Guides/Reports
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association guides and reports for members and the health care field.
Studies Continued
A Research Report: Hospital M&A: When done well, M&A can achieve valuable outcomes: Deloitte Center for Health Solutions and the Healthcare Financial Management Association
Since the release of our study Hospital Merger Benefits: Views from Hospital Leaders and Econometric Analysis, 2 two closely related studies have been released.
A new AHA report highlights some of the significant changes and future challenges that impact hospitals and health systems.
This guide will help you understand the questions you should ask to avoid receiving an unexpected medical bill. Many of the suggestions in the guide are designed for situations when you can schedule care in advance. The guide will also help you understand what you can do to lessen the chances of an…
Esta guÃa lo ayudará a comprender las preguntas que debe hacer para evitar recibir una factura médica inesperada. Muchas de las sugerencias de la guÃa están diseñadas para situaciones en las que puede programar la atención con anticipación. La guÃa también lo ayudará a comprender lo que puede…
The AHA believes patients and their families should be protected from the financial burdens of unexpected medical bills. Health insurance and health care billing are complex, and it can be difficult for patients to understand their coverage and obligations. Although insurers are in the best…
Increasing ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association Members’ Utilization of Community Health Workers on Clinical Care Teams
Community health workers (CHW) are community members who work in the community setting and serve as connectors between health care providers and consumers to promote health among groups…
As a part of the community health worker initiative, the AHA and the NUL hosted the Community Health Worker Consortium in Chicago, IL. Representatives from hospital and health system organizations, federal and state agencies, academic institutions and community-based organizations attended the…
Community health workers (CHW) are community members who work in the community setting and serve as connectors between health care providers and consumers.
This TrendWatch report highlights the progress that hospitals and health systems have made in improving quality, the challenges that remain, and how policymakers can think strategically to align QI, measures and CoP policies.