 AHA: Maybe $2 Trillion’s a little high - 18-5-2009 7:19:20
Last week a consortium of health insurers, health providers, hospitals and pharmaceutical manufacturers claimed that they could save the country $2 trillion in health care costs. I was skeptical of this claim.
It turns out now that the American Hospital Association (AHA)–one of the signees of the letter–is also skeptical. Fierce Healthcare reports that AHA president Richard [...] more »
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AHA-McKesson award announcement - 21-7-2009 23:59:09
We are very pleased to have been designated as one of three hospitals in the country to receive recognition by the American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize® committee for leadership and innovation in quality, safety, and commitment to patient care. Here's a copy of the <a href="http://www.aha.org/aha/press-release/2009/090720-pr-q4qbronson.html">press release from the AHA</a>. Congratulations, too, to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo and Duke University Hospital in Durham.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/32053362-5452567828983027424?l=runningahospital.blogspot.com' more »
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AHA Awards Four Hospital Volunteer Programs - 28-4-2009 13:00:00
The American Hospital Association (AHA) honored four hospital volunteer programs with the Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence (HAVE). The AHA HAVE Awards Program is in its 26th year and highlights the extraordinary efforts of volunteer programs and the positive impact their contributions have on the patients, hospitals, health systems and the communities they serve. more »
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Sunday Samples 181 - 11-7-2010 14:02:38
Nothing in particular going on. I pulled this track out this week and it was a great iTunes Genius seed, but that likely depends on my library. Still, worth a listen. Originally from 1982, it’s Trio, with “Da Da Da I Don’t Love You You Don’t Love Me Aha Aha Aha” (usually just shortened to [...] more »
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Fred Hessler To Receive AHA Board Of Trustees Award - 27-4-2010 12:00:00
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today awarded Fred Hessler, managing director of Citigroup's New York health care group, with its 2010 Board of Trustees Award. The award is presented to individuals or groups who have made substantial and noteworthy contributions to the work of the AHA. Hessler will receive the award at a ceremony at the AHA Annual Membership meeting in Washington. "Fred has lent his considerable financial skills and knowledge to the AHA and the nation's hospitals," said Rich Umbdenstock, president and CEO of the AHA...
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Aha Mobile Scores $3 Million For Driver-Friendly iPhone App - 14-5-2009 12:52:42
Aha Mobile, a startup that is developing a car-friendly informational iPhone app, has secured $3 million in Series A financing from Venrock. Currently in development, Aha's product is focused on safely connecting drivers to relevant information about the world around them via a mobile device.
Aha's vision is to create an iPhone app that gives drivers the information they need outside the car, such as what's traffic like ahead? Where is the nearest bathroom? more »
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John OBrien To Receive AHA Board Of Trustees Award - 27-4-2010 10:00:00
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today awarded John O'Brien, president and chief executive officer of UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. in Worcester, Mass. with its 2010 Board of Trustees Award. The award is presented to individuals or groups who have made substantial and noteworthy contributions to the work of the AHA. O'Brien will receive the award at a ceremony at the AHA Annual Membership meeting in Washington. "As an AHA board member, John has served as a passionate leader for ensuring access to care for all," said Rich Umbdenstock, president and CEO of the AHA...
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AHA Statement On Hospital Energy Alliance - 30-4-2009 12:00:00
Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO, American Hospital Association The AHA welcomes the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) launch of the Hospital Energy Alliance (HEA), with its goal of achieving energy savings while preserving and enhancing health care delivery. more »
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Mutual Of Omaha Settles aha Suit Against Winfrey - 9-11-2009 22:07:13
Mutual Of Omaha Insurance Settles 'aha Moment' Trademark Suit Against Oprah Winfrey's Company more »
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The AHA And ACCME Declare A Truce Over CME - 24-6-2010 19:11:38
The debate over industry funding of continuing medical education took a tense turn earlier this month when the American Heart Association promised to aggressively appeal a rule that would prevent doctors from receiving needed credit for attending medical meetings where industry people talk about their drugs (see background).
