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AHA again urges HHS to protect 340B program from drug companies’ actions

The AHA again expressed concern to the Department of Health and Human Services about recent actions taken by several major drug manufacturers to limit the distribution of certain 340B drugs to hospitals. 
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LHA establishes fund for employees affected by Hurricane Laura

The Louisiana Hospital Association Research and Education Foundation has established a fund to help hospital employees who experienced significant property loss or personal hardship as a result of Hurricane Laura.
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FDA greenlights injection to aid tracheal intubation

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug for facilitating tracheal intubation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.
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Main Street Lending Program now fully operational

The Federal Reserve Sept. 4 said that its Main Street Lending Program is now fully operational and accepting submissions of eligible loans to nonprofit organizations.
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CMS issues new COVID-19 reporting guidance for labs and long-term care facilities.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued new surveyor guidance for COVID-19 laboratory test result reporting for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-certified laboratories.
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Senate Republican leaders introduce ‘targeted’ COVID-19 relief bill

Senate Republican leaders released a roughly $500 billion COVID-19 relief package that would provide additional assistance for priorities, including small businesses, enhanced unemployment insurance, child care, COVID-19 testing and schools.
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CMS releases preliminary occupational mix public use file

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the preliminary calendar 2019 unaudited occupational mix survey data, which will be used in area wage index calculations beginning in fiscal year 2022.
Trustee Articles

The Board’s Role in Advancing Healthier, More Equitable Communities

Hospital and health system board members play a critical role in prioritizing, understanding and collaborating to improve health equity.
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The Socially Distant Board Room: Maximizing Virtual Governance

In a time when strong leadership is paramount, health care boards must be intentional and creative to stay informed and engaged, while adopting virtual meeting platforms and adapting practices to maintain effective governance.