Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its first emergency use authorization for a point-of-care COVID-19 antibody test.
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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Support from organizations and teams exceeded expectations for a majority of nurse leaders, according to a recent survey shedding light on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today
Dr. Estes talks with Dr. David W. Zaas, CEO of MUSC Health - Charleston Division and Chief Clinical Officer for MUSC Health, to discuss COVID-19’s impact on health trends and services in South Carolina.
New definition will have adverse effect on hospitals, especially those serving rural and vulnerable communities
House Democrats last night unveiled a new version of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act – a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The House voted on the original HEROES Act in May, which included a number of provisions that would directly affect health care providers. A vote has not yet been scheduled in the House, but could come this week. The Senate is not expected to take action.
AHA and other organizations representing the nation’s clinicians, hospitals, health systems and experts in health informatics and health information management yesterday urged the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to allow for at least one year of extended enforcement discretion for its information blocking rule.
This is a list of resources for AHA Members on the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
This is a list of resources on supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) while treating the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
[HR Pulse Article] By Linda Thompson, MBA, and Deborah Hicks, M.A.
How HR professionals can guide organizations through the uncertainty of our “new normal.”
A recent report, “Journey Toward the Next Normal,” from the Providence Digital Innovation Group provides some answers and examines the role that technology and digital health will play in achieving this transformation.
As hospitals and health systems across the country begin and continue the “recovery” process during the COVID-19 outbreak, the AHA is keeping you updated with the latest information and resources. An important area to address is the role of governing boards as hospitals and health systems resume delivering comprehensive health care services.
This podcast highlights issues such as: prospective board authorizations for emergency spending and policy modifications; logistics for emergency board meetings and decision making; how boards can support and equally importantly not be a burden to management; clarifying emergency authority between system and subsidiary boards; what boards and their members should NOT do; the need for deeper executive and board succession planning; and others.
The AHA today urged the Department of Health and Human Services to reinstate the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements outlined in its June 19 frequently asked question that defined both expenses and lost revenues attributable to COVID-19.
The American Hospital Association asks the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reinstate the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting requirements outlined in your June 19 frequently asked question that defined both expenses and lost revenues attributable to COVID-19.
The fourth in the series featured Dr. Estes joined by Dr. David W. Zaas, CEO of MUSC Health - Charleston Division and Chief Clinical Officer for MUSC Health, to discuss COVID-19’s impact on health trends and services in South Carolina. This episode was recorded on September 24, 2020.
In preparation for a COVID-19 and influenza double epidemic, hospitals and health systems are accelerating efforts to inform and engage people in their communities about preventive measures. Here are their stories.
A fourth-grade student wrote a heartfelt note thanking the many heroes at Nebraska Medicine for helping people and fighting “villain viruses.”
Butler Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Rhode Island, shares encouragement and ideas for managing anxiety and stress during the pandemic.
As the U.S. continues its COVID-19 fight, the need for safe medical care unrelated to the pandemic is more important than ever.