Dr. Estes is joined by Sarah Krevans, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sutter Health, to discuss how hospitals can move from relief, recovery, and rebuilding to reimagining and innovation.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Special Communications
Below are links to AHA resources developed in response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). For all coronavirus resources and news updates, visit our COVID-19 page.
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U.S. hospitals and health systems preparing to receive COVID-19 vaccines and administer them to their staff and patients would like
A series of rural hospital and health system case studies containing lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic is now available on the American Hospital Association
A nationwide survey of 580 primary care providers identified several pain points common to these clinicians during the pandemic.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a dynamic tool, which organizations can
To assist health care leaders in planning for the future, the American Hospital Association (AHA) has released its 2021 AHA Environmental Scan.
Better understanding of how to treat COVID-19 has increased survival rates and shortened hospital stays, according to an analysis prepared for STAT News
In letters to Congressional leaders last week, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) called on lawmakers to support key nursing programs
“Titles and where people sit on the organizational chart were less important than specific expertise and willingness to try new things,”
Robyn Begley, CEO, AONL and SVP CNO, AHA, urged the public to thank health care heroes this holiday season.
As COVID-19 cases surge again, four major health care organizations release updated guidance on maintaining essential surgery during the ongoing pandemic.
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The COVID Tracking Project announced that 85,836 people are currently hospitalized in the US with COVID-19 Monday - the 14th consecutive day of record-setting hosp
Hospitals and health systems have demonstrated innovative leadership in acute care response throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenge going forward will be to continue the energy and enthusiasm of distributed, team-based, rapid problem-solving and use it to address other problems that organizations now face.
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According to data collected by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), 40% of parents and legal guardians report their children missed vaccinations because they avoided routine medical care during the pandemic.
New evidence suggests breast milk is not a likely source of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, according to a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization for the first rapid home-based test for SARS-CoV-2.
Providing oxygen using high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) rather than mechanical ventilation is emerging as a safe and effective alternative for treating COVID-19 patients with severe disease.