AnneMarie hosts a solo episode of AMC Connects packed with important updates for the Rome Health team and our community.

In this episode you'll hear:

• A transparent look at our financial performance through June 2026 (progress + areas that need attention)

• Why we're doubling down on growth, reducing excess hospital days, optimizing case mix, and matching staffing to patient flow

• How we're challenging the status quo, creating standard work, and breaking the cycle of chaos (including those code green capacity moments)

Exciting news: a new centralized Patient Progression Hub launching by October 1 to create more predictability and better experiences for patients and families CareSync / Meditech Expand update — job descriptions are live! We're hiring 3 Implementation Project Managers and 16 Core Team Members for the largest non-bricks-and-mortar project in Rome Health history

Big recognition: Rome Health is one of only 312 hospitals nationwide recognized for excellent MRSA prevention performance Plus a quick shout-out to the fantastic recent conversation with Dr. Bushnell and the Emergency Department team.

Whether you're on the front lines, in leadership, or just following along from the community — this one keeps us all on the same page. Thank you for everything you do every single day. Together we keep raising the bar.

Join host AnneMarie as she welcomes Andrew Bushnell, MD, Director of the Rome Health Emergency Department, to AMC Connects for an inside look at the dedicated team providing lifesaving care every day.

Before Dr. Bushnell can even introduce himself, AnneMarie shares a heartfelt patient review the Emergency Department received just the day before—a powerful reminder of the compassion and commitment that define the team at Rome Health.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Bushnell discusses what it means to care for patients during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, the challenges and rewards of emergency medicine, and how his team works tirelessly to deliver timely, efficient, and compassionate care to every patient who walks through the doors.

Whether you've visited the Emergency Department yourself or are simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this episode offers an inspiring look at the people who are there when our community needs them most.

Hey AMC fam! This week we're joined by the incredible Ashley Edwards, a total fan favorite across the organization! Ashley dives deep into what's happening with our nursing priorities, recruitment, and retention efforts. From celebrating our recent recognition as one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces in Healthcare to pushing even harder to become the greatest place to work — we're not stopping! 💪

You'll hear about:

• 100% tuition reimbursement & the massive growth in BSNs and national certifications (we've nearly quadrupled certified nurses — huge wins!)
• The awesome certified nurse coach support and professional development opportunities
• The exciting shift to professional dress colors (and how the frontline team made it happen)
• Real talk on high acuity, busy seasons, and the practical steps being taken to support our amazing clinical teams

Ashley shares inspiring stories of team members advancing their education, the power of leadership, and how we're tackling challenges head-on — including her own time back at the bedside to feel the pulse of what's happening in real time.

If you're a nurse, clinical team member, or just love hearing about a workplace that truly invests in its people, this episode is packed with motivation and momentum! ❤️