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A Snapshot of Virginia’s Medicaid Program
January 14, 2015
A Snapshot of Virginia’s Medicaid Program January 14, 2015 Over the past several years, Medicaid and the financial challenges facing Virginia’s hospitals, as well as their interconnectedness, have been at the forefront of the public policy debate in the Commonwealth. As our elected leaders again look to address these issues during the 2015 General Assembly…
What drives HCAHPS Scores in Virginia Hospitals?
January 1, 2015
What drives HCAHPS Scores in Virginia Hospitals? January 1, 2015 Hospital Characteristics Associated with Higher Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Scores in Virginia Hospitals Seven characteristics thought to influence Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey scores were tested. Two of seven factors were found to influence HCAHPS scores. Read the full…
No Margin For Error: Virginia’s Rural Hospitals at a Crossroads
October 14, 2014
No Margin For Error: Virginia’s Rural Hospitals at a Crossroads October 14, 2014 Rural hospitals are the lifeblood of much of Virginia. They provide emergency medical care to those in need and the preventative health care that sustains communities. Rural hospitals employ tens of thousands of people and drive local economies through their payrolls, purchases…
24/7/365 Prepared To Care: A Look at Virginia’s Hospitals
September 14, 2014
24/7/365 Prepared To Care: A Look at Virginia’s Hospitals September 14, 2014 Virginia’s hospitals and health systems are vital to our Commonwealth and its communities. Not only do they provide the care that every Virginian needs, but hospitals and health systems rank among the state’s largest employers and economic engines. Unfortunately, Virginia’s hospitals and health…