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Study: Tilden, Neb. ranked among best places to raise a
family
A new ranking at MSN.com evaluates more than 5,400
locations across the nation for the best places to raise kids. According to the
study by Bloomberg and Businessweek.com, only communities with populations
larger than the state median, but no larger than 50,000 were considered. Tilden,
Neb., which is near Norfolk, with a population of 830, was the No. 28 best
place in America to raise a family, according to the report.
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— Bloomberg Businessweek,
January 24, 2011
NHA reading program recipient of Outstanding Association
Achievement Award
LINCOLN—The Association of Association Educators (A2E) has
announced that the Nebraska Hospital Association’s “One Book One Hospital”
program has been selected as the recipient of their 2010 Outstanding Association
Achievement Award. A2E is affiliated with the American Hospital Association and
its members include over 100 health care education professionals who design,
market, coordinate and plan education programs and special events for hospital
and health care associations across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
The Outstanding Association Achievement Award recognizes a significant
achievement by a hospital or health system association in the area of education,
which represents an outstanding milestone in health care education.
The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) began its One Book One
Hospital program in 2007. “One Book” projects are community-wide reading
programs initiated by the Washington Center for the Book at the Seattle Public
Library in 1998. Jon Borton, NHA vice president of educational services says,
“After observing successful reading programs in the Capitol City (One Book One
Lincoln) and state (One Book One Nebraska), Association staff entertained the
idea of providing the opportunity for books to unite NHAs member hospitals in
both statewide group discussions and hospital-wide group discussions.”
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— NHA press release, January 26, 2011
Nebraska Healthcare Marketers names 2011 board of directors
The
Nebraska Healthcare Marketers (NHM) is the premier state society promoting skill
development along with offering educational and networking opportunities for
healthcare marketing and communication professionals in Nebraska.
NHM members
include healthcare strategy, marketing, development, public relations and
communication professionals. Memberships include professional and ancillary
memberships. Students interested in a career in healthcare marketing or
communications are encouraged to become members.
The NHM members have elected
the board of directors for 2011: President, Julie Lausterer, Wahoo; Vice
President, Lindsay Cosimano, Vice President of Marketing at Cassling in Omaha;
Treasurer, Beth Siegfried, Foundation Director at Tri Valley Health System in
Cambridge; Secretary, Kim Larson, Graphic Design Specialist at the Nebraska
Hospital Association in Lincoln; Conference Coordinator, Dianna McElfresh,
Marketing Coordinator at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus; Membership
Mentor, Laura Daro, PR Coordinator and Administrative Assistant at Butler County
Heath Care Center in David City; and Communications Coordinator, Bethanne Kunz,
Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Valley County Health System in
Ord.
For more information about
NHM, contact Laura Daro at (402) 367-1366 or
download a brochure.
— NHM news release,
January 26, 2011
State of the Union 2011:
'Win the future,' Obama says
WASHINGTON—President Obama sought to rouse the
nation from complacency in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, January
25, urging innovation and budget reforms that he said are vital to keep the
United States a leader in an increasingly competitive world.
"Sustaining the American dream has never
been about standing pat," Obama said. "It has required each generation to
sacrifice, and struggle and meet the demands of a new age. Now it's our turn."
Obama repeatedly declared the imperative to "win the future," comparing the
current need for innovation to the space race against the Soviet Union in the
1950s and '60s. Calling for more dedication to research and technology as he
raised the specter of a rapidly growing China and India, Obama declared: "This
is our generation's Sputnik moment."
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— Washington Post, January 26, 2011
House GOP works on health solutions
WASHINGTON—Wasting no time, House Republicans moved quickly
ahead Thursday with their own overhaul of the nation’s health care system,
commanding key committees to get to work and launching a fresh attack on federal
policies regarding abortion funding.
One day after voting to repeal President Obama‘s health care
law, the House approved a resolution directing four committees to write bills
aimed at preserving some of the more popular parts of the Democrats' law, such
as requiring coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, while also
addressing the GOP‘s desire to curb malpractice lawsuits and prohibit taxpayer
funding of abortions.
“Having taken that action to wipe the slate clean, we are now
moving on to the far more challenging task of crafting real solutions for the
American people,” Rep. David Dreier, California Republican, who now chairs the
House Rules Committee, said on the House floor.
