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United Hospital Fund Transitions in Care Action Agenda Calls on Health Care Providers, Payers, and Others to Train and Support Family Caregivers
The United Hospital Fund has announced an agenda of ten action steps to improve transitions in care and contribute significantly to the transformation of the nation’s health care system, as well as a report about the three-year initiative Transitions in Care–Quality Improvement Collaborative.
United Hospital Fund Honors 30 Trustees from New York Area Hospitals
The United Hospital Fund presented Distinguished Trustee Awards to 30 trustees from metropolitan area hospitals.
Accountable Care Innovation Under Way in New York
In moving away from fee-for-service payment arrangements, New York’s health system is experimenting with accountable care. This report explains how accountable care organizations (ACOs) work, the kinds of groups that can enter into accountable care contracts, the challenges they face, and the ways in which they will be able to succeed. It also includes detailed profiles of 12 different Medicare ACOs in New York, showing the wide range of approaches around the state.
United Hospital Fund Honors 86 Hospital Volunteers, Recognizing Their Many Invaluable Contributions
The United Hospital Fund hosted its 20th annual Hospital Auxilian and Volunteer Achievement Awards ceremony, honoring 86 volunteers and auxilians who provide exceptional service to hospitals throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
United Hospital Fund Provides $365,000 for Grants to Improve Health Servcies in New York City
Among the projects funded are two pioneering multi-hospital initiatives, one to improve the day of transition from hospital to home care or rehab and the other to reduce the incidence of serious infections in home care patients receiving infusions of chemotherapy or other medications
More Than $600,000 Is Distributed for the Benefit of Health Care Employees Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Through the Hurricane Sandy Health Care Employee Relief Fund, $608,717 has been distributed to 47 health care organizations in Long Island, New Jersey, and New York City.
United Hospital Fund Report Examines the Shift to Managed Care for Children in Foster Care
A new Medicaid Institute report examines New York's plan to move children in foster care into Medicaid managed care.
Dr. David Levy Joins the Board of the United Hospital Fund
David Levy, MD, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the United Hospital Fund.
United Hospital Fund Report Outlines Strategy to Improve Care for New York State Beneficiaries of Both Medicare and Medicaid
A report from the Medicaid Institute at United Hospital Fund focuses on an important extension of New York’s landmark Medicaid reforms—the proposed Fully Integrated Duals Advantage program, or FIDA.
Complementary Reports Find Number of New York Patient-Centered Medical Homes Rise 42 Percent in One Year; Identify Challenges and Successes from Pioneers
A pair of reports from the United Hospital Fund and the Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) demonstrate rapid growth of Patient-Centered Medical Homes in New York State, and identify key pathways and challenges to future growth and evolution.
United Hospital Fund Provides $390,000 for Grants to Improve Health Services in New York City
Among the initiatives funded through these nine grants is a program to increase rates of breastfeeding in New York City by helping hospitals improve practices and policies.
United Hospital Fund Honors Three Leaders at Its Gala for Their Work to Improve Health Care
The United Hospital Fund paid tribute to Karen Davis, Elizabeth J. McCormack, and Josh N. Kuriloff at its annual gala, held this evening at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
New Report Takes First-of-Its-Kind Look at Frequent Users of New York City's Emergency Departments
A Fund report provides a first-of-its-kind examination of patterns of emergency department utilization in New York City hospitals at the individual patient level.
United Hospital Fund Analysis Finds That 2010 Was a Positive Year for New York's Health Plans
The fourth installment of the United Hospital Fund’s Big Picture series examines enrollment and financial results for 2010 in New York’s public and private insurance markets, as well as the impact of the Affordable care Act on these markets.
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