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Expanding the reach of palliative care

When Alexander Gamble, M.D., was hired to develop a palliative medicine program at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in south-central Missouri, he expected it would take some time to persuade p

Three Essential Elements of a Disaster Communication Plan

Disaster planning is a widely accepted duty of both hospital management and boards of directors.
AHA Center for Health Innovation Market Scan

New AHA Report Demystifies AI and Implementation

Separating hype from reality can be challenging when assessing artificial intelligence and its potential to transform how work is done in administrative, clinical, operations and financial settings. But a new AHA Center for Health Innovation Market Insights report — “AI and the Health Care Workforce” — will help health care executives cut through the clutter.
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CMS ready for ICD-10 on Oct. 1, officials say

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will continue to pay claims and implement ICD-10 if the Congress fails to act by Oct.
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AHA, others urge Congress to protect tax-exempt private activity bonds

A coalition of 35 national organizations, including the AHA, today urged House and Senate leaders to “protect in full” the current federal income tax treatment of private activity bonds, as envisio
Advisory
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Inpatient Psychiatric Facility PPS: Proposed Rule for FY 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 7 issued its fiscal year (FY) 2022 proposed rule for the inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) prospective payment system (PPS). CMS will accept comments on this rule through June 7.
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What's Next in the Health Care Debate?

Once again, the Senate attempted to pass a proposal to repeal and replace significant parts of the Affordable Care Act. Once again, it met defeat – and we are grateful.
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Beth Greenhouse plants seeds for community's health and wellness

Newark (N.J.) Beth Israel Medical Center’s “Beth Greenhouse” is planting the seeds for better health in some of the city’s most food-insecure neighborhoods.
Special Bulletin
Member

CMS Releases FY 2022 IRF and SNF PPS Final Rules

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) July 29 issued its fiscal year (FY) 2022 final rules for the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) and skilled-nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment systems (PPS).
AHA Center for Health Innovation Market Scan

Take Steps Now or it Could be a Long Wait to Fulfill AI’s Promise

More accurate diagnoses in less time. More effective treatments as the first option. Clinicians with the ability to practice at the top of their license and the time to connect meaningfully with patients. These are just a few of the benefits artificial intelligence could bring to health care.