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Reminder: Complete IFD, HRET survey on health disparities, diversity management

The Institute for Diversity in Health Management and Health Research & Educational Trust are reminding hospital leaders to complete a survey about their hospital’s efforts to address heal
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AHA disappointed with court's ruling in 340B orphan drug case

The AHA today expressed disappointment with a federal court decision that will exclude all drugs with an “orphan” designation from the 340B Drug Pricing Program for rural and cancer hos
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AHA recommends changes to proposed CMS rule for long-term care facilities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule to revise the requirements for long-term care facilities incorporates important themes and integrates many current best practic
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AHA supports ISMP safety guidelines for electronic communication of medication information

The AHA today voiced support for the Institute for Safe Medication Practices’ draft guidelines for safe electronic communication of medication information.
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AONE CEO to retire next June

Pam Thompson, CEO of the American Organization of Nurse Executives and AHA senior vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer, yesterday announced she will retire June 30, 2016.
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Hospital prices fall 0.2% in September

Overall hospital prices declined 0.2% in September and were only 0.7% higher than a year ago (which represents a historical low since 1998), according to data released today by the Bureau of Labor
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Evidence-based care, changing culture enhances patient safety

By Jennifer Towne Patient safety and quality initiatives in a hospital unit are one thing.
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Disorders, deaths due to non-medical use of prescription opioids rise over decade

Prescription opioid disorders related to non-medical use increased by 0.3 percentage points among U.S.
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Hospitals encouraged to complete survey on care transitions

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute and University of Kentucky are looking for 300 more hospitals to complete their survey on hospital efforts to improve care transitions, part of