Blackbox Healthcare Solutions

05/19/2026

Day 1 at the NRHA Health Access Conference sparked some great conversations around patient centered care and the importance of understanding the whole person behind the patient.

One session focused on intersectionality and how every individual’s circumstances, barriers, and experiences impact health outcomes differently. Another highlighted how healthcare organizations are reframing conversations around equity and disparities while continuing to focus on improving access and outcomes.

Proud of and for representing Blackbox Healthcare Solutions and bringing back insights that align closely with the work we do every day.

Ready for Day 2 at NRHA!

05/18/2026

Coffee. Strategy. Purpose.

Starting Day 1 of the NRHA Rural Health Access Conference focused on one important question:

How do we make healthcare access simpler, faster, and more connected for rural communities?

Looking forward to the conversations ahead.

05/18/2026

✈️ From the Harbor to Healthcare Innovation

San Diego has always represented connection, service, and resilience and there may be no better symbol of that than the iconic “Unconditional Surrender” statue standing along the waterfront.
The Blackbox Healthcare Solutions team is headed to San Diego for a full week focused on advancing rural healthcare access and innovation at the NRHA Rural Health Access Conference and the NRHA Annual Rural Health Conference.

We are looking forward to connecting with healthcare leaders, rural hospitals, Tribal health organizations, policymakers, and innovators from across the country to discuss real solutions that improve access, coordination, and outcomes for underserved communities.

From AZ REACH to nationwide care coordination strategies, we are excited to share how technology and collaboration can simplify tomorrow’s healthcare, today.





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04/28/2026

Different countries.
Different systems.
Same bottlenecks.

We just wrapped the BRI Network Summit, and one thing was consistent across every conversation:

You can change workflows.
If you do not fix coordination, nothing improves.

This is literally what we do. We are throughput and command center specialists. If you are working on patient flow, discharge, or care transitions, we should connect.

04/22/2026

Blackbox Healthcare Solutions is heading to the BRI Network Discharge Planning and Capacity Management Summit next week.

Discharge delays remain one of the most costly and preventable challenges in healthcare today, impacting patient flow, outcomes, and overall system efficiency.

We are looking forward to connecting with leaders who are rethinking discharge as a proactive, day-one strategy, not a last-minute task.

If you will be there, let’s connect. We would love to share how we are helping organizations simplify care coordination and improve access across the continuum.

04/03/2026

Finishing our second leg of our week on the road in Jekyll Island at the Emergency Management Association of Georgia conference has reinforced something we have believed from the beginning.

The REACH Program is not just about improving access to care for rural communities and patients who are too often left behind. It is also a critical piece of the future of emergency response.

When seconds matter and systems are overwhelmed, coordination is everything.

A centralized coordination center with real time visibility into bed availability, service capacity, and regional resources creates the kind of situational awareness that emergency management teams need during mass casualty incidents and large scale events. It allows for faster decisions, better resource allocation, and ultimately better outcomes for patients.

At Arizona REACH, we are building more than a referral coordination system. We are building infrastructure that can support both everyday care and extraordinary moments of crisis.

In the weeks and months ahead, we will continue to expand our emergency preparedness capabilities and strengthen our partnerships to ensure we are ready when it matters most.

Are you a part of your local, state, or federal emergency management? Let’s talk!

04/02/2026

From nursing leadership to emergency management without missing a beat.

After wrapping up the AONL Conference, we’re sending Charley Larsen & Valentino Shepard straight to Jekyll Island, Georgia for the Georgia Emergency Management Summit. As the AZ REACH Program continues to grow, our focus is expanding beyond coordination into how we support communities during times of crisis.

We are here to listen, learn, and collaborate with partners across the country, while sharing how Arizona is building a more connected, responsive system of care when it matters most.

02/24/2026

“What has been most impactful since the AZ REACH Program began is the difference we all know that it has made for patients, especially those seeking care in emergency departments,” said Charley Larsen, AZ REACH executive director. “By taking the administrative load that once pulled clinicians away from the bedside, REACH helps ensure patients receive more attentive, uninterrupted care during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives..."

Read the full article here:

AZ REACH Surpasses Milestone of Transferring 20,000 Patients in Three Years Tuesday Image The Arizona Resource Equity and Access Coordination Hub (AZ REACH), administered by the University of Arizona’s Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center (AZPDIC), has surpassed 20,000 patient transfer refer...

02/03/2026

Yesterday, the Arizona House Health & Human Services Committee voted 11–1 to advance HB2180, supporting continued funding for the AZ REACH program.

At Blackbox Healthcare Solutions, we are proud to support AZ REACH and the mission of strengthening statewide coordination so patients can access the right level of care when and where it is needed.

We are grateful for the thoughtful, bipartisan engagement from committee members and for the frontline clinical leaders who shared real world perspectives during testimony. Their voices reinforce why coordinated transfer infrastructure matters, especially for rural, tribal, and small hospitals across Arizona.

This vote reflects confidence in a model that has proven its value and underscores our responsibility to continue listening, collaborating, and improving alongside hospitals, clinicians, and state leaders.

Thank you to everyone who played a role in moving this important work forward.

12/16/2025

REACH Math: 3 + 20,000 = 1

3 years + 20,000 patient referrals = 1 mission

Three years ago, REACH was launched with a simple but bold goal: Make access to care easier for patients across Arizona. Today, we’re humbled to share that we’ve officially crossed 20,000 patient referrals coordinated through the program.

It’s basketball season… did you know? The capacity of the Phoenix Suns Arena, Mortgage Matchup Center is between 18,000 and 20,000 people? Let that sink in; an entire NBA Arena worth of patients seeking help. That number represents real people, real access, and real coordination made possible by an incredible network of partners and frontline teams.

Thank you to everyone who believed in this model and continues to show up for patients every day! 🫶

12/16/2025

Today, all of healthcare, and especially nursing family, mourns the devastating loss of Dr. Sammie Mosier, DHA, MBA, BSN, NE-BC, CMSRN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive for HCA Healthcare.

Sammie was an extraordinary leader, a steadfast advocate for nurses, and a deeply compassionate human being. Her influence extended far beyond her role, shaping healthcare culture, elevating the nursing profession, and setting a standard for leadership grounded in integrity, humility, and purpose. She led with clarity, courage, and heart, leaving an enduring legacy across our industry.

We extend our deepest condolences to Sammie’s family, loved ones, and the entire HCA Healthcare community. Our thoughts are with all who are grieving this profound loss. May her memory bring comfort, and may the impact of her leadership continue to inspire caregivers and leaders for years to come.

We honor Sammie’s life, her service, and the meaningful difference she made.

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Blackbox Healthcare Solutions

Simplifying Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today