Laurel Health – Inclusivity, Adaptability and Partnerships Driving Meaningful Change in Healthcare

Named once again to the Elev8 GovCon Honorees list, the Laurel Health team shares a look at what it takes to meet the bar. 

Partnerships at the Cornerstone 

While all of these characteristics are equally important, at Laurel Health, partnerships are the cornerstone of our work. Collaboration underpins our mission, driving us toward a successful, effective, and sustainable future. Mutual respect, knowledge sharing, and teamwork are vital to enhancing health care quality, increasing access, and addressing health disparities. We take great pride in our strong relationships with both our clients and partners. As a small business, collaborating with other companies is key to delivering exceptional results as an effective partnership builds upon complementary skills and expertise. Concurrently, we view every project as an opportunity to work closely with our clients, ensuring their needs are met and that they are engaged and informed throughout the entire process.  

A Culture of Inclusivity  

Laurel Health fosters a culture of inclusivity, believing that better products emerge when we engage in open discussions and share diverse perspectives. We recognize the vital importance of collaborating with individuals who have lived experience, as their insights enrich our understanding and drive innovation. Actively seeking opportunities to connect with people from various communities allows us to gain a deeper appreciation of their values, needs, and preferences. By embracing this collaborative spirit, we enhance our ability to create solutions that truly resonate with those we serve, ultimately leading to more effective and impactful outcomes. 

Meaningful Change in Healthcare 

Laurel Health takes pride in our unique focus on the integration of health information technology, policy, innovation, and advanced analytics to drive meaningful change in healthcare. Our research efforts yield valuable insights, examining everything from the cost-effectiveness of new technology interventions to the implications of policy changes on health outcomes. Leveraging our team’s prior federal experience, training in survey methodology, mixed methods research, evaluation, implementation, quality measurement , and community engagement, Laurel Health is able to provide data-driven, informed insights to help understand and navigate the complex healthcare landscape. This combination of expertise and use of innovative approaches allows us to create tailored solutions that enhance the quality of our work and our ability to provide value to our clients. 

Evolution and Adaptability 

A successful organization recognizes the value of change and openly encourages evolution and adaptability.  We believe that people and partnerships are what make a company great. Effective companies are built upon the principle that every team member brings a unique set of experience and knowledge which enhance its effectiveness.  We will continue to value relationships- whether they be with new members of the Laurel team, collaborators, or clients- to facilitate our continued evolution.  A culture of inclusivity and teamwork recognizes that we can only continue to grow by creating a space where ideas can be shared and refined together. We appreciate that every new perspective contributes to our knowledge and understanding, enhancing both our internal culture and our broadening our capacity to further our mission. Instead of viewing change as a threat, we see it as an opportunity to enhance our culture, making it more inclusive, dynamic, and resilient over time. 

A True Partner 

A key tenet of our company’s mission is to become true partners with our clients, working together to drive meaningful change.  Our business ideals translate directly into our interactions with clients and partners through a foundation built on teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our approach focuses on delivering products that not only meet our clients’ immediate needs but also add value by providing data-driven insights. Our ideal partner shares this commitment to open communication, collaboration, and is driven by a common goal of creating solutions that advance health care access, quality, and equity. 

What’s Next 

As we grow and expand, it is essential that our company remain mission driven. Our primary goal is to drive impactful outcomes in health care, enhancing quality and equity.  A critical component of this is fostering collaborations that are essential for company growth.  As part of our forward direction, we will place an increased emphasis on addressing access barriers, ensuring that our services and products optimize health for all members within the communities we serve. By staying true to our mission and prioritizing inclusivity, we aim to broaden our reach and deepen our impact on improving overall health and well-being. 

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