Sycom GM RSS feed generatorWed, 15 Jun 2011 16:21:59 GMTWelcome!http://www.naph.orgCopyright 2009en-usThu, 16 Jun 2011 17:49:43 GMT1Interpreting a recent Consumer Reports hospital quality ranking John Oswaldhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Interpreting-a-recent-Consumer-Reports-hospital-quality-ranking.aspxA recent quality ranking of teaching hospitals by Consumer Reports focused on centrWed, 15 Jun 2011 16:21:59 GMTDispelling the myth of poor care in safety net hospitals Lindsey Marshallhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Dispelling-the-myth-of-poor-care-in-safety-net-hospitals.aspxThe May 2011 NAPH data brief describing how NAPH members perform Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:41:44 GMTThe PPACA: It's traveled a tough road and faces near-term challenges, but has tremendous long-term potential Celinda Lakehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Affordable-Care-Acto-Challenges-and-Potential.aspxCelinda Lake will be presenting at <A href="Main-Menu-Category/2011-NAPH-Annual-Conference/PlenaMon, 06 Jun 2011 13:36:16 GMTResearch suggests safety net hospitals are synergistic with high-performing state health systems John Oswaldhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Research-suggests-safety-net-hospitals-are-synergistic-with-high-performing-state-health-systems.aspxIn all of the different rankings of states and counties in terms of their health status and health cThu, 02 Jun 2011 09:46:51 GMTNew NAPH Study Reveals Past Challenges for Members and Hopes for the Future Under Health Reform Obaid Zamanhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/New-NAPH-Study-Reveals-Past-Challenges-for-Members-and-Hopes-for-the-Future-Under-Health-Reform.aspxA new study was recently released by NAPH revealing some of the iTue, 31 May 2011 14:49:33 GMT'Forks Over Knives' Calls for Healthier Diets to Curb Health Costs (and Save Our Lives) Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Forks-Over-Knives-Calls-for-Healthier-Diets-to-Curb-Health-Costs.aspxYesterday, I went to see Forks Over Knives</Thu, 26 May 2011 12:31:43 GMTMedicaid: More Popular than You Think Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Medicaid-is-More-Popular-than-You-Think.aspxJust as things began to look really bleak for the Medicaid program, with lawmakers on Capitol Hill oWed, 25 May 2011 11:53:18 GMTGrace Under Fire Bruce Siegelhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Grace-Under-Fire-for-Arizona-Health-Care.aspxMaybe the biggest lesson for Americans these past three years is that they may only be a paycheck awTue, 24 May 2011 10:01:03 GMTGrady Physician Urges Support for Safety Net Hospitals Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Grady-Physician-Urges-Support-for-Safety-Net-Hospitals.aspxThis three-and-a-half-minute interview with NAPH member Grady Health System's Dr. Neil Winawer does Mon, 23 May 2011 10:30:54 GMTA Ringing Endorsement for HHS' 'Partnering to Heal' Tool Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Ringing-Endorsement-for-HHS-Partnering-to-Heal-Tool.aspxHHS recently unveiled a new "computer-based, interactive learning tool for clinicians, health profesThu, 19 May 2011 11:39:23 GMTFulfilling Medicaid's Promise of Access to Care Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Fulfilling-the-Medicaid-Promise-of-Access-to-Care.aspx"[Medicaid] reimbursement for services provided is so low that the state and the federal governmTue, 17 May 2011 11:57:16 GMTSafety Net Hospitals-Vital to the Health of Our Nation Brigette Scotthttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Safety-Net-Hospitals-Vital-to-the-Health-of-Our-Nation.aspxOn Tuesday, I had the pleasure of being <A href="http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/hospital-cloFri, 13 May 2011 12:15:13 GMTNational Nurses Week: Advancing Nursing to Transform Health Shiela Burkehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/National-Nurses-Week-Advancing-Nursing-to-Transform-Health.aspxChanges under way in the delivery and culture of U.S. health care aim to create a system that will pThu, 12 May 2011 10:47:34 GMTGrady Health System celebrates nurses with pride Rhonda Scotthttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Grady-Health-System-celebrates-nurses-with-pride.aspxAt Grady Health System in Atlanta, Ga., we celebrate National Nurses Week with great pride and enthuWed, 11 May 2011 10:12:48 GMTHHS Secretary Sebelius Honors National Nurses Week Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/HHS-Secretary-Sebelius-Honors-National-Nurses-Week.aspxIn