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AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep.67 | American Society of Anesthesiologists

In this episode, the discussion focuses on how anesthesiologists are taking a lead role in creating a care redesign process to meet patient surgical and procedural demands and maintain quality outcomes. Non-operating room anesthesia cases are expected to account for more than 50% of all anesthesia cases in the next decade.
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AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep. 66 | Inovalon

In this episode, we discuss how clinical surveillance and electronic health records—when working in partnership—can support and improve the delivery of patient care and safety. Electronic health records are an essential part of modern healthcare, but distilling meaningful insights from mountains of disparate data can be a challenge without effective clinical surveillance.
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Increasing Administrative Costs, Burdensome Commercial Insurer Practices Create Patient Care Challenges

There will always be administrative costs associated with operating a hospital.
Stories

For A-fib Patients, a Life Without Blood Thinners

For years, the first-line treatment for atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, has been blood thinners. A-fib, which is a cardiac rhythm abnormality, can lead to other health complications, including strokes — it’s estimated that 90% of all strokes happen in patients who have A-fib.
Case Studies

Houston Methodist Willowbrook TeamSTEPPS Success Story

To address preventable obstetric issues, Houston Methodist strengthens protocols with simulation training and communication tools like TeamSTEPPS.
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Case study highlights Equity of Care Award winner Main Line Health’s data collection efforts 

Main Line Health’s strategic collection and utilization of data, as well as its initiatives to improve the health of communities of color, earned the health system the AHA’s 2024 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award in the Transforming Category.
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AHA participates in Newsweek panel on AI and physician burnout 

Chris DeRienzo, M.D., AHA chief physician executive and senior vice president, participated Sept. 17 in a Newsweek event on physician burnout and how artificial intelligence impacts the issue. DeRienzo was the introductory speaker for the session, where he discussed his work meeting with hospital and health system executives and clinicians across the country, saying that workforce issues are a common theme in conversations. 
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House Energy and Commerce Committee advances two-year telehealth extension, extends hospital-at-home program to 2029 

The House Energy and Commerce Committee Sept. 18 advanced legislation on expiring telehealth and hospital-at-home flexibilities. The AHA supported the passage of the Telehealth Modernization Act, which extended telehealth flexibilities for two years that are set to expire Dec. 31 and included a five-year extension of the hospital-at-home program.
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H-ISAC TLP Green Daily Cyber Headlines - September 19, 2024

H-ISAC TLP Green Daily Cyber Headlines for September 19, 2024.
Case Studies

2024 Equity of Care Awards Case Study: Main Line Health

Main Line Health’s strategic collection and utilization of data, as well as its targeted interventions to eliminate disparities within its community, have earned the not-for-profit health system the AHA’s 2024 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award in the Transforming category.