Whitepaper: CMUs are Cutting Waste, Boosting Safety: Results From 3 Health Systems

September 16, 2025

Whitepaper: CMUs are Cutting Waste, Boosting Safety: Results From 3 Health Systems

Many hospitals still rely on outdated telemetry setups, overworked nurses doing “drive-by” checks, or systems flooded with 350+ daily alarms per patient.

These models lead to delays, over-monitoring, alarm fatigue and compromised safety.

This report shows why leading systems are rethinking the model with centralized monitoring units (CMUs) that scale across hospitals and support smarter staffing.

Key takeaways include:

  • The CMU model to reduce excess telemetry systemwide by 10%,
  • How to save 8 hours/day with technology, and
  • Health First’s approach to buying new technology and creating savings.

Cost: Free

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Webinar: From Legacy ERP to Lasting Security: A Smarter Archival Strategy for Hospitals, September 19

September 16, 2025

Webinar: From Legacy ERP to Lasting Security: A Smarter Archival Strategy for Hospitals, September 19

Hospitals are sunsetting outdated systems but holding onto the data – and with it, the risk.

Legacy ERP platforms often store sensitive information like W-2s, salary data and vendor contracts. Yet these systems lack modern security controls and remain vulnerable to breach. Many health systems maintain access solely for compliance or audit purposes, not realizing they’re exposing sensitive data and wasting resources in the process.

In this session, you’ll learn how hospital IT, operations and compliance teams can use data archival to reduce risk, cut costs and ensure long-term access.

Join this session to learn how to?

  • Identify hidden threats tied to legacy ERP data retention,
  • Reduce your organization’s attack surface,
  • Use archival strategies to meet compliance needs without keeping outdated systems online.

Cost: Free

When: Friday, September 19, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Webinar: Why Virtual-first is Gaining Traction in Cardiovascular Care, September 19

September 16, 2025

Webinar: Why Virtual-first is Gaining Traction in Cardiovascular Care, September 19

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but early detection and timely intervention remain out of reach for many – especially in rural and underserved communities.

Some health systems are rethinking how care is delivered.

Join this session to learn how virtual-first cardiovascular models are improving access, enhancing detection and driving measurable improvements in outcomes. You’ll hear from Jeff Wessler, MD – a Northwell Health cardiologist and founder and CEO of Heartbeat Health – and other leaders on how to vuild scalable virtual pathways that blend diagnostics, AI and clinician collaboration into a more connected model of care.

Key takeaways:

  • How to engage hard-to-reach populations with virtual-first care models,
  • Where AI powered diagnostics fit in clinical care pathways and population health workflows, and
  • What real-world programs are doing to improve HEDIS scores and CMS star ratings while reducing cost.

Cost: Free

When: Friday, September 19, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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MHA Webinar: Building Your Health Care Workforce with Registered Youth Apprenticeship, October 14

September 12, 2025

MHA Webinar: Building Your Health Care Workforce with Registered Youth Apprenticeship, October 14

This virtual event will feature active Registered Youth Apprenticeship programs in health care and emphasize how to start a program, identify best practices and discuss ongoing program maintenance.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how talent pipelines can be built from comprehensive high schools and CTEs by pairing related instruction with paid on-the-job training in health care occupations, and
  • Hear from health care employers about their program setup and tips for running a successful program

Audience:

  • Human resources professionals
  • COOs,
  • CNO, and clinical educators

Cost: Complimentary for all attendees

When: Tuesday, October 14, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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Webinar: Price Transparency isn’t Optional – it’s the New Expectation, September 17

September 12, 2025

Webinar: Price Transparency isn’t Optional – it’s the New Expectation, September 17

Most hospitals want to deliver upfront pricing and clear care navigation, but legacy systems, siloed workflows and inconsistent data standards continue to stand in the way.

The result? Confused patients, missed expectations and compliance risks.

This discussion brings together leaders from across the healthcare ecosystem – including Prisma Health, the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs and DialCare – to unpack what patient-first price transparency looks like in practice. From on-the-ground implementation to national standards and virtual care, these experts offer a 360-degree view of how transparency is evolving and how to keep up.

Key Takeaways:

  • Strategies to integrate clear cost data into provider workflows and patient communication channels,
  • Common implementation barriers and how forward-thinking organizations are clearing them, and
  • How transparency supports interoperability, trust and better clinical outcomes.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, September 17, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: Turning IT Challenges into Opportunity: How Freestone Medical Center Saved $500K and Expanded Care, September 30

September 9, 2025

NRHA Webinar: Turning IT Challenges into Opportunity: How Freestone Medical Center Saved $500K and Expanded Care, September 30

Many rural hospitals recognize that their IT systems need an upgrade, but they lack the time, staff, or budget to undertake a comprehensive overhaul. This session shares how one rural facility took a phased, strategic approach to modernization, resulting in improved cybersecurity, reduced downtime, and over $500,000 reinvested into expanded care delivery.

