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Companion to AHA-supported MA prior authorization bill introduced in Senate

Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., and John Thune, R-S.D., introduced a Senate companion to AHA-supported legislation (H.R. 3173/S. 3018) that would establish requirements for the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. 
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New violence mitigation framework built to establish safer workplaces, communities

Workplace violence spurred AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence advisory group to create a framework to support hospitals’, health systems’ and security leaders’ efforts to safeguard staff and patients, writes Mary Beth Kingston, R.N., chair of the group, chief nurse officer at Advocate Aurora Health and AHA Board member.
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CMS Innovation Center releases white paper on its strategy for the next decade

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Innovation Center released a strategic plan to guide its health care payment and delivery models and priorities over the next decade.
Letter/Comment
Public

AHA Expresses Support of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S. 3018)

The American Hospital Association expresses support of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S. 3018).
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HHS Cyber and Risk functions and Health Sector Partnerships Support National Cybersecurity

There are 16 critical infrastructure sectors whose assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, are considered so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof.
Action Alert
Member

Action Alert on House Dear Colleague Letter on Surprise Medical Billing Regulation

Please contact your representatives today and urge them to sign onto a “Dear Colleague” letter circulating in the House.
Webinar Recordings

Financing Community Health: Unlocking Investments to Address SDOH

In this webinar, the Center for Community Investment will share the basics about capital investment and how hospitals and health systems can leverage their existing resources for greater impact on health in their communities.
AHA/HRET Guides
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Eliminating Health Care Disparities: Implementing the National Call to Action Using Lessons Learned

Health care equity has become an important discussion nationally as policymakers aim to improve quality of care while lowering costs through a variety of changes to existing incentives. Recognizing that there are areas for improvement is a first step, but it must be followed by actionable strategies to make sustainable improvements.
Event

Investing in Community Health: A Discussion for Senior Hospital Leaders Nov 12

This virtual event will feature CCI leaders discussing their recently released Investing in Community Health: A Toolkit for Hospitals and a case example highlighting what the organizations have learned about launching successful community investment initiatives. Following the overview of the toolkit and discussion, there will be opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.
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HRSA webinar Oct. 21 on applying for COVID-19 relief funds; deadline to apply is Oct. 26

The Health Resources and Services Administration Oct. 21 will host the last in a series of webinar sessions on how to apply for a portion of $25.5 billion in COVID-19 relief funds.