Current Articles | Archives | Search Entries for August 2013 MHA NewslineAugust 2013 In this issue: Hospital spotlight: St. Cloud Hospital trustee recognized for his leadership MNsure board takes control, advertising campaign launched, and functionality details revealed MHA seeking member services and communications specialist CMS approves CIHQ as accrediting organization for acute care hospitals 2013 Minnesota Hospital Financial Ratio Book available Sponsors help deliver quality Annual Meeting MN Hospital PAC golf open held North Memorial Health Care names new CFO First Contact metro meeting held Annual Childhood Injury Conference spotlights critical topics to protect Minnesota’s children Upcoming training sessions related to health care reform MHA NewslineAugust 2013In this issue: Hospital spotlight: Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare nurse leader recognized for advocacy DHS OIG recommendations could eliminate CAH status for many hospitals Additional MNsure consumer assistance information expected soon Register now: enrolling patients through MNsure MHA calls for appeals rule changes to MNsure MHA, MMA and MMGMA oppose CMS rule that shifts new financial risk to providers RARE Campaign prevents 5,441 avoidable readmissions MN Hospital PAC Silent Auction donations needed MDH rural hospital planning and transition grants available MHA members asked to share examples on the impact of federal budget cuts MHA Board discusses new strategic plan NAMI offering adult foster care mental health certification training MHA NewslineAugust 2013 In this issue: Hospital spotlight: Fairview Health Services helps feed the pipeline of future physicians Register now: Enrolling patients through MNsure MnDOT steps up heliport regulatory activity at hospitals MHA member input sought on physician data transparency Medicare Part A transition to NGS is successful VA offers resources for homeless veterans Board of Nursing, EMS Board have openings MHA thanks Sen.Franken for supporting Minnesota’s future health care workforce Congress’ August recess offers opportunity to connect with federal leaders MHA Annual Meeting for hospital leaders Sept. 18-20 12 MN hospitals recognized for organ donation efforts Rural Palliative Care Networking Group meeting CMS finalizes inpatient PPS payment rule Aug. 5 MHA NewslineAugust 2013 In this issue: Hospital spotlight: Riverwood Healthcare Center taps Bingo to improve community health MHA members well represented among applicants for MNsure Consumer Assistance Partners Register now: Enrolling patients through MNsure MHA committed to helping Minnesota hospitals comply with PSO requirements Minnesota Court of Appeals overturns problematic guardianship decision Sen. Klobuchar pens her support for general supervision for outpatient therapy services MN Hospital PAC Silent Auction donations needed U.S. senators seek feedback on improving mental health system CentraCare Health names regional hospitals president In memoriam
MHA NewslineAugust 2013 In this issue: Hospital spotlight: St. Cloud Hospital trustee recognized for his leadership MNsure board takes control, advertising campaign launched, and functionality details revealed MHA seeking member services and communications specialist CMS approves CIHQ as accrediting organization for acute care hospitals 2013 Minnesota Hospital Financial Ratio Book available Sponsors help deliver quality Annual Meeting MN Hospital PAC golf open held North Memorial Health Care names new CFO First Contact metro meeting held Annual Childhood Injury Conference spotlights critical topics to protect Minnesota’s children Upcoming training sessions related to health care reform
MHA NewslineAugust 2013In this issue: Hospital spotlight: Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare nurse leader recognized for advocacy DHS OIG recommendations could eliminate CAH status for many hospitals Additional MNsure consumer assistance information expected soon Register now: enrolling patients through MNsure MHA calls for appeals rule changes to MNsure MHA, MMA and MMGMA oppose CMS rule that shifts new financial risk to providers RARE Campaign prevents 5,441 avoidable readmissions MN Hospital PAC Silent Auction donations needed MDH rural hospital planning and transition grants available MHA members asked to share examples on the impact of federal budget cuts MHA Board discusses new strategic plan NAMI offering adult foster care mental health certification training
MHA NewslineAugust 2013 In this issue: Hospital spotlight: Fairview Health Services helps feed the pipeline of future physicians Register now: Enrolling patients through MNsure MnDOT steps up heliport regulatory activity at hospitals MHA member input sought on physician data transparency Medicare Part A transition to NGS is successful VA offers resources for homeless veterans Board of Nursing, EMS Board have openings MHA thanks Sen.Franken for supporting Minnesota’s future health care workforce Congress’ August recess offers opportunity to connect with federal leaders MHA Annual Meeting for hospital leaders Sept. 18-20 12 MN hospitals recognized for organ donation efforts Rural Palliative Care Networking Group meeting CMS finalizes inpatient PPS payment rule Aug. 5
MHA NewslineAugust 2013 In this issue: Hospital spotlight: Riverwood Healthcare Center taps Bingo to improve community health MHA members well represented among applicants for MNsure Consumer Assistance Partners Register now: Enrolling patients through MNsure MHA committed to helping Minnesota hospitals comply with PSO requirements Minnesota Court of Appeals overturns problematic guardianship decision Sen. Klobuchar pens her support for general supervision for outpatient therapy services MN Hospital PAC Silent Auction donations needed U.S. senators seek feedback on improving mental health system CentraCare Health names regional hospitals president In memoriam