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Leaders from the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems shared how data collection helped member hospitals reduce health disparities and provide culturally competent care.
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The administration's proposed rule, Nondiscrimination in Health and Health Education Programs or Activities, will worsen access to care and disparities for many of the nation's most vulnerable populations.
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Association Submits Feedback on Disparity Methods
Dec 3, 2018 ||The association expressed concerns about two disparity methods developed to report readmission rates among patients with social risk factors; the deadline for comments has been extended to Dec. 14.
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CMS Seeks Feedback on Disparity Methods
Oct 30, 2018 ||The agency seeks stakeholder feedback on two disparity methods measuring patient outcomes based on social risk factors; comments are due Dec. 14.
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Discover how The MetroHealth System tackles food insecurity by training community members to teach healthy cultural cooking practices to their peers.
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CMS Provides Confidential Reports to Highlight Disparity Gaps
Aug 30, 2018 ||The hospital-specific reports, available for download through Sept. 24, use dual eligibility as the social risk factor for stratification of readmission rates within a hospital and enable comparison of differences across hospitals.
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The confidential reports, available Aug. 24, will allow hospitals to review two disparity methods that assess performance for patients with social risk factors.
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Letters of intent for this funding opportunity must be submitted by June 28 at 5 pm ET, and full applications are due Sept. 25 at 5 pm ET.
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AHRQ Report Shows Quality Improvements, but Disparities Persist
Aug 22, 2017 ||The report, mandated by Congress and released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, found continued gaps in access to care and other health disparities.
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Legislative and Regulatory Update
Jul 11, 2017 ||
Attendees gained a comprehensive view of legislative and regulatory action in Washington, D.C, a preview of action in the fall, and our recommendations for messaging and strategy during Congress’ August recess.
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The Eliminating Health Disparities Act of 2017, introduced in April by Rep. Ben Ray Luján, would allow states to apply for Medicaid state plan amendments to establish a Health Disparities Elimination Program.
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Population Health: Addressing Health Inequities
Apr 14, 2017 ||
How experts at UChicago Medicine are advancing health equity through their CLAS standards assessment and strategic plan.
view more »Author Discusses Continued Importance of Essential Hospitals
Aug 4, 2016 ||Mike King, author of A Spirit of Charity, spoke with America’s Essential Hospitals about reducing health disparities and changing public perceptions.
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AHRQ Review Analyzes Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities
Jun 15, 2016 ||The agency examined existing research on vulnerable populations to provide strategies for reducing health disparities.
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Homelessness and Health
May 3, 2016 ||
Learn how the University of Vermont is improving the health of those struggling with chronic homelessness
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CMS Releases Data on Disparities in Medicare Advantage
Apr 20, 2016 ||The release marks the first time CMS has provided MA beneficiary experience data stratified by race and ethnicity.
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New CMS Tool Maps Medicare Disparities
Mar 23, 2016 ||Tool, developed by association member University of Chicago, shows geographic disparities in health outcomes, health care use, and health care spending.
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AHRQ Chartbook Shows Some Progress on Disparities
Mar 22, 2016 ||Latest Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) patient safety data show gaps in care for racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups have become less pronounced over time.
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Association Forum Recommends Steps to Reduce Disparities
Feb 24, 2016 ||Hospitals should stratify data and reduce language barriers to improve equity, thought leaders say in new report.
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New CMS Guide Addresses Readmissions Disparities
Feb 2, 2016 ||The guide focuses on reducing readmissions for racial and ethnic minority groups and is part of the CMS Equity Plan for Improving Quality in Medicare.
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CMS to Grant $157 Million for Clinical-Community Model
Jan 6, 2016 ||Accountable Health Communities to test whether clinical and community-based services alignment can improve care quality and affordability. CMS offers webinars on grant application process; letters of intent are due Feb. 8.
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