Here are seven key notes:
1. The Population Health Services Organization was created in 2014. Mr. Milford serves as the first president.
2. The organization’s mission involves increasing patient health while decreasing costs.
3. Mercy Health expects to save $58 million over three years.
4. Mercy Health’s use of EMRs has enhanced care quality, resulting in better patient outcomes.
5. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Milford served as medical director of population health management for Partners HealthCare in Boston.
6. Dr. Milford attended Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. He then completed a residency at the University of Chicago-North Shore and a fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
7. Dr. Milford holds a master’s degree in health management from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
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