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It’s time to increase access to behavioral health care
Joseph Miller, vice president of behavioral health care transformation services at Hackensack Meridian Health, and the chair of AHA’s Section for Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services, discusses better coordinating care and innovating treatment for patients with a primary diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorder.
Want to Innovate? Plan to Disrupt
Advancement in any health care organization is rarely linear. And innovation doesn’t happen without a mindset shift and significant change. This may seem intuitive, but it’s a leap many executives never quite make, opting instead for safer, incremental progress. That won’t cut it if you’re intent on innovating. “There is no innovation without disruption,” says Linda Bernardi, a former IBM chief innovation officer and Watson co-lead who will be a keynote presenter at the AHA Leadership Summit July 25-27 in San Diego.
Digital Innovation Will Be Easy and Affordable [Said No One]
Digital innovation may be a necessity for health care organizations, but it’s coming at a steep price. Modern Healthcare’s most recent Power Panel survey of top CEOs found that more than a third of the 26 responding CEOs said their organizations spent between $5 million and $19.9 million on digital innovation last year. About 30% spent up to $4.9 million on these projects and two spent $100 million.
HHS proposes changes to non-discrimination rule
The Department of Health and Human Services today issued a proposed rule revising certain provisions in a 2016 final rule implementing the Affordable Care Act’s nondiscrimination protections for patients.
Statement on HHS Proposal to Revise Non-Discrimination Provision Under the Affordable Care Act
Hospitals and health systems value all individuals they have the opportunity to serve, and oppose discrimination against patients based on characteristics such as race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We have serious concerns that this proposal could weaken important non-discrimination protections, and will be evaluating its impact on the health delivery system. While we are carefully reviewing the proposed rule, our core value of providing service to all will continue to guide our care for patients and our commitment to treat all with dignity and respect.
GAO announces MedPAC appointments
The Government Accountability Office this week appointed two new members to the Medicare Pa
Committee leaders seek comments on Medicare Part D drug pricing legislation
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., and Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., along with Ranking Members Kevin Brady, R-Texas, and Greg Walden, R-Ore., yesterday announced that they are seeking comments on draft legislation to reform and improve the Medicare Part D program that would establish an out-of-pocket cap for Medicare beneficiaries.
AHA urges CMS to develop direct contracting model transparently
Commenting yesterday on the Geographic Population-Based Payment model
Hospitals can apply for 2019 navigator funding
Hospitals and other eligible organizations and individuals may apply until July 22 for a portion of $10 million in 2019 funding for navigators to help individuals enroll in health coverage through