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Telling the Hospital Story: Cody Regional Hospital
Cody Regional Health in Cody, Wy. recently launched a new type of risk scoring to support their breast cancer detection program.
Telling the Hospital Story: Overlook Medical Center
The recently dedicated Stacy Goldstein Breast Center within Overlook Medical Center promises to offer world-class breast cancer services to members of the New Jersey community, according to the family whose generous financial support made the new center possible.
Maine health system basks in a red glow to encourage heart-healthy activities, reduce heart disease risk
To mark American Heart Month in February, Northern Light Health is “glowing red” all month and sharing tips for heart-healthy exercise habits and recipes.
Spotlight Feature: Catching Breast Cancer Early through Expanded Community Outreach
In this Spotlight Feature interview, Pamela S. Ganschow, M.D., describes the approach and strategy behind the Cook County Health, Stroger Hospital (bCRISP) initiative and how it’s designed to make a difference.
Hospital-Community Partnership Teams | HCC | Center
HCC program cohorts feature teams from around the country. This page features background information and stories about their work.
Role of Hospitals: Providence Portland Medical Center
Located inside Providence Portland Medical Center, the Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon collaborates with community partners to end cancer disparities and improve community health. Providence nurse navigators and oncology social workers work closely with patients who may have difficulty accessing the services they need, and educational materials are patient-friendly and available in several languages.
Meet the Grantees
A list of organizations receiving grants and resources on REaL data, SOGI data, Social Determinants of Health, cultural competency, and partnerships.
Role of Hospitals: OSF HealthCare
OSF HealthCare, based in Peoria, Illinois, launched OSF Innovation to “embrace change and take on the largest health care challenges.” The team assessed what was needed to improve health outcomes and safety, increase access to care and make care more affordable.
Spotlight: OSF Medical Center Building Better Connections to Improve Health Equity for Breast Cancer Prevention
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Spotlight Feature: Innovative Steps for Identifying Disparities in Fighting Breast Cancer
In this Spotlight Feature, Deepa Sheth, M.D. and Assistant Professor of Radiology, Breast Imaging Oncologist with University of Chicago Medicine talks about UChicago’s SCreening OutReach and Engagement (SCORE) breast cancer prevention initiative.
Health Equity Grant Focus Areas
IFDHE has gathered a list of resources about the Health Equity Grant focus areas.
Health Equity Grant Program
Safe, equitable and high quality health care for all is the common goal of an innovative partnership between the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL). To spread this initiative to support underserved communities throughout Illinois, a new partnership grant program was launched in 2020 to help hospitals and health systems expand services related to maternal and child health, pediatric asthma, adult diabetes, breast cancer and geographic disparities, including access to care in rural communities.
Health Equity Grant Program Overview
The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) are committed to eliminating health care disparities by ensuring individuals in every community receive high-quality, equitable and safe care. As a part of this commitment, IFDHE and BCBSIL are co-sponsoring a grant to extend financial support for one year to 13 AHA member hospitals that are part of the BCBSIL provider networks.
Health Equity Grant News
News coverage on health disparity and initiatives to improve health equity in the U.S.
American Hospital Association’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois’ Health Equity Grant Program
WASHINGTON (December 16, 2019) – The American Hospital Association’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) today ann
New tech for trustees to watch
In the early '90s, who could have imagined that today I would be walking around with a mini–super computer and video camera in my pocket.
Massachusetts General Hospital wins Foster G. McGaw prize for community service
For years, Caitrin Houlihan sought solace in drugs and alcohol.
The key to new payment programs? Data management.
Value-based payment approaches, including Medicare’s Quality Payment Program for physicians and other eligible clinicians, tie fees and bonuses to how well providers perform on various qualit
New payment models: Are you ready?
When describing how care delivery differs under value-based payment versus traditional fee for service, Douglas Pogue, M.D., points to the way physicians’ mindsets are changing in the BJC Acc