/ en Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:00:34 -0500 Wed, 10 Jul 19 15:22:44 -0500 /case-studies/2019-07-10-members-action-case-study-penn-center-community-health-workers <p>Since 2013, Penn Medicine’s Center for Community Health Workers (PCCHW) has served as a national center of excellence for community health worker (CHW) research, patient care and dissemination. The Center designed IMPaCT, a standardized, scalable, evidence-based CHW model of care, to help health care organizations reach beyond their own walls to help low-income patients address the root causes of their poor health.</p> Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:22:44 -0500 Best Practices Library /case-studies/2018-03-08-value-initiative-members-action-sutter-health-sacramento-ca Thu, 08 Mar 2018 08:50:40 -0600 Best Practices Library /education-events/health-behaviors-and-role-hospitals <p>The AHA hosted a webinar on “Health Behaviors and the Role of Hospitals,” an accompaniment to an upcoming guide in our social determinants of health series. As hospitals and health systems are addressing more population health issues, unhealthy behaviors such as excess alcohol intake, smoking, irregular diet and low physical activity have been identified as significant influencers of poor health in individuals and communities. Changing health behaviors is not an easy task, but Tanner Health System in Georgia and Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Vermont have taken monumental steps toward decreasing risky behaviors and encouraging engagement in safer, healthy behaviors.</p> <h3><small>Learning Objectives:</small></h3> <ul> <li>Learn what healthy behaviors are and their impact on health</li> <li>Outline strategies to identify patients engaging in risky behaviors</li> <li>Learn evidence-based approaches developed to improve healthy behaviors in communities</li> <li>Explore the opportunities to change healthy behaviors into habits</li> </ul> <h3><small>Speakers:</small></h3> <ul> <li>Jill Lord, Director of Community Health, Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center</li> <li>Patricia Mitchell, Community Outreach Coordinator, Tanner Health System</li> <li>Phyllis Head, Community Outreach Coordinator, Tanner Health System</li> <li>Moderator: Kevin Alvarnaz, Director, Community Health and Wellness, WellSpan</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/FplghlFRjVI" target="_blank">View a recording of this webinar.</a></p> Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:32:49 -0600 Best Practices Library /press-releases/2017-09-20-american-hospital-association-and-avia-issue-findings-survey-health-care <div class="outlineContent clearfix"><p><strong>Chicago, September 20, 2017</strong> – The ���������� Association (AHA) and AVIA today announced the release of a report summarizing the results of a first-of-its kind survey on the state of digital innovation within hospitals and health systems. The AHA joined AVIA, the nation’s leading network for health systems seeking to innovate and transform by unlocking the power of digital, to conduct the 2017 survey to understand the current state of digital innovation priorities, activities, and barriers across a wide range of provider organizations.</p><p>More than 300 hospital executives, including CEOs and other innovation leaders, responded to the survey. Seventy-five percent of those respondents believe that digital innovation is important because of its connection to long-term strategy and competitive differentiation. However, respondents also report that significant barriers to innovation remain, including resources, funding and operational capacity.</p><p>Three out of four survey respondents say they believe that digital innovation must include partnering with other innovative organizations. Comments from executives also reveal a desire for thought leadership about innovative examples, best practices and metrics.</p><p>The survey results indicate areas of importance where hospitals have already invested in digital innovation, including benefits management, operational efficiency and primary care delivery. Priorities for future investment according the survey, are patient-generated data and customized services; network utilization and management; and referral management and in-network retention.</p><p>“It’s clear that hospitals recognize and embrace the importance of digital innovation,” said Maryjane Wurth, the AHA’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Our hope is that by collecting and sharing this data about their aspirations, priorities and challenges we can accelerate the pace of change in the field.”</p><p>“Successfully scaling innovation is a strategic imperative, and these survey results crack the code,” said Eric Langshur, CEO and co-founder of AVIA. “We now know that top performers share traits that allow them to accelerate innovation 52% faster than average organizations, shortening time to impact by a full year. It’s never been more essential or accessible to take action.”</p><p>The AHA and AVIA digital innovation survey executive report is available for free download from <a href="http://connect.healthforum.com/rs/734-ZTO-041/images/AVIA_AHA_Report_vF.pdf">here</a>.</p><h2>About the ���������� Association (AHA)</h2><p>The AHA is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the improvement of health in their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, who include nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations and 43,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. Visit <a href="/?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=Vocus&utm_campaign=risesmart-pr-03-06-2014">www.aha.org</a> to learn more.</p><h2>About AVIA</h2><p>AVIA leads a network of health systems working together to innovate and transform. AVIA Innovator Network members solve pressing challenges with digital solutions that deliver financial and clinical results. AVIA provides strategic focus and a collaborative approach to accelerate innovation. Learn more at <a href="http://www.aviahealthinnovation.com/">aviahealthinnovation.com</a>. Follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aviahealthinnovation">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/HealthAVIA">Twitter</a>.</p><p class="text-align-center"># # #</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td width="294"><p>CONTACT INFORMATION:</p><p>���������� Association:</p><p>Marie Watteau</p><p>Vice President, Media Relations and Digital Media</p><p>���������� Association</p><p>202.626.2351</p><p><a href="mailto:mwatteau@aha.org">mwatteau@aha.org</a></p><p> </p><p>AVIA:</p><p>Kate Soden<br>Director, Marketing Communications<br>AVIA<br>312.999.9600<br><a href="mailto:ksoden@aviahealthinnovation.com">ksoden@aviahealthinnovation.com</a></p><p> </p></td><td width="272"> </td></tr></tbody></table><h2>About the AHA</h2><p>The AHA is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which include nearly 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 43,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the AHA website at <a href="/">www.aha.org</a>.</p></div> Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Best Practices Library