Publications

NAPH and its research affiliate, the National Public Health and Hospital Institute (NPHHI), conduct original research into issues concerning safety net institutions. Search below for a variety of reports, policy and issue briefs of interest to safety net hospital administrators. The topics range from safety net financing, reducing health care disparities, and quality improvement and patient safety to chronic disease management, workforce development, emergency preparedness and model programs.

Health Information Technology and The Safety Net

(May 2012) This issue brief highlights challenges NAPH members face in implementing health information technology. It also outlines policy implications and recommendations for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as it refines electronic health record incentive programs. Read More...

Quality Improvement Opportunities for NAPH Members

(March 2012) This brief highlights quality performance opportunities and resources available to NAPH members in 2011 and touches on new resources for 2012, including a series of webinars and an exclusive NAPH online member community. Read More...

Reducing Readmissions in Safety Net Hospitals & Health Systems

(December 2011) This study finds that NAPH members have innovative approaches to address readmissions despite significant barriers, although there are still many opportunities for improvement in care coordination. Read More...

Making Medicaid Affordable, Protecting Patients

(November 2011) This brief outlines innovative policy ideas from NAPH that will provide savings to Medicaid and help Congress achieve fiscal order without sacrificing care to vulnerable populations. Read More...