Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)
AHA Statement for Education & Labor, Workforce Protections Subcommittee on 鈥淐learing the Air: Science-Based Strategies to Protect Workers from COVID-19 Infections鈥
AHA along with four other health organizations urge Congress to extend the moratorium on sequester cuts to Medicare providers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed many of the things that shape our lives: our relationships, our work, our interactions with technology and one another. And although it has undoubtedly changed leaders, it hasn鈥檛 changed what we know about leadership.
The AHA released AHA Hospitals in Action: Supporting Care Teams, compiling hospitals鈥 and health systems鈥 stories on ways they are supporting health care workers鈥 well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the use of 鈥渓avender carts,鈥 time-out rooms and easily accessible mental health鈥
President Biden, citing the need for maximum flexibility in the nation鈥檚 vaccination program, announced a deal for the U.S. government to purchase an additional 100 million doses of Johnson & Johnson鈥檚 single-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
The House of Representatives voted 220-211 to approve the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, which includes a number of provisions that affect hospitals and health systems.
With the emergency use authorization for a third COVID-19 vaccine, progress is being made in efforts to vaccinate the public. Still, challenges remain, particularly with communication around supplies and eligibility.
FEMA has established the Civil Rights Advisory Group as part of the agency鈥檚 commitment to the COVID-19 vaccination mission amid the ongoing battle against the pandemic.
After Congress this week wraps up its $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief legislation, it could consider a health care legislative package before the Easter congressional recess that is slated to begin March 26. This health care package, which would not be subject to reconciliation and would need 60鈥
Cities, counties and other local governments may apply through April 20 for grants to work with community-based organizations to encourage COVID-19 safety and vaccination in vulnerable and underserved populations.