Current Articles | Archives | Search Entries for May 2017 Health Care Leader: May 31, 2017May 2017In this issue Federal policy update: Minnesota hospital leaders meet with Sens. Klobuchar and Franken in Washington as AHCA continues to be a focus HHS bill passes during special session Leadership development expert Jonathan Fanning to present closing session at Summer Trustee Conference Minnesota hospitals’ board members embrace certification Advanced certification sessions offered at Summer Trustee Conference MN Hospital PAC golf tournament scheduled for July 31 in St. Cloud Help your hospital’s advocacy efforts New coalition addresses interactions of health care, patients and law enforcement Population health is an opportunity for rural health Straight from the regulators: Concrete elements of compliance oversight for hospital boards 501(r) audits are here: What you need to know Board work and boundary spanning: New challenges for trustees on the journey to population health and accountable care Senate advances telemedicine legislation as ACA repeal work continues Financial considerations with improving the quality of care MHA Newsline: May 30, 2017May 2017In this issue HHS bill passes during special session CBO releases House-passed AHCA cost estimate; Senate begins drafting its bill President’s FY 2018 budget request significantly reduces health-related federal spending BMP expands window for renewal of credentials, issues reminder about PMP registration Medicaid community conversations to be held May 31 MHA to provide class action settlement assistance Administrative professionals program to be held July 27 MHA Newsline: May 22, 2017May 2017In this issue No agreement on HHS omnibus bill CMS holds listening session on rural hospital impacts of direct supervision requirement for therapeutic services, other regulatory burdens Upcoming trustee conference receives approval for continuing education for nursing home administrators DHS requests 2018 proposals for next generation of Integrated Health Partnerships program USDA accepting applications for rural telemedicine grants AHA launches campaign to combat violence UMHLPLC annual conference to be held June 1 Next issue of Newsline will be published May 30 MHA Newsline: May 15, 2017May 2017In this issue Pathologists, radiologists from Hennepin County Medical Center staff annual North Minneapolis See, Test and Treat event Updated measles information and resources available New FBI ransomware guidance issued; web conference on ransomware to be held May 25 Nurse staffing legislation introduced MHA members urged to apply for new MCHA board Governor vetoes HHS omnibus budget bill MHA, hospital leaders meet with Sens. Klobuchar and Franken MHA Newsline: May 8, 2017May 2017In this issue National Hospital Week is May 7-13 Improving wellness in Long Prairie Conference committee considers HHS budget bill House approves American Health Care Act Register for May 18 patient and family engagement webinar MHA Newsline: May 1, 2017May 2017In this issue Lakeview Hospital staff member receives Minnesota Hospital Association’s Good Catch for Patient Safety award Sanford Thief River Falls offers comprehensive behavioral health services Little improvement in HHS budget target Senate Bonding Committee considers key mental health investments House Republicans propose amendment to AHCA Regional PFE workshops to be offered starting May 10 Lakeview Hospital staff member receives Minnesota Hospital Association’s Good Catch for Patient Safety awardMay 2017A Lakeview Hospital MRI technologist has received the award that recognizes hospital professionals who demonstrate their commitment to keeping patients safe by speaking up to prevent a potential patient safety issue.
Health Care Leader: May 31, 2017May 2017In this issue Federal policy update: Minnesota hospital leaders meet with Sens. Klobuchar and Franken in Washington as AHCA continues to be a focus HHS bill passes during special session Leadership development expert Jonathan Fanning to present closing session at Summer Trustee Conference Minnesota hospitals’ board members embrace certification Advanced certification sessions offered at Summer Trustee Conference MN Hospital PAC golf tournament scheduled for July 31 in St. Cloud Help your hospital’s advocacy efforts New coalition addresses interactions of health care, patients and law enforcement Population health is an opportunity for rural health Straight from the regulators: Concrete elements of compliance oversight for hospital boards 501(r) audits are here: What you need to know Board work and boundary spanning: New challenges for trustees on the journey to population health and accountable care Senate advances telemedicine legislation as ACA repeal work continues Financial considerations with improving the quality of care
MHA Newsline: May 30, 2017May 2017In this issue HHS bill passes during special session CBO releases House-passed AHCA cost estimate; Senate begins drafting its bill President’s FY 2018 budget request significantly reduces health-related federal spending BMP expands window for renewal of credentials, issues reminder about PMP registration Medicaid community conversations to be held May 31 MHA to provide class action settlement assistance Administrative professionals program to be held July 27
MHA Newsline: May 22, 2017May 2017In this issue No agreement on HHS omnibus bill CMS holds listening session on rural hospital impacts of direct supervision requirement for therapeutic services, other regulatory burdens Upcoming trustee conference receives approval for continuing education for nursing home administrators DHS requests 2018 proposals for next generation of Integrated Health Partnerships program USDA accepting applications for rural telemedicine grants AHA launches campaign to combat violence UMHLPLC annual conference to be held June 1 Next issue of Newsline will be published May 30
MHA Newsline: May 15, 2017May 2017In this issue Pathologists, radiologists from Hennepin County Medical Center staff annual North Minneapolis See, Test and Treat event Updated measles information and resources available New FBI ransomware guidance issued; web conference on ransomware to be held May 25 Nurse staffing legislation introduced MHA members urged to apply for new MCHA board Governor vetoes HHS omnibus budget bill MHA, hospital leaders meet with Sens. Klobuchar and Franken
MHA Newsline: May 8, 2017May 2017In this issue National Hospital Week is May 7-13 Improving wellness in Long Prairie Conference committee considers HHS budget bill House approves American Health Care Act Register for May 18 patient and family engagement webinar
MHA Newsline: May 1, 2017May 2017In this issue Lakeview Hospital staff member receives Minnesota Hospital Association’s Good Catch for Patient Safety award Sanford Thief River Falls offers comprehensive behavioral health services Little improvement in HHS budget target Senate Bonding Committee considers key mental health investments House Republicans propose amendment to AHCA Regional PFE workshops to be offered starting May 10
Lakeview Hospital staff member receives Minnesota Hospital Association’s Good Catch for Patient Safety awardMay 2017A Lakeview Hospital MRI technologist has received the award that recognizes hospital professionals who demonstrate their commitment to keeping patients safe by speaking up to prevent a potential patient safety issue.