Our Work

Educating, convening, and mobilizing stakeholders to create a safer, higher-performing health system.

Fostering Partnerships, Advocacy, and Technology to Enhance Patient Outcomes

The Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative presents a bold proposition -- that quality improvement and healthcare safety should be societal and business imperatives.

The PRHI collaboration of medical, business, and civic leaders advocates for the creation of a National Patient Safety Board to address the persistent problem of medical error.

PRHI’s efforts extend beyond its legislative advocacy. It actively implements programs to significantly reduce hospital-acquired infections, strengthen and add to the healthcare workforce, and pioneer demonstration projects aimed at transforming care delivery and payment for patients between medical and community settings.

Looking ahead, PRHI wants to expand its impact in autonomous patient safety solutions through grants and by involving technologists in initiatives like the Patient Safety Technology Challenge.

This forward-thinking strategy positions PRHI at the forefront of healthcare innovation, aiming to improve patient outcomes while addressing complex health challenges.

Current Projects & Programs

Centers of Excellence Learning Network
The Opioid Use Disorder Center of Excellence (COE) Technical Assistance Project provides technical assistance to the Commonwealth’s 45 COEs.
HealthChoices Patient-Centered Medical Home Learning Network
The Patient-Centered Medical Home Learning Network facilitates learning efforts within statewide groups working on the same focus areas across Pennsylvania.
National Patient Safety Board
The call for action to give patient safety a federal home.
Patient Safety Technology Challenge
Infusing patient safety into existing tech competitions to inspire the next generation of innovators.
Pittsburgh Regional Autonomous Patient Safety (RAPS) Initiative
Promoting the region as a hub for autonomous patient safety tech solutions.
Up Next for Patient Safety Podcast
Up Next for Patient Safety engages with experts in health care and technology to examine the best paths to guaranteeing patient safety.