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CDC, FDA announce changes for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a pair of changes to its recommendations regarding Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
AHA Comments on the CMS’ Interim Final Rule Requiring Vaccination of Health Care Personnel
Letter to CMS with comments on the agency’s interim final rule for a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for hospitals and other Medicare/Medicaid participants.
AHA urges CMS to use discretion, offer flexibility in COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforcement
The AHA in comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on its interim final rule for its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for hospitals and other participants in the Medicare and Medicaid program urged the agency to be flexible as it begins enforcement.
AHA leader urges action to address health care workforce challenges
In a column published by Modern Healthcare, AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack urges action to support and grow the nation’s health care workforce, from enacting the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act to scrutinizing nurse staffing agency prices and lifting the cap on Medicare-funded physician residencies.
AHA, others file amicus brief in 2nd Circuit case on PREP Act immunity
The AHA joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and American Medical Association in urging the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a district court decision that refused to allow a case involving the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2005 to proceed in federal court and sent it back to state court for further proceedings.
CMS issues guidance for states on health plan compliance with No Surprises Act
States with external review processes that cannot accommodate No Surprises Act compliance matters may refer these matters to the Department of Health and Human Services’ external review process or use the accredited independent review organization, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said in guidance.
CDC: Data support safety of COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy
COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was not associated with greater risk of preterm or small-for-gestational-age birth in a study comparing over 10,000 women who received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy with more than 36,000 women who did not, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.
Accelerated review pathway helps bring pair of at-home COVID-19 tests to U.S. market
Two new COVID-19 home tests are now available to consumers in the U.S. Tests from SD Biosensor and Siemens in December gained Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization, in part driven by the Department of Health and Human Services’ accelerated pathway to support FDA’s review of tests with potential for large-scale manufacturing.
Amicus Brief: AHA, Others in 2nd Circuit Case on PREP Act Immunity January 3, 2022
The AHA joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and American Medical Association in urging the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a district court decision that refused to allow a case involving the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2005 to proceed in federal court and sent it back to state court for further proceeding
Five Collaborative Programs Earn 2021 AHA Dick Davidson Nova Award
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that it will honor five programs with the AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for their hospital-led collaborative efforts that improve community health.