Critical Access
Sens. Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Jon Tester (D-MT) today introduced a Senate companion to the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act (S. 258/H.R. 169), AHA-supported legislation that would remove the 96-hour physician certification requirement as a condition of payment for critical access hospitals.
Change can be uncomfortable. But no matter how sophisticated, hospitals and health care systems need to progress—to redefine, change and be relevant. Hospital teams are working to find better ways to provide high-quality care at lower costs to improve the health of people in their communities…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published in the May 12 Federal Register a final rule to revise and clarify certain Conditions of Participation and Conditions for Coverage for hospitals, critical access hospitals and other providers, including long-term care facilities, ambulatory…
What is it?For the last 16 years, North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) has hosted the annual Live Well Health Fair. During this event, NMMC and other community organizations partner to offer free seasonal flu shots and free health screenings for anxiety, blood pressure, glaucoma, depression,…
Direct Supervision of Hospital Outpatient Therapeutic Services CAH Perspective and Concerns
Improving the Health of the Community through Collaboration with Cheyenne Health and Wellness Center
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and Cheyenne Health and Wellness Center partner on several initiatives: Safety-Net Primary Care Medical Home—Launched in response to assessed gaps in access to care for vulnerable patients, the pilot program aims to engage more proactively with patients with…
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital and Northern Counties Health Care, Inc., have had a long-standing relationship of coordination and cooperation (both organizations were formed in the 1970s). Leadership from both organizations often has representation on each other's board of directors and/or…