Building Trust & Choosing Wisely^™ Challenge

Around the world, the capabilities of modern medicine are being delivered with staggering complexity. Too often this complexity contributes to avoidable harm and unsustainable cost. Moreover, care providers rarely have the support necessary to address preventable harm or deliver value–defined as the best possible care at the lowest possible cost. To help address this gap at UChicago Medicine, HDSI launched an annual Choosing Wisely™ Challenge. In 2021, the Building Trust Practice Challenge was integrated into the event.

Patient-provider interaction is at the heart of healthcare delivery. Good communication often leads to more patient trust and better overall patient-provider relationships. Evidence shows that patient trust is important for higher patient satisfaction scores. Patients who trust their doctors are more satisfied with the care they receive.

The challenge gives staff and trainees the opportunity to test new approaches to building trust that aim to improve the delivery of health care.

Staff, nurses, students and trainees from any discipline may propose a solution.

The project MUST be interdisciplinary and will add value or trust amongst patients, providers and/or family members. Submissions are not to exceed 500 words.

See an example of a winning proposal here.

Challenge winners receive:

• Up to $5,000 in funding for materials, IT & builder time, training & CME programs, and other expenses as needed
• Priority access to data using the MDClone tool
• Statistical analysis support
• Project management
• Mentorship

Winners are also encouraged to apply for an HDSI Travel Grant to present their work at a national conference.