American Hospital Association

Musicians On Call’s Programs Expand Nationwide to Deliver the Healing Power of Music to Hospitals When Needed Most

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Through Musicians On Call’s bedside and virtual programs, patients experience the physical, mental and emotional benefits of live music in the hospital setting.

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  • Through Musicians On Call’s bedside and virtual programs, patients experience the physical, mental and emotional benefits of live music in the hospital setting.
  • “For nearly four years, volunteer and visitor restrictions in local hospitals paused Musicians On Call’s in-person programs.
  • “Our commitment to enhancing the hospital environment through the transformative power of music continues as the demand for our programs grows.
  • As the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, MOC volunteers have performed for more than one million individuals in healthcare facilities nationwide.

AONL and Laudio Release New Report Measuring the Impact of Nurse Managers on Health System Performance

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Laudio and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership today announced the release of the inaugural Quantifying Nurse Manager Impact report , which delivers insights on the impact of nurse managers on health system financial outcomes and key factors that can impede this impact.

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  • Laudio and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership today announced the release of the inaugural Quantifying Nurse Manager Impact report , which delivers insights on the impact of nurse managers on health system financial outcomes and key factors that can impede this impact.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403616079/en/
    Leveraging Laudio’s unique data set, the report provides first-of-its-kind data on the influence of leader-team member engagement on nurse retention – a pervasive and costly challenge for health systems nationwide.
  • The analysis showed nurse managers who have consistent, purposeful interactions (e.g., check-ins, recognition) with their team members have statistically significant lower registered nurse (RN) turnover.
  • The report also evaluates key factors influencing a nurse manager’s capacity for meaningful team engagement, such as span of control, which ultimately hinder the health system’s financial outcomes.

Gibbs Law Group Files Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Healthcare Providers Harmed by Change Healthcare Data Breach

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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On March 18, 2024, Gibbs Law Group filed a class action lawsuit against Change Healthcare Inc., Optum, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Incorporated following a massive data breach that has disrupted critical infrastructure in the U.S. healthcare system since February 21, 2024.

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  • On March 18, 2024, Gibbs Law Group filed a class action lawsuit against Change Healthcare Inc., Optum, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Incorporated following a massive data breach that has disrupted critical infrastructure in the U.S. healthcare system since February 21, 2024.
  • The lawsuit was filed on behalf of healthcare providers whose use of Change Healthcare’s services was disrupted due to the data breach and related shutdown of the Change Healthcare computer networks.
  • Affected healthcare providers have been unable to get paid on claims for medical services they have provided since the breach occurred.
  • Healthcare providers who believe they were impacted by the Change Healthcare data breach should contact our legal team for a free case evaluation by calling 510-369-0259 or visiting our website: Change Healthcare Class Action Lawsuit .

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah Welcomes Mike Woodruff, M.D., as Its Executive Medical Director

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah welcomes Dr. Mike Woodruff as its new executive medical director.

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  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah welcomes Dr. Mike Woodruff as its new executive medical director.
  • In this executive leadership role, he will drive clinical strategies focused on improving health care access, affordability, quality and member experience.
  • “Woodruff has a strong track record of implementing simple, user-friendly interventions that build trust and provide meaningful value,” said Jim Guemple, president of Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah.
  • He received his residency training at the University of Utah and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

Gibbs Law Group Files Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Consumers Harmed by Change Healthcare Data Breach

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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On March 12, 2024, Gibbs Law Group filed a class action lawsuit against Change Healthcare Inc. following a massive data breach impacting the single largest healthcare payment processor in North America.

Key Points: 
  • On March 12, 2024, Gibbs Law Group filed a class action lawsuit against Change Healthcare Inc. following a massive data breach impacting the single largest healthcare payment processor in North America.
  • Consumers, patients, and healthcare providers who believe they were impacted by the Change Healthcare data breach should contact our legal team for a free case evaluation by calling 510-369-0259 or visiting our website: Change Healthcare Class Action Lawsuit .
  • On February 21, 2024, a data breach at Change Healthcare resulted in hackers accessing confidential health and personal information of millions of consumers.
  • Change Healthcare recently confirmed that ransomware group ALPHV, or Blackcat, a group known for healthcare company ransomware attacks, was responsible for the breach, according to the Associated Press.

