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How Hospitals Are Paving the Way to the Future

As a follow-up to our report last week on the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Maryjane Wurth, AHA executive vice president and chief operating officer, recently shared key takeaways from presentations by providers, technology firms, payers and others.

Free resources available to help hospitals and health systems prevent human trafficking

In this final Q&A in conjunction with Human Trafficking Awareness month, Ashely Garrett, director of National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center, shares why hospitals and health systems are key players in stopping human trafficking and what support exists to strengthen interventions.

Study: Continuity of inpatient care associated with better outcomes

In a three-year study of Medicare data from hospitals in Texas, patients receiving care from hospitalists whose schedules permitted continuity of care had lower mortality, readmissions and costs 30 days after discharge and were more likely to be discharged directly home.

Chairman’s File: Patient safety is our top priority

As health care in our nation transforms, one thing remains constant for America’s hospitals and health systems: our unwavering commitment to providing safe, high-quality, patient-centric care.

Chairman’s File: Podcast — Getting Patients and Caregivers on the Same Page

When invited to play a larger role in their own care, many patients welcome the chance — and results show that patient engagement, in turn, improves outcomes.