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— Washington Times, January 20, 2011
NHA 2011 Advocacy Day scheduled for March 15
LINCOLN—Being a good
advocate starts with active participation. Effective advocacy that produces
substantive change is a year-round effort and it is vital that health care
leaders and advocates go to the top and have their voices heard.
NHA 2011 Advocacy Day is a half-day workshop designed to
provide hospital CEOs, advocacy team members, trustees, key hospital staff,
state senators and their staff, leaders of HHS and other state heath care
advocates with important information about state and federal legislative issues.
This event highlights the legislative issues that could
impact Nebraska hospitals and health systems, and their ability to deliver
quality and affordable health care services. In addition, it provides health
care advocates with the opportunity to visit with their state senators to help
them understand how legislation will affect health care in Nebraska.
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— NHA,
January 26, 2011|
Saint Francis invites patients, families to
help improve patient experience
GRAND ISLAND—Saint Francis Medical Center is
forming a Patient & Family Advisory Council
to gather insights and ideas from patients and families on how the organization
can improve quality, safety and the care experience for patients and their
families.
“Our goal is to partner with patients and
families, along with staff from our hospital, to identify practices, policies
and safety initiatives that will benefit from patient and family input,” said
Donna Sanders, Saint Francis vice president for Mission and Community Outreach.
“While patient satisfaction and quality have always been a focus, we believe the
Patient & Family Advisory Council will help us better understand what’s
important to patients and their families and contribute to improved care.”
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MORE»
— Saint
Francis Medical Center news release, January 18, 2011
The future of
health care delivery brings Alegent Health Clinic national recognition
OMAHA—Experts call the Patient-Centered Medical
Home™ model of care the future of health care in America and Alegent Health has
received national recognition for excelling at this important kind or care. The
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) granted Alegent Health Clinic’s
medical home program the highest Level 3 recognition—after the Clinic scored
95.25 out of a possible 100 points.
“We are so proud of our program and how it’s
improving the lives of our patients,” said Lewis Eirinberg, M.D., family
medicine physician at Alegent Health Clinic at 144th and Eagle Run. “Alegent
Health has been working to develop this high-quality, coordinated care process
for over a year and we are excited that our program has received some the
highest marks in the country.”
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—
Alegent Health news release, January 20, 2011
Faith Regional Health Services receives
Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation for cancer services
NORFOLK—The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a
consortium of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS), has granted a Three-Year
Accreditation with Commendation to Faith Regional Health Services for its cancer
services. The facility received the accreditation following an on-site
evaluation by a physician surveyor during which Faith Regional demonstrated a
Commendation level of compliance with one or more standards that represent the
full scope of the cancer program (cancer committee leadership, cancer data
management, clinical services, research, community outreach, and quality
improvement). In addition, Faith Regional received a compliance rating for all
other standards.
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—
Faith Regional Health Services news release, January 14, 2011
Bill would address clinical privileges for midwives
LINCOLN—The Health and Human Services Committee heard
testimony Jan. 20 on a measure that would prevent denial of credentials to
individuals solely based on their classification as certified nurse midwives.
LB68, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Tony Fulton, would add
certified nurse midwives to the list of practitioners who cannot be denied
clinical privileges based on their credential by any hospital licensed under the
Health Care Facility Licensure Act.
Fulton said certified nurse midwives who have a practice
agreement with a supervising physician may practice midwifery at the physician’s
office or at a facility where they have been granted privileges. However, there
appear to be cases where midwives have been denied privileges at hospitals for
no other reason than belonging to the category of certified nurse midwife, he
said. READ MORE»
— Unicameral Update, January 21, 2011
Survey: Most Americans unaware of mental health parity law
Nearly 90% of Americans have not heard of the Mental Health
Parity and Addiction Equity Act, according to a December
poll by the
American Psychological Association. The 2008 federal law, supported by the AHA,
requires group health plans that offer mental health benefits to provide full
parity for physical and mental health coverage. Forty-five percent of adults
surveyed were unsure whether their insurance reimburses for mental health care,
and three in ten did not know if they had adequate mental health coverage.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 26% of American
adults have a diagnosable mental health disorder, of which only one-third
receive care.
— AHA News Now, January 25, 2011
Responding to TBI & PTSD Needs of Returning Veterans
February 24-25, 2011
Calvary Christian Church, Bellevue, NE
NHA 2011 Advocacy Day
March 15, 2011
The Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, Lincoln
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