honor of National Nurses Week, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen SeTue, 10 May 2011 15:56:11 GMTHonoring nurses for their critical role in care delivery Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Honoring-nurses-for-their-critical-role-in-care-delivery.aspxToday, NAPH is joining the American Nurses Association in celebrating Nurses Trusted to Fri, 13 May 2011 12:33:22 GMTFellows 2010 Project Spotlight: University of Kentucky Healthcare's "Integrating Clinical Services through Timely Access" Josel Bernardo-Fritzhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Fellows-2010-Project-Spotlight-UK-Healthcare-Improves-Access-and-Operations-.aspxAs part of the curriculum, participants of the 2010 Fellows Program completed a year-long project foMon, 25 Apr 2011 16:30:46 GMTWashington Post articles make thoughtful observations on need for radical health reforms Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Washington-Post-articles-make-thoughtful-observations-on-need-for-radical-health-reforms.aspxSaturday, April 16 -- just two days after the Congress finally passed a bill funding the current fisWed, 20 Apr 2011 09:41:36 GMTFinally: A National Plan to Address Health Disparities Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/A-National-Plan-to-Address-Health-Disparities.aspxAs of April 8, there is now officially a national plan to address health disparities across the counMon, 11 Apr 2011 10:03:43 GMTSpending the Day at The Atlantic's Health Care Forum Zina Gontscharowhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Spending-the-Day-at-The-Atlantics-Health-Care-Forum.aspxWhile the battle over the budget continued to rage on Capitol Hill, over 200 people - representinThu, 07 Apr 2011 17:10:26 GMTWhy is safety & injury prevention important? NPHW TEAMhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Why-is-safety-and-injury-prevention-important.aspxYou turn on the news and hear of another car crash-fire-worksite disaster-sports injury-drug overdosTue, 05 Apr 2011 09:16:01 GMTMaking Health Care Disparity History John Blufordhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Making-Health-Care-Disparity-History.aspxBy decade end, racial and ethnic minorities will account for more than 40 percent oMon, 04 Apr 2011 09:15:16 GMTWhy Should Health Care Workers Be Interested in Their Own Health and Wellness? John Blufordhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Why-Should-Health-Care-Workers-Be-Interested-in-Own-Health-and-Wellness.aspxProviding the finest, accessible-to-all medical care is the core of what we do as the nation's safetWed, 30 Mar 2011 09:16:43 GMTHealth Reform Enhancing Access for Indianapolis Lisa Harrishttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Health-Reform-Enhancing-Access-for-Indianapolis.aspxThis post is the seventh in our series of guest entries marking the one-year anniversary of the Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:11:02 GMTThe ACA Helps Californians, Bolsters Care Delivery Innovations Melissa Stafford Joneshttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/The-ACA-Helps-California.aspxThis post is the sixth in our series of guest entries marking the one-year anniversary of tThu, 24 Mar 2011 09:44:15 GMTReflect on the past, look to the future on this first anniversary of health reform Garth Grahamhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Reflect-on-the-past-look-to-the-future-on-this-first-anniversary-of-health-reform.aspxFor the fifth guest entry in our series, NAPH was excited to speak with Garth Graham, M.D., M.P.Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:11:13 GMTThe Importance of Health Reform and Medicaid/CHIP To Our Children Bruce Lesleyhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/The-Importance-of-Health-Reform-and-Medicaid-CHIP-To-Our-Children.aspxThis post is the fourth in our series of guest entries marking the one-year anniversary of Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:03:29 GMTSafety Net Health Systems - Champions for Reform Brigette Scotthttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Safety-Net-Health-Systems-Champions-for-Reform.aspxThis post is the third in our series of blog entries marking the one-year anniversary of thWed, 23 Mar 2011 09:15:42 GMTImmigrant Health in Post-Reform America Marsha Regensteinhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Immigrant-Health-in-a-Post-Reform-America.aspxThis post is the second in our series of guest entries marking the one-year anniversary of Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:55:22 