At essential hospital Boston Medical Center, changing the language we use is the first step in changing the way we treat people with substance use disorder.
view more »AHRQ Releases Antibiotic Stewardship Toolkit
Nov. 18, 2019 ||The toolkit includes a decision-making framework for antibiotic prescribing and strategies for developing an antibiotic stewardship program.
view more »CDC Launches No-Cost Continuing Education on Opioid Prescribing
Dec. 21, 2018 ||The modules are part of a training series based on agency guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain.
view more »Immigration and Health Care: Resources for Essential Hospitals
Oct. 18, 2017 ||America's Essential Hospitals has compiled relevant immigration resources to inform essential hospitals about the rights of patients and providers.
view more »A webinar and new election toolkit from America's Essential Hospitals can help to make sure hospitals' voices are heard this congressional election season.
view more »CDC, OSHA Release Guidance To Protect Workers from Zika
April 27, 2016 ||To prevent transmission of the virus, workers should use proper infection control and biosafety practices to avoid direct contact with blood-borne pathogens.
view more »CLABSI Prevention Guide Updated
March 22, 2016 ||Guide gives providers best practices in fight against central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), one of the most deadly health care-associated infections annually in the United States.
view more »Tools and Resources for Health Equity Assessment
Feb. 26, 2016 ||The Essential Hospitals Institute has compiled a compendium of tools that might be useful to essential providers as they pursue health equity goals.
view more »Register for 340B Compliance Webinars
Feb. 3, 2016 ||Webcasts, co-hosted by HRSA OPA and pharmacist association, will focus on helping covered entities identify steps needed to develop and maintain comprehensive 340B policies and procedures in an auditable manner.
view more »CDC: Monitoring Vital to Limiting Spread of CRE
Dec. 9, 2015 ||CDC report outlines the need for monitoring of CRE and related antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
view more »New Resources Help Hospitals Prepare for Meaningful Use
Dec. 8, 2015 ||CMS website includes information on changes to Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs in recent final rule.
view more »OSHA Offers Workplace Violence Prevention Resources
Dec. 8, 2015 ||Site for hospitals and other health care facilities reflects violent incident rate four times higher than other sectors
view more »Toolkit Helps Hospitals with Clinical Alarms Safety Goal
Dec. 2, 2015 ||Hospitals must establish and implement policies and procedures for managing alarms starting Jan. 1, 2016.
view more »Hospitals Can Fight CAUTI with New AHRQ Toolkit
Nov. 24, 2015 ||Resource helps hospitals apply concepts from the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections and create a culture of safety at the unit level.
view more »HHS Launches Interactive Opioid Drug Mapping Tool
Nov. 4, 2015 ||Tool gives physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals access to geographic comparisons of opioid prescribing habits and use.
view more »Provider ICD-10 Resources Available for Oct. 1 Transition
Sept. 16, 2015 ||New materials from CMS and the association's list of resources will help providers as they transition to ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes on Oct. 1.
view more »CMS Releases Complete List of ICD-10 Codes
Aug. 11, 2015 ||Agency resource, in preparation for Oct. 1 transition to ICD-10, can help providers determine how to accurately report codes.
view more »CMS Video, Association Resource Page Help with ICD-10 Prep
July 20, 2015 ||The video clarifies common myths and misperceptions about changes that will occur with the Oct. 1 implementation of ICD-10. America’s Essential Hospitals also compiled a list of resources to help members prepare for a seamless transition to ICD-10.
view more »CMS Releases ICD-10 Transition Guide
June 26, 2015 ||The guide outlines the critical activities needed for a successful ICD-10 launch on October 1. Also included are instructions for accessing ICD-10 codes and links to training and testing resources.
view more »HHS Launches Emergency Preparedness Resource Center
June 19, 2015 ||The ASPR TRACIE features emergency preparedness resources, one-on-one technical support, and an online forum to share user-developed templates, plans, and other materials.
view more »CMS Releases Interactive ICD-10 Training Resources
June 11, 2015 ||Interactive case studies include clinical scenarios and tips for providers and billing staff to learn the basics of documentation and coding using ICD-10. Transition is scheduled for Oct. 1.
view more »CMS to Host FY 2016 IPPS Proposed Rule Webinar
May 19, 2015 ||May 29 webinar will focus on quality reporting program proposals, impact of changes to HAC Reduction Program and Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program.
view more »MSSP Application Process Provider Call June 9
May 18, 2015 ||The call will provide an overview of the materials required for applying to the Medicare Shared Savings Program and lessons learned from previous program year application periods. Notices of intent due May 29, applications due July 31.
view more »Upcoming ICD-10 Provider Call, Testing Opportunities
May 18, 2015 ||Deadline for July end-to-end testing extended to May 22, acknowledgement testing June 1 to June 4, and a call for billing staff, coders, and clinicians June 18. Videos have also been published to the CMS website.
view more »Online Tool Promotes Safer Opioid Use to Manage Pain
May 18, 2015 ||Interactive tool uses health literacy principles and multimodal, team-based approach to prevent opioid-related adverse drug events
view more »Learn about the valuable resources America’s Essential Hospitals offers members.
view more »CMS to Answer Questions on New ACO Model
March 27, 2015 ||This new model will allow ACOs to take greater performance risks for greater financial reward, calls start March 31.
view more »Providers Wanted for July ICD-10 Testing
March 24, 2015 ||Interested providers should submit a volunteer form by April 17.
view more »CMS Posts ICD-10 Educational Videos
Feb. 24, 2015 ||Two videos provide overview and benefits, and expand previous ICD-10 resources from the agency
view more »National Provider Call: ICD-10 Implementation, Testing
Feb. 10, 2015 ||The Feb. 26 call is for clinicians and billing staff.
