Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities
The AHA Board of Trustees created the Task Force on Ensuring Access in Vulnerable Communities. Comprised of 29 hospital and health system leaders and state hospital association CEOs, the task force held meetings, heard from policymakers and conducted field hearings to speak with hospital and…
In this conversation, Brent Davis, CEO of the primary health division at AdventHealth, shares how improved patient access, coordinated care teams, virtual care and proactive follow-up are reducing barriers to appointments and improving patient satisfaction while building a more efficient, consumer…
In this conversation, Brent Davis, CEO of the primary health division at AdventHealth, shares how improved patient access, coordinated care teams, virtual care, and proactive follow-up are building a more efficient, consumer-focused healthcare system.
Virginia hospital teams up with Corvette club to drive home importance of prostate cancer screenings
Just as regular maintenance keeps a car running smoothly, routine health screenings can help detect problems before they become serious.
In this conversation, Amy Lee, president and chief operating officer at Nantucket Cottage Hospital, shares how telehealth is transforming patient care on the island,
OhioHealth is expanding their cancer services at Berger Hospital, strengthening access to care for patients in Pickaway County and surrounding communities.
OhioHealth is expanding their cancer services at Berger Hospital, boosting access for patients in Pickaway County and surrounding communities.…
Integrating age-friendly principles into behavioral health treatment at an Oklahoma VA health system
The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System is integrating Age-Friendly Health Systems principles into care for older veterans within its Geriatric Inpatient Mental Health Unit, helping ensure treatment is aligned with what matters most to each patient.
A new AHA report warns that access to care is increasingly at risk in rural communities as workforce shortages, financial pressures and policy changes threaten hospitals’ ability to maintain essential services.
The York Hospital Recovery Center offers outpatient treatment for people experiencing SUD. Rapid access is a priority to ensure people are connected to trained staff and receive assessment and appropriate resources.
Northern Light Mercy Hospital is expanding access to primary care and heart care in southern Maine, bringing the healthcare services together to improve coordination and availability to patients.