GMTCelebrating the first anniversary of health reform with the ANA Karen Daleyhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Celebrating-the-first-anniversary-of-health-reform-with-the-ANA.aspxThis post is the first in our series of guest entries marking the one-year anniversMon, 21 Mar 2011 09:30:39 GMTPatient Safety Culture at LSU Health Care Services Division: Every Hospital, Every Unit, Every Employee, Every Day Michael Kaiserhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Patient-Safety-Culture-at-LSU-Health-Care-Services-Division.aspxAs Chief Medical Officer of a highly diverse, seven-hospital system that includes rural and urban inThu, 10 Mar 2011 09:40:33 GMTCelebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week at New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Mei Konghttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Celebrating-Patient-Safety-Awareness-Week-at-New-York-City-Health-and-Hospitals-Corporation.aspxAs the largest public health care system in the nation, HHC is involving all of our facilities (11 aWed, 09 Mar 2011 10:18:42 GMTEngaging the Team and the Patient in Patient Safety Susan [email protected] - Moffatt Brucehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Engaging-the-Team-and-the-Patient-in-Patient-Safety.aspxWhen asked, "What is patient safety?" the common answer is "It is how the doctor must engage and takTue, 08 Mar 2011 09:28:35 GMTPatient Safety Awareness Week 2011 Kick Off Diane Pinakiewiczhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Patient-Safety-Awareness-Week-2011-Kick-Off.aspxAre you in? That's the question the National Patient Safety Foundation is asking this week,Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:56:09 GMTMedicaid: What's good flexibility and what's bad? Shawn Gremminger and Lynne Fagnanihttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Good-Flexibility-and-Bad-Flexibility-for-Medicaid.aspxIt is difficult to think of a more aggressive experiment in federalism in our nation's history than Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:31:44 GMTCreating a structure to support quality and patient safety at Boston Medical Center Laura Harringtonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Creating-a-structure-to-support-quality-and-patient-safety-at-Boston-Medical-Center.aspxBoston Medical Center (BMC) is a private, not-for-profit, 639-licensed bed, academic medical center Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:25:07 GMTExcellence in the Buckeye State Bruce Siegelhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Excellence-in-the-Buckeye-State.aspxA few days ago I had my first visit to OSU Medical Center. There I saw an enterprise that is buildinThu, 10 Feb 2011 15:34:47 GMTGet Involved in National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7 Garth Grahamhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Get-Involved-in-National-Black-HIV-AIDS-Awareness-Day-on-Feb-7-.aspxAfrican Americans make up 12 percent of our population but nearly half - 46 percent - of <A title="AMon, 07 Feb 2011 11:39:30 GMTHonoring One African-American Woman Who Transformed Medicine Betsy Carrierhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Honoring-One-African-American-Woman-Who-Transformed-Medicine.aspxThe IWed, 02 Feb 2011 16:34:24 GMTExceptional care, without exception: Reducing readmission rates for cardiomyopathy patients Diane Gauthierhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Boston-Medical-Center-Heart-Health-Care.aspx As a nurse practitioner in the cardiomyopathy program at Boston Medical Center (BTue, 01 Feb 2011 15:49:26 GMTWhy Health Reform Matters to Alameda County Medical Center Wright Lassiterhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Why-Health-Reform-matters-to-Alameda-County-Medical-Center-.aspx Alameda County Medical Center joins hospital systems and organizations all over America in <STRONGMon, 24 Jan 2011 16:22:36 GMTDon't Repeal-Don't Defund-Improve Arthur Gianellihttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Dont-Repeal-Health-Reform.aspx This week, the Republican majority in the House of Representatives fulfilled a campaign promise toFri, 21 Jan 2011 10:27:27 GMTSave Health Reform - Don't Throw the Baby out with the Bathwater Patricia Gabowhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Save-Health-Reform.aspx I am CEO of a safety net health system that provides almost $400 million a year of care to peopleThu, 20 Jan 2011 14:45:01 GMTNow That That's Done, Let's Get to