Articles
AHA Center for Health Innovation, Behavioral Health Care Delivery
5 Tips for Redesigning Behavioral Healthcare Delivery
By Helen Nevius
Key recommendations and best practices shedding light on how hospitals and health systems can overcome obstacles and expand access to much-needed behavioral healthcare services with telehealth.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, Emergency Readiness, Emergency Preparedness Planning
Preparing for Extreme Heat: 6 Best Practices for Hospitals
By Helen Nevius
During heat waves, healthcare providers see surges in patients with heat-related ailments, such as heat stroke and exhaustion.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, Inpatient Rehab Facility PPS
9 Inpatient Rehab Hospital Best Practices
By Helen Nevius
Several AHA members in the inpatient rehabilitation space recently shared these insights into best practices for optimal outcomes and how they’re continuing to explore forward-thinking treatments that improve patients’ lives.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, Recognition and Awards, Quality & Patient Safety
AHA Member Spotlight: How 5 Award-Winning Providers Achieved Excellence
By Helen Nevius
Several American Hospital Association (AHA) members have earned recognition for excellent performance from the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, Telehealth
New Mexico Libraries Expand Telehealth Access with Soundproof Booths
By Helen Nevius
The State Library and the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center have partnered with seven libraries across the state to construct and install sound-dampening booths that patrons can use for telehealth appointments.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, Behavioral Health Care Delivery, Population/Community Health
How to Adopt a Population-Based Behavioral Health Strategy
By Helen Nevius
To effectively serve communities in crisis, hospitals and health systems must adopt a larger scale, population-based approach to behavioral health.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, Emergency Departments (EDs), Patient and Family Education/Engagement, Ambulatory and Outpatient Care
UChicago Medicine Reduces Non-urgent ED Visits by 45% with Patient Advocates
By Helen Nevius
The UChicago Medicine (UCM) Medical Home and Specialty Care Connection (MHSCC) program initiative can serve as a blueprint for providers looking to assist patients who utilize the emergency department for primary care