Current Articles | Archives | Search Entries for March 2014 MHA Newsline: March 31, 2014March 2014In this issue Hospital spotlight: Abbott Northwestern again earns Magnet® status 28 more hospitals recognized for reducing early elective deliveries Rebasing legislation affecting future Medicaid payments CDC report shows improvements in hospital-acquired infections, more work to be done Rep. Paulsen supports legislation to establish equity in the Medicare Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program Sens. Klobuchar and Franken sign onto legislation supporting a fix to the two-midnight requirement U.S. House passes legislation to hold off scheduled cuts to Medicare physician payment cuts DHS requesting proposals for children’s mental health grant contracts April is National Donate Life Month More opportunities to attend mental health workforce community forums Honoring Choices Minnesota sponsoring advanced care planning facilitator certification course MHA Newsline: March 24, 2014March 2014In this issue Hospital spotlight: Ridgeview-supported transportation service helps patients access needed services MHA to launch new, online Member Center New demonstration projects announced DHS offers presumptive eligibility timeline Reminder: new reporting requirements for adverse health events CMS releases Medicare Care Choices Model request for applications Conference connects the pieces for primary care providers to identify and manage substance use disorders Register for the 2014 ICSI Colloquium by April 8 and save MHA NEWSLINE: MARCH 17, 2014March 2014In this issue Hospital spotlight: HCMC program makes exercise fun and food delicious Progress made at Capitol on Provider Peer Grouping bill Governor’s supplemental budget proposal skimpy on health care dollars CMS delays PSO requirement until at least 2017 Upcoming education sessions designed specifically for critical access hospitals Fairview Health Services names Carolyn Wilson executive vice president and COO In memoriam: Former MHA employee Dan Malone MHA NEWSLINEMarch 2014In this issue Hospital spotlight: Mille Lacs Health System takes 21 days to focus on wellness Final Basic Health Plan rule and funding methodology released Minnesota AUC hosts free ICD-10 readiness webinar on March 11 Employer applications being accepted for the Summer Health Care Internship MHA NewslineMarch 2014 In this issue National Patient Safety Week recognizes hospitals' commitment to safe care Sens. Klobuchar and Franken sign on to remove the 96-hour physician certification requirement for CAHs DHS to address ICD-10 and Medicaid rates needs MDH suspends ambulatory surgical center SQRMS requirements for 2014 Proposals sought for Minnesota Accountable Health Model e-Health Grant Program Deadline extended to annual CEO, CFO and CNE salary survey Hospitals invited to Prescription Drug Abuse and Investigation Conference Member participation requested for AHA annual survey
MHA Newsline: March 31, 2014March 2014In this issue Hospital spotlight: Abbott Northwestern again earns Magnet® status 28 more hospitals recognized for reducing early elective deliveries Rebasing legislation affecting future Medicaid payments CDC report shows improvements in hospital-acquired infections, more work to be done Rep. Paulsen supports legislation to establish equity in the Medicare Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program Sens. Klobuchar and Franken sign onto legislation supporting a fix to the two-midnight requirement U.S. House passes legislation to hold off scheduled cuts to Medicare physician payment cuts DHS requesting proposals for children’s mental health grant contracts April is National Donate Life Month More opportunities to attend mental health workforce community forums Honoring Choices Minnesota sponsoring advanced care planning facilitator certification course
MHA Newsline: March 24, 2014March 2014In this issue Hospital spotlight: Ridgeview-supported transportation service helps patients access needed services MHA to launch new, online Member Center New demonstration projects announced DHS offers presumptive eligibility timeline Reminder: new reporting requirements for adverse health events CMS releases Medicare Care Choices Model request for applications Conference connects the pieces for primary care providers to identify and manage substance use disorders Register for the 2014 ICSI Colloquium by April 8 and save
MHA NEWSLINE: MARCH 17, 2014March 2014In this issue Hospital spotlight: HCMC program makes exercise fun and food delicious Progress made at Capitol on Provider Peer Grouping bill Governor’s supplemental budget proposal skimpy on health care dollars CMS delays PSO requirement until at least 2017 Upcoming education sessions designed specifically for critical access hospitals Fairview Health Services names Carolyn Wilson executive vice president and COO In memoriam: Former MHA employee Dan Malone
MHA NEWSLINEMarch 2014In this issue Hospital spotlight: Mille Lacs Health System takes 21 days to focus on wellness Final Basic Health Plan rule and funding methodology released Minnesota AUC hosts free ICD-10 readiness webinar on March 11 Employer applications being accepted for the Summer Health Care Internship
MHA NewslineMarch 2014 In this issue National Patient Safety Week recognizes hospitals' commitment to safe care Sens. Klobuchar and Franken sign on to remove the 96-hour physician certification requirement for CAHs DHS to address ICD-10 and Medicaid rates needs MDH suspends ambulatory surgical center SQRMS requirements for 2014 Proposals sought for Minnesota Accountable Health Model e-Health Grant Program Deadline extended to annual CEO, CFO and CNE salary survey Hospitals invited to Prescription Drug Abuse and Investigation Conference Member participation requested for AHA annual survey