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Maternal and Child Health Provisions Enacted in FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Package
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (PL 117-328), signed into law in December 2022, contained a number of important maternal and child health provisions supported by the AHA.
AHA Supports H. Res. 909 Condemning Violence Against Health Care Workers
On behalf of our nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations, our clinician partners — including more than 270,000 affiliated physicians, 2 million nurses and other caregivers — and the 43,000 health care leaders who belong to our professional membership groups, the American Hospital Association (AHA) is pleased to support your resolution, H. Res. 909, which condemns violence against health care workers and expresses support for health care personnel.
Tackling the Physician, PA and NP Shortage
While Hospitals and health systems are responding to the latest workforce challenges with a renewed focus on attracting and retaining providers, organizations must recognize how demographic, technological and social shifts are influencing the desires of the newest generation of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. These shifts require leaders to think about work redesign, automation, expansion of existing sources of talent and accelerated professional development based on skills and capabilities. Join our panel of health care leaders as they discuss this challenge, its underlying causes and strategies to overcome it.
Health Care CISO Perspectives on Tackling Cybersecurity Risk
During this AHA Leadership Scan, John Riggi, AHA’s National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk, moderates a panel of CISOs from AHA Member hospitals to explore how health care organizations can navigate the fear, uncertainty and doubts (FUD) related to cyber threats. The panel will share best practices to align your organizational strategy with performance indicators and effectively protect your organization’s cyber assets.
5 Imperatives to Scale a Virtual Nursing Program
Virtual nursing was introduced a couple of decades ago, but it’s getting a fresh look thanks in large part to its successful use during the height of the pandemic. Today, leaders at many health systems are piloting technologies and expanding programs as they work to systematically scale this model.
Will Employees Become Fitter and Share Wearable Device Data for $1,000 a Year?
A new UnitedHealthcare Rewards program will pay eligible plan members, including spouses, up to $1,000 a year for achieving various daily health goals and one-time activities when documented through wearable devices.
Amazon Finally Closes on One Medical Purchase
Amazon’s nearly $4 billion investment to advance its health care strategy by acquiring primary care provider One Medical has closed, ending questions about whether the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would file a lawsuit to stop the sale.
FDA authorizes first over-the-counter test for both flu and COVID-19
The Food and Drug Administration Friday authorized for emergency use the first over-the-counter test to detect both flu and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test provides results from self-collected nasal swab samples in about 30 minutes.
CMS rule would revise Medicare DSH payment calculation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Friday proposed changing how it calculates the Medicaid fraction for Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital payments.
DEA proposes new telehealth prescribing limit for certain controlled medications
The Drug Enforcement Administration Friday proposed limiting telehealth prescriptions for buprenorphine and other controlled substances after the COVID-19 public health emergency to a 30-day supply unless the prescriber or referring clinician have evaluated the patient in person. DEA will accept comments on the proposed rules for 30 days after their publication in the Federal Register.