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In this episode, host JJ Hodshire is discussing the impact recently passed legislation has on rural health. Special guest Rick Pollack, President and CEO of the American Hospital Association (AHA) outlines what's at stake, who's at risk, and the opportunities for rural communities like Hillsdale. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! ⁠https://x.com/RuralHealthPod⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665⁠  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! ⁠https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/⁠ ⁠https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/⁠ 

National healthcare organizations like the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), American Hospital Association (AHA), and Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) offer valuable industry-wide insights and legislative guidance. However, state associations provide a more tailored, in-depth understanding of the specific challenges healthcare providers face in their local markets. On this episode Dan sits down with fellow Illinois MGMA board members, Meghan Heiy and Jenny Kovich, and explores the growing importance of state healthcare associations in effectively navigating today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

National healthcare organizations like the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), American Hospital Association (AHA), and Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) offer valuable industry-wide insights and legislative guidance. However, state associations provide a more tailored, in-depth understanding of the specific challenges healthcare providers face in their local markets. In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, host Daniel Marino sits down with fellow Illinois MGMA board members, Meghan Heiy and Jenny Kovich, and explores the growing importance of state healthcare associations in effectively navigating today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Hospital patients are even safer today than they were in 2019. That's according to a new report by the American Hospital Association (AHA). Retirement.Radio's Matt McClure speaks with Dr. Chris DeRienzo with the AHA about the study, what led to the results, and how lessons learned from the pandemic are helping improve patient outcomes.   Call us now by dialing #250 on your cell phone and say the key word “MONEY” Let us help your family reach financial freedom! Learn more at PeakFinancialFreedomGroup.com Check-out our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@peakfinancial8039/videos

In this episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association (AHA) joins MHA CEO Brian Peters to discuss current and future healthcare priorities. In addition to sharing more about his journey to the AHA, Pollack explores the fundamental shifts he's seen within the national healthcare environment, as well as what issues are top of mind that impact hospitals and health systems across the state and country as the 2024 general election approaches. To learn more about the AHA, visit: https://www.aha.org/.

Notorious Russian cybercriminals head home after an historic prisoner exchange. An Israeli hacktivist group claims responsibility for a cyberattack that disrupted internet access in Iran. The U.S. Copyright Office calls for federal legislation to combat deep fakes. Cybercriminals are using a Cloudflare testing service for malware campaigns. The GAO instructs the EPA to address rising cyber threats to water and wastewater systems. Claroty reports a vulnerability in Rockwell Automation's ControlLogix devices. Apple has open-sourced its homomorphic encryption (HE) library. CISA warns of a high severity vulnerability in Avtech Security cameras, and the agency appoints its first Chief AI Officer.  We welcome Tim Starks of CyberScoop back to the show today to discuss President Biden's cybersecurity legacy. Can an AI chatbot recognize its own reflection? Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guests Welcoming Tim Starks of CyberScoop back to the show today to discuss Biden's cybersecurity legacy. For more information, you can check out Tim's article “Biden's cybersecurity legacy: ‘a big shift' to private sector responsibility.” The National Cybersecurity Strategy can be found here.  Dave also sits down with Errol Weiss, CSO of Health-ISAC, sharing their reaction to the ransomware attacks against healthcare. Health-ISAC and the American Hospital Association (AHA) have issued an advisory to raise awareness of the potential cascading impacts of cyberattacks on healthcare suppliers and the importance of mitigating single points of failure in supply chains. Recent ransomware attacks on OneBlood, Synnovis, and Octapharma by Russian cybercrime gangs have caused significant disruptions to patient care, emphasizing the need for healthcare organizations to incorporate mission-critical third-party suppliers into their risk and emergency management plans. Selected Reading Jailed cybercriminals returned to Russia in historic prisoner swap (CyberScoop) American Hospital Association and Health-ISAC Joint Threat Bulletin - TLP White  (American Hospital Association and Health-ISAC)  Iranian Internet Attacked by Israeli Hacktivist Group: Reports (Security Boulevard) Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 1 Digital Replicas Report (US Copyright Office) Hackers abuse free TryCloudflare to deliver remote access malware (Bleeping Computer) EPA Told to Address Cyber Risks to Water Systems (Infosecurity Magazine) Security Bypass Vulnerability Found in Rockwell Automation Logix Controllers (SecurityWeek) Apple open-sources its Homomorphic Encryption library (The Stack) CISA Warns of Avtech Camera Vulnerability Exploited in Wild (SecurityWeek) Lisa Einstein Appointed as CISA's First Chief AI Officer (Homeland Security Today) Can a Large Language Model Recognize Itself? (IEEE Spectrum) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Healthcare marketers were thrown for a loop again a couple of weeks ago when the final ruling was released for the lawsuit by the American Hospital Association (AHA) against the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The ruling threw out a key part of the 2022 bulletin but left marketers confused about what, if anything, they should do to modify their marketing analytics setups. Listen in to learn: ●        The details of the AHA and OCR lawsuit and specifics of the ruling ●        How state privacy laws may change based on this ruling ●        FTC and civil lawsuit implications ●        Future privacy considerations, such as AI ●        Our POV of a brand's privacy promise If you're struggling to answer questions to your leadership about how and what should change with your analytics setup, this is a must-listen-to podcast! Connect with Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennybristow/   Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbrandes/

"The saying is if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together. And together is the way you create change.” –Debra Levin on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 On today's episode, Cheryl interviews Debra Levin, Hon FASID, EDAC, President and Chief Executive Officer at The Center for Health Design. Lean in and listen to this exciting conversation about how The Center is adapting and expanding its initiatives to facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the healthcare, design, and product manufacturing sectors. A key focus is how The Center is building bridges across these communities through multidisciplinary events, research partnerships, and new specialized network groups like Pediatric Environment Network (PEN), Resilient Aging Environments Network (RAEN), and Behavioral Mental Health Environment Network. Learn more about The Center's member resources like The Knowledge Repository and how it has been driving innovation and improving healthcare environments in the post-COVID era.  Learn more about The Center for Health Design by visiting: https://www.healthdesign.org/. Reach out to Debra Levin directly by sending her an email to: dlevin@healthdesign.org. In Cheryl's conversation with Debra Levin they discuss: What's new and changing at The Center that is influencing the healthcare design industry? Learn about The Center's new "environment networks" or membership groups that have been created around specific healthcare settings, like the Pediatric Environment Network (PEN), Resilient Aging Environments Network (RAIN) , and the Behavioral Mental Health Environment Network. Learn about the small groups fostering collaboration across sectors and how this aligns with The Center's goal of facilitating multidisciplinary conversations. What is the PDC Summit and how has The Center become a strategic education partner with the PDC, hosted by ASHE, for the first time in 2024? The Center's strategic planning after COVID to engage a global audience more effectively. The Center's latest focus on building bridges between healthcare, design, and product manufacturing communities. Learn about the new search functionality on The Center's website, added to improve accessibility. What are the emerging trends in healthcare? How you can get involved with The Center through things like affiliate memberships including free memberships for students. Shout Outs: 8:00 - Debra mentions EPIC, "We included people from broader, diverse areas, like a practicing physician who also does design research, somebody from EPIC, a hospital CEO who also has a nurse background.” 11:37 - Debra shares information about The American Hospital Association (AHA) and ASHE (the engineering group of AHA) “It is a program that was spearheaded by ASHE, which is the engineering group of the American Hospital Association." 21:09 - Debra discusses the AAHID (American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers) and the FGI (Facility Guidelines Institute), and the NIHD (Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Professionals) The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? 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In this episode, we discuss healthcare innovation with Lindsey Dunn Burgstahler, VP at the American Hospital Association (AHA). While many of our listeners likely know AHA does advocacy, they also drive a focused agenda on innovation with their member organizations to drive better care outcomes for all of us. We examine the shift towards value-based care models acknowledging challenges and exploring the significance of both high-tech investments and low-tech strategies for enhancing performance and patient safety. Hosted by Accenture Ajay Mody and Asher Perzigian, we'll be featuring some of the smartest people in the industry to talk about healthcare innovation and beyond.

