Hospital Matters from the Minnesota Hospital Association

Hospital Matters: What just happened with 340B drug discounts in Minnesota and what's coming next

This week, Minnesota Hospital Association vice president of finance policy Joe Schindler and director of state government affairs Danny Ackert talk about this spring's high profile debate over the federal 340B drug discount program in Minnesota -- and why it is important for hospitals and patients. Host: Tim Nelson, Minnesota Hospital Association Guests: Joe Schindler, Danny Ackert, Minnesota Hospital Association

Hospital Matters: One hospital's DIY solution to the staff child care challenge

In Ely, child care is at a premium, and that was having an impact on staffing at the Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital, as parents struggled to find care for their kids while they cared for patients. The EBCH foundation and leadership decided to tackle the problem head on and set up their own child care center close to the hospital for staff. CEO Patti Banks even got licensed as a child care provider to fill in when needed. This week, hear from her and nursing services assistant Erin Manning and registered nurse Emily Lakner, who both utilize the child care center. Host: Tim Nelson Guests: Patti Banks, Erin Manning and Emily Lakner, Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital [https://www.ebch.org/]

Hospital Matters: The transportation issue impacting access to care in greater Minnesota

Non-emergency medical transportation is the system that helps people get to hospitals and clinics for routine care, and get home or to a post-acute setting when they no longer need to be in the hospital. But northeastern Minnesota is facing a growing shortage of this transportation. New research from the University of Minnesota Duluth shows how this shortage is affecting patient access to care and hospital discharge planning. Host: Tim Nelson, Minnesota Hospital Association [https://www.mnhospitals.org/] Guests: * Anna Solem, system manager, acute care coordination of the Minnesota region, Aspirus Health [https://www.aspirus.org/] * David Beard, professor of rhetoric, University of Minnesota Duluth [https://d.umn.edu/?_gl=1*wd1l4e*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODAwNjMwNTEuQ2p3S0NBanc4dVRRQmhBZEVpd0FWdnRKeWxqbERxZWNWYm5oU3Rta3NsT2ZOVTVUUVRrMnFTR3AxR1RaQXRucUZWQUdqaUk5eGVrd1dSb0NheHdRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*OTE5NzAxMTQ1LjE3Nzc5MDc1Njc.] * Gavin Bukovich, senior planner, Arrowhead Regional Development Commission [https://www.ardc.org/]

Hospital Matters: One expert's perspective on where artificial intelligence could take health care next

Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving across the health care industry. In this episode of Hospital Matters, Dr. Steve Berkowitz shares insights on how AI applications are beginning to influence clinical care and operations, and what health care leaders should be watching for in the future. Host: Tim Nelson, Minnesota Hospital Association [https://www.mnhospitals.org/] Guest: Steve Berkowitz, SMB Consulting [https://www.smbhealthconsulting.com/healthcare-keynote-speaker/]

Hospital Matters: Some Minnesota hospitals already have one foot over the brink; three leaders talk about what would pull them back

This week, we bring you another segment from a recent WCCO Radio special report on the crises facing Minnesota hospitals. James Hereford, CEO at Fairview, Aspirus Lake View president Greg Ruberg, and Winona Health CEO Rachelle Schultz talked with WCCO host Blois Olson about long-term solutions to the challenges facing health care right now. Host: Blois Olson Guest: James Hereford, Fairview Health Services Guest: Greg Ruberg, Aspirus Lake View hospital Guest: Rachelle Schultz, Winona Health