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Speaking Up for Priorities That Will Help Hospitals Advance Health for Patients and Communities

It is important to use the August recess that begins next week as an opportunity to engage senators and representatives while they are back home. It is critical for federal lawmakers to understand the challenges hospitals and health systems face.
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Meeting Patients’ Perinatal Mental Health Needs

Hospitals can play a key role in building holistic treatment and support for perinatal mental health disorders during this critical period.
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CMS hospital IPPS final rule to increase payments by 2.9% for FY 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 1 issued a final rule that will increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.9% in fiscal year 2025, compared with FY 2024, for hospitals that are meaningful users of electronic health records and submit quality measure data.
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AHA unveils revamped maternal and child health webpages

The AHA this week launched refreshed webpages dedicated to maternal and child health.
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Organ Donation and Transplant Alliance launches new educational guide, workshop

The Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance has created new resources for health care providers to encourage more organ donation and transplants.
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Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Addressing the Behavioral Health Crisis with Jesse Tamplen of John Muir Health

On this episode, I talk with Jesse Tamplen, vice president of behavioral health services at John Muir Health, located east of San Francisco, and a member of the AHA Committee on Behavioral Health.
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House reauthorizes Emergency Medical Services for Children Program

The House May 15 passed legislation reauthorizing the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (H.R. 6960) for an additional five years, providing funding for equipment and training to help hospitals and paramedics treat pediatric emergencies.
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Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Reflecting on What’s Next in Health Care with Joanne Conroy, M.D., of Dartmouth Health

On this episode, John Haupert, 2023 AHA board chair, talks with Joanne Conroy, M.D., CEO and president of Dartmouth Health and the incoming AHA chair. They reflect on challenges, opportunities and advancements in health care during the past year and discuss what’s ahead for next year.
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HHS announces investigation of MA prior authorization use for post-acute care 

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General last week announced its intent to investigate Medicare Advantage Organizations’ prior authorization denials for post-acute care after a qualifying hospital stay.