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the Pharma and Biotech world. In our first news, Walgreens has appointed Mary Langowski as the new president of its U.S. healthcare segment, replacing John Driscoll. Molina Healthcare has reported a loss of 500,000 members due to redeterminations, but expects proposed 2025 rates to boost its benchmark rate. UnitedHealth's COO, Dirk McMahon, is retiring after two decades at the company. The American Hospital Association (AHA) has called for more payer oversight in resolving disputes over surprise medical bills.Moving on to the next news, Amgen, Roche, and Pfizer are looking to enter the GLP-1 weight loss market, challenging Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. These companies are developing their own versions of diabetes and weight loss drugs. Smaller biotech companies have also shown promising results in clinical trials with their own GLP-1 agonists. Amgen, Roche, and Pfizer are currently in the clinical stages of developing their GLP-1 receptor agonists and could soon enter the weight loss and obesity markets.In financial news, Eli Lilly has reported revenue of over $9.3 billion in Q4 2023, surpassing expectations. The company credits the strong performance to the demand for their weight-loss drug Zepbound and the diabetes treatment Mounjaro. Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced positive results for its cystic fibrosis triple combination therapy in two randomized controlled trials. GlaxoSmithKline's Blenrep combination therapy also achieved a phase III win in multiple myeloma. Novartis has acquired German biotech company MorphoSys to strengthen its oncology portfolio. Bristol Myers Squibb highlighted their comprehensive approach to cancer research.Shifting gears to regulatory news, the FDA panel has recommended new standards for pulse oximeters due to concerns of bias. Cardinal Health has expanded its recall of Monoject syringes due to compatibility problems. The FDA is planning to reclassify most high-risk in vitro diagnostic devices (IVDs) to ease the path for clearance. Edwards has received FDA approval for the first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement treatment. ECRI has identified usability challenges for at-home devices and inadequate device cleaning instructions as top health technology hazards.Finally, several biopharmaceutical companies are focusing on neuroinflammation as a potential target for treating Alzheimer's disease. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid pain drug, VX-548, recently failed in a Phase III trial. Bristol Myers Squibb takes a comprehensive approach to cancer research. Takeda's immunoglobulin therapy for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has been approved by the FDA. Novartis has dropped a blood cancer asset after disappointing Phase III results. Merck's Keytruda has achieved Phase III wins in kidney and bladder cancer. BMS's Opdivo has failed in a late-stage kidney cancer trial.These developments indicate positive progress in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the areas of cancer treatment and rare diseases like cystic fibrosis. Companies continue to innovate and strive for breakthrough therapies that can improve patient outcomes.Thank you for listening to Pharma and Biotech Daily. Stay tuned for more updates in the world of Pharma and Biotech.

The landscape around health equity continues to evolve, and recent regulations and measures have been introduced to help address the issue, but what role can hospitals and health systems play in closing existing health equity gaps? Dr. Melissa Clarke sat down with two experts from the American Hospital Association (AHA), Joy Lewis and Akin Demehin, to explore equity-based best practices and actionable steps hospitals can take to strive toward greater health equity. 

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Cigna has agreed to pay $172 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit and allegations of upcoding in Massachusetts. The settlement also requires Cigna to undergo annual auditing from an independent entity. Walgreens is reportedly considering Tim Wentworth, a former executive at Cigna, Express Scripts, and Evernorth, as a potential CEO. Walgreens is seeking a chief executive with deep healthcare experience. The American Hospital Association (AHA) is urging lawmakers to roll back restrictions on online tracking technology, arguing that it prevents healthcare providers from sharing reliable healthcare information. Over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are set to go on strike after employment contracts expired without new terms in place. The strike is scheduled to begin on Wednesday. Fractured relationships are straining current negotiations between Kaiser Permanente and its labor union. Kaiser Permanente's novel labor approach, which allowed for decades of stability, is now facing challenges. In other news, The Wall Street Journal reports on the issue of children dying in ill-prepared emergency rooms across America. Stat News highlights a lawsuit that emphasizes the complexities of disputes over surprise medical bills. The New York Times discusses how Palantir has become a front-runner for the UK's multimillion-dollar NHS contracts.Healthcare Dive provides in-depth journalism and insights into the most impactful news and trends shaping the healthcare industry. The publication covers topics such as health IT, policy and regulation, insurance, digital health, payer-provider partnerships, and value-based care.And that's all for today's episode of Pharma and Biotech Daily. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest news in the industry.