Work Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/House-Passes-HR2-Now-Lets-Get-to-Work.aspx Just moments ago, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the unsubtly named "Repealing the JoThu, 20 Jan 2011 09:24:35 GMTHealth Care Reform Will Improve Health of Our Communities William Walkerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Health-Care-Reform-Will-Improve-Health-of-Our-Communities.aspx As director of a public health system and a practicing physician for three decades, I see up closeWed, 19 Jan 2011 10:38:28 GMTDenver Health Team Tackles Most Difficult Cases to Ensure Right Level of Care at Right Time Darlene Eberthttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Denver-Health-Team-Tackles-Most-Difficult-Cases-to-Ensure-Right-Level-of-Care-at-Right-Time.aspx It's a problem that safety net hospitals across the country face: how to help the patientsTue, 18 Jan 2011 12:13:06 GMTTucson tragedy: politics, or a failure of social policy? Maria Ravenhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Tucson-tragedy-politics-or-a-failure-of-social-policy.aspx<IMG born raised Tucson, AZ attended synagogue where healing service held Sunday Gabrielle Giffords Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:21:19 GMTThe Mission of the Safety Net Extends to Haiti Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/The-Mission-of-the-Safety-Net-Extends-to-Haiti.aspx Amid all of the news about the devastation that remains in Haiti one year later, I came across thiThu, 13 Jan 2011 11:13:55 GMTSurgeons, Community Aligned against Violence through Education and Support Gerardo Gomezhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Surgeons-Community-Aligned-against-Violence-through-Education-and-Support.aspx Statistics show that there are nearly 1.5 million violent crimes committed every year in the UnitedWed, 02 Feb 2011 12:20:26 GMTAdvocate for a Healthier America Richard Hamburghttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Advocate-for-a-Healthier-America.aspx I'm sure you've all heard by now that the incoming House majority has scheduled a vote for repeal Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:18:38 GMTSafety Net Hospital Financial Characteristics Report Decoded Obaid Zamanhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Safety-Net-Hospital-Financial-Characteristics-Report-Decoded-.aspx Today NAPH released its annual report detailing the results of the <A href="http://www.naph.org/MaWed, 05 Jan 2011 09:33:23 GMTServing the community with food and health care Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Serving-the-community-with-food-and-health-care.aspx Last week many NAPH staff volunteered at the local Martha's Table, which offers food, clothing andFri, 10 Dec 2010 14:46:29 GMTThe 22nd Annual IHI National Forum Jane Hookerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/The-22nd-Annual-IHI-National-Forum.aspx I just came back from the 22nd Annual IHI National Forum and as usual, it did not disappoint. I haFri, 10 Dec 2010 11:45:35 GMTA Bright Spot in an Otherwise Dreary Deficit Reduction Picture Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/A-Bright-Spot-in-an-Otherwise-Dreary-Deficit-Reduction-Picture.aspx On Wednesday morning, the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform released its finMon, 06 Dec 2010 11:12:10 GMT"Kaizen" at Contra Costa Health Services Lindsey Marshallhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Kaizen-at-Contra-Costa-Health-Services.aspx During the week of October 25, I had the opportunity to visit Contra Costa Health Services in MartFri, 03 Dec 2010 13:12:51 GMTPublic hospitals as leaders in HIV detection Lee Wilburhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Public-hospitals-as-leaders-in-HIV-detection.aspx DidWed, 02 Feb 2011 12:19:39 GMTSafety Net Myth-Busting in Beantown Bruce Siegelhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Safety-Net-Myth-Busting-in-Beantown.aspx Around the time I joined NAPH, a number of people asked me the same question: Will we still need puFri, 19 Nov 2010 15:12:02 GMTLee Memorial Health System: 'Proud to be Tobacco Free' for One Full Year Jim Nathanhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Lee-Memorial-Health-System-is-Proud-to-be-Tobacco-Free-for-One-Full-Year.aspx Lee Memorial Health System in Lee County, Florida, has been tobacco free for one year as of NWed, 17 Nov 2010 10:35:13 GMTSafety Net Hospitals and Changing Care Delivery Bruce Siegelhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Safety-Net-Hospitals-and-Changing-Care-Delivery.aspx "It is possible