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Blogs from AHA leaders and members on the latest health care issues.
Keeping people healthy makes a lot more sense than treating them once they become ill. That鈥檚 why hospitals are increasingly engaged in health improvement strategies to build healthier communities and complement the health care they deliver.
The latest Congressional Budget Office estimates on the impact of the American Health Care Act only reinforce our initial deep concerns. We believe coverage must be maintained for vulnerable patients who need it. But the CBO projects that 23 million fewer Americans would have health care coverage鈥
As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, we would like to thank the many hospitals and health systems across the country that are addressing their communities鈥 behavioral health needs, often by working with local organizations to coordinate care beyond the walls of a hospital.
The recent worldwide ransomware attack proves just how important cybersecurity is for hospitals. While many entities around the world saw their operations temporarily crippled by the attack, thankfully, few U.S. hospitals were successfully breached. That speaks to the tremendous efforts the field鈥
By Gene WoodsOne out of five Americans, or over 40 million people, struggle with behavioral health each day. In my state of North Carolina alone, every 2.5 minutes a person in behavioral crisis visits an emergency department. To better serve the needs of our patients and community, at Carolinas鈥
Does your organization have an innovative palliative and end-of-life care program? If so, consider applying for the 2018 Circle of Life Award.Since 1999, the 鈥淐ircle of Life Award: Celebrating Innovation in End-of-Life Care鈥 has honored shining examples of human compassion 鈥 care that helps people鈥
As you know, America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems are deeply disappointed in the House passage of the American Health Care Act because we believe it will jeopardize health coverage for millions of Americans. We are particularly concerned about the impact it would have on our most vulnerable鈥
The 黑料正能量 Association Grassroots Champion Award recognizes those hospital leaders who most effectively educate elected officials on how major issues affect the hospital鈥檚 vital role in the community, who have done an exemplary job in broadening the base of community support for the鈥
America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems are deeply disappointed in the House passage of the American Health Care Act. This bill will jeopardize health coverage for millions of Americans.
There鈥檚 only a few days left for your health care organization to sign up to participate in this year鈥檚 Institute for Diversity in Health Management (IFD) Summer Enrichment Program (SEP).The SEP 鈥 an intensive 10-week, paid, full-time internship 鈥 provides talented, diverse graduate students and鈥