Hospital Matters from the Minnesota Hospital Association

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A regularly updated podcast with conversations about hospitals and health systems, patient care and other health care issues in Minnesota, produced by the Minnesota Hospital Association. (Note: The contents of this podcast do not necessarily reflect the individual views of the more than 140 members of the Minnesota Hospital Association, nor individual members of its board of directors or executives.)

  1. Minnesota's hospitals re-affirm commitment to patient safety with new partnership

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    Minnesota's hospitals re-affirm commitment to patient safety with new partnership

    Federal regulations that went into effect this spring require hospitals that care for Medicare patients to meet new standards, including participation in a so-called "patient safety organization." MHA has partnered with ECRI, a PSO, to be a resource for hospitals in Minnesota that don't already have a patient safety organization in place. Host: Tim Nelson Guest: Anna Thomas, Principal Safety Consultant at ECRI

    16 min

  2. Jun 22

    Hospital Matters: Lakewood Health is opening a new chapter on rural physician training this fall

    Lakewood Health is joining programs in Grand Rapids and Wilmar, hosting University of Minnesota medical school grads for residencies focused on family practice and rural hospital care. Dr. Kaitlyn Schoeck, who trained in Staples herself, talks about why programs like this are important for the future of health care outside Minnesota's major cities. Host: Tim Nelson, Minnesota Hospital Association Guest: Dr. Kaitlyn Schoeck, Lakewood Health System

    16 min

  3. Jun 15

    Hospital Matters: What just happened with 340B drug discounts in Minnesota and what's coming next

    This week, Minnesota Hospital Association vice president of finance policy Joe Schindler and director of state government affairs Danny Ackert talk about this spring's high profile debate over the federal 340B drug discount program in Minnesota -- and why it is important for hospitals and patients. Host: Tim Nelson, Minnesota Hospital Association Guests: Joe Schindler, Danny Ackert, Minnesota Hospital Association

    28 min

  4. Jun 8

    Hospital Matters: One hospital's DIY solution to the staff child care challenge

    In Ely, child care is at a premium, and that was having an impact on staffing at the Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital, as parents struggled to find care for their kids while they cared for patients. The EBCH foundation and leadership decided to tackle the problem head on and set up their own child care center close to the hospital for staff. CEO Patti Banks even got licensed as a child care provider to fill in when needed. This week, hear from her and nursing services assistant Erin Manning and registered nurse Emily Lakner, who both utilize the child care center. Host: Tim Nelson Guests: Patti Banks, Erin Manning and Emily Lakner, Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital

    13 min
  5. Hospital Matters: The transportation issue impacting access to care in greater Minnesota

    Jun 1

    Hospital Matters: The transportation issue impacting access to care in greater Minnesota

    Non-emergency medical transportation is the system that helps people get to hospitals and clinics for routine care, and get home or to a post-acute setting when they no longer need to be in the hospital. But northeastern Minnesota is facing a growing shortage of this transportation. New research from the University of Minnesota Duluth shows how this shortage is affecting patient access to care and hospital discharge planning.  Host: Tim Nelson, Minnesota Hospital Association Guests:  Anna Solem, system manager, acute care coordination of the Minnesota region, Aspirus Health David Beard, professor of rhetoric, University of Minnesota Duluth Gavin Bukovich, senior  planner, Arrowhead Regional Development Commission

    24 min

  6. May 26

    Hospital Matters: One expert's perspective on where artificial intelligence could take health care next

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving across the health care industry. In this episode of Hospital Matters, Dr. Steve Berkowitz shares insights on how AI applications are beginning to influence clinical care and operations, and what health care leaders should be watching for in the future.  Host: Tim Nelson, Minnesota Hospital Association Guest: Steve Berkowitz, SMB Consulting

    23 min

  7. May 18

    Hospital Matters: Some Minnesota hospitals already have one foot over the brink; three leaders talk about what would pull them back

    This week, we bring you another segment from a recent WCCO Radio special report on the crises facing Minnesota hospitals. James Hereford, CEO at Fairview, Aspirus Lake View president Greg Ruberg, and Winona Health CEO Rachelle Schultz talked with WCCO host Blois Olson about long-term solutions to the challenges facing health care right now. Host: Blois Olson Guest: James Hereford, Fairview Health Services Guest: Greg Ruberg, Aspirus Lake View hospital Guest: Rachelle Schultz, Winona Health

    25 min

  8. May 11

    Hospital Matters: How Minnesota hospitals wound up in critical financial condition

    This episode of Hospital Matters features the first segment of a two-hour special report by WCCO Radio on the state of Minnesota's hospitals. Former health commissioner Jan Malcolm, now a special advisor to Gov. Tim Walz, and Minnesota Hospital Association president and CEO Rahul Koranne talked about the situation with WCCO Radio host Blois Olson. Host: Blois Olson, WCCO Radio Guest: Jan Malcolm, formerly of the Minnesota Department of Health Guest: Rahul Koranne, Minnesota Hospital Association

    22 min
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A regularly updated podcast with conversations about hospitals and health systems, patient care and other health care issues in Minnesota, produced by the Minnesota Hospital Association. (Note: The contents of this podcast do not necessarily reflect the individual views of the more than 140 members of the Minnesota Hospital Association, nor individual members of its board of directors or executives.)

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