Matthew Weinstock

H&HN Assistant Managing Editor
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Cyber Wars and the Battle for Patient Care

Hospital leaders have spent considerable time and energy improving patient safety and quality of care. It's time to take an equally aggressive stance on protecting the technology that touches every aspect of patient care.
September 15, 2015
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Hospital leaders have spent considerable time and energy improving patient safety and quality of care. It's time to take an equally aggressive stance on protecting the technology that touches every aspect of patient care.
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Using Strategic Affiliations to Enhance Care in Rural Communities

Rural hospital leaders are wrestling with the question of how they can stay independent in the face of so much change taking place in the field. In this video, Jeanine Gentry from St. Charles Health System in Prineville, Ore., details how affiliat...
August 31, 2015
Matthew Weinstock
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Rural hospital leaders are wrestling with the question of how they can stay independent in the face of so much change taking place in the field. In this video, Jeanine Gentry from St. Charles Health System in Prineville, Ore., details how affiliations have helped to enhance care in her community.
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Building an ACO: Insights from the Inside

In 2014, Care New England, a four-hospital system in Rhode Island, launched an ACO. In this video, Domenic Delmonico, executive director of Integra Community Care Network, shares some of the lessons learned from forming the ACO in a state that has...
August 27, 2015
Matthew Weinstock
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In 2014, Care New England, a four-hospital system in Rhode Island, launched an ACO. In this video, Domenic Delmonico, executive director of Integra Community Care Network, shares some of the lessons learned from forming the ACO in a state that has shied away from capitation.
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Video: Rick Pollack Takes A Broad View of Advocacy

Rick Pollack, who takes the reins of the American Hospital Association in September, says advocacy is more than what happens in Washington, D.C. Here, he discusses the AHA's strengths, and challenges the field is facing.
August 12, 2015
Matthew Weinstock
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Rick Pollack, who takes the reins of the American Hospital Association in September, says advocacy is more than what happens in Washington, D.C. Here, he discusses the AHA's strengths, and challenges the field is facing.
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Rick Pollack Takes a Broad View of Advocacy

The American Hospital Association's incoming president and CEO says that successful advocacy isn't just about lobbying on Capitol Hill, it also relies on performance improvement in the field and advancing better care for patients and communities.
August 11, 2015
Matthew Weinstock
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The American Hospital Association's incoming president and CEO says that successful advocacy isn't just about lobbying on Capitol Hill, it also relies on performance improvement in the field and advancing better care for patients and communities.
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Gawande's Appeal for Better Systems of Care

Atul Gawande, M.D., wants hospital leaders to reimagine how care is designed and delivered; to improve coordination across the system and become more responsive to patient needs.
August 11, 2015
Matthew Weinstock
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Atul Gawande, M.D., wants hospital leaders to reimagine how care is designed and delivered; to improve coordination across the system and become more responsive to patient needs.
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Atul Gawande: Shift Focus From Delivering Stuff to Delivering Outcomes

SAN FRANCISCO — Atul Gawande, M.D., delivered a provocative opening keynote speech at the Health Forum–AHA Leadership Summit. He implored attendees to find ways to knit together disparate parts of the delivery system. He explains more ...
July 24, 2015
Matthew Weinstock
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SAN FRANCISCO — Atul Gawande, M.D., delivered a provocative opening keynote speech at the Health Forum–AHA Leadership Summit. He implored attendees to find ways to knit together disparate parts of the delivery system. He explains more in this video interview.  
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Video: Most Wired Hospitals Extend Care Beyond Their Four Walls

Hospitals are rapidly expanding their use of mobile devices to better engage patients and families. In this video, H&HN editors examine data from the 17th annual Most Wired Survey to see how care is extending beyond the walls of the hospi...
July 15, 2015
Matthew Weinstock
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Hospitals are rapidly expanding their use of mobile devices to better engage patients and families. In this video, H&HN editors examine data from the 17th annual Most Wired Survey to see how care is extending beyond the walls of the hospital.
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2015 Most Wired Hospitals

Hospitals and health systems on the 2015 Most Wired list are pushing beyond meaningful use and optimizing their systems to improve performance and patient care.
July 14, 2015
Matthew Weinstock and Suzanna Hoppszallern
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Hospitals and health systems on the 2015 Most Wired list are pushing beyond meaningful use and optimizing their systems to improve performance and patient care.
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Feds Eye Tweaks to Two-midnight Rule

CMS' proposal is met with mixed reaction from hospital leaders. The agency is also proposing a negative update for hospital outpatient services.
July 2, 2015
Matthew Weinstock
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CMS' proposal is met with mixed reaction from hospital leaders. The agency is also proposing a negative update for hospital outpatient services.
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ACA Ruling Creates Stability, Hospital Leaders Say

The Supreme Court's decision to uphold insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act was welcome news to hospital leaders. The ruling, they say, will help foster the move toward population health.
June 25, 2015
Matthew Weinstock
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The Supreme Court's decision to uphold insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act was welcome news to hospital leaders. The ruling, they say, will help foster the move toward population health.
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Hospital Turns Around Finances, Fosters Community Ties

In 2008, Boca Raton Regional Hospital lost $120 million on about $350 million in revenue. A short 18 months later, a new executive team turned things around and the hospital has solidified its bond with the community. CEO Jerry Fedele discusses th...
June 18, 2015
Matthew Weinstock
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In 2008, Boca Raton Regional Hospital lost $120 million on about $350 million in revenue. A short 18 months later, a new executive team turned things around and the hospital has solidified its bond with the community. CEO Jerry Fedele discusses the turnaround in this video.
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Health Systems Are Jumping into Population Health

Some of the nation's most forward-thinking leaders shared thoughts on moving toward population health and responding to consumerism at the Not-for-Profit Health Care Investor Conference.
June 12, 2015
Matthew Weinstock
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Some of the nation's most forward-thinking leaders shared thoughts on moving toward population health and responding to consumerism at the Not-for-Profit Health Care Investor Conference.
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