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Report Reveals Link Between Health Care Workforce Well-being, Patient Experience and Safety Outcomes in Hospitals

Hospital and health system patients report improvements in overall care experience and perception of safety alongside gains in key safety outcomes, while the health care workforce is experiencing a post-pandemic rebound, according to new findings from the American Hospital Association (AHA) and Press Ganey.
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Mary Beth Kingston To Receive AHA Award of Honor

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that its 2025 Award of Honor will be presented to Mary Beth Kingston, PhD, RN, FAAN for her dedication to advancing the nursing profession and improving patient care. The award is given to individuals or organizations in recognition of exemplary contributions to the health and well-being of our nation through leadership on major health policy or social initiatives. Kingston will receive the award during a ceremony on May 5 at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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AHA Applauds Introduction of The Save Healthcare Workers Act

Every day, health care workers bravely serve our communities, providing lifesaving care often under stressful circumstances. It is unacceptable that these dedicated caregivers regularly face the threat of violence while working to help patients heal.
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New AHA Report: Hospitals Improving Performance On Key Patient Safety Measures Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today released a new report finding that hospital and health system performance on key patient safety and quality measures was better in the first quarter of 2024 than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, and that hospitals made these improvements while caring for patients with more significant health care needs.
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Commercial Insurer Policies That Can Compromise Patient Safety and Raise Costs Must End

Hospitals and health systems recognize the importance of commercial health insurance, which millions of Americans rely on to receive coverage. Unfortunately, some commercial insurer policies may hurt patients, contribute to clinician burnout and drive up the cost of care.
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AHA Receives CDC Grants to Strengthen Opioid Use Disorder Care and Expand Infection Prevention Resources

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced it has been awarded nearly $1.5 million in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of its National Partners Cooperative Agreement. This funding will support hospitals and health systems in their efforts to address opioid use disorder (OUD) and stimulant use disorder (StUD) and infection prevention and control.
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AHA Statement on The Senate Introduction of The Safety From Violence For Healthcare Employees Act

Caregivers and other health care professionals are the heart of our nation’s health care system and deserve an environment free from violence. Hospitals are places of healing, which is why they are using a range of innovative strategies to create safer spaces for their workers and patients, including focusing on technology and training to mitigate risk to redesigning facilities and workflow processes to prioritize safety and reimagining relationships with hospital security and others to support prevention and crisis response.
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AHA Honors Four Hospitals & Health Systems For Their Dedication and Commitment to Quality

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that WellSpan Health in York, Pa., is the 2024 recipient of the AHA Quest for Quality Prize. In addition, three finalists have been named: Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Va.; Jefferson Health in Philadelphia; and MUSC Health in Charleston, S.C. All winners will receive this prestigious recognition during the AHA’s Leadership Summit in San Diego, July 21-23 when a video highlighting these accomplishments will be shared with attendees.
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AHA Honors Two Federal Health Care Leaders with 2021 Federal Health Care Executive Recognition Awards

The American Hospital Association today presented two federal hospital leaders with awards recognizing their outstanding service to the health care field.
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AHA Honors Two Federal Health Care Leaders with 2022 Federal Health Care Executive Recognition Awards

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today presented two federal hospital leaders with awards recognizing their outstanding service to the health care field.