What possible factors might trigger an audit or result in money being left on the table?  During the live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays, Gloryanne Bryant, an independent health information management (HIM) consultant, will report on highlights of the 2023 Second Quarter ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic from the American Hospital Association (AHA) for the second quarter of 2023.Gloryanne — a 40+ year veteran Health Information Management (HIM) professional and past president of the California Health Information Association (CHIA)— is expected to report on important coding guidance including ICD-10-CM screening for COVID19, plus information on procedure coding.Talk Ten Tuesdays will also feature these outstanding segments and thought leaders:Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant for Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report the latest coding news.SDoH Report: Tiffany Ferguson, a subject-matter expert on the social determinants of health (SDoH), will report on the news that's happening at the intersection of coding and the SDoH.News Desk: Timothy Powell, CPA, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

Is The Era of Trusting Doctors And Hospitals Over? What Is The No Surprises Act?What Is The No Surprises Act?Why AMA backs Texas doctors' lawsuit on No Surprises Act provisionCLARITY FROM CHAOS GUEST: Dr. Daniel J. Haller, MD is a general surgeon practicing in Long Island, NY. Dr. Haller filed a federal lawsuit in federal challenging the “No Surprises Act,” a bill passed in 2020, which barred doctors in hospitals from billing patients fair rates if they are out of network.No Surpise: The No Surprises Act Punishes Doctors, Panders to Insurance CarriersThe AMA and the American Hospital Association (AHA) support a Texas Medical Association (TMA) lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's final rule implementing the independent-dispute resolution process created by Congress and contained in the No Surprises Act.“Hospitals and doctors strongly believe that no patient should fear receiving a surprise medical bill and that patients should be kept out of the middle of any billing disputes between providers and commercial health insurance companies,” says a joint statement from the AMA and AHA. The organizations' focus continues to be on ensuring that the independent dispute resolution process between health plans and physicians (or hospitals) outlined in the statute is implemented fairly by the Administration.The two associations said they plan to file an amicus brief supporting the TMA lawsuit (PDF), which was filed in the U.S. District Court the Eastern District of Texas and names as plaintiffs the U.S. departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services, along with the secretaries who lead each department.The AMA and AHA also noted that the amicus brief will explain how the final rule departs from congressional intent—just as the September 2021 interim final rule did.“The Texas court previously held that the interim final rule impermissibly rewrote clear statutory terms by placing a thumb on the scale in favor of commercial insurers,” the AMA-AHA statement says. “The final rule suffers from the same problems.”Dr. Daniel Haller is a general surgeon in Rockville Centre, New York and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Mercy Hospital-Rockville Centre and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. He received his medical degree from Technion-Israel Inst of Technology Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years.Support the show"Wherever you find yourself is exactly and precisely where God wills you to be" Follow us on X: @CFC30290 Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3123766 Website: https://clarityfromchaospodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Thanks for listening to Clarity from Chaos

As part of Jones Day's continuing work against global human trafficking, the Firm actively supports the American Hospital Association (AHA)'s Hospitals Against Violence initiative and HEAL Trafficking (Health, Education, Advocacy, Linkage). A recent special convening hosted in Jones Day's Chicago Office, Forced Labor in Health Care Supply Chains: What Hospital Leaders Need to Know, focused specifically on health care supply chain issues and how they may interact with forced labor. The event provided practical information and resources to health care providers fighting human trafficking. Jones Day's Taylor Goodspeed is joined by Laura Castellanos (AHA), Hanni Stoklosa, MD (HEAL Trafficking), and Laura Kowalczyk (Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM)) in a candid conversation about the information shared at the convening and Jones Day's continued pro bono efforts in this space. Read the full transcript on the Jones Day website.

Meet Richard PollackRick Pollack is president and CEO of the American Hospital Association (AHA), the nation's largest hospital and health care system membership organization with nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health care systems, networks, and other providers of care. Serving as the AHA's top leader since 2015, Rick is widely recognized for his strong, effective advocacy and leadership on behalf of our nation's hospitals, the patients and communities they serve, and the health care professionals those organizations support. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rick built a coalition including the American Medical Association, the American Nurses Association, state and regional hospital associations, and other leading health organizations to support efforts in following public health guidelines, promoting vaccination, with a focus on vulnerable communities, and successfully obtaining the financial resources and regulatory flexibility to keep our hospitals open to care for their patients and communities during the most challenging public health crisis of our time. Key Insights:Mr. Pollack is an experienced leader and expert in health policy, health financing, and advocacy.  Unifying Issues. In spite of diversity of concerns among members, certain issues draw all together: financial challenges, workforce challenges, cybersecurity, etc. Bipartisan Advocacy. The AHA has been intentional about working across the political divide, developing close relationships with both Trump and Biden administrations. Consolidation Advantage. The shift to value based care involves managing risk, and larger organizations can typically handle more risk: consolidation often makes sense. Relevant Links:Read more about Mr. PollackRead about the American Hospital Association

Meet Our Guest: Ashley Thompson serves as the Senior Vice President for Public Policy Analysis and Development at the American Hospital Association (AHA). Since 2015, she has been instrumental in providing direction and oversight for the formation and promotion of the AHA's policy positions. Ashley leads the formal policy development process of the AHA, which includes gathering input from prominent hospital leaders to address issues related to advocacy, public policy, and field leadership. Her tenure with the AHA spans over two decades, during which she has held various roles in shaping policy.Key Insights: Ashley Thompson discusses the current state of the healthcare landscape and the challenges faced by hospitals and the workforce.● Post-Pandemic. Ashley suggests that the pivot out of the pandemic should be used as an opportunity to change the way healthcare is delivered and financed in order to increase access, quality, patient satisfaction, and decrease the overall cost of care.● Lemons into Lemonade. After facing some discrimination as a woman in the workplace and being seen as an assistant despite her qualifications, Ashley sees these experiences as opportunities to carve her own path and make a difference.● Being True. Mentors and influencers that have made a difference in her career gave Ashley opportunities and taught her valuable lessons about being authentic and genuine, as well as the importance of flexibility.This episode is hosted by Nancy Howell Agee. She is a member of the Advisory Council for Her Story and President and Chief Executive Officer of Carilion Clinic.Relevant Links: Read Ashley's Q&AVisit the AHA's website

In this podcast, we talk with our special guest Dr. Robyn Begley about the American Organization for Nursing Leadership's   (AONL's) latest Longitudinal Insight Survey on the impact of COVID-19 on nursing leadership. Robyn is the Chief Executive Officer of AONL as well as the Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of the American Hospital Association (AHA). Robyn shares the background of AONL Foundation, AONL and Joslin Insight's partnership to bring these four important studies to fruition.  She shares significant highlights from the fourth study about nurse leaders' top challenges, nurse leader work satisfaction, and data on intent to leave their position. We also talk about some added data regarding workplace violence, bullying, and incivility in the workplace. For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.missinglogic.com/new-podcast If you found value in this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/missinglogic-llc https://www.facebook.com/missinglogicLLC https://twitter.com/MissingLogicLLC https://www.instagram.com/missinglogic_llc/