to build seamless care networks where hospitals and community health centers woFri, 12 Nov 2010 17:04:54 GMTFirst Texas safety net hospital named Patient-Centered Medical Home Robert Trenschelhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/First-Texas-safety-net-hospital-named-Patient-Centered-Medical-Home.aspx We are excited to announce that the Harris County Hospital District is the first healthcare systemMon, 08 Nov 2010 09:43:32 GMTNAPH Conference Next Week! Health Reform: What's Next? -- We Couldn't Have Asked a Better Question Kristin LaRochehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/NAPH-Conference-Next-Week-Health-Reform-Whats-Next-We-Couldnt-Have-Asked-a-Better-Question.aspx NAPH will be hosting its annual fall conference next week in Washington, DC. So what's the topic oFri, 05 Nov 2010 16:21:14 GMTHealth Reform and the Election. Or: "Why It's Still the Economy Stupid." Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Health-REform-and-the-Election-Or-Why-It's-Still-the-Economy-Stupid.aspx Did health reform decide the election? Maybe. But probably not.
Exit polls showed thWed, 03 Nov 2010 16:57:52 GMTNAPH Staff Forecasts Election Outcome Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/NAPH-Staff-Forecasts-Election-Outcome.aspx At Tuesday afternoon's all staff meeting, NAPH staff was asked to play a little game - winner getsThu, 28 Oct 2010 12:15:17 GMTRemembering the Patient in Delivery System Reform Sarah Mutinskyhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Remembering-the-Patient-in-Delivery-System-Reform.aspx The October 5th workshop with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), the HHS OffiWed, 27 Oct 2010 09:51:53 GMTThe Perfect Storm Anna Rothhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/The-Perfect-Storm.aspx
With increasing demand, those working to preserve and enhance the safety net will need new lMon, 25 Oct 2010 10:21:55 GMTWhat I Know For Sure about Healthcare Acquired Infections Caroline Jacobshttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/What-I-Know-For-Sure-about-Healthcare-Acquired-Infections.aspx In her monthly magazine, Oprah Winfrey ends each issue with a column entitled "What I Know for SurThu, 21 Oct 2010 10:30:24 GMTEngaging the Team in Patient Safety Susan [email protected] - Moffatt Brucehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Engaging-the-Team-in-Patient-Safety.aspx When asked "What is patient safety", the common answer is "It is how the doctor must take care ofTue, 19 Oct 2010 10:29:25 GMTInvolving Patients and Families Improves Patient Safety and Quality Rebecca Caschettehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Involving-Patients-and-Families-Improves-Patient-Safety-and-Quality.aspx Developing tools that change the "way we do things"; tools that pushMon, 18 Oct 2010 14:34:44 GMTMore Questions than Answers on Republican Plans for Health Care Reform Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/More-Questions-than-Answers-on-Republican-Plans-for-Health-Care-Reform.aspx
With polls continuing to show Republican congressional candidates beating theiThu, 14 Oct 2010 09:44:33 GMTMACPAC's First Meeting Xiaoyi Huanghttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/MACPACs-First-Meeting.aspx Last week, on September 23-24, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) heldTue, 05 Oct 2010 17:17:39 GMTResearch on the Safety Net Goes International Katie Swinkhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Research-on-the-Safety-Net-Goes-International.aspx
One of the main goals of the research department at NAPH and NPHHI is to conduct research on majoThu, 30 Sep 2010 14:22:51 GMTA Call to Inform About Reform Lynne Fagnanihttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/A-Call-to-Inform-About-Reform.aspx A recent health tracking polWed, 29 Sep 2010 16:40:53 GMTHealth Reform Reaches an Important Milestone Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Health-Reform-Reaches-an-Important-Milestone.aspx Health reform has reached an important milestone today, on the six month anniversary of its enactmThu, 23 Sep 2010 10:58:55 GMTHealth Reform Perspectives from an NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation leader Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Health-Reform-Perspectives-from-an-NYC-Health-and-Hospitals-Corporation-leader.aspxThis week, we continue with efforts to mark the six-month anniversary of the passage of health reforWed, 22 Sep 2010 15:23:05 GMTRunning from Reform Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Running-from-Reform.aspx