You’ll hear from Brian Doerr, a rural IT expert who has helped hospitals in more than 40 states navigate telecom funding, privacy planning, and infrastructure strategy. A frequent speaker at AHA’s Rural Healthcare Leadership Conferences, Brian brings practical, tested advice for rural leaders who need solutions, not more systems.

Participants will:

  • Learn how a phased approach to IT upgrades can minimize disruption and avoid common pitfalls,
  • Understand how to identify and prioritize improvement s that align with rural staffing and budget realities, and
  • See how tracking metrics like downtime, efficiency, and savings can support future planning and reporting.

If you’re responsible for IT decisions and stretched thin on resources, this session offers real-world strategies you can apply now, without adding complexity.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, September 30, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: How Air Medical Transport Saves Lives After Traumatic Brain Injury – and What Rural Hospitals Risk Losing, September 11

September 9, 2025

NRHA Webinar: How Air Medical Transport Saves Lives After Traumatic Brain Injury – and What Rural Hospitals Risk Losing, September 11

In rural America, time and distance can be deadly – especially after a traumatic brain injury. This session explores the critical role of air medical services in bridging rural trauma care gaps and improving survival outcomes for patients with brain injuries.

Join Stephanie Queen, RN, a senior clinical leader with more than 20 years in healthcare operations and clinical care, Peggy Reisher, MSW, a 30-year brain injury advocate and executive director of the Brain Injury Association of  Nebraska, and Tim Chiarolanza, a brain injury survivor whose life was saved by sir medical transport. Together, they’ll share compelling data, personal insights, and urgent policy concerns affecting air ambulance access.

Attendees will:

  • Understand the unique causes and long-term impacts of brain injury in rural communities,
  • Learn how air ambulances deliver ICU-level care en route and improve TBI survival rates, and
  • Hear how current Medicare reimbursement gaps threaten access to these life-saving services.

This is more than a discussion – it’s a call to protect care access for rural Americans.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, September 11, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: How to Assess Capital Readiness and Align Your Team for a Successful Project, September 10

September 9, 2025

NRHA Webinar: How to Assess Capital Readiness and Align Your Team for a Successful Project, September 10

Capital projects in rural healthcare come with high stakes – and limited room for missteps. Often, the biggest roadblocks aren’t funding or feasibility. They’re mindset, misalignment, and unclear next steps.

In this session, Brian Haapala – who has spent more than 20 years guiding rural hospitals through successful capital planning – introduces the S.C.O.P.E. method, a practical framework to evaluate readiness, align leadership, and build a plan that’s both strategic and fundable.

You’ll also explore the Capital Planning Styles Matrix to better understand how leadership approaches impact momentum – from early strategy through execution.

Attendees Will Learn How to:

  • Recognize their team’s current capital planning style,
  • Understand how leadership mindset influences progress, and
  • Identify immediate steps to build clarity and alignment.

Whether you’re planning, mid-project, or stalled – this session offers a clear and actionable reset.

Bonus Opportunity:

Attendees can express interest in a late 2025 learning cohort: a focused, multi-week program designed for rural healthcare leaders seeking deeper guidance, peer connection, and real-world tools to strengthen capital project success.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, September 10, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Webinar: AI for Healthcare CX: Strategies and Playbooks for Real Transformation, September 16

September 9, 2025

Webinar: AI for Healthcare CX: Strategies and Playbooks for Real Transformation, September 16

Patients are frustrated. Health systems are stretched thin. Regulatory requirements are changing. For many organizations, improving healthcare consumer experience feels impossible under current conditions.

But leaders from Johns Hopkins Healthcare System, Hummingbird Health, and Talkdesk are proving transformation is possible – using AI and automation not to replace people but to support them.

During this live virtual session, Johns Hopkins Health System’s VP of Clinical Systems will discuss how they’re modernizing patient access and streamlining the healthcare consumer experience, delivering better outcomes with greater efficiency.

Learnings Include:

  • How to use AI and automation to unify disconnected access points and reduce friction,
  • What regulatory shifts mean for digital strategy and how health systems can adapt, and
  • Real lessons from John Hopkins on aligning clinical operations with consumer experience goals.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, September 16, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Webinar: From Legacy ERP to Lasting Security: A Smarter Archival Strategy for Hospitals, September 19

September 9, 2025

Webinar: From Legacy ERP to Lasting Security: A Smarter Archival Strategy for Hospitals, September 19

Hospitals are sunsetting outdated systems but holding onto the data – and with it, the risk.

Legacy ERP platforms often store sensitive information like W-2s, salary data and vendor contracts. Yet these systems lack modern security controls and remain vulnerable to breach. Many health systems maintain access solely for compliance or audit purposes, not realizing they’re exposing sensitive data and wasting resources in the process.

In this session, you’ll learn how hospital IT, operations and compliance teams can use data archival to reduce risk, cut costs and ensure long-term access.

Join this webinar to learn how to:

  • Identify hidden threats tied to legacy ERP data retention,
  • Reduce your organization’s attack surface, and
  • Use archival strategies to meet compliance needs without keeping outdated systems online.

Cost:  Free

When: Friday, September 19, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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