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Academy releases report on future of nursing to achieve health equity
The National Academy of Medicine released a report on priorities for the nursing profession over the next decade to meet the needs of the U.S. population and achieve health equity, which range from strengthening nursing education and promoting diversity and equity in nursing education and the workforce to protecting nurses’ health and well-being.
CDC to award planning grants to address social determinants of health
State and local governments can apply through July 6 for grants of up to $125,000 each to develop multi-sector plans to address social determinants of health to improve chronic disease outcomes in populations experiencing health disparities and inequities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced.
FEMA Advisory reminds groups of COVID-19 funding assistance available
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reminding stakeholders that funding is available under FEMA’s Public Assistance program, including for community engagement and information dissemination to promote vaccination availability, scheduling, and accessibility, as well as reimbursement for activities to increase public confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines.
Treasury launches COVID-19 recovery funds for state, local governments
The Department of the Treasury released an interim final rule implementing $350 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding to help state, local and tribal governments recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
CMS expands COVID-19 requirements for long-term care facilities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released an interim final rule requiring long-term care facilities in the Medicare and Medicaid programs to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to residents and staff, educate them on the benefits and potential side effects, and begin reporting weekly COVID-19 vaccination and treatment data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Healthcare Safety Network by June 13.
AHA comments on ONC efforts to standardize social determinants of health data in EHRs
The AHA supports adding data classes and elements to future versions of the U.S. Core Data for Interoperability to capture standardized data on social determinants of health, but suggests prioritizing technical infrastructure development, incorporating lessons learned and continuing investments in real-world testing, the association told the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
Role of Nurses in Health Equity
Priya Bathija, vice president of AHA’s Strategic Initiatives, and Robyn Begley, CEO of American Organization for Nursing Leadership and chief nursing officer and senior vice president at the AHA, discuss the role of nurses in achieving health equity, screening for social needs and advocating for policy change.
AHA Letter to ONC on Efforts to Standardize Social Determinants of Health Data in EHRs
The AHA supports adding data classes and elements to future versions of the U.S. Core Data for Interoperability to capture standardized data on social determinants of health, but suggests prioritizing technical infrastructure development, incorporating lessons learned and continuing investments in real-world testing, the association told the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology yesterday.
AHA Statement on HHS Prohibition of Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Statement on HHS prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.
PowerPlay InFocus: Antitrust | Debbie Feinstein and Sharis Pozen
This episode of PowerPlay InFocus tackles top questions regarding antitrust in the hospital sector and features a conversation between Melinda Reid Hatton, AHA general counsel; Debbie Feinstein, partner at Arnold & Porter and former head of the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission; and Sharis Pozen, partner at Clifford Chance and former acting assistant attorney general for antitrust at the Department of Justice.