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In our new series, we highlight the staff and faculty members behind the compelling work at Ariadne Labs. Born and raised in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Erik Fromme received his MD at the University of Oklahoma and initially thought he would practice primary care in a rural setting. Then he and his wife moved to Baltimore for… Continue reading Five questions with Erik Fromme of Ariadne Labs
Dramatic rescues by heroic surgeons and tear-jerking twists of fate are the bread and butter of TV medical dramas. A recent episode of Fox’s “The Resident” delivered all that and something more: a maternal death based on a true story and a presentation of solutions that reflects recommendations by Ariadne Lab’s Delivery Decisions Initiative.… Continue reading Heartbreaking story tied to maternal health crisis hits prime time
On May 1, Dr. Asaf Bitton becomes the second executive director of Ariadne Labs. Read more about Bitton’s background in the official announcement. A Brigham and Women’s Hospital primary care physician, Bitton has led the Ariadne Labs Primary Health Care Program since 2014. Communications Director Deborah O’Neil sat down with Bitton to talk about health… Continue reading A Conversation with New Executive Director Asaf Bitton
A freak spring snowstorm has blanketed Atlanta, and the staff of Chastain Park Memorial Hospital scramble to handle the consequences. Someone has been brought in with critical hypothermia. A surgeon must operate to save the life of a young father without a trusted attending physician. An ethical quarrel erupts about how – or if –… Continue reading Ariadne faculty member lands writing gig on Fox drama “The Resident”
The Serious Illness Conversation Guide – The critical resource for clinicians prompting questions that elicit invaluable insights from patients and the foundational tool provided by the Serious Illness Care Implementation Collaborative. Implementation Collaborative Overview – An overview of the tools, training, and team support provided through the collaborative. Implementation Collaborative Program Details – This document provides details on… Continue reading Resources
World Class Partners More than 11,000 clinicians have been trained in the Serious Illness Conversation Guide, 134 organizations have implemented it, and it’s been downloaded in more than 50 countries. Our extensive experience with a diverse set of institutions has produced deep learnings for how to best deliver serious illness care in health systems large… Continue reading Clinical Partners
Patients Patients who have conversations with their clinicians about their values, goals, and wishes are more likely to receive the care they want, avoid unnecessary treatments, and report better quality of life. Our research also shows patients reporting better mental health outcomes with lower rates of anxiety and depression. In addition, our research at the… Continue reading Transform your Health System
Bob Gramling, M.D., D.Sc.is the Holly & Bob Miller Chair in Palliative Medicine and Division Chief of Palliative Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Vermont. Bob and his team are implementing the Serious Illness Care Program at multiple sites within the University of Vermont Health Network (much of Vermont and… Continue reading Bob Gramling, MD, DSc
During the last century, science has achieved incredible breakthroughs in medical research and technology. And there’s no question, we’ve made great strides. However, too often these breakthroughs don’t reach the people who need them. Millions of people die or needlessly suffer because our health systems fail to deliver the right care at the most critical… Continue reading Ariadne Labs: Five years of innovation
BOSTON (Oct. 11, 2017) – Bestselling authors Atul Gawande and Malcolm Gladwell will take to the stage at Boston’s HUBWeek for a thought-provoking conversation that explores health care’s biggest untapped opportunity to save lives and reduce suffering. The authors, both New Yorker staff writers, met in college and have enjoyed a decades-long friendship based on… Continue reading Atul Gawande & Malcolm Gladwell in Conversation