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Getting Funding for Broadband to Improve Local Access to Care in Rural States Dec 21
$70 million is available for the Affordable Connectivity Program. About 15 million of an estimated 48 million eligible households are enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is a rare opportunity for states to establish broadband services for all residents especially those in rural areas. While health care providers are not eligible their state governments are.
Ascension responds to NYT article on staffing
Ascension, a nonprofit health system that includes 139 hospitals in 19 states, yesterday published a detailed response to a New York Times article that examined staffing at the health system.
AHA #HealthCareInnovation blog: 3 health care emergency readiness priorities
As hospital teams in the South respond to tornados as well as COVID-19, this week’s blog highlights three priority areas for health care leaders preparing for future public health emergencies and disasters, and a new AHA resource that can help.
AHA podcast, part 2: Understanding family caregiver needs and offering help
This second in a four-part series on hospital and community partnerships to support family caregivers features Community Memorial Health System in Ventura, Calif., on the role of the family caregiver and how hospitals and health systems can help.
CDC: Updated booster reduces risk of COVID-19 hospital visit
A COVID-19 bivalent vaccine booster provides additional protection against COVID-19–associated emergency department/urgent care encounters and hospitalizations compared with previous vaccination with two or more monovalent vaccine doses, according to studies in adults and older adults released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
HHS proposes HIPAA transaction standard for health care attachments
The Department of Health and Human Services yesterday proposed a standard format for attachments to support electronic health care claims and prior authorization transactions under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Congress passes CR funding government programs through Dec. 23
President Biden today signed a continuing resolution extending current federal funding levels for health care and other programs through Dec. 23.
Decision by U.S. District Judge Billy Roy Wilson Regarding the Legality of the 340B Drug Pricing Nondiscrimination Act
Pending are Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Preemption (Doc. No. 24), Defendant Leslie Rutledge’s Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. No. 32), and Intervenors’ Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment on Preemption (Doc. No. 35). The parties have responded and replied.1 For the reasons set out below, Plaintiff’s motion is DENIED. Intervenors’ cross-motion is GRANTED. Defendant Leslie Rutledge’s cross-motion is DENIED as MOOT.
Hospitals’ Spirit of Caring Shines Bright through a Challenging Year
Despite unprecedented challenges this year, hospitals and health systems can be proud of the job they do each and every day to care for our families, our friends and our neighbors.
2022 The Value of AHA Membership
The prevalence of COVID-19 may be lessening, but its consequences are accelerating. From workforce shortages to increased costs of caring, inadequate reimbursements, and sicker patients, the pressures on hospitals and health systems are greater than ever.