Hospitals and health systems across the country are adapting in real time to meet the evolving needs of the patients and communities that rely on them. This year alone, providers have weathered historic storms, pioneered cutting-edge innovations, and kept their doors open 24/7 for every patient who needs them. At the same time, hospitals are […]
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This February is American Heart Month, a reminder to prioritize heart health at every stage of life. In hospitals and health systems across the country, doctors, nurses and other caregivers work around the clock, providing preventive services and life-saving emergency treatment for cardiac arrest or stroke. American Heart Month is a perfect time to recognize
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A once-in-a-decade blizzard has brought much of the Northeast to a standstill, shutting down businesses and making travel dangerous across the country. However, even as the north east region has declared states of emergency, hospital and health system workers continue to operate, ensuring vital services remain open and providing 24/7 access to care for those
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new research brief finds proposed site-neutral payment proposals would significantly weaken hospitals’ ability to sustain essential care services, forcing them to make difficult decisions that could jeopardize patient access to 24/7 care and critical healthcare services. America’s hospitals already face intense pressure from workforce challenges, rising costs for drugs and equipment, and
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With more seniors choosing Medicare Advantage, new trends in care delivery are sparking discussions around patient outcomes and cost management. According to a recent analysis conducted by NORC, a nonpartisan research organization at the University of Chicago, on behalf of the Coalition, MA patients are more likely to face longer hospital stays and less likely
Right now, Congress is considering massive cuts to Medicaid that would threaten healthcare coverage for more than 72 million Americans. With this news, Americans are voicing their concerns about the devastating effects that would come from cuts, and sharing how important Medicaid is to their families. A recent poll from KFF Health reflects that sentiment:
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