Population/Community Health
A recent study questioned how nonprofit hospitals communicate with patients who are eligible for charity care and what they charge for the care provided. The only conclusion that can be drawn with certainty is that the researchers don鈥檛 understand how the relevant section of the law, Sec.501(r), is鈥
Dr. Farley explains how messages in the mass media can improve population health, showing evidence of both effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.
America鈥檚 hospitals honor the service of our nation鈥檚 veterans and work to provide high-quality care for those who have served in the armed forces. Working closely with our partners in the Veterans Administration (VA) health system, hospitals strive to address any unique needs veterans may鈥
Hospital leaders struggle to provide effective care coordination to vulnerable populations.
This toolkit is a user-friendly 鈥渉ow-to鈥 guide to help accelerate the elimination of health care disparities and ensure hospital leadership reflect the communities they serve.
Every year the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA), like many other state, metropolitan and regional hospital associations across the country, releases an annual report that describes the many ways in which its hospitals help build healthier communities. The MHA recently released its 2014鈥
This infographic presents the diverse roles that hospital leaders can play in building a culture of health and highlights key points summarized in October 2014 report.
This infographic also illustrates five goals for hospitals:
Coordinate hospital-based interventions with community stakeholders and other key partners through mature collaborations;
Increase preventive health services through coordinated care across the health care continuum;
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