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The healing arts

Carilion Clinic program helps to improve patients’ moods, wellness

November 13, 2017

Genevieve Diesing

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A Carilion Clinic program is helping to improve patients’ moods and shorten recovery times.

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Executive Briefing

Hospitals and food insecurity

Hospitals can build healthier communities by improving access to better foods

October 9, 2017

American Hospital Association (AHA), Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET), and Association for Community Health Improvement

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Lack of accessible and affordable food is a major population health issue in the United States.

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Dashboard

Food that can send you to the hospital

A statistical snapshot of health care

September 11, 2017

Matt O'Connor

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Plus, smoking in the movies and how many people walk, in statistical snapshots from around health care.

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Outreach

Hospital program gives wings to community

'Eagle's Nest' has helped to employ more than 80 in inner-city Erie, Pa.

September 11, 2017

Lauren Arcuri

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'Eagle's Nest' has helped to employ more than 80 in inner-city Erie, Pennsylvania.

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Patient care

Hospital studies self-care program, with positive results

Parkland Memorial addresses disparities, better uses resources

June 12, 2017

Lola Butcher

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Parkland Memorial turns to patient-administered care to address disparities in delivery and make better use of resources.

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Patient care

By the patient, for the patient

As self-care becomes more common, hospitals are finding it can produce better outcomes, lower costs

June 12, 2017

Lola Butcher

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As self-care becomes more common, hospitals are finding it can produce better outcomes at lower costs.

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In Brief

AHA seeks to strengthen services for trustees

Plus, more news from the world of health care

October 10, 2016

Bill Santamour

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The Center for Healthcare Governance, an American Hospital Association membership group, will be dissolved at the end of this year, and trustee services will move to the AHA’s Member Relations unit.

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In Brief

AHA issues guide on hospital-community partnerships

Plus, more news from the world of health care

September 12, 2016

Bill Santamour

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HPOE resource highlights promising practices; plus, more news from the world of health care.

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Community Outreach

Children's health takes center stage

Kaiser Permanente theater program goes into schools to educate young people

September 12, 2016

Matt O'Connor

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The project educates and entertains students about healthy behaviors

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Update

Combes to Retire as CHG President in Fall

He also will step down as AHA vice president and chief medical officer.

July 12, 2016

Bill Santamour

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He also will step down as AHA vice president and chief medical officer.

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Patient Care

New views on women's services

3 ways to look beyond the traditional concerns of OB-GYN.

July 12, 2016

Geri Aston

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Hospitals go beyond the traditional concerns of obstetrics and gynecology.

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Community Relations

Hospitals Tap Into News Reporting to Connect With Community

News departments help hospitals tell their stories and engage patients.

October 12, 2015

Paul Barr

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News departments help hospitals tell their stories and engage patients.

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Executive Briefings

How Hospitals Can Make the Best Use of Social Media

Digital and Social Media Engagement

October 12, 2015

AHA Society for Healthcare Strategy and Marketing Development (SHSMD)

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Digital and Social Media Engagement

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HRET

Hospital Engagement Network

A new resource for eliminating harm and improving patient care

August 30, 2015

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In December 2011, the federal government's Partnership for Patients initiative issued $218 million in grants to create 26 Hospital Engagement Networks with some two goals: reduce patient harm by 40 percent and readmissions by 20 percent over two years.

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From The Editor

Patient, and Patience, Lost

Patient-centered care? Not at this office.

June 8, 2015

Jane Jeffries

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Patient-centered care? Not at this office.

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Update

A New Framework for Working with Patient and Family Advisers

A new guide from the American Hospital Association presents a structure to engage patients and families as advisers.

May 11, 2015

Fred Gattas Jr.

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A new guide from the American Hospital Association presents a structure to engage patients and families as advisers.

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Viewpoint

How to Improve the Patient's ED Experience

Utilizing the right emergency department processes can benefit admissions, revenue and reputation.

April 13, 2015

Derik King M.D.

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Utilizing the right emergency department processes can benefit admissions, revenue and reputation.

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Quality

Lower-cost Ways to Strengthen Patient Engagement

High-touch and high-tech strategies can strengthen the bond with patients

February 9, 2015

Charlotte Huff

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High-touch and high-tech strategies can strengthen the bond with patients

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Information Technology

Patients Value Online Access to Electronic Health Records

A new study explores how patients use health IT.

January 12, 2015

Trustee Staff

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A new study explores how patients use health IT.

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Quality

Daily Survey Identifies Patient Care Gaps in Real Time

Christus Santa Rosa collects patient experience data every day.

November 10, 2014

Trustee Staff

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Christus Santa Rosa collects patient experience data every day.

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