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University Hospitals, Cleveland, is advancing multiple care equity initiatives. The over 2,000-bed, $3 billion health care system has used the AHA's Diversity and Disparities Benchmark Study of U.S. Hospitals. Minorities comprise 26% of UH board seats, compared with 14% nationally. Minorities…
The AHA and Federation of American Hospitals on Dec. 23 urged the Supreme Court to affirm a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision upholding the right of health care providers to take states to court when they fail to live up to their payment obligations under the Medicaid Act.
Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb, Ill., created a total knee and hip joint replacement center of excellence. The multidisciplinary team focused on 20 core elements that fell into four implementation categories—structure, people, processes and results. Standards of practice and evidence-based…
Updated on November 17, 2017
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What is it?The February heart-themed series of events held throughout the community is intended to raise awareness about heart disease. Events include Day of Dance at the local mall, cardiovascular risk screenings, CPR basic training, a support group for women with heart disease or risk factors, a…