Workforce
The American Hospital Association offers these resources for addressing health care workforce issues for leaders of hospitals and health systems.
A 30 percent reduction in the effectiveness of antibiotics could increase infections and associated deaths for certain U.S. surgical and chemotherapy patients by 120,000 and 6,300 per year, respectively, finds a study in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Antibiotic stewardship programs andf improved…
Health care executives and boards no longer can lead with only one organization in mind. Value-based payment, along with a renewed emphasis on developing healthy communities, makes care coordination among community providers in multiple entities a necessity.
Trustees can spread the word about the redesigned website on radiation emergency medical management produced by the Health & Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response and the National Library of Medicine. The site adds behavioral health resources and…
Christus Health, Irving, Texas, is among the earliest to adopt the #123forEquity Pledge to Act, part of an effort to increase diversity in hospital management and on boards. It was produced by the American Hospital Association’s Institute for Diversity in Health Management.
Hospitals are making greater use of new technologies to improve emergency department throughput. Digital registration kiosks and bedside registration systems streamline the process, allowing patients to be treated more quickly. Electronic patient tracking boards can reduce wait times and improve…
Discover how hospitals can effectively utilize social media to engage with patients and communities. Learn more about the benefits and strategies in this comprehensive guide.
The AHA in September announced several promotions in its Washington, D.C., office. Tom Nickels was named executive vice president of Government Relations and Public Policy, succeeding Rick Pollack who became AHA president and CEO Sept. 1. Nickels was senior vice president for federal relations.…
Snapshot
A series of high-profile breaches underscored the vulnerability of online records and the ability of cyber-criminals to quickly adapt their tactics. Providers and vendors are intensifying efforts to protect data from prying eyes.
To meet the changing needs of our communities, hospitals are working hard to make sure that every individual receives the highest quality of care. To achieve that goal as our nation becomes increasingly diverse, we must redouble our efforts to identify and eliminate disparities in care.
Health care organizations face a great deal of regulatory risk in physician-hospital contracts, billing issues, quality and privacy. For physician-hospital contracts, the laws, enacted to discourage fraud, require complex contracts along with a high level of documentation. Failing to follow the…