A recent <A href=""" http: www.politico.com news stories 0910 42257.html" target_Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:12:33 GMTHealth Reform Perspectives from one California hospital's CEO Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Health-Reform-Perspectives-ACMC-CEO-Wright-Lassiter.aspxThe six-month anniversary of the enactment of US health reform legislation really is just around theTue, 14 Sep 2010 12:13:22 GMTA New Day at Grady Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/A-New-Day-at-Grady.aspx Earlier this week, <A title="Kristin's Twitter Page" href="http://twitter.com/kristinlaroche" targFri, 03 Sep 2010 10:36:38 GMTHealth Reform Perspectives: The Med's CEO Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Health-Reform-Perspectives-The-Med-CEO.aspxFor the third video in our series on member hospital CEO perspectives, Dr. Reginald Coopwood - CEO oThu, 26 Aug 2010 11:47:15 GMTHealth Reform Perspectives: Truman Medical Centers' CEO Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Health-Reform-Perspectives-Truman-Medical-Centers-CEO-.aspxEnjoy the second video in the series!
John W. Bluford, CEO and president of Truman MedicaMon, 23 Aug 2010 16:29:17 GMTHospital CEO Health Reform Perspectives Series Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Hospital-CEO-Health-Reform-Perspectives-Series.aspxWith the six-month anniversary of the enactment of US health reform legislation around the corner (STue, 17 Aug 2010 10:51:52 GMTWill health reform solve health problems for the homeless? Katie Swinkhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Will-health-reform-solve-health-problems-for-the-homeless.aspx Country songs often get a bad reputation (the old "my tractor broke, my boat sank, and I lost my dMon, 16 Aug 2010 14:14:08 GMTAn Outcome-Driven Public Health Framework Makes a Difference in Boston Jane Hookerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/An-Outcome-Driven-Public-Health-Framework-Makes-a-Difference-in-Boston.aspx In an article titled <A title="AJPH Abstract" href="http://ajph.aphapublications.org/cgi/contenThu, 12 Aug 2010 09:42:39 GMTCaring for Homeless Populations Jane Hookerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Caring-for-Homeless-Populations.aspx The delicate dance between housing and health continues to fascinate and bewilder us. The frequentTue, 10 Aug 2010 14:25:10 GMTA Message to The Dallas Morning News from Parkland CEO Dr. Anderson Ron Andersonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/A-Message-to-The-Dallas-Morning-News-from-Parkland-CEO-Dr-Anderson.aspx Chiseled in stone above The Dallas Morning News' front door are these words: "Build the news upon tWed, 02 Feb 2011 11:32:49 GMTSocial Media for the C-Suite Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Social-Media-for-the-C-Suite.aspxI am often asked why social media is important or why someone should bother spending time with it - Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:51:16 GMTCCN Appropriation a Victory for the Safety Net Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/CCN-Appropriation-a-Victory-for-the-Safety-Net.aspx Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed its Fiscal Year 2011 bill to fund the DepartMon, 02 Aug 2010 10:07:39 GMTThoughts on Health and Hospitals from the Incoming NAPH CEO Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Thoughts-on-Health-and-Hospitals-from-the-Incoming-NAPH-CEO.aspxDr. Bruce Siegel was just announced as the incoming CEO of NAPH! All of us here at NAMon, 19 Jul 2010 16:42:06 GMTPassing of the Gavel: A Message from the New NAPH Chair Kirk Calhounhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/The-Gavel-.aspx It is with great pleasure and humility that I accept the gavel as Chair of the NAPH Executive CommWed, 02 Feb 2011 11:41:43 GMTParkland: A Blueprint for Health Reform Implementation Chloe Meekhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Parkland-a-Blueprint-for-Health-Reform-Implementation.aspx During my first week as an advocacy intern here at NAPH, I had the opportunity to jump right in andTue, 20 Jul 2010 17:21:23 GMTReform Implementation Event with President Obama Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Reform-Implementation-Event-with-President-Obama.aspx I was honored this afternoon to attend a health reform implementation event at the White House. EaMon, 02 Aug 2010 10:08:30 GMTPublic Health and Digital Innovation Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Public-Health-and-Digital-Innovation.aspx I was lucky enough to serve on a panel recently on how digital media is helping advance public heaTue, 20 Jul 2010 17:20:35 GMTLooking Towards Denver Mark Campbellhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Looking-Towards-Denver.aspx I look forward to joining you next week at your Annual Conference in Denver. This is a transformatiTue, 20 Jul 2010 14:57:27 GMTImportant to Rally Support for Don Berwick! Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Important-to-Rally-Support-for-Don-Berwick.aspx As yesterday's Los Angeles Times editorial "<A href=Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:43:47 GMTInnovation Sparks with the HHS Community Health Data Initiative Kristin LaRochehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Innovation-Sparks-with-the-HHS-Community-Health-Data-Initiative.aspx Last week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched the Community Health Data InitWed, 21 Jul 2010 09:16:34 GMTThe Annual Conference is Just Around the Corner! Josel Bernardo-Fritzhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/The-Annual-Conference-is-Just-Around-the-Corner.aspxI have been working on NAPH's annual conferences for four years now, and this year I'm more excited Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:56:17 GMTIt's all about choices - and FMAP lost, for this round Lynne Fagnanihttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/It’s-all-about-choices-and-FMAP-lost,-for-this-round.aspx In today's Washington Post, there was an interesting opFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:50:50 GMTSpecialty Care in Demand: CCN Viable Solution, Yet Funding Required Lynne Fagnanihttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Specialty-Care-in-Demand.aspx A report released today by the Commonwealth Fund calFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:50:20 GMTFeds Will Pick Up Tab for Medicaid Expansions Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Feds-Will-Pick-Up-Tab-for-Medicaid-Expansions.aspx The Washington Post reported today in an articlFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:43:17 GMTHow Can a Hospital Use Social Media? Let me Count the Ways... Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/How-Can-a-Hospital-Use-Social-Media.aspx
I came across an article inTue, 20 Jul 2010 17:22:08 GMT Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/The-SGR-or-How-I-learned-to-Stop-Worrying-and-Hate-the-Doc-Fix.aspxTue, 20 Jul 2010 17:35:39 GMTThe Medicaid Roller Coaster and the Safety Net Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/The-Medicaid-Roller-Coaster-and-the-Safety-Net.aspx
Yesterday, the nation's largest public hospital system, New York City Health and Hospitals CorMon, 02 Aug 2010 10:09:23 GMTGetting a Feeling of Déjà vu Mark Campbellhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Getting-a-Feeling-of-Deja-vu.aspx
Once again the world's attention is focused on Louisiana. The potential for another disaster Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:04:12 GMTDesign for the Future Jane Hookerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Design-for-the-Future.aspx I attended a meeting yesterday where Dr. Bernard Rosof, Chair for the Board of Trustees for HuntinMon, 26 Jul 2010 13:28:42 GMTMaking sense of CMS' Actuarial Report on the Impact of Health Reform Mark Campbellhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Making-sense-of-CMS-Actuarial-Report-on-the-Impact-of-Health-Reform.aspx Confused by the recent health reform impacts released by CMS Chief Actuary Richard Foster with thoTue, 20 Jul 2010 15:05:19 GMTThat Dog Statistically Unlikely to Hunt Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/That-Dog-Statistically-Unlikely-to-Hunt.aspx Today, the 18-member National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility holds its first meeting. The commTue, 20 Jul 2010 17:38:50 GMTAmerica's Doc Sets Bold Agenda Brigette Scotthttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Americas-Doc-Sets-Bold-Agenda.aspx Last week, I had the distinct honor and privilege to meet and chat-albeit briefly-with <A href="htFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:54:29 GMTCDC is going viral ... via social media Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/CDC-is-going-viral-via-social-media.aspx
In a recent story out of <A href="http://fcw.com/articles/2010/04/19/citizen-engagement-cdcTue, 20 Jul 2010 17:21:25 GMTMy Old Kentucky Site Visit Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/My-Old-Kentucky-Site-Visit.aspx Apologies for the blog post title - I couldn't resist.
