Highlights: May 2026 continues the overall data variations seen in early 2026, following the modest fluctuations reported for March and April. Observation admissions had shown the strongest growth earlier in the spring—up 6% in March 2026 and 8% in April 2026 compared to March 2025. However, May 2026 does not show any new spike or […]
Save the date, October 21, for DCHA’s Health Care & Innovation Summit, our favorite, annual convening of health care professionals sharing best practices and successful approaches to improving patient safety. The summit will feature specialized and curated sessions on strategic issues and quality health care breakthroughs through diverse topics and shared ideas. Our experts represent […]
Highlights: Conducting a 12-month comparison, focus utilization metrics for March and April 2026 show only slight fluctuations when compared to March 2025. Observation admissions present the biggest increase in volumes at 6% and 8% over March 2025 utilization for March 2026 and April 2026 respectively. Ambulatory surgery visits decreased 1% in March 2026 compared to […]
The Abstract Competition and Poster Display is organized to encourage hospitals and health care providers to present their original work. All posters are welcome even if it’s your first time submitting, we encourage your participation. All winners of the Poster Competition will present their posters during a conference session, and all submissions will have their […]
For nearly 50 years, the District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) has worked to advance the missions of the hospitals and health systems of the District of Columbia by promoting policies and initiatives that strengthen the system of care, preserve access, and promote better health outcomes for the patients and communities they serve. The Vice […]
Highlights: Comparing March 2026 to January 2026 utilization metrics, a considerable increase in volumes is noted for all focus metrics. Civil commitment admissions present the highest increase in volumes with a 25% increase in March compared to January, followed by observation admissions with a 20% jump in numbers. Psychiatric admissions and ambulatory surgery are […]
The charts and tables in this publication are intended to provide aggregate and comparative data on health care facility utilization in the District of Columbia. The source of the data is from our monthly utilization survey self-reported by individual facilities. Please note, though not annotated on every graphic, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic […]
District hospitals recently hosted impactful emergency management trainings to strengthen staff readiness and operational coordination during high-risk incidents. Howard University Hospital conducted a patient evacuation training where staff from multiple departments practiced safely moving patients using Med Sled devices, reinforcing rapid evacuation capabilities in a controlled, hands-on environment. Sibley Memorial Hospital hosted a full-day decontamination […]
Highlights: Five out of six focus utilization metrics present a decrease in volumes from December 2025 to January 2026. Psychiatric admissions are the only metric with a slight increase in volumes with a 2% increase compared to the previous month. Observations admissions saw the biggest dip in number with a 13% decline, followed by ambulatory […]
Health equity doesn’t happen by chance—it happens when we listen, learn, and act. At DCHA, we believe real progress begins with understanding the lived experiences of our communities—their challenges, their goals, and the barriers they face every day. That’s why we are committed to elevating bold, innovative solutions and recognizing the leaders across the District […]
