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News - Hospitals need more than 0% margins, AHA insists

Hospitals need more than 0% margins, AHA insists

August 5, 2023

Becker's Hospital Review - The American Hospital Association is taking on a message that might be common sense to many but is a source of misconception to some: hospitals and health systems do not operate with a goal to incur financial losses.

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News - Nebraska Hospital Association announces record $100,000 in health care career scholarships

Nebraska Hospital Association announces record $100,000 in health care career scholarships

July 17, 2023

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Hospital Association Research and Educational Foundation (NHAREF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Graduate Studies Tuition Aid Program and the Undergraduate Health Care Career Scholarship Program. This year, the NHA, with support of their business partner, Medical Solutions, awarded Nebraska hospital employees with a record $100,000 in scholarships to help them further their education.

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News - About $3 million in ARPA grants newly awarded to bolster Nebraska’s behavioral health services

About $3 million in ARPA grants newly awarded to bolster Nebraska’s behavioral health services

July 17, 2023

OMAHA — More than $3 million in federal pandemic relief funding is to be awarded to 27 projects across Nebraska to develop, expand and train behavioral health workers. The grants are the second and final cycle of American Rescue Plan Act dollars to be distributed by the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska. They follow the nearly $20 million in ARPA funds the center awarded to 83 projects in January.

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News - NHA releases 2022 community benefits report

NHA releases 2022 community benefits report

May 15, 2023

Last week, NHA released its community benefits report highlighting the impact on communities. Hospitals employ about 50,000 Nebraskans and pay out more than $3.6 billion in payroll and benefits. They also provide about $1.4 billion in community benefits combined every year, including traditional charity care, but hospitals also need to subsidize shortfalls from public programs.

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News - 2023 NHA Health Care Career Scholarship Program

2023 NHA Health Care Career Scholarship Program

May 11, 2023

The 2023 NHA Health Care Career Scholarship Program is now open to applicants. Offering both undergrad and graduate scholarships, this program is open to individuals who are currently enrolled or have been accepted into health care educational programs and have worked at a Nebraska hospital for a minimum of one year.

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News - America needs strong hospitals to foster healthy and thriving communities

America needs strong hospitals to foster healthy and thriving communities

May 8, 2023

Hospitals and health systems are cornerstones of communities across our nation. The more than 6 million people who work there provide care, compassion and comfort for the sick and injured 24/7/365. Hospitals and health systems also are beacons of hope as the medical innovation, research and advancements that occur each and every day advance the health and wellness of patients and communities.

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News - Governor Pillen proclaims National Hospital and Nurses Week in Nebraska

Governor Pillen proclaims National Hospital and Nurses Week in Nebraska

May 8, 2023

The NHA celebrates our hospitals and nurses for the work they do every single day in providing top quality patient care for all Nebraskans. Hats off to our health care heroes!

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News - New report sets off alarm about nurse shortage and patient care in Nebraska

New report sets off alarm about nurse shortage and patient care in Nebraska

May 1, 2023

Nebraska is on pace to be short 5,435 nurses by 2025, according to a new study urging state investment in education, recruitment, and retention.

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News - Bio-Electronics partners with Konica Minolta on imaging products and services

Bio-Electronics partners with Konica Minolta on imaging products and services

May 1, 2023

Bio-Electronics and Konica Minolta have partnered to provide top-notch services and products to health care facilities.

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News - $80 million in rate increases backed for Nebraska hospitals, other service providers

$80 million in rate increases backed for Nebraska hospitals, other service providers

April 17, 2023

LINCOLN — Nebraska hospitals would see the largest bump in Medicaid payment rates in more than 15 years under a decision made Wednesday by a key legislative committee.

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