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Strategic Investment in Health Care Innovation

Hospitals and health systems don’t have to fund innovation on their own. Often, partnering with specialists can be a sound strategy.
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FDA recognizes ANSI/AAMI medical device standard to enhance cybersecurity

The Food and Drug Administration has recognized a consensus standard to help medical device makers address cybersecurity concerns.
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CMS Care Compare begins displaying birthing-friendly hospital designation

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 8 began displaying its “birthing friendly” hospital designation on Medicare’s Care Compare website and through a new mapping tool.
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Senate holds hearing on policy considerations for AI in health care

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing Nov. 8 on policy consideration for artificial intelligence in health care.
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Redefine and Elevate Patient Access Efficiency

Redefine and Elevate Patient Access Efficiency    Three tactics to improve front-end processes   
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AHA podcast: Improving Maternity Care for Indigenous Populations

Two maternal health experts explore common disparities and systemic barriers Indigenous people experience in pregnancy and postpartum, and ways hospitals and health care organizations can combat these challenges to provide culturally-focused care.
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Senate committee advances AHA-backed behavioral health, Medicaid DSH provisions 

In a 26-0 vote, the Senate Finance Committee Nov. 8 reported the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act, bipartisan legislation that includes AHA-supported provisions to improve access to behavioral health care and delay Medicaid disproportionate share hospital reductions.
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The Board’s Role in Quality Oversight and Patient Safety

As the role of the board in quality and performance improvement comes into focus, additional support and education in QAPI will ensure that all patients receive safe, high-quality care.
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Maternal Mental Health

As part of AHA's Better Health for Mothers and Babies initiative, this webpage is designed to provide information, resources and best practices to better support hospitals in addressing maternal mental health
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New People Matter, Words Matter poster on maternal mental health

The latest poster in AHA’s People Matter, Words Matter series focuses on using compassionate language when discussing maternal mental health.