Current Articles | Archives | Search MHA Newsline: Jan. 18, 2021January 2021 MHA Newsline: Jan. 11, 2021January 2021 Cost and quality transparencyJanuary 2021 MHA, hospitals, health systems brief Minnesota legislators on pandemic responseDecember 2020 MHA Newsline: Dec. 14, 2020December 2020 MHA Newsline: Dec. 7, 2020December 2020 MHA Newsline: Nov. 23, 2020November 2020 MHA Newsline: Nov. 16, 2020November 2020 Joint statement on stopping the spread of COVID-19November 2020 MHA Newsline: Nov. 9, 2020November 2020 Superior Health to provide hospital quality improvement services for CMSNovember 2020 MHA Newsline: Nov. 2, 2020November 2020 Mental and behavioral health prioritiesNovember 2020 Addressing the opioid epidemicNovember 2020 MMA and MHA joint statement supporting doctors treating COVID-19 patientsOctober 2020 MHA Newsline: Oct. 26, 2020October 2020 MHA Newsline: Oct. 19, 2020October 2020 MHA Newsline: Oct. 12, 2020October 2020 MHA Newsline: Oct. 5, 2020October 2020 About Minnesota's hospitalsSeptember 2020 Ensuring patient safety and quality of careSeptember 2020 Minnesota provides high-quality, low-cost health careSeptember 2020 Hospitals and nurses share the same goal - delivering high-quality, safe patient careSeptember 2020 MHA Newsline: Sept. 28, 2020September 2020 MHA Newsline: Sept. 21, 2020September 2020 MHA Newsline: Sept. 14, 2020September 2020 MHA Newsline: Sept. 8, 2020September 2020 MHA Newsline: Aug. 31, 2020August 2020 MHA Newsline: Aug. 24, 2020August 2020 MHA Newsline: Aug. 17, 2020August 2020 Lakeview Hospital care team member receives MHA Good Catch for Patient Safety AwardAugust 2020 MHA Newsline: Aug. 10, 2020August 2020 MHA Newsline: Aug. 3, 2020August 2020 MHA Newsline: July 27, 2020July 2020 MHA Newsline: July 20, 2020July 2020 MHA Newsline: July 13, 2020July 2020 MHA Newsline: July 6, 2020July 2020 MHA Newsline: June 29, 2020June 2020 MHA Newsline: June 22, 2020June 2020 MHA Newsline: June 15, 2020June 2020 MHA Newsline: June 8, 2020June 2020 MHA statement on ongoing protests and community health and well-beingJune 2020 MHA Newsline: June 1, 2020June 2020 MHA Newsline: May 26, 2020May 2020 MHA statement on protecting front-line health care professionalsMay 2020 MHA Newsline: May 18, 2020May 2020 MHA statement on the expiration of Minnesota's stay at home orderMay 2020 MHA Newsline: May 11, 2020May 2020 MHA statement on Gov. Tim Walz's executive order resuming elective surgeriesMay 2020 MHA Newsline: May 4, 2020May 2020 MHA statement on COVID-19 preparedness and Gov. Tim Walz's updated stay at home orderApril 2020 MHA Newsline: April 27, 2020April 2020 MHA Newsline: April 20, 2020April 2020 MHA Newsline: April 13, 2020April 2020 Minnesota hospitals, health systems request federal funding for estimated $2.9 billion loss, costs responding to COVID-19 April 2020 MHA statement on COVID-19 preparedness and Gov. Tim Walz's stay at home orderApril 2020 MHA Newsline: April 6, 2020April 2020 MHA Newsline: March 30, 2020March 2020 MHA Newsline: March 23, 2020March 2020 Minnesota hospitals, health systems postpone elective surgeries, nonessential procedures in line with federal, state recommendationsMarch 2020 Minnesota hospitals, health systems move to prioritize COVID-19 testing because of shortage of testing suppliesMarch 2020 MHA Newsline: March 16, 2020March 2020 MHA Newsline: March 9, 2020March 2020 MHA Newsline: March 2, 2020March 2020 MHA Newsline: Feb. 24, 2020February 2020 MHA Newsline: Feb. 17, 2020February 2020 MHA Newsline: Feb. 10, 2020February 2020 MHA releases report on financial health of hospitals and health systemsFebruary 2020 MHA Newsline: Feb. 3, 2020February 2020 Minnesota hospital and health system 2020 legislative prioritiesFebruary 2020 Hennepin Healthcare nurse receives MHA Good Catch for Patient Safety AwardJanuary 2020 Dr. Rahul Koranne named new Minnesota Hospital Association president and CEOJanuary 2020 MHA Newsline: Jan. 27, 2020January 2020 MHA Newsline: Jan. 20, 2020January 2020 Workplace violence