The CyberPHIx Roundup is your quick source for keeping up with the latest cybersecurity news, trends, and industry leading practices, specifically for the healthcare industry.  In this episode, our host Brian Selfridge highlights the following topics trending in healthcare cybersecurity this week:  Deep dive into new CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs) for healthcare and critical infrastructure  NSA releases new “hacker's playbook” for operational technology (OT) cyberattacks  American Hospital Association (AHA) endorses the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act draft bill  Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) amendments become effective this December that may bring healthcare into scope for GLBA security requirements and enforcement  Massive ransomware outage for CommonSpirit Health impacting over 142 hospitals and the Epic MyChart EHR platform  Advances in quantum computing for encryption and the potential for “Q-day” events that could expose all encrypted data to unauthorized decryption  HHS warns of abuse of common security and system administration tools that are being abused by attackers  CISA alert about Daixin Team ransomware gang targeting healthcare PACS environments via VPN and RDP attacks  New stats and guidance on public cloud security trends and recommendations   

Joanne Conroy, M.D. is the CEO and President of Dartmouth Health. She was also recently elected by the American Hospital Association (AHA) to be their chair-elect designate. Prior to Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Dr. Conroy served as CEO of Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (formerly the Lahey Clinic). She also served as Chief Health Care Officer of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Dr. Conroy received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Dartmouth College and an M.D. from the University of South Carolina.  Key Insights:Dr. Conroy discusses her new role with the American Hospital Association and her overarching vision for leadership in healthcare. Work Force Challenges. One of the AHA's top issues is the work force. There has been a significant decrease in healthcare workers across the country and we need to be creative about building pipelines for new workers as well as initiatives for retention.COVID-19's Lasting Impact. There are two silver linings from the pandemic. First is the expansion of telehealth. COVID-19 vastly accelerate the timeline for telehealth adoption and use. Second is the growth in remote work. Remote options give organizations a recruiting advantage, allowing them to select from a national pool of applicants. Equity of Opportunity. To develop the next generation of women leaders requires developing leadership training and programing to identify future leaders, as well as creating opportunities for those people to demonstrate their leadership. Training isn't useful with the opportunity to apply it.  Relevant Links:Follow Dr. Conroy on TwitterRead “AHA Board Names Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., as Chair-Elect Designate”

"92% of healthcare workers experienced workplace violence in April 2022" (Security Magazine)  In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the current rise of violence towards healthcare workers. In an article posted by the Amercican Medical Association, it was noted that "...violence against healthcare employees has markedly increased since the onset of the pandemic. The American Hospital Association (AHA) reports that healthcare workers suffer more workplace injuries because of violence than any other profession".  It is not just verbal but physical violence as well. Our guest this week, Dr. Resa Lewiss, discusses the pervasiveness of violence she has seen and experinced in her own profession.  Dr. Resa E. Lewiss MD is a Professor of Emergency Medicine and Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia PA.  She directs the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Section. She publishes and speaks on equity, health design, point-of-ultrasound, medical education, global health, and navigating the workplace, including leadership and mentorship. Resa has led point-of-care ultrasound education courses regionally, nationally, and internationally.  After graduating Brown University with a degree in Sociology and Racial Ethnic Studies, Resa attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She spent one year at the NIH in Bethesda, MD, as a Howard Hughes Research Scholar. Resa is a graduate and former chief resident of the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency program in Boston, MA. She graduated in the first emergency ultrasound fellowship class at Mount Sinai St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York, NY.  Resa was the Fellowship Director and Chief of the Emergency Ultrasound Section there from 2003-2014.  From 2014 – 2017, she led the Point of Care Ultrasound program at the University of Colorado. Resa publishes, speaks, and is committed to creating a safe, equitable, and dignified work environments in healthcare. She is the creator and host of the Visible Voices podcast coving topics of Healthcare, Equity, and Current Trends. Her work has been published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Slate among others. You can learn more at resaelewiss.com and follow her on twitter @ResaELewiss https://www.thevisiblevoicespodcast.com/ https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/threats-against-health-care-workers-are-rising-heres-how-hospitals-are-protecting-their-staffs https://www.forbes.com/sites/coronavirusfrontlines/2022/09/01/violence-against-healthcare-workers-is-at-an-all-time-high-heres-how-workplaces-can-keep-them-safe/?sh=75ff713e372b https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/navigating-hazard-rising-violence-health-care-facilities-2022-05-17/ https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97590-92-of-healthcare-workers-experienced-workplace-violence-in-april-2022 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98244-june-2022-saw-5-violent-attacks-in-us-hospitals

Meet Joanne Conroy, M.D.:Joanne Conroy, M.D. is the CEO and President of Dartmouth Health. She was also recently elected by the American Hospital Association (AHA) to be their chair-elect designate. Prior to Dartmouth Health, Dr. Conroy served as CEO of Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (formerly the Lahey Clinic). She also served as Chief Health Care Officer for the Association of American Medical Colleges. Dr. Conroy received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Dartmouth College and an M.D. from the University of South Carolina. Key Insights:Dr. Conroy discusses her overarching vision for leadership and change in healthcare. Career Advice. Dr. Conroy tells every woman on a leadership trajectory that they need to have an appetite for personal and professional risk and be willing to move. Have that conversation with your family unit about what career progression and balance would look like. Broadening Horizons. For women that can't move, Dr. Conroy recommends broadening your scope, and looking for opportunities outside of your organization. There may be opportunities for leadership in your community. Most important is to fulfill that role with purpose, and when achieve your goals don't feel shy about telling others.Equity of Opportunity. To develop the next generation of women leaders requires developing leadership training and programing to identify future leaders, as well as creating opportunities for those people to demonstrate their leadership. Training isn't useful without the opportunity to apply it. This episode is hosted by Gary Bisbee, Ph.D. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Think Medium. Relevant Links:Follow Dr. Conroy on TwitterRead “AHA Board Names Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., as Chair-Elect Designate”

This week we take a look at something everyone who visits a hospital or Dr.'s office should know: patient rights.  We examine two different lists of patient rights... one from the American Hospital Association(AHA) and the other from the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons(AAPS).  We also discuss how some of these rights may have been affected by the recently passed CARES Act and none of it is for YOUR benefit.  Finally, we share personal stories of when we had to stand up for our own rights and some of the pushback we received from medical professionals who either didn't know any better or just didn't care.     Episode Links:   AHA (American Hospital Association) Patient Bill of Rights:  https://www.americanpatient.org/aha-patients-bill-of-rights/     AAPS (Association of American Physicians and Surgeons) Patient Bill of Rights: https://www.aapsonline.org/patients/billrts.htm     CMS (Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services) COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/summary-covid-19-emergency-declaration-waivers.pdf   Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/z_FZBXGS0vM   Watch this episode on Brighteon:  https://www.brighteon.com/6c500b69-ecf1-4e12-873c-a288ec155c9c   Please Check Out:     https://homewreckerpodcast.supercast.com/   https://www.innerstandingshypnosis.com   https://www.tarotbymonique.com   https://www.etsy.com/shop/WondersByMonique?ref=shop_sugg   https://www.alexarionfitness.com   Visit our website: https://homewreckerpodcast.com   Follow us on Twitter:  @HomewreckerPod @MoniquePCHt @_MoniqueGisele_ @THEAlexArion   Thanks for watching or listening! Help spread the word about the Homewrecker Podcast by following us and liking our podcasts and videos.  We really appreciate your support!    

