Special Bulletin
The American Hospital Association (AHA) sends members Special Bulletins on the latest health care news, legislation, and advocacy opportunities for hospitals and health systems.
In anticipation of the likely issuance of emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for at least two monoclonal antibody therapeutic drugs developed to treat certain COVID-19 positive patients, Operation Warp Speed released an initial playbook to assist providers in planning. The playbook lays out…
The AHA Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. ET will host an all-member live virtual advocacy event.
The Department of Health and Human Services issued an important clarification to its Oct. 22 reporting requirements for providers that received Provider Relief Fund payments.
In anticipation of the likely issuance of emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for at least two monoclonal antibody therapeutic drugs developed to treat certain COVID-19 positive patients, providers should begin planning for the distribution and administration process of these therapeutics.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Oct. 29 issued a final rule to update the home health (HH) prospective payment system for calendar year (CY) 2021.
Federal agencies this morning are providing new information on an imminent ransomware threat to U.S. hospitals.
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury and Labor today released a final rule imposing new transparency requirements on non-grandfathered group health plans and issuers of non-grandfathered health insurance coverage in the individual and group markets.
This Special Bulletin details the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology’s interim final rule with comment period to delay the Nov. 2 compliance date for the information blocking provisions of ONC’s Cures Act final rule, while also extending timelines for certain…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) last night issued a joint advisory warning of credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and…
The AHA Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. ET will host a special live virtual event where AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack and Executive Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy Tom Nickels will break down the election results and what they may mean for health care.