Publications

NAPH and its research affiliate, the National Public Health and Hospital Institute (NPHHI), conduct original research into issues concerning safety net institutions. Search below for a variety of reports, policy and issue briefs of interest to safety net hospital administrators. The topics range from safety net financing, reducing health care disparities, and quality improvement and patient safety to chronic disease management, workforce development, emergency preparedness and model programs.

Reducing Readmissions in Safety Net Hospitals & Health Systems

(December 2011) This study finds that NAPH members have innovative approaches to address readmissions despite significant barriers, although there are still many opportunities for improvement in care coordination. Read More...

Making Medicaid Affordable, Protecting Patients

(November 2011) This brief outlines innovative policy ideas from NAPH that will provide savings to Medicaid and help Congress achieve fiscal order without sacrificing care to vulnerable populations. Read More...

Safety Net Health Systems: Keeping Americans Healthy and Working

(October 2011) This brief highlights FY 2009 economic impact and employment findings for NAPH member states. It also outlines substantial cuts to state Medicaid programs and the impact of those cuts on providers and patients. Read More...

NAPH Members Focus on Reducing Readmissions

(June 2011) This data brief provides findings from NAPH’s readmissions survey, including strategies for reducing readmissions and populations at high risk for readmissions in NAPH member hospitals. Read More...