prevention at Minnesota’s hospitals and health systemsJanuary 2020 MHA Newsline: Dec. 16, 2019December 2019 MHA Newsline: Dec. 9, 2019December 2019 340B Drug Pricing Program supports safety-net hospitalsDecember 2019 MHA Newsline: Nov. 25, 2019November 2019 MHA Newsline: Nov. 18, 2019November 2019 MHA Newsline: Nov. 11, 2019November 2019 MHA Newsline: Nov. 4, 2019November 2019 MHA Newsline: Oct. 28, 2019October 2019 MHA Newsline: Oct. 21, 2019October 2019 MHA Newsline: Oct. 14, 2019October 2019 MHA Newsline: Oct. 7, 2019October 2019 MHA Newsline: Sept. 30, 2019September 2019 MHA Newsline: Sept. 23, 2019September 2019 MHA Newsline: Sept. 16, 2019September 2019 MHA Newsline: Sept. 9, 2019September 2019 MHA Newsline: Sept. 3, 2019September 2019 MHA Newsline: Aug. 26, 2019August 2019 MHA Newsline: Aug. 19, 2019August 2019 MHA Newsline: Aug. 12, 2019August 2019 MHA Newsline: Aug. 5, 2019August 2019 MHA Newsline: July 29, 2019July 2019 MHA Newsline: July 22, 2019July 2019 Local hospital leaders recognized by Minnesota Hospital Association for completing comprehensive certification trainingJuly 2019 MHA Newsline: July 15, 2019July 2019 Minnesota Hospital Association asks for state investigation of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota practices that get in the way of the patient and physician relationshipJuly 2019 MHA Newsline: July 8, 2019July 2019 Resources for policymakersJuly 2019 MHA Newsline: July 1, 2019July 2019 MHA President and CEO Lorry Massa to retire after distinguished careerJune 2019 MHA Newsline: June 24, 2019June 2019 MHA Newsline: June 17, 2019June 2019 MHA Newsline: June 10, 2019June 2019 Minnesota hospital programs, leaders honoredJune 2019 MHA Newsline: June 3, 2019June 2019 Sanford Canby Medical Center care team member receives MHA Good Catch for Patient Safety AwardMay 2019 MHA Newsline: May 28, 2019May 2019 MHA Newsline: May 20, 2019May 2019 MHA Newsline: May 13, 2019May 2019In this issue HHS stand-alone bills progress Minnesota Supreme Court decision may impact provider consultations MHA Summer Trustee Conference to be held July 12-14 July 25 program offers strategies for administrative professionals MHA Newsline: May 6, 2019May 2019In this issue Hospital, health system leaders rally in support of provider tax HHS omnibus bill conferees appointed CMS drafts clarifying guidance on ligature risks CMS proposes guidance to ease hospital space-sharing restrictions PAC golf tournament scheduled for July 29 Hospital, health system leaders rally in support of provider taxMay 2019 MHA Newsline: April 29, 2019April 2019In this issue Legislature works on budget proposals; employment-related bills move in House Clinic facility fee disclosure bill signed into law Annual statewide workforce summary now available CMS releases proposed Medicare inpatient rule for FY 2020 MHA Newsline: April 22, 2019April 2019In this issue MHA receives HIIN extension HRSA offers grants to develop rural maternal care networks MHA Newsline: April 15, 2019April 2019In this issue Minnesota hospital leaders meet with Sen. Smith, members of House delegation, congressional staff Legislative advocacy needed this week; HHS budget bills advance MHA hosts second annual speaker showcase May 16 DHS releases information on updated FPG and suggested social services fee schedule MHA Newsline: April 8, 2019April 2019In this issue Gov. Walz delivers State of the State; House unveils HHS omnibus bill Minnesota PIPELINE Program training grant application now open PAC golf tournament scheduled for July 29 Minnesota Hospital Association joins amicus brief in support of the Affordable Care ActApril 2019 MHA Newsline: April 1, 2019April 2019In this issue House and Senate release budget targets; provider tax sunset repeal legislation gets hearing Final reminder: Complete MHA annual CEO, CFO and CNE salary surveys by April 5 Hospital helipad spring clean-up guidelines MHA 2019 federal legislative prioritiesApril 2019 Addressing surprise billing and price transparencyApril 