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Entries by Jennifer Hirt
DCHA is Hiring!
Join an amazing team and growing association. The District of Columbia Hospital Association is hiring. The DC Hospital Association is a unifying force advancing hospitals and health systems in the District of Columbia by promoting policies and initiatives that strengthen our system of care, preserve access, eliminate disparities and promote better health outcomes for patients […]
September 2024 Utilization Report
Three out of five of our focus utilization metrics saw a decline in volumes going from August to September 2024 compared to 2020 pre-COVID baselines. Ambulatory surgery volumes presented the biggest decrease going from 1% over the baseline in August to -6% below baseline in September. Acute care admissions also went down from -14% to […]
The Path to Healing at BridgePoint Healthcare
This success story is about one patient’s journey to independence. A patient was admitted to BridgePoint’s Capitol Hill Continuing Care Hospital Long Term Acute Care facility after a prolonged hospitalization at MedStar Washington Hospital Center where her course of treatment entailed thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair and lumbar drain placement. Secondary to her treatment, she […]
DCHA Welcomes New Associate Members
Associate members help support DCHA’s programming and services, while providing access to valuable resources and services to our member hospitals. Thank you to our new associate members, and our current members for your support of the hospital and health care community. DCHA encourages all member hospitals to reach out to associate members because doing business […]
August 2024 Utilization Report
Highlights All except one of the focus utilization metrics saw an increase in volumes going from July to August 2024 compared to 2020 pre-COVID baselines. Psychiatric admissions present the biggest jump in numbers going from -29% below the baseline in July, to -23% in August. Comparatively, ambulatory surgeries changed going from 1% to 3% over […]
DCHA Announces 2024 Vincent C. Gray Health Equity Award Winners
The District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) announced its 2024 Vincent C. Gray Health Equity Awards on November 8 at a special tribute event honoring Vincent C. Gray for his years of service and numerous contributions to the District and its residents. DCHA believes that to achieve health equity we must understand the challenges, aspirations, […]
DCHA Announces Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Awards
The District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) awarded its 2024 Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Awards at its Health Care & Innovation Summit on October 30 at the AAMC Learning Center in D.C. The award winners were chosen by a panel of independent judges from the health care industry. “Thank you to everyone […]
DCHA President & CEO Named 2024 Woman Who Means Business
Jacqueline D. Bowens, President and CEO of the DCHA has been recognized as one of Washington Business Journal’s 2024 Women Who Mean Business, an annual honor awarded to influential women executives who drive success within their industries and communities. The award celebrates leaders who demonstrate a commitment to excellence, innovation, and dedication in their work. […]