Premier Pulse

Volume 12, Issue 9 – September 2025

Strengthening Care and Connections for Military and Veteran Communities

By Keith Bricking, MD, chief clinical officer, Premier Health featuring Dr. Jason Massengill, M.D., Associate Dean for Military and Veterans Affairs and Assistant DIO at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and System Liaison for Military and Veterans Affairs at Premier Health

Premier Health welcomes Dr. Jason Massengill in a new role dedicated to strengthening care and connections for our military and veteran communities.

A Malady Without a Name

By Dr. April Anderson, MD, chief medical officer, Premier Physician Network

Caring for a patient isn’t just about treating a disease—it’s about treating the person. Learn from Dr. Francis Peabody’s timeless reflections on listening, empathy, and the human connection in modern medicine.

Advancing Care with AI: Insights from Epic’s Annual Conference

By Walter Reiling, MD, system chief medical information officer, Premier Health and Mandy Via, system director of access, referral management, and telehealth, Premier Health

Epic’s latest AI innovations are coming to our EMR! From smart clinical summaries to virtual patient assistants, see how these tools will streamline workflows and enhance patient care.

Celebrating a Milestone in Innovation: 30,000 Robotic Surgeries and Counting

By Amy Stockman, Vice President Premier Physician Network, System Operations and Service Line - Surgical and Orthopedics Premier Health; and Kelli Ashbeck, Director Service Line, Surgical and Orthopedics Premier Health