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FDA authorizes N95 decontamination system’s emergency use

The Food and Drug Administration May 27 authorized the emergency use of the Stryker Sustainability Solutions VHP N95 Respirator Decontamination System during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FEMA issues preparedness guidelines for hurricane season during a pandemic

The Federal Emergency Management Agency this month issued COVID-19 pandemic operational guidance for the forthcoming hurricane season.
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Study finds evidence of limited early spread of COVID-19 in U.S.

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study released shows community transmission of COVID-19 in the U.S. was occurring in February of this year.
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HHS tallies remdesivir allocations to states, territories

For three weeks, beginning May 4 and ending May 24, the Department of Health and Human Services said it delivered to states, territories and government agencies more than 12,000 cases of 40 vials each of remdesivir to help treat COVID-19 infections.
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AHA supports bipartisan, bicameral bill to expand telehealth access

AHA voiced support for legislation that would provide an additional $2 billion for hospitals and other health care providers to expand broadband and telehealth services during the COVID-19 crisis through the Federal Communication Commission Rural Health Care Program.
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Perspective: The Importance of Behavioral Health … Today and Every Day

The Census Bureau recently reported that “a third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety or depression” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also been reported that Americans are increasingly at risk for “deaths of despair” from substance misuse and suicide, forecasting that the mental health crisis could approach levels of loss similar to COVID-19.
Special Bulletin
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SBA, Treasury Release Interim Final Rules Providing Additional Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of the Treasury recently released two interim final rules that provide additional guidance to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lenders an
Amicus Brief
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Baylor Scott White FCA Amicus Brief 12-23-19

The 5th Circuit affirmed the dismissal of the case at the motion to dismiss stage.  The decision reinforces that attempting to make a case using statistics is not sufficient, details of alleged false claims are always required.   
Letter/Comment
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AHA to the Rep. Eshoo Expressing Support Health Care Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act

AHA letter to Rep. Eshoo expressing support of the Health Care Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act, which proposes improvements to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rural Health Care Program.
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Webinar: Mental Health First Aid in Health Care: Helping All of Us Be Better Humans

[WEBINAR] As a country we are continually adapting and being proactive when addressing the physical health of our health care staff, but what are we doing about their mental health now and in the future? Explore how the trauma of this pandemic is affecting our health care workforce and what supports are available as we navigate what the future holds. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) will be introduced as an educational opportunity to help leaders and human resources professionals do what they do best – help others. This webinar will provide understanding, resources and strategies on the basics of trauma, recognizing signs and symptoms of common mental health concerns, and how to access appropriate support. Mental health cannot be an afterthought in coping with a pandemic and this webinar will introduce you to basic skills needed to support health care employee wellbeing in this new environment and beyond.