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Study: Hospital outpatient clinics treat poorer, sicker patients than ASCs
Medicare patients who receive care in a hospital outpatient department clinic are more likely to be poor, previously hospitalized and have severe chronic conditions than those treated in an ambulatory surgical center, according to a study by KNG Health Consulting released today by the AHA.
Bills would align SUD treatment confidentiality regulations to improve care
Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., and Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., yesterday reintroduced the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 2062), AHA-supported legislation that would align 42 CFR Part 2, federal regulations governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder treatment and prevention records, with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations, and strengthen patient protections. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., have reintroduced companion legislation (S. 1012), the Protecting Jessica Grubb’s Legacy Act.
E&C committee passes bills to lower cost of prescription drugs, health coverage
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce yesterday passed a number of AHA-supported bills that would lower prescription drug costs and strengthen the Affordable Care Act marketplaces to improve access and lower the cost of coverage for consumers.
AONE Foundation to honor nurse leader for contributions to nursing research
During the American Organization of Nurse Executives Annual Meeting April 12 in San Diego, the AONE Foundation for Nursing Leadership Research and Education will present its 2019
The Value Initiative Members in Action Podcast Series
We now offer podcasts with AHA members who are using these strategies to improve quality and decrease health care costs. You also can access the case study profiles on our Members in Action landing page.
St. Claire HealthCare names new CEO
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: Guthrie Towanda (Pa.) Memorial Hospital selects president, COO; and Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, Pa., names vice president, COO. Read more.
Comparison of Medicare Fee-for-Service Beneficiaries Treated in ASCs and Hospital Outpatient Departments
This study examines how Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) beneficiaries receiving surgical care in HOPDs compare to those receiving care in ASCs.
Wisconsin health care systems and businesses unite for a common cause
Multidisciplinary partnership develops internship program to create a skilled pipeline of facilities management employees
Yale New Haven Health CEO Borgstrom strives to provide unparalleled value to patients and her community
Marna Borgstrom, who joined the AHA Board of Trustees this year, talks about improving quality and value for patients, the importance of having a great team to execute your strategy, and her role as the chair of the Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care.