National health care leaders announce bold commitments to support public health

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Common Health Coalition: Together for Public Health announced a bold new set of commitments that will better equip U.S. health care organizations to collaborate with public health systems in preparing for the next public health emergency. Founded by AHIP, the Alliance of Community Health Plans, the American Hospital Association, the American Medical Association, and Kaiser Permanente, the Common Health Coalition is using lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to strengthen the relationships between health care organizations and public health systems, two vitally important components of the U.S. health system that have long operated in parallel. 

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  • The Common Health Coalition offers health care organizations a path to deepen public health partnerships and prepare for future crises.
  • WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Common Health Coalition: Together for Public Health announced a bold new set of commitments that will better equip U.S. health care organizations to collaborate with public health systems in preparing for the next public health emergency.
  • The new commitments are informed by expert analysis and real-world examples of health care and public health organizations working together, and reflect guidance from an advisory council of public health leaders at the local, state, and federal levels.
  • "From promoting high-quality, affordable care to improving health care resilience, we're excited to play a pivotal role in supporting the nation's public health system."

Mednition Appoints Dr. Chris DeRienzo, AHA Chief Physician Executive as Board Member, Expanding Mission to Transform Healthcare

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Steven Reilly, CEO of Mednition, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Chris DeRienzo to our board of directors.

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  • Steven Reilly, CEO of Mednition, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Chris DeRienzo to our board of directors.
  • Dr. DeRienzo is a respected healthcare executive who brings extensive real-world experience to the table to enhance healthcare quality, leverage data analytics, and spearhead innovations.
  • His leadership roles, previously as a chief medical officer and chief quality officer of multiple health systems and currently as chief physician executive of the American Hospital Association (AHA), have equipped him with invaluable insights and experiences perfectly aligned with our mission."
  • Dr. DeRienzo shared his optimism about the future of healthcare technology, stating, "I am deeply convinced of the transformative power of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Protesters Blast NACHC’s Self-Serving Deal with PhRMA, says AHF

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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This press release features multimedia.

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  • This press release features multimedia.
  • For more information on NACHC's deal with PhRMA: https://www.aidshealth.org/2023/03/community-health-centers-deal-walks-p...
    AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 1.9 million individuals across 45 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe.
  • To learn more about AHF, visit us online at AIDShealth.org , find us on Facebook , follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and TikTok , and subscribe to our AHFter Hours podcast.
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Lyra Health and Children’s Hospital Association’s New Vendor Relationship to Offer Mental Health Benefits to Leading Health Care Organizations

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Lyra Health , the leading provider of innovative Workforce Mental Health solutions for employers, and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA), the national voice for more than 200 children’s hospitals, today announced they have a new vendor relationship to offer life-changing mental health solutions to all CHA member hospitals.

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  • Lyra Health , the leading provider of innovative Workforce Mental Health solutions for employers, and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA), the national voice for more than 200 children’s hospitals, today announced they have a new vendor relationship to offer life-changing mental health solutions to all CHA member hospitals.
  • As part of this relationship, CHA member hospitals will now have preferred access to Lyra’s evidenced-based mental health offerings for their employees and dependents.
  • “CHA was struck by the impressive track record Lyra has established with leading health care organizations such as Stanford Medicine Children's Health and Children’s Minnesota,” said Kristie Seibert, Director of Insurance Advisory Services for CHA.
  • Lyra’s transformative, tech-enabled care experience is proven to help people improve their mental health conditions more quickly than traditional approaches.

Sermo Barometer of Healthcare Leaders Finds 2024 Will Not Be the Year of AI in Hospitals & Health Systems

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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The Escalating Challenge of Staff Shortages:

Key Points: 
  • The Escalating Challenge of Staff Shortages:
    While AI might be all the rage, staffing shortages are the top-of-mind priority for healthcare leaders.
  • Healthcare leaders don’t see technology as a solution as only 17% reported that they are looking to automate tasks with technology to help solve these challenges.
  • “We consistently hear from our physician and provider community about the negative impacts of staffing shortages,” said Erin Fitzgerald, CMO at Sermo.
  • Healthcare leaders see collaborations with schools and training programs as key to helping solve their staffing challenges as reported by 44% of respondents.