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Priya Bathija, staff liaison to the AHA Board Task Force, reviewed the report on Ensuring Access in Vulnerable Communities and discussed the nine strategies which these communities could consider to protect access to essential health care services.
In the first of four webinars, Priya Bathija, AHA Policy reviewed the strategies for virtual care/telehealth.
In the second of four free webinars, Priya Bathija, AHA Policy reviewed the strategies for the social determinants of health.
"Super-utilizers" refers to a small section of the population accounting for a large portion of emergency room visits and puts a heavy burden on hospital services and public health budgets.
This edition includes an AHA Advocacy Update, AHA Regulatory Update, and other resources.
Read more about how Boston Medical Center is Setting a National Example in Reducing Stigma
Member Advisory: Patient Safety Awareness Week March 11-17: Opportunity to Share Your Hospital Story
Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) will be March 11-17. Once again, this celebration is sponsored by the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), which began working together with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) last year.
February 2018
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February 27, 2018
Every day, hospitals witness the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic on the patients, families, and communities we serve. Prescription opioids can be a safe and necessary element of pain management for those who have experienced trauma or are suffering from cancer, sickle cell disease or…
This AHA webinar demonstrated the success of emergency medical centers to ensure a medical presence for vulnerable communities.