There are more than 5,000 community hospitals in the United States. The care they provide for patients is critical and often extends beyond the four walls of the hospital and into the community. As a result, community hospitals provide 24/7 access to needed medical care, support unmet community health needs and serve as economic pillars […]
Digitization and technology dependency in organizations have necessitated the increased need for cybersecurity and compliance in unprecedented ways. Cybersecurity measures are designed to protect an organization from cyber threats, and compliance ensures that an organization adheres to industry regulations and standards. Over the years, cybersecurity and compliance have become intertwined, with their intersection causing significant […]
Highlights: A widespread decrease is noted this month across all five of our focus utilization metrics: ambulatory surgeries have the deepest dip in volumes going from 10% over pre-COVID baseline to -2% below baseline in November. Emergency department visits present the second biggest drop in volumes going from -19% below baseline in October to -26% […]
Highlights: A generalized increase in volumes across all five focus utilization metrics from September to October 2024 compared to 2020 pre-COVID baselines. Ambulatory surgery volumes present the biggest increase going from -6% below baselines in September to 10% above baseline in October. Observation admission volumes remain above baseline from September to October, going from 2% […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
