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The American Hospital Association launched a Care Delivery Transformation Framework to provide hospitals with tools and resources to develop and implement innovative care models.
AONL has extended the deadline to submit nominations for the AONL Emerging Professional Voices program to June 23 at 10:00 a.m. CT.
An American Hospital Association analysis found Medicaid provisions in the House-passed reconciliation bill would result in a $50.4 billion reduction in federal Medicaid spending on rural hospitals over 10 years.
The American Hospital Association criticized the Senate draft bill released by the Finance Committee, saying it would “further undermine the ability for hospitals to provide care to Medicaid patients” and could lead to hospital closures, particularly in rural areas.
The Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI will partner to accelerate the development and adoption of artificial intelligence best practices and guidance across the U.S. health care system.
A free toolkit contains resources to help clinical and administrative managers prevent health care-associated infections, according to an article in the American Journal of Infection Control.
Several senators re-introduced the SEPSIS Act (S. 1929), which would task the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with continuing to address sepsis care.
Deep cuts to state and local public health departments are eliminating the workers who inspect restaurants, monitor wastewater for new and harmful germs, and respond to outbreaks before they expand, making individuals and communities less safe.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,168 confirmed measles cases across 33 states as of June 6.
CNOs should understand their health system’s policies and provide guidance to nurses who are working during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement action.