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 case numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Including the new “stealth Omicron” variant, as well as data from the latest CDC study showing third doses/booster shots bolster COVID defenses for both the immunocompromised and people with stronger immune systems. Also recapping AMA's joint statement with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) on blood shortages.

​There's no doubt about it: Nicholas Cage is one of America's finest actors. In fact, he is so good at his craft that he has been among Hollywood's highest-paid personalities, amassing at one point $150 million in acting fees. That's quite a chunk of change. However, the Academy Award winner lost much of his fortune due to questionable spending habits. It wasn't like his National Treasure was Gone in Sixty Seconds, but over a period of time he eventually found himself broke and in trouble with the IRS. What could have possibly happened? Some suggest it was his purchase of the dinosaur bones or the 50 vehicles or the 15 estates and two castles, or any number of exotic acquisitions with which he has been associated over the years. Perhaps it would have helped to take an inventory of his balance sheet from time to time. It's a good idea, you know. We should all make time, on a periodic basis, to take stock of where we are from a financial standpoint. That goes for hospitals, as well; and, to that end, one organization is leading the way. Last month, the American Hospital Association (AHA) produced a report that sought to gauge the costs generally incurred by America's hospitals and health systems. The report, released late last month, addressed several drivers of hospital spending, which we will summarize in today's podcast. Take a listen! 

Episode #109 This Marvelous Motivating Monday, we're calling it Mental Meditation Monday, as we do another episode on Mental Health.  According to National Alliance on Mental Illness (“NAMI”) mental illness is a condition that starts young.  50% of mental health conditions begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24.  The American Hospital Association (“AHA”) is the national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. Nearly 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 43,000 individual members come together to form the AHA.  Imagine how this Pandemic is affecting these workers mental health.  We just had the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and many victims, and their families are dealing with mental health issues 20 years later.  As a fan of the 19-year-old singing superstar Billie Eilish, I found a song regarding mental illness she did in 2011 at the age of 14 on YouTube called Six Feet Under.  I also found a video dated May 4, 2020, by a young lady named Odra Chapman and the title of the video says Covid-19 Pandemic Mental Health Awareness Song Acoustic Title is - Win or Lose.  WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY?  LINKS BELOW FOR: APPLE, GOOGLE, PANDORA, AND SPOTIFY.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ladiespromotingtransparentadvocacy/id1526382637 https://www.pandora.com/podcast/ladiespromotingtransparentadvocacy/PC:52161?corr=17965216&part=ug&_branch_match_id=819557998249581330 https://open.spotify.com/show/5x7xSxWi2wj2UXPsWnZ0cw?si=peGax6j6SIumBT5tq7_hhg https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2xhZGllc3Byb21vdGluZ3RyYW5zcGFyZW50YWR2b2NhY3kvZmVlZC54bWw&ep=14 Sources:  https://www.aha.org/mental-health-awareness-month (NAMI REFERENCE): http://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=208671 https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness, TMZ Live on YouTube YouTube videos to check out: Odra Chapman on YouTube  - https://youtu.be/G1N18yT0Lk4 Billie Eilish - https://youtu.be/HZgiAgYXneE  Follow us on Instagram: @advocacyladies  Follow us on Twitter: @AdvocacyLadies  Podcast Email: podcasthostshapta19@gmail.com  Org. Email: Ladiespromotingtransparentadvo@gmail.com  Podcast Call-in Line: 404-855-7723

It's that time of year again. Last week, the government released the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule (PR), and there are some interesting changes that may be in store for hospitals. The following treatment is based on what we've gleaned from summaries of the PR released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American Hospital Association (AHA).

This week's Cybersecurity Where You Are podcast highlights:Why the medical industry is so appealing to attackersThe challenges of protecting medical facilitiesHow a defense-in-depth strategy plays a role in a hospital's cybersecurity planMalicious Domain Blocking and Reporting (MDBR) for hospitalsEpisode ResourcesVisit the CIS Website The American Hospital Association Learn more about MDBR for hospitals In this edition of Cybersecurity Where You Are, host and CIS Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Sean Atkinson welcomes guests John Riggi and Ed Mattison. Riggi is the Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity for the American Hospital Association (AHA) and Mattison is the Executive Vice President of Operations and Security Services at CIS. Together they discuss how hospitals and other medical facilities can protect themselves against cyber-attacks.

The United States Supreme Court may soon serve as the arena for a battle between a couple of organizational heavyweights, with one substantially outweighing the other.   In one corner is the American Hospital Association (AHA).  While strong and influential, it cannot compare to the unmatched might of the federal government, as represented in this legal contest by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) and its new secretary, Xavier Becerra 

PROVISIONS OF THE BILLThe following reflects a summary of some of the most pertinent components of the bill, from a hospital perspective.  The summary is based in-part on a document published by the American Hospital Association (AHA).

Duane Reynolds and Maria Hernandez interview Philip Albert and Priya Bathija about the ways the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) are supporting their members in their efforts to advance health equity. Part 1 of the show highlights a focus on how data collection on patient demographics, social determinants of health and other systemic factors that drive inequities are a focus for the respective associations. This effort represents important and necessary steps in advancing health equity and both Philip and Priya recognize the inherent concerns organizations must address. They also recognize that the “ecosystem” for healthcare has radically changed--the range of patterns, initiatives, and community partnerships needed to support the well-being of communities is driving important efforts to align services with patient needs.

Duane Reynolds and Maria Hernandez interview Philip Albert and Priya Bathija about the ways the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) are supporting their members in their efforts to advance health equity. In Part 2 we learn more about how the competitive nature of health systems may create an agreed upon set of metrics for health equity and the national rankings on health equity which must be meaningful to the communities served. We conclude with their personal thoughts on coping with the pandemic while their unique roles at AHA and AAMC takes center stage in the national spotlight on health equity.

On January 20, CMS directed its surveyor agents to significantly relax their scope of operations within the hospital setting for 30 days from the issuance of the directive.  Moreover, this temporary guidance is subject to possible renewal involving additional 30-day periods.  The move was sparked, in part, by a request from the American Hospital Association (AHA) to eliminate or severely restrict surveying activities during the pandemic.  In response, CMS has announced that, during this initial 30-day period, it will be suspending certain hospital surveying activities .

Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) is a collaborative cross-disciplinary nonprofit biomedical research organization based in Seattle. ISB and Town Hall proudly present ISB President Jim Heath in conversation with Rod Hochman, President and CEO of Providence. Join them for a discussion exploring what the future of healthcare might look like in a post-pandemic world. Dr. Jim Heath is a chemist and the president and professor of Institute of Systems Biology. He also has the position of Professor of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology at UCLA, and he has directed the National Cancer Institute-funded NSB Cancer Center since 2005. Dr. Rod Hochman is the president and CEO of Providence St. Joseph Health, a Catholic not-for-profit health system. He is the chair elect designate for the American Hospital Association (AHA), chair of AHA’s Regional Policy Board 9, and past chair of the board of trustees for the Catholic Health Association. Presented by Town Hall Seattle & Institute for Systems Biology. To become a Town Hall Seattle member or make a donation click here. 

Age-Friendly Health Systems: History and Overview "Age-friendly Health Systems create a system of care where there's good communication, good leadership, and information systems that track across (care settings)."— Alice Bonner, PhD, RN With nine years to go before the last Baby Boomers reach age 65, our nation is on a short timeline to develop the infrastructure needed to provide quality care for older adults in our hospitals and health care systems.  With that vision in mind, a system of "age-friendly environments" is emerging from the collaborative efforts between the John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in partnership with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA). The first podcast interview for This is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World was with Dr. Terry Fulmer who has led development of the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative (Episode 3). Building on that interview, in this episode, Dr. Alice Bonner shares the history and an overview of the Age-Friendly Health Systems. The goal of the age-friendly health system is to guide development of an infastructure required for hospitals and health systems to deliver evidence-based care for all - not just for older adults. Discover how the system empowers all health care settings to implement the 4M’s Framework to facilitate care for older adults. Part One of 'Age-Friendly Health Systems: Evidence-Based Care for All Older Adults'  Age-Friendly Health Systems: A History And Overview The Age-Friendly Health Systems: Evidence-Based Care for All Older Adults offers healthcare systems opportunities to help older adults residing within them. The model further emphasizes that societies must strive to counter age-based stigma, referred to as ageism, towards elderlies. This is to encourage independence for older people and to implement strategies that promote healthy aging. The idea came about from several organizations and individuals who look at the current health system, the current system of communities and public health, and how healthcare facilities are run.  They brought together expert clinicians, researchers, and people who spent their lives working with older adults. They started doing a big review of the literature and combed through several references. They've found that there are 90 elements of care guided explicitly toward older people's best care. They did lots of brainstorming, had meetings, and repeatedly went over the literature until they got down from 90 elements to 13 elements. Then everybody said, "13 things are just too many things to ask nurses and doctors and social workers to do". So they got together in a room and didn't come out until they had called it down to four elements, and those four elements all start with the letter M. What Matters? Medications, Mobility, and Mentation. "Age-friendly health systems allow people to customize; it promotes leadership; it requires leadership. And not just a medical director, but nursing leadership, social work, leadership, pharmacy leadership. It's about the interprofessional team."- Alice Bonner, PhD, RN  Age-Friendly Care – 4Ms Framework The 4M's are the core practices that clinicians believed to make a difference in administering care. Alice emphasized that health systems should implement these 4Ms accurately. According to her, "By addressing these 4Ms, we're talking about assessing people and then acting on those assessments. It isn't enough to do an assessment and put a piece of paper in the chart. What you want to do is say, "Okay, how can we act on this?" The Age-Friendly Care Systems 4Ms frameworks evolve on the following concepts:   What Matters   Know and align care with each older adult's specific health outcome goals and care preferences, including end-of-life care and across settings of care.    Medication   If medication is necessary, use age-friendly medication that does not interfere with What Matters to the older adult, mobility, or mentation across the setting of care.   Mentation   Prevent, identify, treat, and manage dementia, depression, and delirium across care settings.   Mobility   Ensure that older adults move safely every day to maintain function and do What Matters. Part Two of ''Age-Friendly Health Systems: Evidence-Based Care for All Older Adults’  The Principles Behind Age-Friendly Health System   Alice further stressed that most people are not thinking about ageism and includes stereotyped beliefs that discriminate against older adults. It’s not widely recognized, until it happens to you or someone you love.  Age-friendly systems look at how workers at health systems speak, the language they use, the references they make, and how they handle ageism and get rid of it. The Frameworks Institute has several resources and reports to help you learn more about how to effectively counter ageism. That is the primary reason why the forerunners of the 4Ms framework of the age-friendly systems anchored the system on the following principles. The 4Ms are set to be integrated into care for every adult ages 65 and older during every inpatient stay for over a year in a primary care setting.   Age-Friendly Health Systems and the 4Ms are a framework to organize the efficient, reliable delivery of effective care with older adults.  The framework is intended to be an infrastructure that builds on the care you provide today.  Age-Friendly Health Systems are designed to close the gap between the evidence-based care that we know works and the reliable practice of that care with every older adult in every interaction. "We started with five health systems. We're now at over a thousand health systems across the country, which is pretty miraculous for a three or four-year project. And the goal is to make it not just a project but to make it sustainable in the way we deliver care everywhere, all the time, every day." — Alice Bonner, PhD, RN Why Should Health Systems Implement The 4Ms Framework? As of December 2020, over 1,000 hospitals, outpatient practices, retail-clinics, and post-acute long-term care communities have been recognized as working to become Age-Friendly Health Systems. Having described a detailed 4Ms approach in their setting, 178 of these have been identified as Committed to Care Excellence as exemplar sites working toward the 4Ms reliable practice. What Are Participants Saying? There's always measurement involved in being recognized as an age-friendly health system. You or your organization can participate by signing up and joining an active community.  Here are what some of the participants are saying about 4M's Framework of the Age-friendly System.  "My hospital joined the movement and was recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System Participant after sharing with IHI how we are putting the 4Ms into practice. I'm going to encourage my doctor's office to join, too. " "IHI recognized us as leaders in the movement, and as an Age-Friendly Health System Committed to Care Excellence when we shared three months of data on the number of older adults, we cared for with the 4Ms." About Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FAAN: I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96'96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00'00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my PhD in Nursing and a post master's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11'11) and then joined the Duke University School of Nursing faculty as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the faculty at George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

