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title: HNI Insider | Blog | Brooke Lilienthal
description: Welcome to HNI Insider — the destination for the latest news and updates on value-based care. Discover tips and tricks for improving patient outcomes, delivering outstanding care, and transforming healthcare overall.
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# Brooke Lilienthal

## Stories by Brooke

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Value-Based Care

### The Pursuit of Simplicity and the Right Amount of Less

By embracing the art of simplification—by subtracting the extraneous and focusing on the essential—we can truly deliver on the promise of value-based...

[Read the Article](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/pursuit-of-simplicity)

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/4-reasons-a-career-in-post-acute-care-can-be-the-perfect-fit-for-providers>

Residency Resources

### [4 reasons a career in post-acute care can be the perfect fit](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/4-reasons-a-career-in-post-acute-care-can-be-the-perfect-fit-for-providers)

Flexible scheduling that prioritizes life-work balance and the opportunity to hone leadership and practice skills - what providers need to know.

 Jan 16, 2023

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/webinar-medical-school>

Value-Based Care

### [Webinar: What you wished they taught in medical school](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/webinar-medical-school)

A value-based approach to developing healthcare leaders.

 Dec 16, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/4-ways-to-streamline-patient-flow>

Value-Based Care

### [4 Ways to Streamline Patient Flow](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/4-ways-to-streamline-patient-flow)

How harnessing healthcare technology and value-based goal alignment support success and quality care.

 Nov 21, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/webinar-succeeding-in-risk-based-relationships>

Value-Based Care

### [Webinar: Succeeding in Risk-Based Relationships](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/webinar-succeeding-in-risk-based-relationships)

Healthcare experts discuss how to enhance risk-based relationships so hospitals, ACOs and primary care providers can all succeed…together.

 Oct 4, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/data-that-inspires>

Healthcare Waste

### [The Power of Healthcare Data: Transforming Patient Care with VitalsMD®](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/data-that-inspires)

Real-time healthcare data drives effective patient care plans and helps physicians advance their practice.

 Sep 22, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/hni-charities-2022>

Partnering for a Better Tomorrow

### [HNI Charities Treats 2,000 Honduran Patients – Making Healthcare More Equitable](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/hni-charities-2022)

After over a decade of service to hospital patients, HNI Healthcare has established HNI Charities to support the needs of under-served communities.

 Sep 19, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/team-testimonial-dr.-gamez-and-jamison-dicus-pa-c>

Testimonials

### [Team Testimonial: Dr. Gamez and Jamison Dicus, PA-C](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/team-testimonial-dr.-gamez-and-jamison-dicus-pa-c)

Our partner hospital sends their gratitude and appreciation for some of our team members.

 Aug 4, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/team-testimonial>

Testimonials

### [Team Testimonial: Dr. Sabha and Rodger Gorfinkel, PA-C](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/team-testimonial)

Our partner hospital sends their gratitude and appreciation for some of our team members.

 Aug 4, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/hni-healthcare-achieves-hitrust-risk-based-2-year-certification-for-vitalsmd>

News

### [HNI Healthcare Achieves HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification for VitalsMD®](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/hni-healthcare-achieves-hitrust-risk-based-2-year-certification-for-vitalsmd)

This certification ensures the software manages risk, improves security posture, and meets compliance requirements.

 Jun 30, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/accountable-care-organizations>

Value-Based Care

### [Accountable Care Organizations: A Staple of Value-Based Care](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/accountable-care-organizations)

Advancing Healthcare Excellence: The Benefits of Accountable Care Organizations

 Jun 30, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/healthcare-waste>

Value-Based Care

### [Understanding the 25% of Healthcare Spending Estimated to be Waste](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/healthcare-waste)

25% of the $4.1 trillion spent on healthcare is waste. How value-based care creates a more viable future.

 Jun 28, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/webinar-healthcare-waste>

Value-Based Care

### [Webinar: Healthcare Waste](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/webinar-healthcare-waste)

Healthcare Waste | How to Identify Inefficiencies + Navigate a System Not Ready to Change

 Jun 28, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-dear-dr.-heidenreich>

Testimonials

### [Letter from a Patient: Dear Dr. Heidenreich](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-dear-dr.-heidenreich)

One of our providers received a letter from a patient's family expressing their gratefulness for her kind and caring attitude.

