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The Center Engages in Hospital Advocacy Work on Surprise Billing, Medicaid
It has been a busy time for federal policymakers and in recent weeks The Center for Health Affairs has been engaging in hospital advocacy work on behalf of members on two key issues: surprise medical billing and Medicaid.
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The Center for Health Affairs Establishes New Business Line, The Essentials Group
The Center for Health Affairs announced today the official launch of The Essentials Group, a new business line developed by the more than 100-year-old hospital association.
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AHA Advancing Health Podcast Profiles Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and King County, Washington, Collaborative Assessment and Improvement Planning Efforts
The value of community collaboration as experienced through collaborative assessment and improvement planning in Cuyahoga County, Ohio and King County, Washington was highlighted in this AHA Advancing Health podcast led by Nancy Myers, American Hospital Association (AHA) vice president of leadership and system innovation.
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Northeast Ohio Hospitals, Public Health Maintain Vigilance on Coronavirus
Hospitals and public health organizations in Northeast Ohio are remaining vigilant as cases of coronavirus are emerging in the U. S. At press time, five cases of the illness have been diagnosed in four states, all in patients who have traveled from Wuhan, China.
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Cuyahoga County Partners Release Infographic Illustrating the CHNA Process
For those not directly involved, the process for assessing a community’s health needs and identifying priorities can appear esoteric.
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Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital Receives Grant to Establish Pediatric Disaster Care Center of Excellence
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital has been awarded funding from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a Pediatric Disaster Care Center of Excellence. As one of only two grantees selected nationwide, Rainbow and its partners received $3 million to support this work.
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Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium Welcomes Dr. David Streem as Physician Chair
The Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium welcomes new leadership this month as David Streem, MD, steps into the role of physician chair. Dr. Streem, medical director of alcohol and drug recovery at Cleveland Clinic, will serve in the role for two years.
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New Medicare Conditions of Participation Affecting Emergency Preparedness Activities Are Finalized
In a final rule announced last fall that became effective in late 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented changes to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoP), including some related to emergency preparedness.
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HealthComp Foundation Announces Grants to Organizations Advancing Health Equity
The HealthComp Foundation announces grants totaling $207,000 are being awarded to eight nonprofit organizations working to advance health equity for Northeast Ohioans.
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