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AHA statement on CMS emergency declaration waivers for health providers

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack provides a statement on CMS's announcement of emergency declaration waivers for health providers.
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Special Bulletin: CARES Act Federal Reserve Emergency Lending Program

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorized $2.2 trillion in new spending to help individuals and businesses weather the economic downturn caused by COVID-19, as well as to provide critical resources to the health care system.
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CARES Act reforms privacy law covering substance use disorder treatment records

The Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2, a coalition of nearly 50 health care organizations including the AHA, applauded Congress’ important step to modernize privacy regulations affecting the disclosure of patients’ substance use disorder treatment records.
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Joint Commission issues new COVID-19 FAQs

The Joint Commission has issued a new standards FAQ on monitoring patients at high risk for suicide who have known or suspected COVID-19.
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FDA issues new and expanded EUAs for PPE

The Food and Drug Administration expanded and updated guidance on the emergency use authorization for personal protective equipment.
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CMS provides additional details on quality reporting and value program relief

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced additional details about its implementation of reporting exceptions and extensions across is quality reporting and value programs.
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FDA authorizes emergency use of rapid response COVID-19 test

The Food and Drug Administration Friday authorized emergency use of the ID NOW Instrument in patient care settings to quickly test for COVID-19 through direct nasal or throat swab testing.
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FEMA updates advisory: PPE supplies flown in from overseas

The Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinated flights from Asia with 80 tons of personal protective equipment for New York, New Jersey and Connected, with more flights going to Illinois today and Ohio Tuesday, FEMA said today in an update on the federal government’s response to COVID-19.