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AHA and CDC co-publish guide to prevent and control infections
The AHA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have published a new guide with team-based best practices, case studies and resources on preventing infections in the health care environment.
Improving Patient Engagement through Mobile Health
Providing a great experience for consumers who use mobile devices to access their medical data through online portals is more than just a convenience issue. A recently published study shows it can lead patients to be in more regular contact with primary care providers and less likely to be hospitalized.
Chairman’s File: Affordability continues to drive the health care conversation
Hospitals and health systems are tackling affordability head on. AHA’s The Value Initiative has been leading the charge — developing new resources, sharing best practices and convening inclusive forums to explore the best path forward.
Virtual Care Gets Another Big Boost at NewYork-Presbyterian
In a move that will further expand its robust virtual care services, NewYork-Presbyterian has launched The Hauser Institute for Health Innovation. The institute will focus on programs and solutions that leverage telehealth technology to make care more convenient and accessible.
CMS announces certain waivers in response to tropical storm in La.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Friday announced several actions to ensure hospitals and other health care facilities can continue operations and provide access to care in parts of Louisiana affected by Tropical Storm Barry.
CMS adds some 2017 QPP performance data to Physician Compare
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services last week added to the Physician Compare website certain 2017 (year one) Quality Payment Program performance data submitted under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System and Alternative Payment Models.
July 17 webinar to review health care cyber threats, security practices
The AHA and the Department of Homeland Security July 17 at 1 p.m. ET will host a webinar discussing current cybersecurity threats to the health care sector.
ASHE Annual Conference brings leaders together to map out a course for success
Building winning facilities departments and developing strong cybersecurity plans guide Day 1 of annual conference
CMS to release more information on hospital star ratings this summer
CMS anticipates releasing later this summer the feedback it received on potential methodology changes to the overall hospital quality star ratings, the agency told AHA Today.
CMS to convene workgroups to streamline access monitoring in Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to convene workgroups and technical expert panels to develop a “streamlined, comprehensive approach to monitoring access across Medicaid delivery systems,” the agency announced yesterday.