Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)
A new public-private effort was announced today to aid in distributing ventilators to critical areas in the fight against COVID-19. Leaders from the AHA and several hospitals and health systems participated in the announcement of the "Dynamic Ventilator Reserve" during a meeting at the White House.
Continually improving community health should be part of the DNA of a health care organization and its board.
The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor (DOL) and Treasury jointly issued guidance April 11 implementing legislative provisions specific to COVID-19 diagnostic testing and services from the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and鈥
Hospital and health system leaders are finding meaningful ways to honor staff and support resilience.
An anesthesiology resident in Portland, Ore., educates followers on social distancing and more in a unique way.
Cody Regional Health in Wyoming created a wellness pod for hardworking staff.
The AHA has developed a new resource, 鈥淐OVID-19 Models: Forecasting the Pandemic鈥檚 Spread,鈥 in response to members鈥 interest in tools that can help them make decisions that are consistent with their organizations鈥 values and community needs. The report provides an overview of and links to 11 models鈥
AHA statement on additional emergency funding for hospitals & health systems from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.
Leaders from the Senate, House and Administration are poised to discuss proposals for the next COVID-19 relief package to combat the pandemic.
It is urgent that you contact your senators and representative today and urge them to provide additional funding of at least $100 billion for hospitals and鈥
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 10 issued a proposed rule to update hospice payment rates for fiscal year 2021. CMS proposes a 2.6% net increase to payments of $580 million, compared to FY 2020.