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Heidi Wald, MD

Chief Quality Officer

Denver Health

Denver, CO

Dr. Wald is a board-certified geriatrician and physician leader, using her role as chief quality officer to advance safe and reliable healthcare through cultural transformation and system design. She also serves as visiting associate professor of medicine at the University of Colorado. Previously, Dr. Wald was chief quality and safety officer at Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health, leading initiatives to improve quality, patient safety, patient experience and equity outcomes across 32 hospitals. Dr. Wald has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed articles on patient safety and quality of care for older adults in hospitals and nursing homes.

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These Patient Safety Experts to Know have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing patient care standards and minimizing healthcare risks. Their innovative approaches, extensive research, and commitment to safety protocols have significantly contributed to improving patient outcomes and setting new benchmarks in healthcare safety.

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