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Other Key Resources & Where To Find Updates
AHA has been advocating on behalf of hospitals as the EHR programs and regulations have been developed.
Opportunity & Threats
Congress adopted a carrot & stick approach to prodding medical professionals and hospitals to increase the electronic capture and distribution of health information. Between 2011 and 2014 there are financial incentives to adopt EHRs.
This infographic presents the diverse roles that hospital leaders can play in building a culture of health and highlights key points summarized in October 2014 report.
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Biographical Sketch for Lesley Adkison, PhD
Biographical Sketch for James M. Ellison, MD, MPH
Biographical Sketch for Daniel Ari Mendelson, MS, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Change can be uncomfortable. But no matter how sophisticated, hospitals and health care systems need to progress—to redefine, change and be relevant. Hospital teams are working to find better ways to provide high-quality care at lower costs to improve the health of people in their communities…
The AHA recommends that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) require greater transparency in how states set MCO capitation rates.
This handy visual aid illustrates the main points from '2013 Diversity and Disparities: A Benchmark Study of U.S. Hospitals' report, along with interviews from hospital leaders. It highlights several key points. The benefits of cultural compency: Social Health Business Three key steps toward…
Fundamental reform of the RAC process is at the heart of an effective and permanent solution to the appeal backlog problem and will enable hospitals to get timely administrative review that clearly is required by the Medicare statute.
Align Hospitals, Physicians and other Clinical Providers Across the Continuum of Care
Utilize Evidence-based Practices to Improve Quality and Patient Safety
Improve Efficiency through Productivity and Financial Management
Develop Integrated Information Systems
This infographic highlights key…