2019 MHA joins amicus brief in support of the ACAApril 2019 MHA Newsline: March 25, 2019March 2019In this issue Mayo Clinic Health System offers women’s health and wellness program Governor’s health and human services budget provisions heard in committee Register for April education sessions for rural hospitals Deadline extended to April 5 for MHA annual CEO, CFO and CNE salary surveys MHA Newsline: March 18, 2019March 2019In this issue HealthEast, part of Fairview Health Services, matches clinical care with cultural values First committee deadline passes; MHA comments on ONECare proposal Legislation extending federal support for CCBHCs announced MHA annual CEO, CFO and CNE salary surveys due March 22 MHA Newsline: March 11, 2019March 2019In this issue Sanford Health fitness programs keep generations of community members healthy, mobile Health care legislation advances DHS releases new opioid prescribing education resources Staffer for Sen. Smith presents to MHA Small, Rural Hospital Committee MHA annual CEO, CFO, CNE salary surveys due March 22 Hospital Safety Net Grant Program applications due April 19 MHA Newsline: March 4, 2019March 2019In this issue Regions Hospital’s embedded social worker connects people in crisis with care Commissioner Lourey presents to MHA board MHA-supported bills advance; February forecast released New MHA board officers elected Employer applications being accepted for Summer Health Care Internship Program MHA Newsline: Feb. 25, 2019February 2019In this issue Mayo Clinic provides funding to boost community housing efforts in Rochester MHA, Hennepin Healthcare host new MAT education program MHA priority bills move forward Gov. Walz unveils FY 2020-21 budget priorities Still time to join MHA members and leaders at AHA Annual Meeting Don’t miss the chance to earn recognition for your hospital Register for HCID webinar March 13 MHA Newsline: Feb. 18, 2019February 2019In this issue Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare prevents brain injury, pediatric trauma through community education Legislation on earned sick and safe time, reinsurance advances; Gov. Walz to release budget Feb. 19 HHS announces new Medicare payment model for ambulance services MHA Newsline: Feb. 11, 2019February 2019In this issue Windom Area Hospital teams up for diabetes prevention Legislative update Join MHA members and leaders at the AHA Annual Meeting Health Care Leadership Institute to feature generational diversity presentation Nominate your hospital or program for a 2019 MHA Award MHA Newsline: Feb. 4, 2019February 2019In this issue CentraCare Health’s Child Advocacy Center provides protection, justice, healing MHA welcomes new director of state government relations Paid family leave, opioid bills move forward in committees MHA Newsline: Jan. 28, 2019January 2019In this issue Essentia Health reaches out to communities to reduce mental health stigma Speaker Hortman presents to MHA board Health Care Leadership Institute to feature diversity and inclusion presentations Registration opens for the 50th AHA Annual Meeting 2018 Minnesota Hospital Financial Ratio book now available for MHA members MHA Newsline: Jan. 21, 2019January 2019In this issue Hospitals contribute $5.2 billion in uncompensated care, health improvement programs to Minnesota communities MHA meets with congressional staff to discuss legislative priorities New resources available on MHA Member Center MHA NewslineFebruary 2014In this issue Hospital spotlight: RARE Campaign prevents 7,030 avoidable readmissions New MHA member website enhancements coming soon CMS extends emergency preparedness comment period New law bans sealcoats Deadline for CEO, CFO, CNE salary survey is Friday, Feb. 28 Member news: In memory of Mark McNelly MHA NewslineOctober 2013In this issue: Hospital Spotlight: Hand hygiene helps Sanford Jackson dramatically reduce HAIs Hospitals encouraged to participate in project to prevent CAUTI HealthForce Minnesota releases request for proposals for workforce