Join us in our fight to preserve DC Medicaid. Cuts will undermine the stability of our health care providers, increase emergency room wait times, raise the cost of care and threaten services for everyone who lives, works, and visits our nation’s Capital. Cutting DC’s Federal Medicaid match would force hospital closures, workforce reductions, and […]
Come work for an outstanding association and team at the District of Columbia Hospital Association as Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and Liaison to the Board of Directors. The District of Columbia Hospital Association has, for almost 45 years, worked to advance the missions of the hospitals and health systems of the District […]
Listen to the podcast featuring Gerry Blass, President & CEO of ComplyAssistant, (DCHA Associate Member) discuss the current cybersecurity landscape and how hospitals can safeguard themselves from risk.
Highlights: Looking at utilization metrics this month, three out the five metrics show an increase in volumes. Acute care admissions went from -13% below pre-COVID baselines in December to -11% in January, with all but one hospital presenting increase in volumes as depicted in Table 2 of the report. Psychiatric admissions also present a […]
On April 4, 2025, the DC Hospital Association proudly joined members of the DC health care community in the 2025 Annual Medical Response and Surge Exercise (MRSE). Hosted by the DC Health and Medical Coalition under the Hospital Preparedness Program Grant, the MRSE serves as a vital, annual opportunity to evaluate and strengthen our collective […]
DCHA has arranged a special event to celebrate our incredible health care professionals and health heroes in our community. Please join us in celebrating the Washington Wizards Health Care Appreciation Night! Tickets include access to the Early Entry experience where fans can watch warm-ups from 100-level seating before gates open for the night, as […]
Highlights Three out of five of the focus utilization metrics saw a decrease in volume from November to December 2024. Observation admissions showed only a small decline compared to January 2020 baseline going from 0% in November to -1% below baseline in December. Ambulatory surgeries and psychiatric admissions also showed a relatively small decline compared […]
Starting this summer, Capital Caring Health will provide reliable, non-emergency transportation services. Each van will be operating eight-hour shifts every day and each driver goes through an extensive training program to understand the unique needs of patients and families. Along with the driver, there will also be a nurse present. The vans have raised roofs, […]
Patient safety is a top priority for health care organizations. A better patient safety environment is associated with a lower probability of significant complications and dramatically reduces medical errors and adverse events, improves patient outcomes and increases efficiency and effectiveness. A patient safety culture within hospitals contribute to a higher standard of care, encourages […]
The economic impact findings, which tell the story of Howard’s 157-year commitment to strategic investment and service to its community, show that Howard’s economic impact in the District alone totaled $1.154 billion in 2019. That year, the University’s student body population, comprised of nearly 13,500 students, spent over $25 million on retail consumer services, entertainment, […]