Brandt Jewell and Taylor Cowart join Mark Reiboldt to discuss the latest news for site neutrality. Hospitals have historically benefited from the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), the reimbursement mechanism for Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPD) facility fees, in comparison to their private practice peers functioning under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Contact Information Subscribe to our feed in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Like what you hear? Leave a review! Not there? Let us know! We welcome all feedback from our listeners. Email us questions on any of the topics we discuss or questions about issues that interest you. You can also provide recommendations on matters for future episodes.  Please email us: feedback@cokergroup.com Connect with us on LinkedIn: Coker Group Company Page Follow us on Twitter: @cokergroup Follow us on Instagram: @cokergroup Like us on Facebook: @cokerconsulting   Episode Synopsis The procedures performed in a freestanding clinic versus an HOPD received 75% less reimbursement. Hospitals were highly incentivized to acquire independent sites, switch the designation to HOPD and begin increasing their reimbursement for the same procedures. This strategy caused HOPD billings to effectively double over the last decade. Both Medicare and its beneficiaries were under pressure to find a solution. Between 2018 and 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated the OPPS rate and proposed to phase in a 60 percent reduction over two years. They believe site neutral payments will give patients more options for their care. Alternatively, hospitals predicted a massive loss under the site neutral payments into the millions for many organizations. The American Hospital Association (“AHA”), the Association of American Medical Colleges (“AAMC”) and various other private groups took up arms against CMS, arguing that hospitals should receive additional reimbursement as it is inherently more expensive to run HOPDs based on the standards they are required to uphold. Extras Another Blow for Hospitals: The Ongoing Battle of Site Neutral Payments Bonus Episode: Three Key Objectives from the 2019 State of the Union Address Episode 21: Q&A Episode – December 2018

Learn how hospitals in dire need of PPE can be matched with supplies donated by other hospitals, organizations and individuals. Using an unbiased algorithm, the free HealthEquip DonorExchange is designed to ethically distribute PPE to organizations in critical need. Developed in partnership with the American Hospital Association (AHA), hospitals are encouraged to use the free HealthEquip DonorExchange application to request essential PPE, or donate supplies or funds to purchase PPE for those in need.

Acts of Congress plus regulatory cuts by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are estimated to reduce federal payments to hospitals by $256.6 billion from 2010 to 2029, according to a study released this week and commissioned by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Federation of American Hospitals.Reporting on this developing story during this edition of Monitor Mondays is former CMS official Matthew Albright, chief legislative affairs officer for Zelis Healthcare.Other segments to be featured on the broadcast include the following:RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel reports on the latest audits by Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) and other third-party auditors. Emanuel, a member of the RACmonitor editorial board, is a partner in the Potomac Law Group.War on Drugs: Famed whistleblower attorney Mary Inman, partner at the London law office of Constantine Cannon, reports that major drug manufacturers and distributors are proposing deals that could be worth up to $50 billion to help resolve the nationwide litigation of the pharmaceutical industry’s liability for America’s opioid crisis. SDoH Report: Ellen Fink-Samnick, a nationally recognized expert on the social determinants of health (SDoH), has the latest news on this trending topic that is attracting significant media attention. Ellen will also conduct the Monitor Mondays Listener Survey.Resources from Ellen Success over Stress, DePaul University Grant, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant to Purpose Built Communities, CVS FundingRisky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser will return to Monitor Mondays with his trademark segment in which he reports on problematic issues facing providers.Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds with another installment of his popular segment.

Business Radio Special: We look at the the benefits and drawbacks of a proposed single-payer health care model (like Medicare-for-All), how it could affect the current and future state of the health care industry, how such a system could impact your health care experience. In this segment, host John Barkett talks with Thomas Nickels, EVP for Government Relations and Public Policy for the American Hospital Association (AHA), to discuss the implications any single-payer health care reform would have on existing health care providers and how the existing system is currently working (or not working) today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rod Hochman, M.D., is the president and CEO of Providence St. Joseph Health, a faith-based not-for-profit health and social services system comprised of over 111,000 caregivers serving patients and communities in 50 hospitals, 829 clinics and hundreds of programs and services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Rod has been selected multiple times as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare and 50 Most Influential Physician Executives by Modern Healthcare. He is a board member for the American Hospital Association (AHA), chair of AHA's Regional Policy Board 9 and vice chair of the board of trustees for the Catholic Health Association. Rod served as a clinical fellow in internal medicine at Harvard Medical School and Dartmouth Medical School. In addition, he is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. [fl_builder_insert_layout id="3603"] Show Notes: Health ecosystem leaders are working with partners and recruiting talent from new places, all contributing to where healthcare is going. Engaging with the ecosystem involves continued learning, comfort with change, and thinking about what's possible. Collaboration is indispensable as a technique to solving the tough problems facing population health today such as the mental health national crisis, affordability, and availability of pharmacy and specialty drugs. Embodying mission, vision, and values based on a global concept of health and a better world is about actively living those values when approaching daily work. Health ecosystem leadership must reflect the communities we serve and be centered around the individual with a focus on team-based, whole-person centered care.

The FY 2019 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting versus the American Hospital Association (AHA) third-quarter Coding Clinic: when it comes to coding body mass index (BMI), there’s a contradiction.The Guidelines say BMI codes should only be assigned when the associated diagnosis meets the definition of a reportable diagnosis. AHA guidance states that obesity is always coded, even without supporting clinical significance. What’s a coder to do?During this edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays, James Kennedy, MD offers timely and practical advice on how to handle and resolve this issue.Other segments to be featured on the broadcast include:Coding Report: ICD-11 is being touted for its complexity and granularity, as you’ll learn when national health information management (HIM) expert and past American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) President Rose Dunn returns to the broadcast.CDC Report: It’s flu season, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending an annual influenza vaccination for patients six years and older. But is there more to be done? Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant for Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC and an ICD10monitor contributor, reports the latest news from the CDC.News Desk: Timothy Powell, compliance expert and ICD10monitor national correspondent, anchors the Talk Ten Tuesday News Desk.Tuesday Focus: Telemedicine is at a tipping point, expanding far beyond interactions between physicians and patients into entirely new ways to deliver healthcare and practice medicine. Where do ICD-10 and CPT® fit into this virtual delivery of medicine? That’s the question, and nationally recognized professional physician coding authority Terry Fletcher has the answers.