 Jun 3, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/michael-gonzales-ceo-of-hni-healthcare-named-as-finalist-for-the-entrepreneur-of-the-year-2022-central-south>

News

### [Michael Gonzales, CEO of HNI Healthcare, Named as Finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Central South](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/michael-gonzales-ceo-of-hni-healthcare-named-as-finalist-for-the-entrepreneur-of-the-year-2022-central-south)

The award recognizes leaders who are creating long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact.

 May 9, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-dear-dr.-naraghi-1>

Testimonials

### [Letter from a Patient: Dear Dr. Naraghi](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-dear-dr.-naraghi-1)

Dr. Naraghi received a touching letter from a patient's family, thanking him for his empathy and support.

 Apr 14, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/vitalsmd-clinical-episode>

Value-Based Care

### [VitalsMD® is Changing the Way Physicians Manage a Clinical Episode](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/vitalsmd-clinical-episode)

Tech that aligns clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.

 Apr 4, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/healthcare-in-the-past-decade>

Value-Based Care

### [How Has Healthcare Changed in the Past Decade?](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/healthcare-in-the-past-decade)

Looking back on past healthcare predictions, what has changed in the healthcare landscape over the past ten years?

 Feb 23, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-riverwoods>

Testimonials

### [Letter from a Patient: Riverwoods](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-riverwoods)

Recently, our hospitalists at Riverwoods Behavioral Health System received an encouraging note from a former patient.

 Feb 7, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/navigating-the-nursing-shortage-are-travel-nurses-the-answer>

Value-Based Care

### [Navigating the Nursing Shortage: Are Travel Nurses the Answer?](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/navigating-the-nursing-shortage-are-travel-nurses-the-answer)

Hospital efficiency can cut the rising costs of locum physicians and traveling nurses.

 Jan 24, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-dear-dr.-duran>

Testimonials

### [Letter from a Patient: Dear Dr. Duran](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-dear-dr.-duran)

Dr. Marina Duran received a note thanking her for her dedication to her patients, staff, and colleagues.

 Jan 11, 2022

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/emerging-trends>

Value-Based Care

### [Emerging Trends in Value-Based Care](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/emerging-trends)

How will value-based care continue to evolve?

 Dec 28, 2021

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/dear-dr.-gopal>

Testimonials

### [Letter from a Patient: Dear Dr. Gopal](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/dear-dr.-gopal)

Dr. Naveen Gopal received a touching note from a fellow physician and family member of one of his patients.

 Dec 10, 2021

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-dear-dr.-fore>

Testimonials

### [Letter from a Patient: Dear Dr. Fore](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-dear-dr.-fore)

Dr. Jane Fore received a note thanking her for her excellent care and compassion.

 Dec 10, 2021

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-dear-dr.-simon>

Testimonials

### [Letter from a Patient: Dear Dr. Simon](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-dear-dr.-simon)

Dr. Simon received a heartfelt card from a former patient thanking her for her role in their health journey.

 Dec 1, 2021

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/yes-money>

Residency Resources

### [Yes Money, But What Else? What to Look for in a Dream Job](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/yes-money)

You have the medical know-how, but a new challenge arises. What matters most as an employee?

 Nov 12, 2021

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/staffing-for-surges>

Value-Based Care

### [COVID Lessons: Staffing for Surges and the Burnout Blind Spot](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/staffing-for-surges)

How to staff for a surge while focusing on quality care.

 Oct 12, 2021

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/answering-your-patients-covid-19-vaccination-questions>

HNI FYI

### [Answering Your Patients’ COVID-19 Vaccination Questions](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/answering-your-patients-covid-19-vaccination-questions)

Our clinical team has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases - largely made up of unvaccinated individuals. Here's how to address your patients'...

 Sep 10, 2021

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/care-continuum>

Value-Based Care

### [The Value of Uniting the Care Continuum](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/care-continuum)

With an integrated care continuum, patient outcomes are improved and efficiency promotes cost savings for both health systems and patients.

 Aug 27, 2021

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-dear-dr.-naraghi>

Testimonials

### [Letter from a Patient: Dear Dr. Naraghi](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-patient-dear-dr.-naraghi)

Dr. Naraghi received a letter from a colleague who praised the impact he has made both inside and outside the walls of the hospital.

 Aug 20, 2021

<https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-colleague-dear-dr.-alghamdi>

Testimonials

### [Letter from a Colleague: Dear Dr. AlGhamdi](https://blog.hnihealthcare.com/letter-from-a-colleague-dear-dr.-alghamdi)

Dr. AlGhamdi was applauded by the ICU staff for the exceptional care he provides to his patients.

 Jul 21, 2021

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