natural fit for Baylor Scott & White.
The ultimate goal, says Mr. Allison,
is that a patient should never have
to come back. Instead of ending the
relationship once a patient leaves the
emergency room, Mr. Allison strongly
advocates follow-up with preventive
care services—even if it costs Baylor
Scott & White money to do it. “This
is ultimately better for the patients and
the communities where they live,” says
Mr. Allison. “We are fulfilling our role
as a member of those communities as
well as living our mission.”
Identifying care gaps
and building community
partnerships
As one of the largest health systems
in Texas, Baylor Scott & White is
a member of many