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In California, about 16 percent of the adult population, more than 4 million people, have mental health care needs. For those with disabling conditions who do not have private health insurance, publicly funded programs are their primary, if not only, source of mental health care.
The case study addresses a hospital-based tobacco cessation initiative that serves patients regardless of diagnosis.
Board members have a critical role to play in setting the tone for meaningful quality improvement. Patient safety and ongoing quality improvement are top-of-mind priorities for all hospitals, but the pressure to improve quality and reduce costs has never been greater. As both public and private…
Many of the nation's hospitals and health systems have made progress laying the building blocks for creating robust clinical information technology systems. Now comes the heavy lifting as they look to connect the care continuum, protect patient records in an increasingly mobile world and turn…
Hospitals & Health Networks magazine, the flagship publication of the AHA, has put together a webpage featuring all its coverage on HRET's Hospital Engagement Network. The webpage has videos, articles and blogs.
This resource gives hospital and health system leaders concrete, practical steps grounded on evidence-based research to improve patient and family engagement in their organizations by:
The nation's health care system is undergoing dramatic change as the country shifts to a value-base business model. The pace of the transition varies by market, but hospitals, care systems and other providers must be proactive.
How do you successfully integrate behavioral health and primary care? A recent HPOE webinar highlighted the work of St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, to coordinate care and help develop a care transformation plan in the state. The plan's goal is to achieve the Triple Aim of improved…