grants Communicating observation status for your Medicare patients MHA contributes to birth center study MHA urges state to leverage federal grant for health information exchange Final Medicaid DSH rule released MDH issues FAQ on home care licensing changes Hospitals asked to respond to AHA enrollment support survey RARE Campaign prevents 4,570 avoidable hospital readmissions May 2013 Minnesota hospitals take intentional steps to prevent adverse health eventsJanuary 2013 Uncovering trends aids Park Nicollet effort to prevent patient fallsAugust 2012Despite a 16-percent reduction in falls from 2008 to 2009, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital still wasn‘t satisfied. Digging into the data and getting the bedside nurses involved proved to be the keys to success.
Minnesota hospitals, health systems request federal funding for estimated $2.9 billion loss, costs responding to COVID-19 April 2020
Minnesota hospitals, health systems postpone elective surgeries, nonessential procedures in line with federal, state recommendationsMarch 2020
Minnesota hospitals, health systems move to prioritize COVID-19 testing because of shortage of testing suppliesMarch 2020
Local hospital leaders recognized by Minnesota Hospital Association for completing comprehensive certification trainingJuly 2019
Minnesota Hospital Association asks for state investigation of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota practices that get in the way of the patient and physician relationshipJuly 2019
Sanford Canby Medical Center care team member receives MHA Good Catch for Patient Safety AwardMay 2019
MHA Newsline: May 13, 2019May 2019In this issue HHS stand-alone bills progress Minnesota Supreme Court decision may impact provider consultations MHA Summer Trustee Conference to be held July 12-14 July 25 program offers strategies for administrative professionals
MHA Newsline: May 6, 2019May 2019In this issue Hospital, health system leaders rally in support of provider tax HHS omnibus bill conferees appointed CMS drafts clarifying guidance on ligature risks CMS proposes guidance to ease hospital space-sharing restrictions PAC golf tournament scheduled for July 29
MHA Newsline: April 29, 2019April 2019In this issue Legislature works on budget proposals; employment-related bills move in House Clinic facility fee disclosure bill signed into law Annual statewide workforce summary now available CMS releases proposed Medicare inpatient rule for FY 2020
MHA Newsline: April 22, 2019April 2019In this issue MHA receives HIIN extension HRSA offers grants to develop rural maternal care networks
MHA Newsline: April 15, 2019April 2019In this issue Minnesota hospital leaders meet with Sen. Smith, members of House delegation, congressional staff Legislative advocacy needed this week; HHS budget bills advance MHA hosts second annual speaker showcase May 16 DHS releases information on updated FPG and suggested social services fee schedule
MHA Newsline: April 8, 2019April 2019In this issue Gov. Walz delivers State of the State; House unveils HHS omnibus bill Minnesota PIPELINE Program training grant application now open PAC golf tournament scheduled for July 29
MHA Newsline: April 1, 2019April 2019In this issue House and Senate release budget targets; provider tax sunset repeal legislation gets hearing Final reminder: Complete MHA annual CEO, CFO and CNE salary surveys by April 5 Hospital helipad spring clean-up guidelines
MHA Newsline: March 25, 2019March 2019In this issue Mayo Clinic Health System offers women’s health and wellness program Governor’s health and human services budget provisions heard in committee Register for April education sessions for rural hospitals Deadline extended to April 5 for MHA annual CEO, CFO and CNE salary surveys
MHA Newsline: March 18, 2019March 2019In this issue HealthEast, part of Fairview Health Services, matches clinical care with cultural values First committee deadline passes; MHA comments on ONECare proposal Legislation extending federal support for CCBHCs announced MHA annual CEO, CFO and CNE salary surveys due March 22
