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What’s driving access improvements? 4 leaders weigh in
To meet rising demand for care and access, hospitals and health systems are considering various approaches as they respond to the needs of patients and workers. Becker's Hospital Review
News Articles
- Mar 14, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
New Dashboard to Track Progress Toward 50 Percent Reduction in Patient and Workforce Harm
The National Action Alliance for Patient and Workforce Safety at HHS launched the National Healthcare Safety Dashboard, a resource that aggregates safety data from four primary measurement sources.
- Mar 12, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
CMS clarifies rules for HIPAA compliance when texting patient data
CMS' Quality, Safety & Oversight Group sent a memo clarifying HIPAA compliance for texting patient information and hospital orders at critical access hospitals. Healthcare IT News
- Feb 28, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
AHA: Hospitals Improve Patient Safety as We Advance Health in America
America’s hospitals and health systems have always aimed to provide the highest quality and safe care to patients, while helping every individual achieve their maximum potential for health.
- Dec 16, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety Announces 2024 Patient Safety Award Recipients
The Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) named Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Sparta Community Hospital District, and Sinai Chicago as its 2024 Patient Safety Award recipients.