Twenty-nine new ICD-10 codes that are expected to leverage the ability of providers to document clients who might be at risk of sex and labor exploitation go into effect Oct. 1. Reporting on this developing story during this edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays is Nelly Leon-Chisen, the director of coding and classification for the American Hospital Association (AHA). The new codes will serve as the official diagnoses used to describe diseases, causes of diseases, and deaths related to human trafficking. Other segments to be featured on the broadcast include: News Desk: Larry Field, DO, anchors the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk with the very latest healthcare news. Field is the treasurer of the American College of Physician Advisors. Dateline Washington: Leslie Krigstein, vice president of congressional affairs for the College of Health Information Management Executives (CHIME), reports on the latest healthcare news coming out of Washington, D.C. CDI Report: ICD10monitor contributor Glenn Krauss reports on clinical documentation integrity relative to the lawsuit against Providence Health to recover $188 million for alleged upcoding perpetuated by overly aggressive querying and guiding of physicians to document major comorbidities and complications (MCCs). TalkBack: Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host Erica Remer, MD, FACEP, CCDS, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., reports on an issue that recently caught her attention during her popular TalkBack segment. Talk Ten Tuesdays. More than just talk.™

Back in February, as reported by ICD10monitor, the American Hospital Association (AHA) changed coding rules, allowing case managers and social workers to assign Z codes—one of 88 assignable ICD-10 codes to report on claims for homelessness, low income, stressful work environment, low literacy, divorce, personal history of abuse, and many more. But not all healthcare professionals—including a number of physicians—are getting the message. To help clear up the confusion, Ellen Fink-Samnick, a nationally recognized expert on social determinants of health (SDoH), will report our lead story. Other segments to be featured on the broadcast include: Talk Ten Tuesday News Desk: Timothy Powell, a nationally recognized expert on regulatory matters including the False Claims Act, ZPIC audits, and the OIG, will return to report on the latest healthcare news. E&M Coding Update: Given the scale and potential impact of major E&M changes in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, Grant Huang, director of content for DoctorsManagement, will report on the major overhaul being proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Tuesday Focus: Malnutrition: Severe protein calorie malnutrition is under high scrutiny from CMS, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), and commercial insurers. Megan Cortazzo, MD, medical director of clinical documentation improvement and health information management at University of Pittsburg Medical Center, will report on why it is happening and how to ensure hospitals and providers get compensated for the services they are providing. Talk Ten Tuesdays. More than just talk.™

The 340B drug pricing program suffered a major setback Tuesday, when the U.S. Court of Appeals dismissed a key American Hospital Association (AHA) lawsuit to block $1.6 billion in cuts. The three-judge panel ruled that the lower court had properly dismissed AHA's case because the association failed to fulfill the legal prerequisites to judicial review. Reporting our lead story during this edition of Monitor Mondays will be healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, a partner at the Potomac Law Group. The broadcast rundown also will include: False Claims Act Report: Nationally recognized whistleblower attorney Mary A. Inman, partner at Constantine Cannon’s London office, has an update on Health Quest. The system and some of its subsidiaries have agreed to pay more than $14.7 million to the federal government and an additional $895,427 to the state of New York to resolve False Claims Act allegations that they submitted claims to government payers for evaluation and management (E&M) services that were billed two levels higher than was supported by the medical record. IRF Report: One of the nation’s leading Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) authorities, Angela Phillips reports on the fact that IRFs that received a notice of non-compliance and believe the notice is in error have only until Aug. 7, 2018to submit a request for reconsideration. Hot Topics: Monitor Mondays senior correspondent Nancy Beckley, president and CEO of Nancy Beckley and Associates, reports on all the latest hot topics and present the Monitor Mondays Listener Survey. Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser with Fredrikson & Byron reports on another example of a potentially troublesome issue that could pose a risk to your facility. Medicare Advantage Report: Monitor Mondays national correspondent J. Paul Spencer, a senior healthcare consultant for DoctorsManagement, continues to report on the vexing issue of Medicare Advantage. Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 Physician Advisory Services, makes his Monday Rounds with another installment of his popular segment. Monitor with us™

Judge James E. Boasberg of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered the American Hospital Association (AHA) to propose specific recommendations for reducing the Medicare appeals backlog of appeals at the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) level. Reporting this developing story is healthcare attorney Andrew Wachler, Esq., managing partner at Wachler and Associates. The episode rundown also includes: Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 Physician Advisory Services, makes his Monday Rounds with another installment of his popular segment. Hot Topics: Monitor Mondays senior correspondent Nancy Beckley, president and CEO for Nancy Beckley and Associates, report on all the latest hot topics and presents the Monitor Mondays Listener Survey. Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser with Fredrikson & Byron reports on another example of a potentially troublesome issue that could pose a risk to your facility. Consumer Alert: New Medicare beneficiary identification cards are scheduled to be mailed from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this month to beneficiaries. And with the new cards come new scams. Author, educator, and consultant Duane Abbey will report on the new cards and the expected scams on bilked seniors. Medicare Advantage Report: Monitor Mondays national correspondent J. Paul Spencer continues to report on the vexing issue of Medicare Advantage. Spencer is a senior healthcare consultant for DoctorsManagement. Monitor with us™

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to be a challenge to code and document – its coding in particular, and its sequencing, can be difficult. As a medical diagnosis, COPD is one of the most frequently searched terms on the Internet.Shedding light on this subject during this episode of Talk Ten Tuesdays is Nelly Leon-Chisen, the director of coding and classification for the American Hospital Association (AHA).Last Tuesday and Wednesday, the federal ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee (C&M) met to hear from proposals for new code topics. During this episode we will also have two reports on this major healthcare event, which was held at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) headquarters in Baltimore. Reporting on the proposals are Linda Holtzman, the founder of Clarity Coding, and coding educator and consultant Laurie Johnson.Other segments featured in this episode include:News Desk: The aforementioned Laurie Johnson anchors the Talk Ten Tuesdays news desk. Mental Health Report: Talk Ten Tuesdays resident psychiatrist H. Steven Moffic, MD, reports on major sports story involving the self-disclosure of NBA basketball star Kevin Love that he suffers from panic attacks. Yes, there is a code for panic disorder. TalkBack:Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host Erica Remer, MD, discusses a coding-clinical disconnect in the Official Guidelines regarding poisoning versus adverse effects. Talk Ten Tuesdays. More than just talk.™

February is Black History Month, and Talk Ten Tuesdays is recognizing it with an appearance by Dr. Crystal Watkins, who shares thoughts about her ascension from an African-American student in the Baltimore City Public Schools to becoming an MD, PhD, neuroscientist, and finally director of The Memory Clinic at Sheppard Pratt Health System.Dr. Watkins' appearance coincides with news that the American Hospital Association (AHA) this past week announced that it will allow notes from social workers and registered nurses to be considered as social determinants of health (SDoH), this on the heels of a USA Today report this week that Baltimore has the highest per-capita murder rate in the nation.Using the statistics derived from ICD-10 codes might be a useful way in which data can help combat underlying issues, as you will hear when SDoH advocate Diane Iverson, RN, an emergency room nurse in Baltimore, also joins the broadcast.Other segments featured in this episode include:News Desk: Larry Field, DO, anchors the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk with the very latest healthcare news. Field is the treasurer of the American College of Physician Advisors. Focus on Heart Disease: Given that February is American Heart Month, Talk Ten Tuesdays continues its focus on heart disease when nationally recognized healthcare coding consultant, educator, and auditor Terry Fletcher reports on "assumptive" coding – wherein, under certain situations, interpretations can cause confusion in code selection. Talk Ten Tuesdays. More than just talk.™