/ en Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:55:41 -0500 Wed, 28 May 25 10:19:48 -0500 /education-events/designing-maternal-care-address-disparities <p><em><strong>Better Health for Mothers and Babies Webinar Series</strong></em><br><em>AHA’s Better Health for Mothers and Babies Initiative’s approach to improving maternal and infant outcomes is guided by four core principles: examine quality and outcomes data to guide strategy; consider the causes of disparities in health outcomes; involve patients and community in their own care; and engage the workforce. This webinar series will showcase stories of how hospitals and health care organizations are putting each principle into action to improve outcomes for moms and their babies.</em></p><p><u>Webinar 2: Designing Maternal Care to Address Disparities</u><br><strong>Thursday, Sept. 18, 12 – 1 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT</strong></p><p>For many women, pregnancy is a uniquely personal and meaningful health care experience. Health care organizations should consider how each women accesses maternal care and tailor strategies to meet the clinical and social needs of all pregnant and postpartum women they serve. Hospitals could then achieve better health outcomes for moms and infants. </p><p>This webinar showcases programs that address upstream factors influencing maternal health outcomes. It will also highlight ways hospitals can engage maternal health champions to design solutions that target patient and community needs, assess impact, and raise awareness to catalyze organizational change. <br><br><strong>Speakers:</strong></p><ul><li>Tamika C. Auguste, M.D., FACOG, Physician Executive Director, Women's Health Service Line, MedStar Health; Chair- Women's and Infants' Services, MedStar Washington Hospital Center; Professor, OBGYN Georgetown School of Medicine</li><li>Loral Patchen, PhD, MSN, MA, CNM, Vice Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Executive Director, Teen Alliance for Prepared Parenting Program, MedStar Washington Hospital Center</li><li>Kristen Farney, MSN, R.N., NE-BC, Nurse Manager, Community Health Initiatives, Carle Health</li><li>Ashley Polnitz, MSN, NE-BC, CLC, Nurse Supervisor, Community Health Initiatives, Carle Health</li></ul> Wed, 28 May 2025 10:19:48 -0500 Webinars /education-events/overview-final-ipps-rule-fy-2026 <p>Overview of Final IPPS Rule (FY) 2026</p><p>Date:  <br>Thursday August 28, 2025<br>12:00 – 1:00 PM Central Time</p><p>This webinar will provide an overview of the published final rule for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) specific to coding, MS-DRGs, NTAPs and other regulatory finalized proposals related to coding.</p><p>Topics will include:</p><ul><li>MS-DRG classification – finalized changes</li><li>ICD-10-CM Severity Level Designations – outcome from proposed rule comments</li><li>Comprehensive CC/MCC Analysis – outcome from proposed rule comments</li><li>New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) – finalized NTAPs, corresponding ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for reporting and importance of data capture</li><li>Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program – outcome of proposals with potential coding considerations</li><li>Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) – outcome of proposals</li><li>Other notable proposal finalizations specific to coding</li><li>Deregulation Request for Information (RFI) – updates/comments summary in response to RFI related to coding </li><li>References and Questions</li></ul><p>Speaker: <br>Tammy Love, MSHI, RHIA, CCS, CDIP – Director Coding Classification and Policy, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association</p><p>Webinar Cost: <br>$38/person</p><p><strong>We can only accept credit card payments and no refunds will be processed.</strong><br><strong>Please make sure you are registering for the correct webinar.</strong><br>Please verify your email address before purchasing.</p><p>For group registrations of 30 or more, information can be found <a href="https://sponsors.aha.org/HFC_GEN_Coding_Group_Registration_Landing_Page.html">here</a>.  <br>For registration questions, please email <a href="mailto:codingwebinars@aha.org">codingwebinars@aha.org.</a></p><p>CEU Information:  <br>1-hour AAPC <br>This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1.0 CEU. Can be split between Core A and all specialties except CIRCC and CPMS for continuing education units.</p><p>1-hour AHIMA <br>This program has been approved for 1 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.</p><p>If you can't attend on the live date, an on-demand link will be provided post-webinar.</p> Fri, 23 May 2025 08:08:08 -0500 Webinars /education-events/providing-whole-person-care-addressing-patients-social-and-economic-well-being <div><div><p paraid="1401634454" paraeid="{31e24c1e-17bd-4ea2-9254-d0f053e9efc3}{158}">As hospitals and health systems evolve to provide more holistic, person-centered care, many are incorporating screening for patients’ social and economic well-being into routine practice. However, creating effective systems to respond to those identified needs remains a significant challenge. </p></div><div><p paraid="446666384" paraeid="{31e24c1e-17bd-4ea2-9254-d0f053e9efc3}{172}">MaineHealth and Children’s Hospital Colorado have each developed innovative, tailored approaches to build the infrastructure necessary for meaningful follow-up. Join this virtual event to learn how these organizations designed their social needs screening and referral strategies to align with the unique needs of their patients and communities. </p></div><div><p