Church Leaders Meet with Ministry Executives in Rome

CHA's annual Ecclesiology and Spiritual Renewal Program for Health Care Leaders in Rome calls participants to explore the spirituality of leadership and gain perspective on U.S. health care as a ministry of the universal Roman Catholic Church.

Mercy brings spiritual services to outpatient clinics

Traditionally, many ministry chaplains have focused the bulk of their time and energy on hospitalized patients.

Commentary: ACA insurance expansion may save thousands of lives

On March 12, as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the federal government released regulations that will determine how state health-insurance exchanges will work.

Proposed bylaw change will waive certain CHA membership restrictions for three years

Representatives of CHA-member organizations will vote next month on a bylaws amendment that will allow existing CHA members that have changed or may change their corporate structures to remain eligible for CHA membership for three years while a study of membership criteria continues.

'Listening campaign' helps facilities tap into community needs

It can be difficult for a hospital's community benefit staff to ensure they are getting a complete picture of what community members want and need.