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House approves $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief reconciliation bill

The House of Representatives voted 219-212 to approve a modified version of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide reconciliation protection for a roughly $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, which includes a number of provisions that affect hospitals and health systems.
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Going "Code Dark": An Emergency Response to Cyberattacks

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., has developed a system-wide “off” switch that staff can activate if it is clear that the hospital has come under a broad-based ransomware or malware attack.
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UConn John Dempsey Hospital - Improving Patient Safety

UConn John Dempsey Hospital, a 174-bed facility in Farmington, Connecticut, used best practices and peer-to-peer learning to reduce harm across the board.
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One hospital's prescription for fighting hunger

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House to consider modified reconciliation bill with health care provisions

President Biden yesterday released a revised framework for a $1.75 trillion social spending bill, which includes numerous health care provisions.
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Hospitals bolster Georgia economy, but challenged financially

Georgia hospitals contributed nearly $47.8 billion to the state’s economy in 2015, providing more than 143,000 full-time jobs and indirectly supporting nearly 344,000 jobs, according to a
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Federal agencies release ransomware prevention and response guide

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) released a guide to help organizations prevent and respond to ransomware attacks, including best practices and a ransomware response checklist. For additional ransomware resources, visit CISA’s ransomware webpage. 
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HHS Cancels its Data Collection Deadline Scheduled for Today, May 18, to Inform Remdesivir Distribution

The Department of Health and Human Services has canceled today's deadline for hospitals and health systems to submit data to inform the agency's distribution of its supply of remdesivir.
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Medicare Sequestration Moratorium Advocacy

To spur lawmakers’ action on this issue, AHA is asking its members to urge their elected officials to support bills in the House and Senate that would extend the moratorium beyond April 1. It is critical that we gain bipartisan support for this effort, as it will require at least 60 votes to pass in the Senate.
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Platte County Memorial Hospital - Free Birthing Classes

Platte County holds free birthing classes for expectant parents three times per year in January, June, and September.