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Leaders discuss health equity through access to capital

July 19, 2022

Leaders discuss health equity through access to capital hnesich_drupal Jul 19, 2022 Joy Lewis, AHA senior vice president of health equity strategies and executive director of its Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, yesterday moderated a discussion with two investment fund leaders focused on improving health care access, quality and affordability: Maria Velissaris, founding partner […]

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HHS’ Levine discusses climate change and hospitals’ role

July 19, 2022

HHS’ Levine discusses climate change and hospitals’ role hnesich_drupal Jul 19, 2022 Department of Health and Human Services’ Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, M.D., who leads the department’s Office of Climate Change and Health Equity, yesterday discussed the Administration’s efforts, including working with hospitals and health systems, to address the impact of climate […]

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AHA Chair-elect Haupert praises field’s efforts on innovation

July 19, 2022

AHA Chair-elect Haupert praises field’s efforts on innovation hnesich_drupal Jul 19, 2022 AHA Chair-elect John Haupert, president and CEO of Grady Health System in Atlanta, yesterday kicked off the Summit’s afternoon plenary session praising the field’s continuing innovating during the pandemic to improve health, outcomes and quality. “Our field is a powerful leader, a force for […]

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AHA presents awards for improving quality, community health

July 19, 2022

AHA presents awards for improving quality, community health hnesich_drupal Jul 19, 2022 University Hospitals, headquartered in Cleveland, yesterday received the 2022 AHA Quest for Quality Prize for its data-driven quality and safety improvements, innovative strategies to deliver equitable care, and effective strategies to share quality and safety improvement across its organization and with other […]

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Google’s chief clinical officer shares health care priorities in AHA fireside chat

July 19, 2022

Google’s chief clinical officer shares health care priorities in AHA fireside chat hnesich_drupal Jul 19, 2022 AHA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michelle Hood introduced the panelists for the closing session of the 2022 Leadership Summit, at which Google’s Chief Clinical Officer Michael D. Howell, M.D., sat down with J. Stephen Jones, M.D., […]

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Report urges action to reduce drug overdose deaths, disparities

July 19, 2022

Report urges action to reduce drug overdose deaths, disparities hnesich_drupal Jul 19, 2022 Drug overdose death rates in 2020 increased 44% among Black people and 39% among American Indian and Alaska Native people, compared with 22% for white people and 21% for Hispanic people, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report based […]

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Take the assessment that will start you on your health equity journey

July 19, 2022

Take the assessment that will start you on your health equity journey hnesich_drupal Jul 19, 2022 AHA member hospitals have free access to the Health Equity Roadmap, a national initiative to drive improvement in health care outcomes, health equity, diversity and inclusion for all populations. The Health Equity Roadmap serves as a framework to guide […]

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ACIP recommends Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults

July 19, 2022

ACIP recommends Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults hnesich_drupal Jul 19, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices today recommended the two-dose Novavax COVID-19 vaccine as a COVID-19 vaccine primary series for emergency use in adults. If the CDC endorses ACIP’s recommendation, the protein-based vaccine would offer an option to individuals […]

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House counterpart of IPPS ‘Dear Colleague’ letter introduced

July 19, 2022

House counterpart of IPPS ‘Dear Colleague’ letter introduced hnesich_drupal Jul 19, 2022 A pair of House lawmakers yesterday introduced a “Dear Colleague” letter seeking critical changes to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ hospital inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule for fiscal year 2023 to more accurately reflect the cost of providing hospital care […]

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Supporting Black Women’s Maternal Mental Health Journey

July 19, 2022

Supporting Black Women’s Maternal Mental Health Journey Matthew Diener Jul 19, 2022 The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations. The health and well-being of women on their maternal journey – before, during and after childbirth are critical aspects of equitable health care. Approximately 700 women die from pregnancy or childbirth-related […]

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