Serving Those Who Served: Closing Health Care Gaps for Our Veteran Community
Warrior Centric Health (WCH) recently highlighted a growing gap in how hospitals and health systems identify and care for veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and their families. The veteran community represents a significant patient population with unique health risks tied to military service, which is now increasingly recognized as a social determinant of health (SDOH)....
AB 1204 Equity Reporting Portal Opens — Still Time to Register for HQI Support
As the deadline for inaugural Hospital Equity Measures Report submissions under Assembly Bill (AB) 1204 (2021) approaches, the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) has officially opened its online reporting portal.
As AB 1204 Deadline Nears, HQI Offers Equity Reporting Assistance to Hospitals
By Sept. 30, California hospitals are required to submit detailed health equity reports under Assembly Bill (AB) 1204 (2021) to the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) — and the Hospital Quality Institute’s (HQI’s) automated reporting program can help.
Addressing the Unique Needs of the LGBTQ+ Community
Pride Month may have recently concluded, but that doesn’t mean that the focus on providing inclusive care for the LGBTQ+ community will stop. While inequities for many groups have long existed in the health care system — it was COVID-19 that seemingly thrust them into the spotlight. Although much work has been done to build […]