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| September 8, 2017 | Vol. 18 No. 30
Welcome!
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| Local, State and National News
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Senate considers path forward on CHIP
The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which covers 8.9 million children with family incomes above Medicaid eligibility limits who lack access to affordable private coverage. While the program is authorized through Oct. 1, 2019, legislative action is needed to continue funding beyond this month. The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, created by the CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2009 to advise Congress on issues affecting Medicaid and CHIP, projects that three states and the District of Columbia will exhaust available federal funds in the first quarter of FY 2018 and another 27 will do so in the second quarter. Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT), who with Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) led bipartisan efforts to establish the program in 1997, said, “The basic question is: Does the committee want to reauthorize or merely extend CHIP? Reauthorization would entail more extensive debate and the consideration of potential policy changes to the underlying program.” Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), ranking member of the committee, said, “It’s important for Congress to take action soon. There’s no kicking this can down the road with a short-term bill.” Testifying at the hearing were the mother of a CHIP recipient and officials from MACPAC and the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services. For more on CHIP, see the AHA’s new infographic. AHA News Now, September 7, 2017
South Florida hospitals closing ahead of Hurricane Irma
With many South Florida residents fleeing their homes before Hurricane Irma, hospitals in Florida's southernmost county have put their own evacuation plans into motion. The three hospitals in Monroe County, which includes the Keys, are in the process of shutting their doors ahead of Irma's expected Sunday arrival. The county has also ordered a mandatory evacuation for residents. LEARN MORE. CNN, September 7, 2017
CMS waives provider screening requirements in TX, LA during Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved suspending certain Medicare enrollment screening requirements for healthcare providers and suppliers that are assisting with Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts in areas impacted in Texas and Louisiana. READ MORE. CMS press release, September 7, 2017
Senate passes debt ceiling, funding bill with hurricane relief
The Senate voted 80-17 to approve a bill funding the government and raising the debt ceiling through Dec. 8, and providing more than $15 billion in aid for hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The measure now moves to the House. The government’s current funding expires October 1. AHA News Now, September 7, 2017
Trump hits Republicans on Obamacare repeal, pushes focus on tax reform
President Donald Trump on Friday appeared to discourage new efforts from some Senate Republicans to take another run at repealing the Affordable Care Act, tweeting that the GOP needs to immediately focus on tax reform. LEARN MORE. US News & World Report, September 8, 2017
Nebraska Public Health Lab receives reaccreditation
OMAHA - Nebraska Public Health Laboratory technologists test clinical specimens that had the potential to contain high-risk pathogens. The College of American Pathologists recently reaccredited the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) following a stringent inspection. The lab is located on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus in Omaha. The lab is one of more than 7,700 accredited facilities worldwide. During the inspection process, which is designed to ensure the highest standard of care for laboratory patients, inspectors audit lab records and quality control procedures as well as examine lab staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and overall management. READ MORE.
UNMC news release, September 5, 2017
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Brodstone Memorial Hospital, Superior
In addition to their regular roles, Dena Alvarez (COO) & Sandra Borden (CFO) are filling in as Co-Interim Chief Executive Officers until a permanent replacement is named. Dena can be reached at dalvarez@brodstone.org and Sandy can be reached at sborden@brodstone.org or at the hospital (402) 879-3281. Norrisa Flores is the new Assistant to the CEO/Accounts Payable and can be reached at nflores@brodstone.org or (402) 879-3281 Ext. 115. Bryan Health, Lincoln
Tobias Watson is the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and can be reached at (402) 481-9052 or tobias.watson@bryanhealth.org.
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| Do you have updates for your hospital?
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| If you have any updates to email addresses, phone numbers or job title changes for your hospital, please let the NHA know. Contact Heather Bullock, Member Services & Events Manager, at (402) 742-8148 or via email.
