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U.S. Hospitals and Health Systems Enhance Patient Safety
Hospitals and health systems across the nation are implementing innovative programs to connect with their communities and enhance patient safety.
UC Davis Health Doctors Use Collarbone to Create New Upper Arm for Young Patient
UC Davis Health in Sacramento, Calif. performed a rare procedure that involved using a child's collarbone to create a new upper arm.
For A-fib Patients, a Life Without Blood Thinners
For years, the first-line treatment for atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, has been blood thinners. A-fib, which is a cardiac rhythm abnormality, can lead to other health complications, including strokes — it’s estimated that 90% of all strokes happen in patients who have A-fib.
Role of Hospitals: St. James Parish Hospital
St. James Parish Hospital’s 3D mammography team receives the Skin Marking in Mammography Excellence Award from Beekley Medical for clear communication and precise interpretation for the best patient care.
The Value Initiative Members in Action Podcast Series
We now offer podcasts with AHA members who are using these strategies to improve quality and decrease health care costs. You also can access the case study profiles on our Members in Action landing page.
Transforming Data into Action to Improve Maternal Health
Speakers from Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association and Regional One Health discuss best practices on collecting, evaluating, and transforming data into actionable strategies and how hospitals and health systems can implement data-driven quality and performance improvement strategies to positively impact maternal health outcomes.
Improving Survival Rates for Surgical Patients: 3 Takeaways
Hospitals have made significant gains over the past five years in improving survival rates for surgical patients and reducing post-surgical complications, according to a recent report from the AHA and Vizient.
Rapidly Advancing Multiagent AI Apps Could Reshape Operations Efficiency
Early adopters in health care have begun to capitalize on artificial intelligence (AI) advancements by moving from chatbots to single-agent and multiagent systems working across multiple functions.
AHA’s Quality Exchange: Collaborate to Drive Excellence in Quality Improvement | Center
A peer-driven initiative focused on fostering meaningful improvements in patient care and organizational performance.