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Ten years ago, Mercy began telemedicine in its ICUs to improve patient outcomes. Today the St. Louis-based health system has opened a four-story virtual care center with an eICU that connects more than 30 ICUs in seven states, plus telestroke and e-hospitalists. The center also houses support…
The Institute for Diversity in Health Management in collaboration with the AHA's Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence, Equity of Care and Hospital Engagement Network 2.0 hosted a webinar focused on health equity and coverage. Cara James discussed the CMS Office of Minority Health equity…
Press ReleaseStatement on MACRA Proposed RuleTom NickelsExecutive Vice PresidentAmerican Hospital Association April 27, 2016
AHA letter to Representatives Fred Upton and Frank Pallone, Jr. expressing views regarding opioid legislation pending before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Telehealth is increasingly viewed as a cost-effective method to deliver patient care and expand access. The growing use of telehealth reflects larger health care trends that place the patient's care and experience at the center of treatment decisions.