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Bengston, MD, recognized as Inspirational Physician Honoree by American Medical Association
Ord—Jennifer Bengston, MD, a family medicine physician at Valley County Health System (VCHS) in Ord, Neb., has been recognized as a 2017 Inspirational Physician honoree by the American Medical Association – Women Physicians Section (AMA-WPS). One of fewer than 80 physicians nationwide to receive this recognition in 2017, the honor recognizes Bengston’s support and contributions to medicine throughout her professional career. READ MORE. Valley County Health System news release, September 8, 2017
Kansas man shot in head during hunting accident is Bryan Health’s Trauma Champion
LINCOLN—Brock Melton, a Kansas man shot in the head during a hunting accident, is Bryan Health’s Trauma Champion for 2017. Last November, Brock was hunting with friends and family near Courtland, Kansas. He was inadvertently shot in the head by a shotgun and transported to Republic County Hospital in Belleville. Initial tests showed severe bleeding and bone fragments stuck in his brain. The bullet also remained lodged in his skull. He was airlifted to the Bryan Trauma Center for life-saving treatment. READ MORE.Bryan Health news release, September 5, 2017
Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group to meet Sept. 18
FAIRBURY—The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet on Monday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in Jefferson Community Health & Life’s Small Conference Room. The program will be a video on Making Visits Valuable (Movement and Rhythms of Speech) by Teepa Snow. READ MORE. Jefferson Community Health & Life news release, September 5, 2017
UNMC, UNO Institute signs on first four start-up companies
OMAHA—UNeTech, a new institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska at Omaha designed to identify promising start-up companies and help them become successful, has identified its first four start-up companies. READ MORE.
Regional West athletic trainer offers tips for exercising in hot weather
SCOTTSBLUFF—The Monument Marathon is coming and many runners have begun their preparation for the popular race. James Buck, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, athletic trainer with Regional West Rehab Center, says as temperatures rise, running doesn’t need to be a total suffer-fest. READ MORE.
Regional West Medical Center news release, September 7, 2017
Community Hospital offering tobacco cessation classes in October
MCCOOK—Thinking of quitting tobacco use, but don’t know how? Community Hospital is offering Quit Tobacco Now, tobacco cessation classes for the public. The four, one-hour sessions in a small group setting are October 2, 9, 16 and 23. LEARN MORE.
Community Hospital news release, September 7, 2017
Ribbon cutting for Kearney’s newest Family Medicine Clinic
KEARNEY—Good Samaritan Medical Group-Family Medicine is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Thursday, Sept. 21. The ribbon cutting will be a presentation of the recently-opened 12,000-square-foot clinic in the remodeled Medical Building North at 3320 Ave. A on the CHI Health Good Samaritan campus. LEARN MORE.
CHI Health Good Samaritan news release, September 7, 2017
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| Does your hospital have a story or press release to share? If so, please send them to Kim Larson, Director of Marketing, for possible inclusion in Newslink or another NHA publication. Submit your entries to Kim via email.
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Nebraska Hospital Trivia: Celebrating 90 years!
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To celebrate the NHA's 90th Anniversary, we thought it would be fun to add a little trivia from the past. Here's this week's tidbit: from the Nebraska Hospital Association newsletter, the NHA Monitor - July 21, 1980 Hospitals Try Twelve-Hour Nurse Shifts
"The nurses like it. The doctors like it. The patients like it. And, the administrators like it. It's cost-effective, it saves gas and it solves staffing problems." READ MORE.
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Convention books will be mailed next week!
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Nebraska Total Care Hosts Provider Town Hall Meetings
Scottsbluff Provider Town Hall
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Gering Civic Auditorium
1050 M Street
Gering, NE 69341
South Sioux City Provider Town Hall
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Marina Inn
385 E. 4th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Norfolk Town Hall
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Northeast Community College
Lifelong Learning Center
801 E. Benjamin Street
Public Health Association of Nebraska (PHAN) Annual Conference
September 21-22, 2017
2017 Bryan Health Trauma Symposium
September 22, 2017
Nebraska Innovation Campus, Lincoln
Register
The Business of Diabetes in Nebraska
October 4, 2017
University of Nebraska’s Innovation Campus, Lincoln
Brochure
Register
NHA-LMA Fall Workers' Compensation Seminars
October 4, 2017
Great Plains Health, North Platte
October 5, 2017
CHI Health St. Elizabeth, Lincoln
Jointly Provided by Nebraska Infection Control Network (NICN), Nebraska Infection Control Assessment & Promotion Program (ICAP), Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Epidemiology Unit and Clarkson College Professional Development
October 20, 2017
Graduate Lincoln
141 N 9th Street, Lincoln
Nebraska Critical Access Hospitals Conference on Quality
November 14-15, 2017
Younes Conference Center, Kearney
Baird Holm 29th Annual Health Law Forum
November 17, 2017
Omaha Marriott Regency, Omaha
Questions? Contact Sarah Morris
The Future of Orthopaedic Care is Here
April 20, 2018
Holiday Inn Conference Center, Kearney
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