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Equity of Care Award Winner Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital: Pathways to Health Equity
In this podcast, Franck Nelson, RWJUH assistant vice president of health equity, discusses the big steps the organization has taken to dismantle equity barriers in its care delivery system and the community it serves.
Health Affairs article examines role of health equity officers in addressing health care disparities
An article published in Health Affairs examines hospital equity officers’ roles and actions to address the leading factors that contribute to health care disparities, including structural racism.
AHA video: A Health Leader's Perspective on Serving and Inspiring a Minority Community
In a new video for Hispanic Heritage Month, José R. Sánchez, CEO of Humboldt Park Health in Chicago, reflects on rising from humble beginnings as a Latino immigrant to lead an organization that serves a diverse minority community.
AHA urges VA to issue proposed rule on claims audit and appeals processes
AHA Oct. 4 urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to issue proposed rulemaking for its audit and appeals processes under the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 in order to allow for public input and formalize clear standards and expectations.
AHA urges CMS to remove impending telehealth provider requirement
AHA Oct. 4 urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to permanently remove the requirement that telehealth providers report their home address on enrollment and claims forms, which would pose privacy and safety risk.
Building an Enterprise-Wide Genomics Strategy
Enterprise-wide population genomics programs are reshaping how health systems utilize genetic data by broadening access, digitizing data and accelerating genomic research to provide more targeted, personalized care to patients. Gain insights from case studies of leading health systems Renown Health, Memorial Hermann and WellSpan Health. Hear why they chose to implement a population genomics program and how it has enabled them to deliver enhanced patient care and improved population health.
Central Vermont Medical Center | Vermont
Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) erves a population of 66,000 and employs nearly 1,400 people in one of the most rural regions of the country. The not-for-profit community health care provider treats more than 25,000 patients through its Emergency Department, provides care to over 164,000 Vermonters in its 27 outpatient facilities, and performs over 3,000 outpatient surgeries annually.
AHA Recommendations to House Ways & Means Committee on Improving Health Care Access in Rural and Underserved Areas
Many hospitals including those in rural and underserved areas are experiencing unprecedented challenges that jeopardize access and services. Here are a series of proposals and suggestions for the Ways and Means Committee to consider as it looks for avenues to broaden access to health care for patients in rural and underserved regions.
AHA Responds to CMS’ Requirement to Report Telehealth Provider Home Addresses
Waivers allowed practitioners to render telehealth services from their home without having to report their home address on Medicare enrollment or claims forms. Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, these providers will be required to report their home address on enrollment and claims forms.
AHA Expresses Concerns with Veterans Affairs’ Third-party Audit and Appeals Process
AHA members have expressed significant concerns about Cotiviti’s audit and appeals process, including its inadequate appeals procedures, the scope of audits being performed and the untenable timelines that are being executed. Therefore, we urge the VA to issue proposed rulemaking not only to allow for public input but also to formalize clear standards and expectations governing the audit and appeals processes.