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The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 22 announced a new Primary Cares Initiative.
Many health systems are grappling with how to evolve their care delivery models, and which payment models can support their transformation goals. As hospitals develop a patient-centered value culture to achieve their transformation vision, they need to answer these 23 questions.
Hospitals are committed to increasing value and have taken steps to reduce cost, improve quality and enhance the patient experience. The 2018 AHA State of Value Survey shows that hospitals are committed to develop a culture where patient-centered value is a major focus for everyone in the…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 18 issued a final rule implementing the standards governing health plan issuers and the Health Insurance Marketplaces for 2020.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 17 issued a proposed rule for the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2020.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has taken on the goal of eliminating maternal mortality and reducing severe morbidity through our Better Health for Mothers and Babies initiative. As early partners in the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM), we have championed reducing early-…
Health care organizations strive to advance the health of their communities every day. Addressing health equity improves the quality of care. For example, hospitals have invested in cross-cultural training and medical interpretation services for patients with limited English proficiency to enable…
AHA’s The Value Initiative and Section for Psychiatric & Substance Abuse Services are hosting a virtual workshop series exploring how hospitals are addressing the behavioral health needs of their communities to improve value. Visit www.aha.org/behavioralhealth to register for an upcoming…
The AHA's Physician Alliance has developed resources to help clinicians address social determinants of health within a framework that maximizes their skills while helping organizations systematically approach these challenges.