Specifically, AHA president Clyde Yancy was incensed that [...] more »
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Mutual Of Omaha, Oprah Spar Over Aha Moment - 25-4-2009 14:05:21
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Insurance company Mutual of Omaha is suing Oprah Winfrey and her production company over use of the phrase "aha moment."[...] Read more! more »
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Todd Krass To Lead AHAs Section For Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Services - 14-1-2010 9:00:00
Todd Krass, CEO of Research Belton Hospital in Belton, Mo., is the 2010 chair of the American Hospital Association's (AHA) Section for Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services, a constituency section representing 1,300 behavioral health providers across the country that provides guidance in AHA's policy development and governance. During his one-year term as chair, Krass and a 16-person governing council will work with the AHA to identify ways to define and focus AHA policy, advocacy, public policy issues and member service strategies regarding health care systems...
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DISCUSSIE! (met ene “Joost”) - 5-12-2009 19:09:17
“ Ik vind die site bagger.”
“Sorry?”
“Ik zeg: ik vind die site bagger.”
“Aha.”
“Echt een kutsite.”
“Ehm… Aha.”
“Die site is zo kut dat ik er uit principe niet meer naartoe surf!”
“No shit? Je bedoelt: ‘!!!111!!11!!!’?”
“Precies ja !!!1!11!1111!!!!”
“Ja, als je zelfs niet meer naar een gratis site wilt surfen dan moet het wel HEUL kut zijn. Vertel eens…”
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American Hospital Association Elects New Trustees To The Board - 30-7-2009 9:00:00
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has elected seven new members to its Board of Trustees for terms beginning January 1, 2010. The Board of Trustees is the policy-making body of the AHA and has ultimate authority for the governance and management of its direction and finances. New board members include: Rhonda M. more »
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The American Hospital Association Awards Its Endorsement To Design Clinicals MedsTracker(R) For Medication Reconciliation - 6-2-2010 6:00:00
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced it has exclusively endorsed Design Clinicals' MedsTracker® for medication reconciliation management. MedsTracker medication reconciliation software automates medication management and improves the medication reconciliation workflow for hospital and clinic physicians and nursing staff. AHA Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of the AHA, awards AHA endorsement for products and services which help member hospitals and health care organizations achieve organizational excellence...
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Aha! I Got It! Escape Game - Walkthrough - 11-11-2009 4:13:00
Aha! I Got It! Escape Game (Wii)
Aha! I Got It! Escape Game, Wii
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Martin Gardner 1914-2010 - 23-5-2010 19:26:41
Martin Gardner passed away yesterday, on Saturday, May 22. I’ve never met Gardner, but I grew up with his books and columns, ever since I discovered one of his Mathematical Games volumes in my local library. Aha! Insight and Aha! Gotcha are my first recommendations for any bright kid who wants to stretch his mind. [...] more »
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Watch AHA highlights - ARBITER 6-HALTS - 16-11-2009 19:14:09
<a href="http://directnews.americanheart.org/">http://directnews.americanheart.org/</a><br /><br />Plus:<br /><br /><a href="http://cardiobrief.org/2009/11/16/aha-arbiters-sunday-roller-coaster-ride-in-orlando/">A great read!</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16831881-647700624053855452?l=pharmagossip.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> more »
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Center To Advance Palliative Care To Receive AHA Award Of Honor - 28-4-2009 13:00:00
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will present its Award of Honor to the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) in New York, N.Y., in recognition of its outstanding contributions to improving the health status of communities and the nation. The award recognizes exemplary contributions to the health and well-being of people through leadership on major health policies or social initiatives. more »
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Christine Capito Burch To Receive AHAs Honorary Life Membership Award - 27-4-2010 11:00:00
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will present its Honorary Life Membership Award to Christine Capito Burch, executive director of the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH), for her contributions to hospitals and health care in America. The award recognizes individuals who have made important contributions to the health care field and who share the mission, values and goals of the AHA. "Throughout her career, Chris has been steadfast in advancing the needs of our country's safety net hospitals," said Rich Umbdenstock, president and CEO of the AHA...
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