paraid="2002773083" paraeid="{31e24c1e-17bd-4ea2-9254-d0f053e9efc3}{182}">Discover how MaineHealth’s interprofessional team collaborates with more than 200 community-based organizations to ensure timely and effective responses to identified patient and community needs. Learn about Children’s Colorado’s Resource Connect program, which provides an onsite hub of co-located partners to facilitate warm handoffs and streamline access to support. </p></div><div><p paraid="1856545624" paraeid="{31e24c1e-17bd-4ea2-9254-d0f053e9efc3}{196}">Presenters will offer practical strategies for implementing and sustaining these patient follow-up efforts and explore key considerations for integrating this work in both inpatient hospital settings and outpatient clinics. </p></div><div><p paraid="1784830030" paraeid="{31e24c1e-17bd-4ea2-9254-d0f053e9efc3}{222}"><strong>Speakers: </strong></p></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p paraid="244113206" paraeid="{31e24c1e-17bd-4ea2-9254-d0f053e9efc3}{228}">Dora Anne Mills, M.D., MPH, Chief Health Improvement Officer, MaineHealth </p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p paraid="754216966" paraeid="{110521c7-7b3e-456f-952e-4f1eb9950ed8}{12}">Eisha Khan, Program Manager, MaineHealth </p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p paraid="2108220738" paraeid="{110521c7-7b3e-456f-952e-4f1eb9950ed8}{25}">Susan Goldenstein, MNM, Director, Community Impact, Children’s Hospital Colorado </p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p paraid="368711741" paraeid="{110521c7-7b3e-456f-952e-4f1eb9950ed8}{53}">Sana Yousuf, Senior Software Engineer, Children’s Hospital Colorado</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p paraid="41546704" paraeid="{110521c7-7b3e-456f-952e-4f1eb9950ed8}{67}">Moderator: Julia Resnick, director, strategic initiatives, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association</p></li></ul></div><div><p paraid="1037442460" paraeid="{110521c7-7b3e-456f-952e-4f1eb9950ed8}{73}"><em>AHA’s Care Delivery Transformation Framework supports hospitals in reimagining how care is delivered to better meet the needs of patients and communities. This webinar series highlights innovative strategies that are shaping the future of care delivery. Each session will focus on one of the framework’s three core areas: clinical settings, community settings and linking care to community. </em></p></div></div> Thu, 15 May 2025 11:48:44 -0500 Webinars /education-events/overview-proposed-ipps-rule-fy-2026 <p><strong>Date:  </strong><br>Thursday, May 22, 2025 <br>12:00 – 1:00 PM Central Time</p><p>This webinar will provide an overview of the published CMS proposed rule for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS).</p><p>The FY 2026 IPPS proposed rule webinar will provide insight to the FY 2026 IPPS proposals related to coding, MS-DRGs, NTAPs and other regulatory proposal considerations.</p><ul><li>MS-DRG Classifications Review – proposed changes and updates</li><li>Severity levels for ICD-10-CM codes – proposed revisions</li><li>Comprehensive CC/MCC Analysis – status and proposals </li><li> New Technology Add-on Payments (NTAPs) – summary of proposals and importance of data capture </li><li>Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program – proposals with potential coding considerations </li><li> Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) – status and proposals</li><li>Other notable coding related proposals </li><li>References and Questions</li></ul><p><strong>Speaker: </strong><br>Tammy Love, MSHI, RHIA, CCS, CDIP – Director Coding Classification and Policy, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association</p><p><strong>Webinar Cost: </strong><br>$38/person</p><p>We can only accept credit card payments and no refunds will be processed.<br>Please make sure you are registering for the correct webinar.<br>Please verify your email address before purchasing.</p><p>For group registrations of 30 or more, information can be found <a href="https://sponsors.aha.org/HFC_GEN_Coding_Group_Registration_Landing_Page.html" target="_blank">here</a>.   <br>For registration questions, please email <a href="mailto:codingwebinars@aha.org">codingwebinars@aha.org</a>.</p><p><strong>CEU Information:  </strong><br>1 hour AAPC <br>This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1.0 CEU. Can be split between Core A and all specialties except CIRCC and CPMS for continuing education units.</p><p>1 hour AHIMA <br>This program has been approved for 1 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.</p><p>If you can't attend on the live date, an on-demand link will be provided post-webinar.<br> </p> Wed, 14 May 2025 09:26:18 -0500 Webinars /education-events/transforming-data-action-improve-maternal-health <p><em><strong>Better Health for Mothers and Babies Webinar Series</strong></em><br><em>AHA’s Better Health for Mothers and Babies Initiative’s approach to improving maternal and infant outcomes is guided by four core principles: examine quality and outcomes data to guide strategy; consider the causes of disparities in health outcomes; involve patients and community in their own care; and engage the workforce. This webinar series will showcase stories of how hospitals and health care organizations are putting each principle into action to improve outcomes for moms and their babies.</em></p><p><u>Webinar 1: Transforming Data into Action to Improve Maternal Health</u><br><strong>Thursday, August 21, 12 – 1 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT</strong></p><p>Having actionable data is key for hospitals to improve their maternal care. By helping you better understand your patients and enabling you to track care quality and outcomes, these insights can guide your maternal health improvement strategy.