Hospitals, health systems and other organizations seeking to expand access to care (particularly for residents of rural areas) have launched digital health initiatives to include telehealth programs, AI tools and data-driven platforms.
Care Delivery Transformation
Building on foundational principles and operational infrastructure, these care delivery model tactics transcend the wall of the health care system to improve outcomes, patient experience and equity. This enables hospitals and health systems to better meet the needs of their patients and communities while fostering long-term sustainability.
AtlantiCare EMS has expanded its trauma care capabilities by launching a Ground Whole Blood Program, allowing paramedics to administer whole blood transfusions directly at emergency scenes.
A new AHA Insights report, sponsored by Howden, details how rural hospitals have shifted out of survival mode to pursue intentional growth strategies.
AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the U.S. Provider Landscape.
For those wondering how to effectively establish and scale a hospital-at-home program, these hospitals and health systems have already paved the way and can serve as examples for other providers seeking to improve quality of care and conserve resources.
Storks delivering babies may be a flight of fancy, but a real South Dakota maternal-fetal medicine specialist flies hundreds of miles each week to reach rural patients who would otherwise face hours-long drives for specialized care.
In a video on the AHA’s Care Delivery Transformation Framework, hospital leaders from CommonSpirit Health and Fairview Health Services share meaningful ways hospitals and health systems can engage and connect with communities to improve overall health and well-being.
This Trailblazer explores how hospitals are consolidating specialty telemedicine on a single platform to improve access and patient outcomes.
Technology touches virtually every part of the health care system, and new technologies are revolutionizing how hospitals provide care. This brief takes a closer look into technology-enabled care. It explores key trends, innovations and learnings, and provides considerations for how hospitals…
The Connected Care program leverages technology and partnerships to extend high-quality care in rural communities.