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Program Helps Norwegian American Hospital Provide Paths to Leadership
As physicians take on increasing levels of executive responsibility within hospitals, their skills need to evolve with their role. While caring for patients will always be paramount, other skills related to cross-functional collaboration, conflict resolution, managing to metrics and long-term strategy become equally important. Norwegian American Hospital, a 200-bed safety-net hospital in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, recognized this need within its organization and embarked on a professional development partnership with the American Hospital Association that will help it engage and develop physicians to build a pipeline of future leaders.
H-ISAC TLP Green Coronavirus Daily Update - June 17, 2021
The Daily Recap of major Headlines, the “Good Stuff”, US Snapshots, US Vaccinations, US Variant Cases, key Highlights, as well as key Statistics, Vaccine and Treatment information, US Restrictions and the Back to Normal Index related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Study calls for CJR strategies to address safety-net hospitals’ disadvantage
Hospitals that serve a disproportionate share of low-income patients were less likely to qualify for financial rewards in the first year of Medicare’s Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model.
Perspective: Supporting Our Field on the Journey to Health Equity
When it comes to the state of American health care, we have much to be proud of. At the same time, we must also acknowledge that the benefits of our nation’s health care system have not always been equally accessible to all of our citizens.
A Whole of Nation Approach to Cybercrime: Secure by Design, Secure by Default
The federal government and private sector face common dangers from ever-escalating cyberattacks that continually test their readiness and capabilities.
Study: 15% of Medicare patients fill new opioid prescription within week of discharge
An estimated 15% of Medicare patients filled a new prescription for an opioid within a week of being discharged from the hospital in 2011, according to a
AHA Letter to CMS Regarding Recoupment of Accelerated Payment for PIP Hospitals
The American Hospital Association (AHA) urges the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to allow periodic interim payment (PIP) hospitals to carry out their accelerated payment repayment at cost settlement, as was initially communicated by the agency. We also request that the agency make alternative repayment approaches available, such as direct payments to the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), for all hospitals.
Deadline is Today, June 15, for Hospitals to Submit Data to HHS to Help Determine Distribution of Some CARES Act Funds
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) last week announced that it is planning an additional $10 billion distribution of funds to hospitals that have been particularly affected by the increased burden of caring for those with COVID-19. To inform how these funds are distributed, HHS is asking all hospitals to provide certain information by today, June 15.
NJ Hospitals, Financing Agency Team Up to Invest in Local Housing
The New Jersey Hospital Association and New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency this week announced a partnership to promote hospital investment in supportive housing in their communities.
Perspective: Lifting the Burden on America’s Hospitals and Health Systems
We’re pleased to see CMS follow through on its commitment to reduce regulatory burden. This is crucially needed as we continue, and accelerate, the transition to value-based care.