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We need to talk about burnout the same way we talk about benefits
In 2019, the term “burnout” was added to the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD). According to the ICD, burnout is a “syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”
Blog: Why hospitals and physicians are filing suit over No Surprises Act final rules that jeopardize patient access to care
America’s hospitals and physicians filed a lawsuit in an effort to protect patients’ access to critical health care services. At issue is the implementation of the No Surprises Act, legislation that both the AHA and AMA worked vigorously to get enacted in order to protect patients from surprise medical bills for out-of-network care.
Perspective: Going for the Gold
Every day, Olympic-sized talent, dedication and drive are on display at hospitals and health systems across America.
The common denominator for addressing social determinants? Meet people where they are
AHA Chief Medical Officer Jay Bhatt, D.O. highlights two podcasts from the AHA Physician Alliance series in which Allen Weiss, M.D., president and CEO of NCH Healthcare System in Naples, Fla., and Christine Stabler, M.D., vice president for academic affairs, Lancaster Health in Lancaster, Pa., discuss the importance of partnerships and thinking outside the box in order to improve the health of individuals and communities.
Chair File: Interventions Help Patients ‘Eat Healthy’
Eating healthful foods is important for good health, but individuals and households that are “food insecure” face challenges when it comes to getting enough food, consuming high-quality food or both.
Blog: Front-line Workers Step Up During Record Wildfires
Americans everywhere have watched with increasing dismay and alarm as 94 major wildfires continue to incinerate wide swaths of our beautiful Western states. As of this writing, the infernos — which are most heavily concentrated in California, Washington, Oregon and Idaho — have scorched nearly 5 million acres, an area approximately the size of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined.
Chairman’s File: Supporting caregivers on crucial conversations
AHA resources can help care teams — and their patients — move beyond the awkwardness to engage in honest communication that can transform lives.
How equity impacts the patient experience
Hospitals and health systems are improving the patient experience by understanding implicit bias, preparing for sensitive conversations and addressing other factors that impact this part of the value equation.
National Healthcare Volunteer Week
This is National Healthcare Volunteer Week, when the AHA’s Associ
Perspective: Gearing up for a busy September on Capitol Hill
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the important role AHA member hospitals and he