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CMS proposed rule would rescind Most Favored Nation rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a proposed rule that would rescind its November 2020 Most Favored Nation model interim final rule.
HHS releases Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Office of Minority Health have released the Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index, a tool to help emergency response planners and public health officials apply a health equity lens to research, strategic planning, program design and evaluation related to response and recovery for COVID-19 and other public health emergencies.
AHA elevates Lisa Kidder Hrobsky to senior vice president of legislative and political affairs
The AHA Aug. 6 announced the promotion of Lisa Kidder Hrobsky to senior vice president of legislative and political affairs.
California mandates full vaccination for workers in health care settings
The California Department of Public Health issued a pair of public health orders for health care facilities, establishing the state as the nation’s first to require workers in health care settings to be fully vaccinated.
AMA releases CPT code for potential third Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose
The American Medical Association published a Current Procedural Terminology code for providers administering a potential third dose of the current Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
GAO examines HHS efforts to collect hospital capacity data during pandemic
The Department of Health and Human Services should better engage and communicate with stakeholders to improve the HHS Protect data system and how it collects hospital capacity data during a public health emergency, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office.
CDC study confirms vaccination’s greater protection against COVID-19 compared to prior infection and natural immunity
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study confirming the comparative effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines versus natural immunity, including immunity gained from prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Reminder: Hospitals that see COVID-19 surges should contact state survey agency, CMS regional offices about potential survey flexibilities
In evaluating whether to temporarily suspend survey activities if a hospital experiences a COVID-19 surge, CMS last month told AHA it will consider whether the hospital has notified the appropriate state public health agency and activated its emergency preparedness plan, and the proportion of hospital staff and resources dedicated to managing COVID-19 patients.
New video: Back-to-school check-ups are opportunity for COVID-19 vaccines
The AHA launched a video encouraging families with children 12 and older to add COVID-19 vaccinations to their back-to-school preparations.
Senate passes Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
The Senate unanimously passed the AHA-supported Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610). A companion bill (H.R. 1667) introduced in the House in March awaits consideration.