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The AHA today released its 2021 Rural Advocacy Agenda, highlighting the association’s top legislative and policy priorities for the year in support of hospitals and health systems in rural communities. The AHA already released a list of actions needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic so this…
The AHA Feb. 23 from 12-1 p.m. ET will host an all-member advocacy virtual event in which AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack, Executive Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy Tom Nickels, and Executive Vice President-designate Stacey Hughes will provide the latest insight on COVID…
Cyber headlines for February 16, 2021.
The AHA 340B Advocacy Alliance Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. ET will provide an update on the many legal cases and issues surrounding the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
The telehealth program at a small Texas hospital serves as one example of how trustees who closely interacted with administrators helped to lead the hospital’s timely use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Yoakum Community Hospital, a 23- bed critical access hospital, leaders shared…
As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, AHA has captured the following inspirational stories and lessons learned of how rural hospitals and health systems are working to increase access points, deliver care, improve safety and meet the needs of the residents of their communities. These form a growing…
CARES Act: Provisions to Help Rural Hospitals
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law on March 27, provides resources and flexibility for rural hospitals.
Telecommunications company Singtel has stated it is investigating the impact of a cybersecurity breach that may have compromised customer data, after it ascertained on February 9, 2021 that files were taken by an unknown threat actor.
The Coronavirus Updates contains major Headlines, US Snapshots, US Vaccinations, key Highlights, as well as key Statistics, Vaccine and Treatment information, US Restrictions and the Back to Normal Index related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Locations that were once considered safe havens—such as schools, places of worship, and health care facilities—are not immune to today’s acts of violence and active shooter incidents. This session explores the unique risks in health care facilities, emergency rooms, mental health services, and…