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Two hospitals merged their behavioral health facilities to recruit staff, prepare for future

Hospitals find that integrating primary and behavioral health care brings results.

Bringing behavioral health care into primary care supports the goal of reducing stigma, says Ann Schumacher, president of CHI Immanuel Health in Omaha, Neb.

Health care decision-makers must empower front-line staff to prioritize patient care, address problems head-on, says Paul Keckley.

Dallas hospital turns to self-care to address disparities in the delivery of care and the inappropriate use of health care resources.

The tool is intended to help other hospitals launch victim-assistance programs.

Patients avoid long inpatient stays by learning to self-administer care for chronic conditions.

Government plans to halve PAC spending in the next decade must contend with the reality of discharge risks.

Health equity leader Rishi Manchanda, M.D., says the Triple Aim and professional satisfaction are the answer.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is also boosting the authority of advanced practice nurses.