Last week, I had the pleasure ofTue, 20 Jul 2010 17:39:54 GMTA Tale of Two Hospitals Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/A-Tale-of-Two-Hospitals-.aspx So I start over again in my personal quest for high quality, cost efficient, patient-centered care.Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:42:31 GMTGoodbye St. Vincent! Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Goodbye-St.-Vincent.aspx The tale of my 24 hours at St. Vincent is a long and sorry one-and likely to be of interest largelFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:42:00 GMTThe iPad in Health Care...Is it the Wave of the Future? Brigette Scotthttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/iPad-in-Health-Care-Wave--of-the-Future.aspx I'm a self-proclaimed gadget freak. Armed with an iPhone, BMon, 26 Jul 2010 13:21:58 GMTHealth Reform Claims its First Victim Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Health-Reform-Claims-its-First-Victim.aspx One could argue that Martha Coakley, the would-be Democratic Senator from Massachusetts who lost a Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:39:29 GMTExperiencing a dying hospital the hard way... Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Experiencing-a-dying-hospital-the-hard-way.aspx Whatever it is that has brought St. Vincent to the doorstep of extinction, it will leave a huge gaTue, 20 Jul 2010 17:32:20 GMTLive from St. Vincent...Part 2 Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Live-from-St.-Vincent.aspx Seen by excellent ER doctor at about 10:30 (ok, so someone told them I'm here-probably not the norFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:41:18 GMTLive from the St. Vincent ER! Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Live-from-the-St.-Vincent-ER.aspx 9:45 AM. Fell crossing 5th Ave like a true New Yorker (too quickly and late for a meeting). Blew oTue, 20 Jul 2010 17:30:38 GMTWhen saying no is the right thing to do! Lynne Fagnanihttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/When-saying-no-is-the-right-thing-to-do.aspx I read an interesting article in today's New York Times businFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:49:19 GMTThe Health Guru's Guru Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/The-Health-Gurus-Guru.aspxIn a recent posting, I applauded President Obama's anticipated selection of Dr. Donald Berwick, presTue, 06 Apr 2010 13:37:49 GMTGet Social (Media) Maya Linsonhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Get-Social-(Media).aspx
<SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:22:35 GMTPresident Obama prepared to choose a "Knight of the Realm" to run CMS Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/President-Obama-prepared-to-choose-a-Knight-of-the-Realm-to-run-CMS.aspx The White House has clearly signaled that Dr. Donald Berwick, President and CEO of the <A href="htFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:40:35 GMTRepeal? Really? Shawn Gremmingerhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Repeal-Really.aspx No sooner had the new landmark heath care reform bill been signed into law than conservative lawmakTue, 20 Jul 2010 17:42:15 GMTEducating Your Patients About Health Reform Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Educating-Your-Patients-About-Health-Reform.aspx Health reform is an enormously complicated piece of legislation, which will take a substantial effFri, 23 Jul 2010 11:39:44 GMTA Witness to History Mark Campbellhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/A-Witness-to-History.aspx Yesterday I was privileged to be at the bill signing for the Health Care and Education ReconciliatiTue, 20 Jul 2010 15:20:27 GMTOn the Road to Health Reform Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/On-the-Road-to-Health-Reform.aspx Yesterday, President Obama Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:32:44 GMTA Glimpse of The Future Larry Gagehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/A-Glimpse-of-The-Future.aspx I had a chance this week (at the annual meeting of the AAMC Council of Teaching Hospitals) to listTue, 20 Jul 2010 17:31:03 GMT