Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)
Safety monitoring during the first month of the COVID-19 national vaccination program shows 鈥渞eassuring safety profiles鈥 for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended until March 22 its guidance limiting the hospital survey process during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The AHA today expressed support for the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, which allows for the temporary reciprocity for treatment by medical professionals licensed in one state to patients in other states.
Advancing health equity within communities of color disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 鈥 and getting the facts straight about reasons for hesitancy over receiving vaccines 鈥 are priority issues for government policy influencers and health care organization leaders.
AHA letter to Senator Chris Murphy and Senator Roy Blunt expressing support of their legislation, the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act.
With our nation鈥檚 COVID-19 vaccine administration rollout underway, policy influencers and advocacy groups are focusing on communities of color that have been disproportionately impacted by the fluctuating pandemic.
Congress returns to Washington, D.C., next week, and its top focus will be passing President Biden鈥檚 $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief legislation.
The people working in hospitals and health systems are trusted sources of information. Answering questions, sharing personal reasons for getting vaccinated, and respecting concerns of those not yet ready to get their vaccine are all powerful ways the health care field can help their communities鈥
As we forge ahead in 2021 facing a lot of uncertainty, there鈥檚 one thing we recognize: The COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting effect on the health and well-being of our nation.
As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, AHA has captured the following inspirational stories and lessons learned of how rural hospitals and health systems are working to increase access points, deliver care, improve safety and meet the needs of the residents of their communities. These form a growing鈥