In this new report, Essential Hospitals Institute explores ongoing work by essential hospitals toward climate resiliency and makes recommendations for policymakers and funders to support the steps they are taking to mitigate their contribution to climate change.
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A new report from Essential Hospitals Institute shows that essential hospitals are taking steps to make themselves and their communities resilient to climate change and to reduce their own carbon footprint, but they face financial and other barriers to these goals.
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Renewed Attention on ACA Tax-Exempt RequirementsAffordable Care Act–mandated reporting requirements for tax-exempt hospitals remain in effect despite ongoing lawsuits and a Senate Finance Committee inquiry.
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The president's fiscal year 2020 budget plan calls on Congress to significantly reform the two programs, including ending Medicaid expansion and changing Medicare uncompensated care payments.
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The study finds urban, nonprofit hospitals recognize the role of health disparities in outcomes, but could use greater incentives to make improvements.
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America’s Essential Hospitals provides an overview of community benefit requirements, which hospitals must comply, and the penalties for failure to comply.
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Participants will receive training and technical assistance from national community health improvement experts, engage with the new Community Health Improvement Navigator, and exchange ideas with other partnerships. Applications are due Oct. 13.
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Whether as part of community benefit requirements or in addressing the social determinants of health, hospitals can engage in community development initiatives to encourage health improvements beyond the hospital walls.
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