</p><p>The first webinar from the Better Health Mothers and Babies webinar series explores how hospitals and health systems can use data insights to take action to create safer birthing and postpartum experiences. Speakers will discuss best practices on collecting, evaluating, and transforming data into actionable strategies and how hospitals and health systems can implement data-driven quality and performance improvement strategies to positively impact maternal health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Speakers:</strong></p><ul><li>Katherine Glaser, M.D., MPH, Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation</li><li>Vicki Buchda, MS, R.N., NEA-BC, SVP of Care Improvement, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association</li><li>Lauren Russell, MSN-Ed, RNC-OB, IBCLC, Director of Women’s Services, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Antepartum, NICU, Regional One Health</li></ul> Mon, 05 May 2025 14:46:00 -0500 Webinars /education-events/infancy-adolescence-supporting-youth-mental-health <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-secondary btn-" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH9vaXwwznY" data-view-context="top-level-view"><strong>View Webinar</strong></a></p><p>Mental health conditions impact many children and their families. The <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/children-mental-health/data-research/index.html">Center for Disease Control and Prevention</a> reports that anxiety, behavior disorders and depression are the most diagnosed mental conditions, impacting 1 in 7 children. Additionally, our modern world is rife with stressors that many children and their parents struggle to contend with. Yet, many children are unable to access the behavioral health care services that could support them.</p><p>This webinar explores the mental health challenges that today’s youth face and how health care organizations can integrate behavioral health to create support systems that foster the mental well-being of children and adolescents.</p><p>Behavioral health experts from Lurie Children’s Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital shares insights on how pediatric hospitals can implement programs to address youth mental health from infancy through adolescence. </p><p><strong>Speakers:</strong></p><ul><li>John T. Walkup, M.D., chair, Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago</li><li>Thomas Saggio, RN-BC, MSN, MHS, director of Behavioral Health Operations, St. Louis Children's Hospital</li></ul> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:34:47 -0500 Webinars <div class=""><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12 spacer"><header class="Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-11/ati-aha-team-webinar-banner-red-blk-1200x300px.jpg" alt="Banner Image" width="1200" height="300"></header></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-10 center_body"><p><br>AHA and ATI Advisory offer a three-part webinar series designed to provide AHA members with a comprehensive overview of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s (CMMI) new mandatory bundled payment model, TEAM (Transforming Episode Accountability Model).</p> .center_body ul li { margin-bottom:10px; } <h2><span>Webinar 1: Understanding the Basics of TEAM</span></h2><p>This webinar covers CMMI’s goals for the model, key components and structure of the model (including timelines and reconciliation details), potential outcomes of the model, and what steps your hospital will need to take to ensure readiness. <span><strong>WATCH REPLAY</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>NOTE:</strong></span> The webinar begins at <strong>0:00:59</strong> of the video.</p></div></div></div> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:44:27 -0500 Webinars /education-events/role-hospitals-optimizing-postpartum-mental-health-support <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-secondary btn-" href="https://youtu.be/4Zl_e-ZnASM" data-view-context="top-level-view"><strong>View Webinar</strong></a></p><p>The postpartum period is a dangerous time for new moms; nearly 63% of pregnancy-related deaths occur in this time. Postpartum depression and anxiety are the most common complications of birth and maternal suicide and overdose are the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths.  <br><br>Co-hosted by the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association and The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, this webinar explores the role hospitals can play to build up treatment and support for maternal mental health disorders during this critical period. <br><br>Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, La. dive into the development of its newest 10-bed perinatal mental health unit, dedicated to creating a safe space for those with diagnosed perinatal mental health conditions. Mental health leaders from University of Colorado Hospital will share the programs they have developed to support mothers through their intensive outpatient programs, focused on support, therapy and medication management. <br><br>Speakers emphasize strategies and action steps hospitals and health systems can take to prioritize mental health, especially for high-risk pregnancies, and improve postpartum experiences and outcomes.  </p><p><strong>Speakers:</strong></p><ul><li>Cheri Barker Johnson, MSN, RNC-OB, executive vice president and chief nursing officer, Woman’s Hospital</li><li>Jessalyn Kelleher, Psy.D., clinical director, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry</li><li>Melissa Kwitowski, Ph.D., program director, University of Colorado Hospital</li><li>Moderator: Aisha Syeda, MPH, senior program manager, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association</li></ul> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:49:23 -0500 Webinars /education-events/financing-sustainability-through-inflation-reduction-act-making-case .col-md-8 { width: 100%; } .panel-body {display: flex;flex-flow: column-reverse;} header.page-header {order: 4;} .event-registration-link {order: 1;margin: auto 15%;} .event-description {order: 2;} <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-7"><h4>Watch Replay</h4><div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"></div></div><p>Climate change significantly impacts health and health care delivery, with hospitals facing these challenges daily. The U.S. health care sector contributes 8.5% of national and 25% of global health care emissions. As global efforts to reduce emissions intensify, the spotlight on the U.S. health care sector grows. <a href="/sustainability" title="Sustainability Roadmap for Health Care | Supporting Your Sustainability Journey">Environmental sustainability</a> and -->decarbonization are now integral to the health care mission of healing and promoting well-being. There is a community-wide expectation to reduce emissions and protect the health of patients, employees, and communities. Consequently, health care organizations are leading the way in developing innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. However, financing sustainability projects remains a significant challenge.</p><p>In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was enacted, offering tax incentives and funding mechanisms typically unavailable to tax-exempt organizations, including non-profit health care. This webinar will feature panelists who will advocate for utilizing IRA incentives. They will provide an overview of the available credits and grants, present the legal perspective on using these incentives, showcase a provider experienced in working with non-profit organizations on successful project implementation, and highlight a case study of an organization that has effectively leveraged IRA funding with the help of legal and financial partners.</p><h4>Learning Outcomes</h4><ul><li>Participants will gain an overview of the tax incentives and funding mechanisms provided by the IRA, specifically for non-profit health care organizations.</li><li>Participants will understand the legal considerations and perspectives on utilizing IRA incentives for sustainability projects.</li><li>Participants will be exposed to a case study of an organization that successfully leveraged IRA funding, providing practical insights and lessons learned.</li><li>Participants will learn from a provider experienced in working with non-profit organizations on implementing successful sustainability projects.</li></ul><h4>CECs</h4><ul><li>0 (No CECs available for this webinar)</li></ul><h4>Speakers</h4><ul><li>Yinying Qian, Managing Director - Accounting Methods and Credits, KPMG</li><li>Charlie Lord, Managing Principal and Co-Founder, Renew Energy Partners, LLC</li><li>Gregg Benson, Mintz</li><li>Kyle Tafuri, Vice President of Sustainability, Hackensack Meridian Health</li></ul><h4>Moderated by</h4><ul><li>Kara Brooks, AHA Senior Director of Sustainability</li></ul> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:24:48 -0500 Webinars /education-events/be-ready-our-kids-preparing-everyday-and-disasters <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-secondary btn-" href="https://youtu.be/BXN8PzkW3Zg" data-view-context="top-level-view"><strong>View Webinar</strong></a></p><p>Each year, <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2800400">30 million children</a> seek emergency care across the country. More than 80% of them visit community-based hospitals, and less than 20% seek care at pediatric hospitals.</p><p> </p><p>Every child at every hospital should receive appropriate care based on their needs. Data shows <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2807059">more than 50%</a> of hospitals disaster preparedness plan lack the health care needs of children. In this webinar, representatives from <a href="https://emscimprovement.center/domains/preparedness/asprcoe/region-v-for-kids/">Region V for Kids</a>, an Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response funded project, in which, Pediatric Disaster Center of Excellence hospitals University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and Corewell Health Children’s share evidence-based practices and protocols emergency departments can implement to address the needs of children experiencing the impact of disasters. The webinar also highlights ways all hospitals can better equip their emergency departments to serve children daily.</p><p><strong>Speakers:</strong></p><ul><li>Matthew N. Denenberg, M.D., MHA, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Corewell Health Children’s</li><li>Deanna Dahl-Grove, M.D., Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital</li><li>Charles Macias, M.D., MPH, Division Chief for Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Chief Quality Officer/Vice Chair of Quality, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital</li><li>Moderator: Julia Resnick, MPH, Director, Strategic Initiatives, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association</li></ul> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:39:43 -0500 Webinars