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IL becomes first state to include music therapy in Medicaid as federal cuts loom
Steep cuts to Medicaid are proposed changes found in Republicans' "Big Beautiful" tax and spending bill, but one Bloomington provider is celebrating an expansion to Illinois' Medicaid coverage. WGLT
News Articles
- May 30, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Measuring and Responding to Safety Culture Across Healthcare
This webinar was the third of a three-part series on Safety Culture in Healthcare. AHRQ
- May 30, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
AHRQ Safety Program for HAI Prevention: CLABSI Recruitment Webinars
AHRQ created the Safety Program for Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention to implement a bundle of recently updated evidence-based infection prevention toolkits. AHRQ
- May 30, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
MAPS PSO members: Nominate your Champions of Patient Safety!
The MAPS PSO Patient Safety Champion Program honors individuals and teams that prevent patients from experiencing an adverse event.
- May 01, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
FDA strengthens AI regulation to ensure patient safety and innovation in healthcare
A Special Communication published in JAMA examined the regulation of AI in healthcare by the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA). News Medical
- May 01, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
AHA: U.S. Hospitals and Health Systems Enhance Patient Safety
Hospitals and health systems across the nation are implementing effective, innovative programs to create a culture of safety, improve staff well-being and connect with their communities. AHA
- Dec 16, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety Announces 2024 Patient Safety Award Recipients
The Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) named Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Sparta Community Hospital District, and Sinai Chicago as its 2024 Patient Safety Award recipients.