Ep 34 - Building Safer Hospital Systems Through Better Data - Dr. Tracey Hoke (UVA Health)

What if the biggest opportunity to improve patient safety isn't fixing people, but fixing the systems they work in?In this episode of The Better Care Podcast, Dr. Brian Fengler speaks with Dr. Tracey Hoke, Chief of Quality and Performance Improvement and Chief of Population Health at UVA Health, about building safer, higher-performing health systems. Dr. Hoke explains why improving systems is the foundation of patient safety, how trusted data can reduce unnecessary variation in care, and why frontline teams are key to lasting innovation. She also explores how leaders should approach healthcare quality ratings and performance measurement. The conversation emphasizes that the future of quality improvement lies in combining innovation and AI with consistent execution of the fundamentals.Tune in to learn how data, frontline leadership, and operational excellence can drive safer, higher-quality care.---The Better Care Podcast is produced by EvidenceCare.Sign up for email updates when new episodes are released.---Download our A3 framework guide---Follow Dr. Tracey HokeLinkedInFollow UVA HealthLinkedInFollow EvidenceCareLinkedInYouTubeTikTokX