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Fact Sheet: Hospital Costs Explained
The mission of each and every hospital in America is to serve the health care needs of the people in its community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. But, hospitals’ work is made more difficult by our fragmented health care system — a system that leaves millions of people unable to afford the health care services they need.
Memorial Hermann Awarded The 2023 AHA Foster G. McGaw Prize
Memorial Hermann Health System is the 2023 winner of the AHA’s Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service. Memorial Hermann – a non-profit, award-winning health system committed to creating healthier Houston communities – is recognized for its leadership and breadth in building programs, services and initiatives that address the varied health needs of its patients and community.
CDC expands monkeypox testing capacity
To increase monkeypox testing capacity during the U.S. outbreak, the CDC began shipping orthopoxvirus tests to five commercial laboratory companies.
Hospitals, others reminded to patch PACS cyber vulnerabilities regularly
In an alert this week, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) reminded health care providers and researchers to patch any vulnerabilities in their Picture Archiving Communication Systems that could expose patient records to unauthorized access.
AHA, others partner to help displaced Ukrainian nurses practice in U.S.
AHA and its AONL have partnered with CGFNS International to help displaced Ukrainian nurses practice in the United States.
Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Hospitals as Congress Moves Forward on COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Congress is back in Washington, D.C., and its top focus will be passing President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief legislation.
Hospital Helps Seniors Stay Fit During Pandemic
Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, offers a Senior Shape exercise program via Zoom, so older adults keep moving and stay connected to others.
Members in Action Case Study: Care Navigation for High-Risk Moms to Combat Disparate Outcomes
Through its MOMs program, Northwell Health seeks to decrease the incidence of preventable maternal morbidity and mortality in its community, especially for women of color, by focusing on care before conception, during pregnancy and through the “fourth trimester” — the 12 weeks after delivery.
AHA launches COVID-19 Snapshot for Capitol Hill staff, highlights dire circumstances facing hospitals and health
The AHA launched a new periodic report to convey to congressional staff hospitals’ and health systems’ desperate need for a new COVID-19 relief package.
FCC advisory panel releases best practices to prevent hospital robocalls
A Federal Communications Commission advisory panel this week recommended best practices for voice service providers, hospitals, and federal and state governments to prevent unlawful robocalls from disrupting communications in hospitals.