view more »After eight years in the Senate minority, Republicans will take control of the chamber in 2015, with at least 52 seats. The elections also resulted in at least 61 new members being elected to Congress, providing a valuable opportunity for essential hospitals to educate new lawmakers.
view more »Join us for an overview of the 2014 CEHRT flexibility rule, as well as guidance and instructions for eligible hospitals.
view more »ONC to Host 2014 EHR Certification Criteria Webinar
Sept. 29, 2014 ||Webinar will be held Thursday, Oct. 2, 1 – 2 pm ET. Registration is required.
view more »IOM Reports on Health Literacy, Public Health
Sept. 16, 2014 ||The report summarizes a Roundtable on Health Literacy workshop that featured initiatives public health organizations are undertaking to increase health literacy and the implications of health literacy on public health.
view more »AHRQ Releases Medicaid Readmissions Toolkit
Aug. 27, 2014 ||The interactive toolkit and guide aim to address the unique clinical and socioeconomic characteristics of Medicaid patients that can lead to readmissions.
view more »CMS Releases ICD-10 Transition Webcasts
Aug. 25, 2014 ||The webcasts are part of the RoadTo10 Webcast Series designed to help with the transition to ICD-10, which is set for Oct. 1, 2015.
view more »CMS Issues Guidance on Marketplace Assister Certification
Aug. 18, 2014 ||In preparation for the Nov. 15 start of open enrollment in the health insurance marketplace, CMS issues guidance on certification requirements for navigators, certified application counselors, and others who help consumers with the enrollment process.
view more »CMS Offers Quality Measures Reporting Resource
Aug. 18, 2014 ||Interactive resource for eligible hospitals participating in the Medicare Electronic Health Care Record (EHR) Incentive Program will help hospitals report clinical quality measures for 2014.
view more »CDC to Host Training Webinars for Flu Vaccine Data Collection
Aug. 8, 2014 ||The CDC invites facilities reporting health care personnel influenza vaccination summary data to attend training webinars covering collection and submission requirements. Registration is required and limited.
view more »MACPAC Releases Resources on Medicaid Payment, Delivery Systems
Aug. 5, 2014 ||Resources include a review of the latest research examining how and why Medicaid beneficiaries seek care in the ED, a scan of how individual states set payment rates and supplemental payments to hospitals, and a review of several states' approach to Medicaid payment and delivery system reform.
view more »CDC Releases Guidance for Treatment of Ebola in U.S. Hospitals
Aug. 1, 2014 ||The agency's recommendations include tips for patient placement, environmental infection control, use of personal protective equipment, and patient care considerations.
view more »This year’s congressional races will set the tone for policy discussions that could impact our nation’s essential hospitals. America’s Essential Hospitals 2014 Election Advocacy Toolkit contains resources to support your work to engage congressional candidates this election season.
view more »Care Coordination Models, Patient Safety Partnerships, and More
July 16, 2014 ||Recent articles from Health Affairs, the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, the Journal for Healthcare Quality, and The New England Journal of Medicine explore efforts to reduce readmissions and infection rates, improve patient safety, and more.
view more »CMCS Releases Medicaid, CHIP Enrollment Fact Sheets
July 8, 2014 ||The fact sheets assist hospitals and other organizations in community outreach and enrollment efforts. They cover the basics of Medicaid and CHIP benefits, enrollment eligibility, and enrollment processes.
view more »Clamping Down on Preeclampsia
July 3, 2014 ||Learn how to improve outcomes for preeclampsia patients
view more »Low-Tech Tool Helps Reduce Patient Falls
June 6, 2014 ||The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center developed a simple, replicable tool to help prevent fall injuries.
view more »Resources for Implementing Hospital Presumptive Eligibility
March 25, 2014 ||CMS has developed several resources to help hospitals implement presumptive eligibility, including model agreements between the state and hospitals, a model training template for states, a model application for hospitals, and FAQs.
view more »The Importance of Continuing Education for Medical Interpreters
March 18, 2014 ||The medical field is ever changing and evolving. So is the knowledge required of medical interpreters to do the job well. To stay in touch with these advancements, medical interpreters must keep their skills and knowledge sharp and current - not just through traditional continuing education.
view more »New Tool Helps Providers Meet Stage 2 of Meaningful Use
Feb. 11, 2014 ||CMS and ONC have introduced the Randomizer for providers demonstrating stage 2 of meaningful use in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. The Randomizer allows hospitals and professionals to exchange data with a test EHR.
view more »Members learned more about the key features and resources available on the new association website
view more »Daily Safety Huddles Lead to Harm Reductions
Jan. 15, 2014 ||Reduce patient harm using 15-minute safety huddles, which convene representatives from across the organization to address potential safety concerns.
view more »CMS Resources Help Patients Transition to Marketplace Coverage
Jan. 7, 2014 ||Fact sheets, database available through healthcare.gov
view more »EHR Incentive Program Resources From CMS
Nov. 25, 2013 ||Curated EHR Incentive Program resources to help members with HIT adoption
view more »Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentives Assessment: What Do You Know?
Nov. 25, 2013 ||Medscape created this tool to help you test your own knowledge and skills related to the EHR incentives program.
view more »Starting in 2014, hospitals may make Medicaid eligibility determinations with just a few basic pieces of information
view more »Tool uses 2011 Medicare cost data aggregated by demographic, spending, utilization, quality indicators
view more »Key Features of State 1115 Demonstration Projects
May 4, 2005 ||