Focus Areas

These focus areas list helpful resources for health care providers, hospitals, nursing homes, patients and their caregivers to help identify solutions to improve health care outcomes, lower costs, reduce provider burden and increase transparency.

 
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Coronavirus

Coronavirus

View links to resources and updated information on Coronavirus (COVID-19).

 
 
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Health Equity

Health Equity

Health equity exists when everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible regardless of race, gender, geography or social economic status.

 
 
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Health IT

Health IT

Advancements in health care often coincide with advancements in technology. Today, health care providers must be able to communicate seamlessly and instantly with each other and their patients and caregivers to ensure compliance with care plans and to address any questions or problems.

 
 
 
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Workforce Development

Workforce Development

A talented, engaged workforce is a hospital’s most important resource. In order to maintain access to quality care, health systems must navigate workforce challenges and opportunities, including professional shortages, staff burnout, workplace violence and diversity.

 
 
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Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness

Medicare- and Medicaid-participating health care facilities and suppliers can view these resources to stay up-to-date on the latest guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on emergency preparedness.

 
 
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Climate Resilience

Climate Resilience

We are committed to providing education and resources that help health care providers understand the effects of climate change and take steps to mitigate associated disruptions to the delivery of quality health care.