MHA Newsline: March 11, 2019March 2019In this issue Sanford Health fitness programs keep generations of community members healthy, mobile Health care legislation advances DHS releases new opioid prescribing education resources Staffer for Sen. Smith presents to MHA Small, Rural Hospital Committee MHA annual CEO, CFO, CNE salary surveys due March 22 Hospital Safety Net Grant Program applications due April 19
MHA Newsline: March 4, 2019March 2019In this issue Regions Hospital’s embedded social worker connects people in crisis with care Commissioner Lourey presents to MHA board MHA-supported bills advance; February forecast released New MHA board officers elected Employer applications being accepted for Summer Health Care Internship Program
MHA Newsline: Feb. 25, 2019February 2019In this issue Mayo Clinic provides funding to boost community housing efforts in Rochester MHA, Hennepin Healthcare host new MAT education program MHA priority bills move forward Gov. Walz unveils FY 2020-21 budget priorities Still time to join MHA members and leaders at AHA Annual Meeting Don’t miss the chance to earn recognition for your hospital Register for HCID webinar March 13
MHA Newsline: Feb. 18, 2019February 2019In this issue Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare prevents brain injury, pediatric trauma through community education Legislation on earned sick and safe time, reinsurance advances; Gov. Walz to release budget Feb. 19 HHS announces new Medicare payment model for ambulance services
MHA Newsline: Feb. 11, 2019February 2019In this issue Windom Area Hospital teams up for diabetes prevention Legislative update Join MHA members and leaders at the AHA Annual Meeting Health Care Leadership Institute to feature generational diversity presentation Nominate your hospital or program for a 2019 MHA Award
MHA Newsline: Feb. 4, 2019February 2019In this issue CentraCare Health’s Child Advocacy Center provides protection, justice, healing MHA welcomes new director of state government relations Paid family leave, opioid bills move forward in committees
MHA Newsline: Jan. 28, 2019January 2019In this issue Essentia Health reaches out to communities to reduce mental health stigma Speaker Hortman presents to MHA board Health Care Leadership Institute to feature diversity and inclusion presentations Registration opens for the 50th AHA Annual Meeting 2018 Minnesota Hospital Financial Ratio book now available for MHA members
MHA Newsline: Jan. 21, 2019January 2019In this issue Hospitals contribute $5.2 billion in uncompensated care, health improvement programs to Minnesota communities MHA meets with congressional staff to discuss legislative priorities New resources available on MHA Member Center
MHA NewslineFebruary 2014In this issue Hospital spotlight: RARE Campaign prevents 7,030 avoidable readmissions New MHA member website enhancements coming soon CMS extends emergency preparedness comment period New law bans sealcoats Deadline for CEO, CFO, CNE salary survey is Friday, Feb. 28 Member news: In memory of Mark McNelly
MHA NewslineOctober 2013In this issue: Hospital Spotlight: Hand hygiene helps Sanford Jackson dramatically reduce HAIs Hospitals encouraged to participate in project to prevent CAUTI HealthForce Minnesota releases request for proposals for workforce grants Communicating observation status for your Medicare patients MHA contributes to birth center study MHA urges state to leverage federal grant for health information exchange Final Medicaid DSH rule released MDH issues FAQ on home care licensing changes Hospitals asked to respond to AHA enrollment support survey
Uncovering trends aids Park Nicollet effort to prevent patient fallsAugust 2012Despite a 16-percent reduction in falls from 2008 to 2009, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital still wasn‘t satisfied. Digging into the data and getting the bedside nurses involved proved to be the keys to success.