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Supporting Black Women’s Maternal Mental Health Journey

July 19, 2022

Supporting Black Women’s Maternal Mental Health Journey oemechebe_drupal 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 complications […]

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AHA presents Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award

July 18, 2022

AHA presents Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award hnesich_drupal Jul 18, 2022 The AHA Sunday presented the 2022 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award to Mount Sinai Health System, in New York City, for displaying leadership through its health equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. Novant Health, in Winston-Salem, N.C., and Thomas Jefferson University/Jefferson […]

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AHA Town Hall provides Washington update, mid-term election preview

July 18, 2022

AHA Town Hall provides Washington update, mid-term election preview hnesich_drupal Jul 18, 2022 AHA Board of Trustees Chair Wright Lassiter kicked off the 2022 Leadership Summit by welcoming attendees to San Diego and introducing the panelists for AHA’s Town Hall event. Stacey Hughes, AHA executive vice president of government relations and public policy, moderated a […]

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AHA Board names Dartmouth Health’s Conroy chair-elect designate

July 18, 2022

AHA Board names Dartmouth Health’s Conroy chair-elect designate hnesich_drupal Jul 18, 2022 The AHA Board of Trustees elected Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., chief executive officer and president of Dartmouth Health, based in Lebanon, N.H., as its chair-elect designate. Dr. Conroy will be chair-elect in 2023 and become the 2024 chair of the AHA. Dr. Conroy is […]

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Pollack discusses challenges, opportunities for the field

July 18, 2022

Pollack discusses challenges, opportunities for the field hnesich_drupal Jul 18, 2022 AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack opened the AHA Leadership Summit discussing several challenges the hospital field currently faces, including workforce shortages and caring for our caregivers; a surge in inflation; a backlog in deferred care; cracks in the supply chain; uncertain funding streams from […]

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Study: COVID-19 vaccine boosters prevent hospitalizations

July 18, 2022

Study: COVID-19 vaccine boosters prevent hospitalizations hnesich_drupal Jul 18, 2022 Two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine were less effective at preventing hospitalizations during the omicron BA.2 and BA.2.12.1 periods than during the BA.1 period, but a third and fourth dose provided additional protection to eligible adults, the Centers for Disease Control and […]

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AHA advertorial: Rising costs, inflation pose immediate threat to hospitals’ ability to care 

July 18, 2022

AHA advertorial: Rising costs, inflation pose immediate threat to hospitals’ ability to care  hnesich_drupal Jul 18, 2022 Surging costs for labor, drugs, supplies and equipment, along with rising inflation, pose an immediate threat to hospitals’ ability to deliver care, AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack writes in an advertorial today in the Wall Street Journal. To […]

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Special Coverage from the AHA Leadership Summit

July 18, 2022

Special Coverage from the AHA Leadership Summit hnesich_drupal Jul 18, 2022 More than 1,200 hospital and health system leaders came together in San Diego beginning yesterday for the 2022 AHA Leadership Summit. The conference focuses on transformational strategies and innovative approaches for delivering better care and greater value, ensuring financial stability, enhancing public trust and […]

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988: Transforming America’s Behavioral Health Safety Net

July 18, 2022

988: Transforming America’s Behavioral Health Safety Net Matthew Diener Jul 18, 2022 In 2020, Congress designated 988 as an easy to remember 3-digit dialing, texting, and chat code to assist people experiencing mental health and/or substance use emergencies. 988 will complement the current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which is currently answered by over 200 local […]

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In OPPS rule, CMS proposes boosting payment rates by 2.7%; says it anticipates paying ASP plus 6% for 340B drugs in final rule

July 15, 2022

In OPPS rule, CMS proposes boosting payment rates by 2.7%; says it anticipates paying ASP plus 6% for 340B drugs in final rule mcostello_drupal Jul 15, 2022 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services late today issued a proposed rule that would increase Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.7% in calendar […]

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