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WHO declares monkeypox outbreak emergency; U.S. eases access to treatment

July 25, 2022

WHO declares monkeypox outbreak emergency; U.S. eases access to treatment hnesich_drupal Jul 25, 2022 World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Saturday declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern and recommended governments take certain steps to strengthen and coordinate the global response to the outbreak. WHO member states have reported over 16,000 monkeypox cases this […]

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HHS elevates, renames preparedness office

July 25, 2022

HHS elevates, renames preparedness office hnesich_drupal Jul 25, 2022 Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Friday elevated the Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to a standalone HHS agency called the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response to better coordinate the national response to future disasters and emergencies. HHS said the change recognizes […]

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HHS issues proposed rule on ACA non-discrimination protections

July 25, 2022

HHS issues proposed rule on ACA non-discrimination protections hnesich_drupal Jul 25, 2022 The Department of Health and Human Services today released a proposed rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age and disability in certain health programs and activities. According to HHS, […]

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Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Discussing the Journey of Community Health Improvement with Mikelle Moore, Intermountain Healthcare

July 25, 2022

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Discussing the Journey of Community Health Improvement with Mikelle Moore, Intermountain Healthcare Matthew Diener Jul 25, 2022 On this episode, I talk with Mikelle Moore, senior vice president and chief community health officer at Intermountain Healthcare, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mikelle and I discuss the different roles that […]

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Apply for the AHA Rural Hospital Leadership Team Award

July 22, 2022

Apply for the AHA Rural Hospital Leadership Team Award hnesich_drupal Jul 22, 2022 Rural hospital leadership teams are encouraged to apply through Aug. 31 for this AHA award honoring outstanding leadership and responsiveness to community health needs through collaboration and innovation. The winning team will receive a $2,000 stipend to help one member attend the […]

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AHA, others partner to help displaced Ukrainian nurses practice in U.S.

July 22, 2022

AHA, others partner to help displaced Ukrainian nurses practice in U.S. hnesich_drupal Jul 22, 2022 AHA and its American Organization for Nursing Leadership have partnered with CGFNS International, an organization that evaluates international nursing credentials, to help displaced Ukrainian nurses practice in the United States. “Passport2Liberty offers a path for hospitals and health systems to help […]

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House members ask HHS to clarify enforcement plans for 96-hour rule

July 22, 2022

House members ask HHS to clarify enforcement plans for 96-hour rule hnesich_drupal Jul 22, 2022 A bipartisan group of 25 House members yesterday asked Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to clarify by Sept. 9 whether and how the Administration plans to enforce Medicare’s 96-hour payment rule and condition of participation for critical access […]

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Digging into the Reasons for Puerto Rico’s Successful COVID-19 Response

July 22, 2022

Digging into the Reasons for Puerto Rico’s Successful COVID-19 Response Matthew Diener Jul 22, 2022 In June, we traveled to Fajardo, Puerto Rico to attend the annual convention for the territory’s College of Health Services Administrators, known as CASS. After our keynote presentation on how administrators and clinicians can convene to improve value for the […]

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Perspective: Making Sure Hospitals Have the Resources to Care for Patients and Communities

July 22, 2022

Perspective: Making Sure Hospitals Have the Resources to Care for Patients and Communities Matthew Diener Jul 22, 2022 Two and a half years into the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, care providers continue to work tirelessly each and every day to treat patients, save lives and advance health in their communities. But like individuals and families all […]

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ASHRM journal article receives 2022 APEX award

July 21, 2022

ASHRM journal article receives 2022 APEX award hnesich_drupal Jul 21, 2022 The American Society for Health Care Risk Management’s Journal of Health Care Risk Management has received an APEX 2022 Award for Publication Excellence for an article last August on early distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to front-line hospital workers and first responders. The annual APEX […]

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