Community health Volunteers in Medicine celebrating 25 years in Hilton Head Charitable clinic provides access to the underserved, relieves local hospital on island February 12, 2018 Dan Ochwat No Comments Charitable clinic on South Carolina island saves local hospital more than $2 million annually.Read More
From the Editor Leadership and affordability Trustees have an important role to play in driving their hospitals forward February 12, 2018 Brian Frankie No Comments Trustees have an important role to play in driving their hospitals forward.Read More
Community health Hospitals work to intervene, break the cycle of violence Institutions try to seize ‘golden moment’ to cut recidivism after a patient is shot or stabbed February 12, 2018 Marty Stempniak No Comments Institutions try to seize the ‘golden moment’ to cut recidivism after a patient is shot or stabbed.Read More
Finance Total cost of care: Key considerations New payment and performance measurement programs make managing ‘total cost of care’ essential for hospitals February 12, 2018 Molly Smith and Paul H. Keckley No Comments New risk-based payment arrangements and performance measurement programs make managing “total cost of care” essential for hospitals.Read More
Telemedicine Florida health system, grocery stores team up on access BayCare and Publix supermarkets are bringing telehealth clinics, other services to consumers January 8, 2018 No Comments BayCare Health and the Publix supermarket chain are partnering to bring telehealth clinics and other services to consumers.Read More
AHA Voices Keeping the promise — always there Through 2017, America's health care professionals showed their dedication to serving those in need January 8, 2018 Rick Pollack No Comments In their response to natural disasters and tragedies in 2017, America's health care professionals upheld their obligation to provide vital services for all in need.Read More
Patient care The healing arts Carilion Clinic program helps to improve patients’ moods, wellness November 13, 2017 Genevieve Diesing No Comments A Carilion Clinic program is helping to improve patients’ moods and shorten recovery times.Read More
AHA Voices Affordability, innovation key in today’s health care environment AHA’s 2018 Environmental Scan offers insights to help hospitals navigate uncertainty November 13, 2017 Maryjane Wurth No Comments The American Hospital Association's 2018 Environmental Scan offers hospitals and health systems insights that can help them prepare for the future.Read More
Clinical management Re-evaluating diagnostic testing Pathologists, radiologists and referring physicians are collaborating to get patients the right tests at the right time November 13, 2017 Geri Aston No Comments Collaboration among pathologists, radiologists and referring physicians gets patients the right tests at the right time.Read More
Memo From the Committee on Governance Exploring the benefits of telehealth Hospitals are adopting telemedicine to improve patient access and outcomes November 13, 2017 Andy Stern No Comments Telemedicine expands access while improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.Read More