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States Aim to Improve Trauma Protocols for Stroke Patients

Apr 8, 2019 || Kelcie Jimenez

Recent laws in Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia require paramedics to transport severe stroke patients directly to a hospital with a comprehensive stroke center licensed to perform thrombectomies.

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Statement on House Vote to Reauthorize PAHPA

Jan 8, 2019 || Staff

We now call on the Senate to invest in the nation’s disaster response and public health infrastructure by reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Innovation Act.

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The “Alameda Model”: Creating a Psychiatric Emergency Service

Dec 19, 2018 || Nicole Contrino

Discover how essential hospital Alameda Health System, in Oakland, Calif., improved outcomes with an innovative approach to psychiatric emergency care.

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ALTO: Opioid Alternatives in the ED

May 24, 2018 || Nicole Contrino

Discover how the Alternatives to Opioids program at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center helps patients with painful conditions without using opioids, as well as patients with drug dependency and addiction.

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AccessHealth Spartanburg: Care Coordination for the Uninsured

Dec 19, 2017 || Megan Fillebrown

Learn about Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s initiative that connects uninsured, low-income patients to a medical home and a network of donated care.

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CDC Call Will Educate Emergency Care Providers on Zika

Nov 1, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

The Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity aims to educate providers on Zika screening protocols, clinical interventions, reporting processes and more.

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Watching the Big Game? Essential Hospitals Are Watching Out for You

Feb 5, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

Near or far away from the big game, essential hospitals stand ready to treat Super Bowl fans.

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On the Hill: CR, Medical Device Tax, Veteran and Children’s Health

Sep 16, 2014 || Jocelyn Wiles

Congress meets this week to extend federal funding through Dec. 11. Other legislative considerations include medical device tax, VA authorities, and the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program. Committees will address CHIP, Ebola, and the ACA.

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On the Hill: Continuing Resolution, Wakefield Act, Health Insurance and Innovation

Sep 9, 2014 || Jocelyn Wiles

This week, Congress will likely consider a CR, allowing non-ACA-compliant group health insurance plans through 2018, extending the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, and several health-related items.

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